Kwara: Bandits demand N400m, foods, drinks to free 22 captives
By Demola Akinyemi, Ilorin Over 22 persons are currently being held captive by bandits in different communities in Kwara South, with their captors demanding an aggregate of over N400 million, foods and drinks as ransom. The affected communities, which include Adanla, Isapa, Isanlu-Isin and Owa-Onire, are those not captured by the military emplacements by the […]
China confirms extradition of accused scam boss from Cambodia
Accused scam boss Chen Zhi has been extradited to China from Cambodia, Beijing confirmed on Thursday, after he was indicted by the United States over alleged multibillion-dollar fraud.
LUTH sends nursing students home after fire outbreak
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Oyo records 100 farmers–herders clashes monthly — NSCDC
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Iran leader Khamenei insists ‘won’t back down’ in face of protests
Chanting slogans including “death to the dictator” and setting fire to official buildings, crowds of people opposed to the clerical establishment marched through major cities late Thursday.
