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VIDEO: Man seen flogging toddler sparks outrage, calls for arrest A video showing a man repeatedly flogging a toddler has sparked outrage online, with many people calling for his arrest and demanding action over the child’s safety. Credit || The Nigerian Stories

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VIDEO: Man seen flogging toddler sparks outrage, calls for arrest A video showing a man repeatedly flogging a toddler has sparked outrage online, with many people calling for his arrest and demanding action over the child’s safety. Credit || The Nigerian Stories

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“We are coming to Lagos State, including Badagry, Ikorodu and other areas” — a bandit threatens.

“We are coming to Lagos State, including Badagry, Ikorodu and other areas” — a bandit threatens.

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BREAKING 🇳🇬🚨: Heavy military convoy spotted moving through Iseyin, Oyo State, with bullion vans, Hilux patrol vehicles, and other tactical assets seen on the road.

BREAKING 🇳🇬🚨: Heavy military convoy spotted moving through Iseyin, Oyo State, with bullion vans, Hilux patrol vehicles, and other tactical assets seen on the road.

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TERROR 🇳🇬🚨: Suspected Bandits’ Informant Arrested In Ekiti, Allegedly Confesses Network Of Operatives Spread Across Different Towns In The State.

TERROR 🇳🇬🚨: Suspected Bandits’ Informant Arrested In Ekiti, Allegedly Confesses Network Of Operatives Spread Across Different Towns In The State.

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BREAKING 🇳🇬🚨: Security Alert Leads to Arrest of a Woman of Fulani Descent at Mosque After Multiple Knives Were Found in Her Bag

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BREAKING 🇳🇬🚨: Security Alert Leads to Arrest of a Woman of Fulani Descent at Mosque After Multiple Knives Were Found in Her Bag

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BREAKING 🇳🇬⚠️: Suspected bandit arrested at Gbagi, Ibadan after a gun was allegedly found in his bag, sparking panic before he was handed over to security operatives.

BREAKING 🇳🇬⚠️: Suspected bandit arrested at Gbagi, Ibadan after a gun was allegedly found in his bag, sparking panic before he was handed over to security operatives.

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UPDATE ⛏️: Fresh allegations have linked a man identified as Abdul Aminu Gwaska to an alleged illegal mining syndicate operating in Ilesa, Osun State. He is accused of recruiting workers through social media to expand illegal gold mining operations and of allegedly working with some local leaders who provide shelter and protection for the miners. The claims also allege widespread destruction of farmlands, pollution of water sources, and growing security concerns, prompting renewed calls for authorities to investigate the syndicate, its sponsors, and collaborators.

UPDATE ⛏️: Fresh allegations have linked a man identified as Abdul Aminu Gwaska to an alleged illegal mining syndicate operating in Ilesa, Osun State. He is accused of recruiting workers through social media to expand illegal gold mining operations and of allegedly working with some local leaders who provide shelter and protection for the miners. The claims also allege widespread destruction of farmlands, pollution of water sources, and growing security concerns, prompting renewed calls for authorities to investigate the syndicate, its sponsors, and collaborators.

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London streets erupt as Pakistani men take to the streets, demanding the introduction of Sharia law in the United Kingdom.

London streets erupt as Pakistani men take to the streets, demanding the introduction of Sharia law in the United Kingdom.

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YORUBA RISING STAR 🇳🇬⚽: 8-year-old Samson Azeez, popularly known as Kekere, has stunned many with his rapid rise from playing barefoot on the streets of Lagos to featuring in a football tournament in Portugal, thanks to The Future Academy. The young talent has already captured attention abroad, with reports confirming he is widely admired by coaches and spectators at the tournament.

YORUBA RISING STAR 🇳🇬⚽: 8-year-old Samson Azeez, popularly known as Kekere, has stunned many with his rapid rise from playing barefoot on the streets of Lagos to featuring in a football tournament in Portugal, thanks to The Future Academy. The young talent has already captured attention abroad, with reports confirming he is widely admired by coaches and spectators at the tournament.

