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  Kidnapped Ekiti Pupils: Tramadol, Black Bullet, Milk, ₦15M Paid As Ransom - Politics - Nairaland Parents of kidnapped Ekiti pupils said fried rice, black bullets, energy drinks, milk and N15 million were offered to secure the release of their children. The schoolchildren attend the Apostolic Faith Group of Schools in Emure-Ekiti in Emure LGA. The pupils and their teachers were abducted while returning home in a school bus after school on the penultimate Monday. Five pupils and four teachers were kidnapped in the attack. Their abductors demanded N100 million. After several negotiations, the ransom was reduced to N15 million. One of the pupils’ parents, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, said, “The kidnappers insisted on collecting N15 million on Saturday, and we rallied around the communities, including our people outside the country, to see the ransom. They even collected a cartoon of tin milk, black bullet, fried rice with chicken, soft and energy drinks and tramadol from ...

  Jimi Solanke Dies At 82. - Celebrities - Nairaland Breaking: Jimi Solanke Dies At 82 By Tomi Falade Feb 5, 2024 Renowned cultural icon, Jimi Solanke is dead. According to news reaching INDEPENDENT Newspapers, the 82 year old dramatist, folk singer, plawright and poet passed on in the early hours of today, Monday, February 5 after a brief illness. He died en route the Olabisi Onabanjo University Teaching Hospital. Born on July 4, 1942, in Ipara Remo, Jimi Solanke’s artistic journey began as a pioneer member of the Orisun Theatre Group, founded by the renowned Wole Soyinka, in 1961. His contributions to the global entertainment industry spanned seven decades, leaving an indelible mark on various platforms, from the Western Nigeria Television in the 1960s to international festivals in Senegal and Algeria during the 1970s. Solanke’s versatility shone through in epic performances such as “Death and the King’s Horseman,” “Kurunmi,” “Kongi’s Harvest,” “The Divorce,” and “Ovaramwen Nogba...

  Celine Dion make first public appearance at Grammy awards after being diagnosed with rare neurological disorder (Video) Popular Canadian singer, Celine Dion, has caused abuzz online as she made her first public appearance at the 66th Grammy music awards which held at the Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, California on Sunday, February 4. The 55-year-old music icon stepped away from her singing career since she was diagnosed with a rare neurological disorder, Stiff person syndrome. The disorder, ‘Stiff person syndrome’ causes muscle stiffness and spasm, including in the muscles used to sing, prompting her to cancel and postponed her shows to 2024. In a video capturing the moments of the music event, Celine Dion, visibly emotional, could be seen walking on stage with support of her son, Rene-Charles. She earned standing ovation from her fans and lovers as she walked to present the album of the year awards to American singer, Taylor Swift on her award, Midnights. Giving her speech, she...

  Remembering Nigeria’s AFCON 1994 Super Squad. This was the first time Nigeria was winning the prestigious silverware away from home. This was the first time Nigeria was winning the prestigious silverware away from home. ByTunde Eludini  June 17, 2021 Reading Time: 8 mins read The Nigeria national football squad at Tunisia 1994 Africa Cup of Nations Cup (AFCON) tournament paraded some notable names that made the squad a fearsome proposition and are arguably the best Eagles squad in the nation’s footballing history. The team came into the 1994 AFCON tournament as one of the three favourites for the title, which they ended up winning. This was after their first triumph in 1980. Though hampered by the baggage of emerging as runners-up in I984 and 88, coach Clemence Westerhof was determined to end Nigeria’s long search for her second AFCON title and it was a perfect timing. FIRS Grouped alongside Egypt and Gabon in group B, the golden generation approached the competition with ca...

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  How Villagers Hid Guns After We Killed Terrorists – Defence Chief - Politics - Nairaland The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, has revealed how villagers his guns after troops killed terrorists. According to him, this happened when he was the Theatre Commander of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) in the Northeast. The CDS said: “When I was a theater commander in the North East – Harden-Kai – for 19 months – sometimes terrorists would come to a village with weapons to launch an attack and we would kill them, but before we would get there, all the weapons would have been hidden. “And they would dig them out and attack us from the rear.” To tackle insecurity, he urged religious leaders and traditional rulers to revisit the country’s value system “These are things that were alien to us. Unfortunately, we are losing family values. You would find out that even within a family, a brother will kidnap his younger sister and tell their parents to pay. “It is that bad because...

