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A horrifying incident unfolded in Farin Lamba community situated in Vwang District, Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau State, as unidentified gunmen unleashed a deadly attack, resulting in the heartbreaking loss of eight lives, including that of an eight-month-old infant.

The distressing information was shared by Mr. Rwang Tengwong, the National Publicity Secretary of Berom Youth Movement (BYM), in a statement issued on Monday in Jos.

As explained by Tengwong, the community was subjected to an attack by criminals on the night of Sunday.

‘The gunmen invaded the village at about 9:45p.m. on Sunday in a car and …

The United Arab Emirates has issued an arrest order for an individual who was captured on video displaying an arrogant demeanor while demanding the purchase of the most expensive cars in a luxury showroom.

The individual, known for filming videos showcasing the lavish lifestyles of the wealthy and influential in the UAE, was observed in this specific video engaging in a conversation with the owner of a high-end showroom. In the video, he requested to purchase a car worth over AED2 million ($545,000).

Viewers witnessed individuals in his company carrying a noticeable container brimming with a substantial quantity of cash.…

In an impressive feat, the Threads app introduced by Instagram to rival Twitter has garnered over 100 million users in less than five days, according to data tracking websites. This milestone surpasses the previous record set by the AI tool ChatGPT as the fastest-growing consumer app.

ChatGPT attained an impressive user count of 100 million within two months, while TikTok, the popular video-sharing app, accomplished this feat in nine months. Notably, Instagram itself, which launched the Threads app, took around two and a half years to reach the 100 million user mark after its introduction in 2010.

The much-anticipated launch …

The Nigeria Police Force has issued a warning regarding a fake recruitment advertisement that is being widely circulated on social media platforms, urging Nigerians and the public to ignore the advertisement and refrain from engaging with it.

Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, released a statement in Abuja to communicate that the recruitment advertisement circulating on social media is deceptive.

The statement reads, ‘The Force wishes to reiterate and inform well-meaning members of the public that it has not commenced the 2022/23 Police Constables recruitment into the Nigeria Police Force contrary to the fake publication.’

‘It states unequivocally that the …

Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue has voiced his condemnation of the heinous attack on Akpuuna village in Mbaterem, Ukum Local Government Area, and expressed solidarity with the affected community.

Mr. Tersoo Kula, Chief Press Secretary to Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue, issued a statement on Sunday in Makurdi, relaying the governor’s displeasure toward the unprovoked attack on Akpuuna village in Mbaterem, Ukum Local Government Area.

As contained in the statement, there was a significant loss of lives when armed hoodlums attacked the community on Saturday, as stated by the governor’s office.

Governor Alia’s response to the news of the attack …

La Jornada, a leading Mexican newspaper reported the distressing news of their regional correspondent’s death on Saturday. The journalist had been reported missing in the western state of Nayarit a day before the tragic discovery.

La Jornada’s website reported that ‘a body found in the village of Huachines… in the municipality of Tepic was identified as Luis Martin Sanchez Iniguez, 59 years old, correspondent for La Jornada,’

The wife of the journalist, Cecilia Lopez, told investigators that she had no knowledge of his whereabouts since Wednesday night. At that time, she was visiting relatives in another town, according to local …

A 27-year-old teacher named Bright Emelogu has been found guilty and subsequently sentenced to life imprisonment by the Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court in Ikeja, Lagos, for sodomising a 14-year-old student.

Describing Emelogu’s actions as reprehensible, Justice Abiola Soladoye of the Ikeja High Court emphasised that he lacked morality, displayed callousness, and exhibited reckless behavior that is entirely contrary to the responsibilities and expectations placed on teachers.

Justice Abiola Soladoye pointed out that the defendant had inflicted severe physical, emotional, and psychological distress on the survivor, causing tremendous trauma.

In her ruling, Justice Abiola Soladoye noted that the survivor’s …