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Illegal Lithium Mining Boom at Old Oyo National Park: 3,000–5,000 Bikes Daily, N2,700 Per Trip, Chinese Buyers, Local Security Earn N300,000 Daily A booming illegal lithium mining operation has taken over large swaths of the Old Oyo National Park, with an estimated 3,000 to 5,000 motorcycles plying the forest daily to transport minerals out of the protected area, investigations have revealed. The operation, which has been ongoing for about eight years, has evolved into a highly organised criminal enterprise with multiple entry points and checkpoints. Access to the mining site is available either from Oyo State via Kishi and Igbeti or from Bani, a border town along the Kwara and Oyo State axis. Once a bike enters the forest, it must pass through seven to eight checkpoints controlled by locals who provide security for the miners. Each checkpoint charges a fee per trip, ranging from N100 to N500, while the final checkpoint leading to Daba, the hub of illegal mining, charges N2,700 per trip. With thousands of bikes operating daily, the revenue generated is staggering. Local security personnel at the N100 checkpoint alone earn over N300,000 daily. Logistics operators who do not mine but transport the minerals earn about N500,000 per truck they move out of the forest. The mining activity has been accepted by all parties involved, including locals and foreigners. The Chinese are actively participating in buying the minerals, making this a billion-dollar economy that is being illegally exploited. The Federal Government and Oyo State Government must pay urgent attention to this illegal mining operation. The scale of the activity suggests a well-funded and well-protected criminal network that is siphoning billions of naira from the nation's resources while destroying a protected national park.

Illegal Lithium Mining Boom at Old Oyo National Park: 3,000–5,000 Bikes Daily, N2,700 Per Trip, Chinese Buyers, Local Security Earn N300,000 Daily A booming illegal lithium mining operation has taken over large swaths of the Old Oyo National Park, with an estimated 3,000 to 5,000 motorcycles plying the forest daily to transport minerals out of the protected area, investigations have revealed. The operation, which has been ongoing for about eight years, has evolved into a highly organised criminal enterprise with multiple entry points and checkpoints. Access to the mining site is available either from Oyo State via Kishi and Igbeti or from Bani, a border town along the Kwara and Oyo State axis. Once a bike enters the forest, it must pass through seven to eight checkpoints controlled by locals who provide security for the miners. Each checkpoint charges a fee per trip, ranging from N100 to N500, while the final checkpoint leading to Daba, the hub of illegal mining, charges N2,700 per trip. With thousands of bikes operating daily, the revenue generated is staggering. Local security personnel at the N100 checkpoint alone earn over N300,000 daily. Logistics operators who do not mine but transport the minerals earn about N500,000 per truck they move out of the forest. The mining activity has been accepted by all parties involved, including locals and foreigners. The Chinese are actively participating in buying the minerals, making this a billion-dollar economy that is being illegally exploited. The Federal Government and Oyo State Government must pay urgent attention to this illegal mining operation. The scale of the activity suggests a well-funded and well-protected criminal network that is siphoning billions of naira from the nation's resources while destroying a protected national park.

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BREAKING: U.S. Congressman Randy Fine Declares: "If You Want Sharia Law, Go to One of 57 Other Countries, America Will Never Be the 58th"

BREAKING: U.S. Congressman Randy Fine Declares: "If You Want Sharia Law, Go to One of 57 Other Countries, America Will Never Be the 58th"

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“Adam Didn’t Eat an Apple or Commit Adultery; He Was Sent Out of Eden for Touching the Tithe” — Pastor Ibiyeomie

“Adam Didn’t Eat an Apple or Commit Adultery; He Was Sent Out of Eden for Touching the Tithe” — Pastor Ibiyeomie

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“Igbo Civilisation Has Reached Ile-Ife And Other Yoruba Parts. That’s Why You See Igbo Prefixes And Suffixes In Names. Igbo Has 13 States In The South, Down To The Coast” — An Igbo king

“Igbo Civilisation Has Reached Ile-Ife And Other Yoruba Parts. That’s Why You See Igbo Prefixes And Suffixes In Names. Igbo Has 13 States In The South, Down To The Coast” — An Igbo king

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177,834 views • 11 days ago

BREAKING: A man reportedly opened fire on colleagues after being dismissed following a disciplinary hearing. He allegedly left the premises to retrieve his licensed firearm before returning to sign his dismissal papers and shoot those present.

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BREAKING: A man reportedly opened fire on colleagues after being dismissed following a disciplinary hearing. He allegedly left the premises to retrieve his licensed firearm before returning to sign his dismissal papers and shoot those present.

