Tag: Family
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Eight family members killed in house fire
Eight members of a family died after a fire believed to have been caused by an electricity malfunction broke out at a house in Northern Bangladesh, rescuers said on Thursday. Firefighter Sirajul Islam said three people died immediately when the fire began to burn after the family went to bed on Wednesday night inside their…
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Family from hell – Francis Ewherido
By Francis Ewherido I have written more articles on paedophilia, rape and incest than any other topic since I started this column about five years ago. So when the story of the 13-year-old Ochanya Elizabeth Ogbanje broke, my mindset was “the same old story” and decided not write on it. I rationalized my decision that…
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Family political meetings – Francis Ewherido
By Francis Ewherido The party primaries are over and we now have a clear idea of politicians who want to rule and represent us from 2019 to 2023. Some are incumbents; others are aspiring to replace the incumbents. Government is arguably the biggest external factor shaping family life in Nigeria. Government plays a major role…
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Online scammers using Baba Sala’s name to make money- Son
The family of the late Moses Adejumo, popularly known as Baba Sala, has advised unwary members of the public against falling for the ruses of some fraudsters who have opened an online account for the funeral of the comedian. The oldest son of the comedian, Rev’d Bamidele Adejumo said the family had not opened any…
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Disaster: Generator fumes kill family if eight in Cross River
The decomposing bodies of 8 Cameroonian refugees were discovered in their room in Ikom, Cross River State today July 28th. According to reports, the dead persons were refugees who fled Cameroon following the trouble in their area and sought solace in Cross River state after crossing the border. People suspect they might have died from…
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Otedola fire accident: 9 bodies have been matched to 9 families, says LASG
The Lagos State Government says nine bodies from the Otedola Link Bridge fire incident which occurred on June 28 have been successfully matched to the families. In a statement, the Commissioner for Health, Dr Jide Idris, said that 11 families had showed up at Lagos State DNA and Forensic Centre (LSD&FC) for testing and only…
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Watch: Femi Otedola sets Instagram ablaze, dances with daughters
Though Nigerian Billionare oil mogul, Femi Otedola is new on Instagram, he already has a verified account and enjoying massive engagement online. The revered entrepreneur who joined Instagram in February set the photo sharing site on fire by posting a video last night which has enjoyed a lot of views. In the video posted, the…
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Melaye, family hold thanksgiving to mark Birthday, New Year celebrations
Senator representing Kogi West Senatorial District, Dino Melaye will on Sunday (tomorrow) along with his family members hold a special thanksgiving service to mark his Birthday and the New Year. This was revealed in a statement signed and released on Saturday by the Senator. Read full statement below: “The year 2017 has come and gone…
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Osinbajo, family jet out to UAE on vacation
Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo and his family on Wednesday travelled to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on his annual vacation. This was revealed by the Vice President’s spokesperson Laolu Akande, in a tweet Wednesday. “VP Osinbajo, his wife & children have been resting abroad on his annual leave. He is expected back in the…
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Mandela’s family fumes over disappearance of $22m during funeral preparations
The family and close associates of late Nelson Mandela have expressed “indignation and dismay” at allegations that officials stole and misspent $22m intended for the anti-apartheid icon’s memorial events after his death in 2013. The country’s anti-corruption watchdog last week said it had uncovered evidence that millions of dollars disappeared during preparations for Mandela’s memorial…