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Robbers Disguised as Passengers Steal Motorcycles and Kill Okada Riders in Osun State

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The Osun Police Command has warned commercial motorcyclists to be cautious of criminals posing as passengers to steal their motorcycles. Yemisi Opalola, the command’s spokesperson explains the warning was needed due to the increase of motorcycle cases and to ensure the safety of the state and citizens.

“The police command is using this medium to caution motorcyclists, especially the commercial ones (Okada), to be cautious of passenger(s) they carry or who employ their services.

The modus operandi of the criminals involves hailing commercial motorcyclists and luring them to isolated areas late at night where they are forcefully dispossessed of their motorbikes.

”The unsuspecting riders are often offered enticing fares that they cannot refuse.

“These attacks in some cases have left the motorcyclists severely injured or even killed.” she said.

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Opalola said that CP Mohammed Abba has enjoined the leadership of the Okada Riders Association in the state to continually sensitise its members to avoid being victims of this trending crime.

“The command also advises them to report any suspicious passenger(s) and their activities to the nearest police station.” she added.


 

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Loni Anderson, Beloved Star of “WKRP in Cincinnati,” Dies at 79 After Long Illness

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Loni Anderson, the golden-haired TV icon best known for playing Jennifer Marlowe on the classic sitcom WKRP in Cincinnati, has died at the age of 79. Her passing comes after a long battle with illness, just two days shy of her 80th birthday. She died peacefully in Los Angeles, surrounded by loved ones, according to her publicist.

Anderson became a household name in the late 1970s with her sharp, confident, and glamorous portrayal of Jennifer; the clever receptionist who stood out not just for her beauty, but for her brains. The role earned her two Emmy nominations and three Golden Globe nods. It also made her one of the most recognizable faces on television at the time.

While WKRP was her breakthrough, Loni’s career stretched far beyond that one show. She took on a mix of roles in TV movies and series throughout the ‘80s and ‘90s, including a standout performance as Thelma Todd in a true-crime drama. She also starred in comedies like Easy Street and had recurring roles in shows like Nurses.


 

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Wike Says He Is Not Done Yet and More Projects Will Soon Start Across Abuja

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FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has assured residents of Abuja that more development projects are on the way, stressing that his work is far from over. Speaking at a media parley in Abuja, Wike explained that the Tinubu-led government inherited numerous challenges, but steps are being taken to address them.

He emphasized that the recent commissioning of projects was simply to mark the president’s second year in office, not a signal that the work is done. “There’s still a lot ahead,” he said. “We’re working on several roads like Pai to Gomani, Deidei, Kasana where the Renewed Hope Housing Estate is located, and we’re also pushing forward with the Court of Appeal division and Federal High Court justices’ quarters.”

Wike also mentioned road projects like the continuation of the N5 and N20, as well as ongoing efforts under the ‘Lit Up Abuja’ initiative, especially with the city’s 50th anniversary coming up next February. He added that school rehabilitation is also in progress, stressing that the workload is massive.

“I haven’t taken any break,” he said. “After 16 days of back-to-back commissioning, many wouldn’t have lasted.” Wike said the current government is working to fix problems that have lingered since 1999, but reminded Nigerians that it’s unrealistic to expect everything to be solved in just two years.


 

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Wike Promises to Upgrade 10 Rural Schools in FCT

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FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has pledged to upgrade 10 schools across rural areas in the Federal Capital Territory. He made the promise during a recent media chat, saying he would immediately instruct the mandate secretary of education to begin work on the project.

“I promise ten schools. As I leave here, I will tell the mandate secretary to set up the scheme. It will be in the rural areas,” Wike said. This comes as some critics accuse the minister of focusing mainly on infrastructure while overlooking other key areas. Responding to the concerns, Wike explained that it’s unrealistic to expect equal progress in all sectors within just two years.


 

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