Daily Archives: August 7, 2024

Kogi Begins Investigation After Six Die from Cassava Flour Meal

By Alimi Micheal, KWARA | The Kogi State Government has launched an investigation into the deaths of six people who reportedly consumed contaminated cassava flour. The tragic incident occurred last Wednesday in a household in Anyoke, Okunchi Ward, Adavi Local Government Area. Eight individuals were initially hospitalized after the meal, with six …

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Protest: Soldier Detained Over Alleged Killing of 16-year-old Boy In Kaduna

The Nigerian Army has detained a soldier who fatally shot a 16-year-old boy, Ismail Mohammed, while attempting to disperse hoodlums in Samaru, Zaria, Kaduna State, on Tuesday. According to a statement from the Director of Army Public Relations, Maj.-Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu, the troops responded to a distress call reporting that …

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Soldiers rescue abducted ex-LG chairman, arrest Boko Haram commanders, others

In a series of operations, the Nigerian Army has rescued kidnap victims and apprehended suspected Boko Haram commanders and terrorist logistic suppliers, among others. In a statement shared on X.com on Tuesday, the NA revealed that soldiers rescued an abducted former LG chairman and arrested a notorious kidnapping kingpin in …

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