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  President Tinubu declares security emergency, orders massive police and army recruitments President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declared a nationwide security emergency following the increasing spate of attacks carried out by bandits, terrorists and other assailants across the country. In a national statement released on Wednesday night, the President said the scale and intensity of recent security breaches demand an urgent, coordinated response, adding that "the times require all hands on deck." Under the new directive, the Nigeria Police Force (NPC) has been authorised to recruit an additional 20,000 officers, raising its ongoing recruitment drive to 50,000 personnel. The Nigerian Army has also received approval for expanded enlistment to reinforce troops across various theatres of operation. To speed up the process, President Tinubu has permitted the police to use National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) camps as temporary training depots, in addition to the training facilities he ...

  Popular Nollywood actor, Odira Nwobu, dles in South Africa Nollywood industry has been thrown into mourning following the sudden demise of actor, Odira Nwobu. Confirming the tragic incident to LIB, the president of the Actors Guild of Nigeria, Emeka Rollas, said Odira and eight other influencers travelled to South Africa for work when he suddenly passed away in the early hours of today Monday, November 24. Rollas said an autopsy is being awaited to determine the cause of de@th. Unconfirmed reports claim that late Odira suffered High Blood pressure before he suddenly passed away in his room. The photo on the right was shared by him on social media hours before his passing. May his soul rest in peace, Amen.

  Hand Nnamdi Kanu de@th sentence- Prosecution counsel tells judge as court to sentence him by 4.50pm The Federal Government has asked the Federal High Court in Abuja to impose the death penalty on Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), following his conviction on seven counts of terrorism. The Federal government through its counsel, Adegboyega Awomolo, made the call after Justice James Omotoso found Kanu guilty on all seven-count terrorism charges. Awomolo urged the court to impose the maximum penalty prescribed under the Terrorism Prevention (Amendment) Act, 2013. He reminded the court that the law mandates a death sentence for several of the offences Kanu was convicted of. "My Lord, consequent upon the conviction, nothing further remains but the lawful imposition of sentence. The punishment prescribed for the offences in Counts One, Two, Four, Five and Six, pursuant to Section 12H of the Terrorism Prevention Amendment Act 2013, is death. With ...

  UNN student, DJ Brownlex, dies in accident on way to Davido's Enugu concert A student of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, (UNN) tragically lost his life in a car accident while on his way to Davido's concert in Enugu. Chrisantus Chukwuebuka Nwankwo, popularly known on campus as DJ Brownlex, was a 300-level student from the department of Economics. On Saturday evening, Nov. 1, the bus conveying Chukwuebuka and other students reportedly left for the concert late in the evening "without proper headlights" and crashed into a parked trailer along the Enugu-Onitsha Expressway. According to reports, the driver and Chukwuebuka lost their lives on the spot, while others sustained serious injuries. Two 300-level students are unconscious, and a final-year student is battling a severe brain injury. Those injured are currently receiving treatment at Shanahan Hospital, Nsukka. Chukwuebuka was buried on Sunday, Nov. 2. A video shared on Facebook shows an older female relative cr...

  Nigeria are set to face Gabon in a World Cup play-off semi-final next month, leaving Burkina Faso to feel hard done by. This week produced a dramatic conclusion to the Confederation of African Football (CAF) section of World Cup qualifying with plenty of twists and turns. Perhaps none more so than the battle to finish as one of the best runners-up. After beating Ethiopia on Monday night, Burkina Faso were in pole position to claim one of the four spots, though their 3-1 win left the door ajar for the Super Eagles. Nigeria, themselves, had eyes on topping Group C as they welcomed Benin to the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium on Tuesday evening. But with South Africa brushing aside Rwanda 3-0 to qualify for the World Cup - for the first time since 2010 - as group winners, attentions turned towards a play-off spot for Eric Chelle’s side. Leading 3-0 thanks to Victor Osimhen’s stunning hat-trick, Nigeria needed to score another to eliminate Burkina Faso and Brentford midfielder...

  Young Nigerian dad and only son of his parents di£s suddenly while playing football in Ireland. Tributes have poured in for a “loving father” who di£d suddenly while playing football in Limerick. 30-year-old Lotanna, who was originally from Nigeria, was expecting his second child when he di£d on Thursday, September 18 in Limerick. A fundraiser has been launched for the family he left behind, including his fiancée Roisin, their son LJ and another child on the way. His friend Solomon said: “That Thursday evening, while playing football — a game he truly loved — Lotanna suddenly collapsed on the pitch and passed away instantly. “His untimely de@th has left his family, friends, and community in deep shock and heartbreak. “Lotanna came from Nigeria to Ireland to pursue his studies and build a brighter future. “While here, he met the love of his life, Roisin, and together they began a beautiful journey. They welcomed their son LJ, and just weeks ago they discovered that Roisin is expec...