  United States Confirms Sale Of 12 Attack Helicopters, Others To Nigeria For $1bn - Politics - Nairaland cooperation and defense engagements in the region. “The strategic move is poised to bolster Nigeria’s ability to respond to security challenges and strengthen its overall defense posture. The announcement has sparked discussions on the geopolitical implications for the region, highlighting the potential impact on the regional security landscape. As both nations work together to enhance regional security, the impact of this strategic move is poised to resonate across West Africa, setting the stage for a new chapter in defense collaboration and regional security dynamics,” the statement added. https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2024/02/04/united-states-confirms-sale-of-12-attack-helicopters-others-to-nigeria-for-1bn?amp=1

  82-year-old Nangolo Mbumba Sworn In As Fourth Namibian President - Foreign Affairs - Nairaland Eighty-two-year-old Dr. Nangolo Mbumba has been sworn in as the fourth President. Mbumba is Namibia’s former Vice President and has held the position since 2018. He was sworn in on Sunday by Chief Justice Peter Shivute in Windhoek, the country’s capital. Born on August 15, 1941, Mbumba is a member of the South West Africa People's Organization (SWAPO). He headed several Namibian ministries: Agriculture, Water and Rural Development (1993–1996), Finance (1996–2003), Information and Broadcasting (2003–2005) Education (2005–2010) and Safety and Security (2010–2012). From 2012 to 2017, he was the secretary-general of SWAPO. SaharaReporters earlier reported that the Namibian government had announced that President Geingob died on Sunday, February 4, 2024, at Lady Pohamba Hospital, a private hospital in Windhoek. He died at 82 weeks after he was diagnosed with cancer. The former Acting Presid...

EFCC Recovers ₦‎37bn From Humanitarian Ministry’s Looted Funds Under Sadiya - Crime - Nairaland  The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has recovered over N30bn from the N37,170, 855,753.44 allegedly laundered in the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs under the former minister, Sadiya Umar-Farouk. Sources in the anti-graft agency, who spoke with our correspondent on Friday, said the commission had also uncovered over N500m from the scam associated with Umar-Farouk’s successor, Betta Edu, who was recently suspended by President Bola Tinubu. Saturday PUNCH had in December reported that N37,170,855,753.44 was transferred from government coffers and sent to 38 different bank accounts domiciled in five legacy commercial banks belonging to or connected with a contractor, James Okwete. It was gathered on Friday that N30bn was recovered by the EFCC following the placement of a lien on the bank accounts of Umar-Farouq and Okwete, who are still being grilled by the anti-graft agency’s in...

  Barcelona Fans Pay Tribute To Asisat Oshoala With A Moment Of Applause - Sports - Nairaland. Fans of FC Barcelona Femeni paid tribute to Asisat Oshoala with a moment of applause in the 20th minute of their match against Huelva yesterday. Asisat wore the number 20 jersey at Barcelona.

  N750m Trader Money disbursement begins Feb – Commissioner. The Lagos State Government says the disbursement of the promised N750m Lagos Trader Money to 15,000 traders across the 20 local government areas and 37 local council development areas in the state will commence this month. The Commissioner for Agriculture, Ms Abisola Olusanya, stated this at the weekend while fielding questions during the Lagos Food Systems’ Champions Sensitisation for Market Women at the Mid-level Agro-Produce Hub in Idi-Oro, Mushin. The PUNCH reports that Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu announced the financial intervention during the unveiling of the Mid-level Agro-Produce Hub at Idi-Oro, in the Mushin area of the state in December 2023. The governor had said, “The government has come up with an intervention for all market men and women. The Market/Trader Money is for 15,000 beneficiaries as support. Each beneficiary will get N50,000 from the government. Each local government will submit 200 names.”