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Gunmen Kidnap Sports Journalists in Anambra, One Dead, Several Rescued
A group of sports journalists was kidnapped by gunmen in the Isseke community, Ihiala Local Government Area of Anambra State, while en route to Uyo for the Nigeria vs Libya AFCON qualifier.
The abduction occurred on Wednesday, October 9, 2024, as 11 journalists were traveling through the area.
Authorities confirmed that nine have been rescued, one journalist, identified as Kola, has tragically died, and four remain in captivity.
The Anambra State Police Command stated that joint security efforts are ongoing to rescue the remaining victims.
It has been reported that Bola Ahmed Tinubu was absent at the commissioning of the Opebi-Mende Link Bridge, which took place on April 8, 2026.
However, Senate President Godswill Akpabio represented the President and carried out the ceremony.
As he commissioned the project, he stated “On behalf of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, I commission these projects.”
Residents of Lagos should prepare for traffic disruptions as several roads will be closed due to the visit of Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who is set to commission infrastructural projects.
The commissioning will take place on April 8 and 9, 2026.
Affected areas on Wednesday (April 8):
Opebi, Allen Avenue, Ikeja, Ojota, and Victoria Island.
Affected areas on Thursday (April 9):
Lekki-Epe Expressway, Ikoyi, Victoria Island, and Ajegunle.
Motorists are advised to plan alternative routes and expect heavy traffic during these periods.
President Donald Trump makes headline as he threatens Iran on social media.
The president shared “Open the F***ing Strait, you crazy bastards, or you’ll be living in Hell — JUST WATCH!”
It can be noted that he even did a countdown on Saturday “48 hours before all Hell will rain down on them,” he warned Saturday. “Time is running out.”
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