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"Saudi Arabia is hypocritical. Bangladesh asked for evidence of the crimes committed by those who were executed, but none was provided. They would not treat an American citizen that way. Islam has been labelled a terrorist religion around the world, and actions like beheading those people have only reinforced that perception. They were wrong to behead them. All Nigerian alfas must apologise to Mudiru Markaz because he predicted everything."

"Saudi Arabia is hypocritical. Bangladesh asked for evidence of the crimes committed by those who were executed, but none was provided. They would not treat an American citizen that way. Islam has been labelled a terrorist religion around the world, and actions like beheading those people have only reinforced that perception. They were wrong to behead them. All Nigerian alfas must apologise to Mudiru Markaz because he predicted everything."

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WATCH 😳: The moment a man stopped the rain, paving the way for Ibadan's biggest masquerade to appear.

WATCH 😳: The moment a man stopped the rain, paving the way for Ibadan's biggest masquerade to appear.

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“There's nothing like any ancient Yoruba crown; it's all a lie. Don't let them continue to deceive you.” — Oluwo of Iwo, in the presence of Alfas.

“There's nothing like any ancient Yoruba crown; it's all a lie. Don't let them continue to deceive you.” — Oluwo of Iwo, in the presence of Alfas.

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🇳🇬💥 MIRACLE IN NORTHERN NIGERIA: Man Withdraws ₦20 Million From Bank, Robbers Suddenly Attack and Open Fire, But Bullets Can't Penetrate Him, He Grabs Their Gun and Kills Driver!

🇳🇬💥 MIRACLE IN NORTHERN NIGERIA: Man Withdraws ₦20 Million From Bank, Robbers Suddenly Attack and Open Fire, But Bullets Can't Penetrate Him, He Grabs Their Gun and Kills Driver!

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1,521,072 views • 8 months ago

The moment a man saw an elephant in his cocoa farm in Ijebu Igbo, Ogun State.

The moment a man saw an elephant in his cocoa farm in Ijebu Igbo, Ogun State.

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714,677 views • 4 months ago

“I listened to Kelly Hansome’s song at a club in Owerri. Automatically, I knew this song was a good song. We now signed Kelly Hansome. We shot five videos, Hollywood material. It’s the most expensive project that we ever did. Ever. Came back to Nigeria and we started pushing him. When he finally got to the point of making money, he said he didn’t want to do again. After a while, he now said he wanted to come back. I said, ‘Person we don teach me lesson once. If I no listen, he go teach me again.’” — Kenny Ogungbe

“I listened to Kelly Hansome’s song at a club in Owerri. Automatically, I knew this song was a good song. We now signed Kelly Hansome. We shot five videos, Hollywood material. It’s the most expensive project that we ever did. Ever. Came back to Nigeria and we started pushing him. When he finally got to the point of making money, he said he didn’t want to do again. After a while, he now said he wanted to come back. I said, ‘Person we don teach me lesson once. If I no listen, he go teach me again.’” — Kenny Ogungbe

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Video: Removal of Senator Saliu Mustapha's Christmas billboards reported across Ilorin

Video: Removal of Senator Saliu Mustapha's Christmas billboards reported across Ilorin

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“I LEARNED OF MY SON’S EXECUTION ON FACEBOOK”: FATHER OF BANGLADESHI MAN BEHEADED IN SAUDI ARABIA The father of Nazrul Islam Abdul Basir, the Bangladeshi man executed in Saudi Arabia alongside his partner, says he still does not know why his son was jailed and only learned of his execution through Facebook. The grieving father also revealed that Nazrul’s paternal aunt died of a heart attack after hearing the news of his execution on October 14. “My son is gone, my sister is gone too. I’ve lost everything,” he said through tears.

“I LEARNED OF MY SON’S EXECUTION ON FACEBOOK”: FATHER OF BANGLADESHI MAN BEHEADED IN SAUDI ARABIA The father of Nazrul Islam Abdul Basir, the Bangladeshi man executed in Saudi Arabia alongside his partner, says he still does not know why his son was jailed and only learned of his execution through Facebook. The grieving father also revealed that Nazrul’s paternal aunt died of a heart attack after hearing the news of his execution on October 14. “My son is gone, my sister is gone too. I’ve lost everything,” he said through tears.

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PANIC 🇳🇬⚠️: Bandit attack reported in Imesi Ile, Obokun LGA, Osun State on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, as local security operatives led by Chief Layi Abesin and Chief Muyiwa Oguntoye reportedly arrested suspects hiding on nearby mountain during response operation.

