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Nigerian Man Arrested in Ghana for Stabbing Co-Tenant During Argument
A 27-year-old Nigerian man, Winner Terry, has been arrested by the Buduburam District Police Command in the Central Region of Ghana for allegedly stabbing his Nigerian co-tenant multiple times with a broken bottle during an argument. The incident occurred at Estate Junction, Gomoa Buduburam.
According to reports, the victim, Nann, and the suspect engaged in a heated argument over the royalties paid to songwriters for their work.
After the argument, they resumed their conversation in Terry’s room, unaware of his ulterior motives. Terry then slashed Nann’s neck, shoulder, and leg, leaving him unconscious.
Neighbours rushed Nann to tNigerian Man Arrested in Ghana for Stabbing Co-Tenant During Argumenthe ST Gregory Catholic Hospital in Buduburam, where he is currently receiving treatment.
Terry attempted to escape but was apprehended by the police. He was arraigned before the Ofaakor Circuit Court on June 21, 2024, and remanded into police custody for two weeks, scheduled to reappear in court on July 1, 2024.
The landlord, Nana Amoasi, expressed shock over the incident, stating that the severity of the victim’s wounds indicated a deliberate attack.
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Lagos Police React to Alleged Extortion of Dispatch Riders on Coastal Road
Lagos State Police react to claims of them taking money from dispatch riders on the Coastal Road in Lagos.
It started after a rumour was shared that police arrest and take money from riders as a demand for high bribes, sometimes reaching ₦200,000, and seize motorcycles if not given.
The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, then addressed the claims online and stated in his statement that he disagreed that the rumour is true and stated, “The spread of misinformation only causes more harm than good. In this era, we can and must do better.”
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Ogun State Declares Tuesday Public Holiday to Mark 50th Anniversary
It has been announced by the governor of Ogun that Tuesday 3rd of February is a public holiday in order to mark the 50th anniversary of the state creation.
This public holiday declaration was released in a statement by the secretary of the state, Tokunbo Talabi.
He then added that the holiday will provide as a day for the citizens to participate in the activities for the state milestone.
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Public Reacts as Dino Melaye Criticises Nigeria’s Economy While Abroad
Former Kogi politician, Dino Melaye, faces backlash from the public after he shared a video on social media of him abroad and living well through his luxurious lifestyle.
In the same video, he speaks about Nigeria’s current economy and shares his disappointment.
He wrote, “See country, God help us to build a true nation where our wicked leaders will be in jail and the right people in power. Nigeria must be fixed. YES WE CAN.”
However, many state that what he posted and what he is saying contradict each other, and they accused him of sharing his own records to know if he was a corrupt leader.
