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LAGOS, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- Two siblings have been reportedly abducted after a church service in Makurdi, Benue State. It was gathered that the incident occurred after mass at the St Peter’s Catholic Church, in the said area of the State. READ ALSO: Two Children Killed In Electrocution, Mother Hospitalized In Lagos The children, identified as Philomena Kpaakpa; 4 and Benedict Kpaakpa; 2, were said to have purchased some items from a female hawker marketing around the church’s premises. It was further gathered that they followed the hawker, who claimed not to have ‘change’, to get their balance, while their…

LAGOS, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- The Federal Operations Unit, Zone C of the Nigeria Customs Service, has intercepted raw materials for the production of explosive devices, cannabis sativa, and other contrabands with a duty-paid value of N1.6bn. Acting Customs Area Controller in charge of the zone, Kayode Kolade, made the disclosure while addressing journalists at the Government warehouse, in Benin City, Edo State capital. READ ALSO: Customs Reject N50m Bribe From Suspected Smuggler According to a Statement on Monday by the Public Relations Officer of the zone, Jerry Attah, the acting Area Controller, also stated that within the period of…

LAGOS, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- A woman whose two children were electrocuted in Mushin, Lagos State, is hospitalized and currently fighting for her life. The Punch reports that the children, a girl aged 10 and a boy aged seven, were electrocuted when they attempted to turn on the television after returning from school. It was gathered from sources in the area that the parents, who were speculated to have been away or inside the room when the incident occurred, on learning the fate of their children, were thrown into despair with the mother fainting and currently battling for her life…

LAGOS, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- The son of a serving Police inspector has allegedly stabbed a young man to death in Warri, Delta State. Destiny Ogbantu, son of Inspector Ogbantu, a serving officer under Warri Command, is accused of killing Onyebuchi Emeka in broad daylight at the Block D, Police Barracks, Opposite “A” division, in the said area of the State. According to reports, the deceased visited the Police barracks on 22 September, and he was allegedly confronted by the suspect. This led to a serious argument which degenerated into a fight. READ ALSO: Danfo Driver Stabs LASTMA Officer, Strips…

LAGOS, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- The Lagos State Government has sealed off Oyingbo and Alayabiagba markets in Lagos Mainland for improper waste disposal and other environmental infractions. The closure of the markets was disclosed in a statement by the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) earlier today. The statement claims the action comes after several warnings from LAWMA to markets across the State to shun filth and embrace proper environmental hygiene. READ ALSO: Floods Wash Away Goods Worth Millions At Alaba International Market Managing Director of LAWMA, Muyiwa Gbadegesin, further said the authority’s decision to shut down the markets was arrived…

LAGOS, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- Joint Task Force, Operation Delta Safe (OPDS), has intercepted eight barges smuggling over 100,000 litres of adulterated diesel in Rivers State. This was disclosed by the Commander, Joint Task Force, South-South, OPDS, Admiral Olusegun Ferreira, while addressing journalists in the State. READ ALSO: Explosion Kills 34 At Benin Illegal Fuel Depot The commander explained that the vessels containing adulterated diesel were impounded by security forces during a stop-and-search operation across several creeks. Commodore Ferreira, who was represented by OPDS Maritime Component Commander, said the seizure was part of efforts to end the theft of crude…

LAGOS, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- An overhead bridge has reportedly collapsed at the Enugu New Artisan Market in Enugu State. It was gathered that the incident occurred earlier today as some trucks on the bridge got trapped as at the time it collapsed. READ ALSO: Three Rescued As Trailer Falls On Car At Lagos Bridge Although details of the incident are still sketchy, an eyewitness told SaharaReporters that a truck conveying Nigerian Breweries products and a lorry were on the bridge when the incident occurred. No life has been reported lost in the unfortunate incident as the emergency responders are…

(VOICE OF NAIJA) -Suspected Boko Haram terrorists have ambushed military vehicles in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State, killing one soldier and three civilian passengers. It was gathered from sources that the incident happened along the Gwoza- Limankara-Uvaha road when the soldiers and civilian JTF were providing cover to travelling passengers. According to the sources, said due to telecommunication lapses, information about the attack did not come until Sunday afternoon. READ ALSO: Zamfara Varsity: More Than 20 Abducted Students Still With Terrorists- SUG The sources added that the terrorists also set ablaze five commercial vehicles, including a security patrol…

LAGOS, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has confirmed the fire incident at the Nigerian Supreme Court building in Abuja earlier today. The command also confirmed that the offices of two justices were affected by the fire incident. Voiceofnaija.ng earlier reported that a section of the Nigerian Supreme Court building at the Three Arms Zone in Abuja had been gutted by fire. It was also gathered that workers had been evacuating vital documents and other things from the building to prevent them from getting burnt. READ ALSO: Abuja Supreme Court Building On Fire However, the…

(VOICE OF NAIJA)- About 24 students of the Federal University Gusau, Zamfara State, are still reportedly being held captive by terrorists. According to a source in the university students’ union, they had identified not fewer than 30 students who were abducted by terrorists on 22 September. READ ALSO: Gunmen Abduct Recently Sworn-In Information Commissioner In Benue “We estimated that about 24 are still with the terrorists. Six have come back home, but 24 are still with them (terrorists). The total of those kidnapped was 30,” the source disclosed to journalists. Recall that on the said date, terrorists reportedly invaded the…