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Man Dodges Death Penalty for Chicken Theft! – Osun Governor Steps In

Kayode NwankwoDecember 18, 2024December 18, 202405 mins

In a shocking turn of events, a young man in Osun State, Nigeria, who was sentenced to death for the unlikely crime of stealing a chicken, has been granted a new lease on life. Governor Ademola Adeleke has stepped in, ordering a review of the case and showing a touch of mercy. Man sentenced to…

Northern States Arm Citizens as Kidnapping Rackets Soar, Raking in $2.2 Trillion Naira!

oluchiDecember 18, 2024December 18, 202409 mins

Nigeria is grappling with a severe kidnapping crisis, with a staggering ₦2.23 trillion paid in ransom over just 12 months. This alarming statistic, revealed by the National Bureau of Statistics, has pushed several Northern states to mobilize vigilante groups and private security forces. This article delves into the crisis and the desperate measures being taken…