PANIC 🇳🇬⚠️: Bandit attack reported in Imesi Ile, Obokun LGA, Osun State on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, as local security operatives led by Chief Layi Abesin and Chief Muyiwa Oguntoye reportedly arrested suspects hiding on nearby mountain during response operation.

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BREAKING 🇳🇬⚠️: Hunters in Oka Akoko reportedly round up suspected bandits with AK-47 rifles as crowd gathers at the scene amid rising tension in Ondo state .

BREAKING 🇳🇬⚠️: Hunters in Oka Akoko reportedly round up suspected bandits with AK-47 rifles as crowd gathers at the scene amid rising tension in Ondo state .

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“I used to tell people that as a Yoruba, I practise the traditions of my forefathers. “Once, while returning from school on my way to the farm, I saw a sacrifice at a junction containing various items, including cowries. I took the money and ate the sacrifice. “When I told my grandmother, she said I was born into Yoruba tradition and that eating sacrifices would not harm me. She added that the person who offered it had had their prayer answered.” — Sunday Igboho on his birthday during the visit of Baba Ijesha and Kola Olootu

“I used to tell people that as a Yoruba, I practise the traditions of my forefathers. “Once, while returning from school on my way to the farm, I saw a sacrifice at a junction containing various items, including cowries. I took the money and ate the sacrifice. “When I told my grandmother, she said I was born into Yoruba tradition and that eating sacrifices would not harm me. She added that the person who offered it had had their prayer answered.” — Sunday Igboho on his birthday during the visit of Baba Ijesha and Kola Olootu

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79,101 views • 20 days ago

BREAKING: “DECLARE WAR AND BRING THE COUNTRY TO ITS KNEES!” | Man Threatens CHAOS, BLOODSHED and Violent Unrest if President Wins Second Term, Calls on Supporters to Unleash Mayhem and Throw the Country Into Turmoil

BREAKING: “DECLARE WAR AND BRING THE COUNTRY TO ITS KNEES!” | Man Threatens CHAOS, BLOODSHED and Violent Unrest if President Wins Second Term, Calls on Supporters to Unleash Mayhem and Throw the Country Into Turmoil

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"Tell Egungun Oloolu Worshippers to Hold Their Parade in the Forest... This Is 2026, You Can't Tell Our Women to Stay at Home. Ibadan Is the City of Alfa, Not Egungun" – Islamic Cleric Calls Out Olubadan

"Tell Egungun Oloolu Worshippers to Hold Their Parade in the Forest... This Is 2026, You Can't Tell Our Women to Stay at Home. Ibadan Is the City of Alfa, Not Egungun" – Islamic Cleric Calls Out Olubadan

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“If your non-Muslim parents or wife die, you can’t be at their burial according to Sharia law” — Islamic cleric

“If your non-Muslim parents or wife die, you can’t be at their burial according to Sharia law” — Islamic cleric

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“South-West Doesn’t Need Constitutional Amendments to Rise Again” — Obafemi Hamzat, Incoming Lagos Governor The incoming Lagos State governor, Obafemi Hamzat has delivered a bold message to the South-West, saying the region’s return to excellence does not depend on constitutional amendments but on visionary leadership and decisive action. He spoke at the Continental Birthday Lecture celebrating Chief Reuben Fasoranti.

“South-West Doesn’t Need Constitutional Amendments to Rise Again” — Obafemi Hamzat, Incoming Lagos Governor The incoming Lagos State governor, Obafemi Hamzat has delivered a bold message to the South-West, saying the region’s return to excellence does not depend on constitutional amendments but on visionary leadership and decisive action. He spoke at the Continental Birthday Lecture celebrating Chief Reuben Fasoranti.

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UPDATE 🇳🇬🚨: Oyo School Kidnap – Abductors release second video showing a nursing mother pleading emotionally for rescue after being cornered inside a reserve forest.

UPDATE 🇳🇬🚨: Oyo School Kidnap – Abductors release second video showing a nursing mother pleading emotionally for rescue after being cornered inside a reserve forest.

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472,078 views • 5 months ago

BREAKING 🇳🇬🏚️: Iworo, Ifelodun has been deserted as residents flee amid rising insecurity ravaging the community.

BREAKING 🇳🇬🏚️: Iworo, Ifelodun has been deserted as residents flee amid rising insecurity ravaging the community.

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