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Cross River: Ritual killings resurface ahead of 2027 elections

Cross River: Ritual killings resurface ahead of 2027 elections

Observations over the last 11 years have shown that in Cross River State, cases of alleged ritual killings tend to increase as general elections draw near, with women accounting for more than 90 per cent of the reported victims. Our Correspondent, Emma Una, highlights the ugly trend in the last  decade.
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Missing UNILAG undergraduate: Father, friends cry out

Missing UNILAG undergraduate: Father, friends cry out

The lingering strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, has taken its toll on the University of Lagos, where a final year student of Actuarial Science, Mr Ayinde Kehinde Monsuru 32, has been reported missing.

KOKORI: A deafening cry of neglect by leaders

KOKORI: A deafening cry of neglect by leaders

WITH over half a century of noticeable oil production contribution to the nation’s economy and growth, Kokori, a rural community in Ethiope East locality of Delta State, has hardly gained prominence in terms of commensurate returns, particularly federal presence. When it did gain public attention lately, it was for all the wrong reasons, particularly for the capture of “most wanted” Kelvin, leader of armed insurgents, self-identified as Liberation Movement of the Urhobo People.

Motorists recount experiences with fake LASTMA officials

Motorists recount experiences with fake LASTMA officials

Current events in Lagos have shown that fake Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, LASTMA, officials are on the prowl in the state. Recounting their experiences, some of the motorists reveal some of the antics of the criminals

Alleged false oath that killed 3 elders: Our story, by Benin community

Alleged false oath that killed 3 elders: Our story, by Benin community

IGUOMON situated along the Benin- Agbor- Asaba highway is one of the communities in Uhunmwonde local government area of Edo State. The community enjoyed peaceful co-existence with its Ikhuenbo, Amufi and Ikhueniro neighbours until 1985 when Ikhuenbo community allegedly trespassed into its land following a road construction.