Tag: Victims
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Ortom denies operating snake farm, says ‘I’ve spent N31m treating victims of snake bite ’
Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State, on Tuesday, denied allegations making the rounds that he operates snake farm. The governor noted that instead, he had been saving the lives of those bitten by snakes. Ortom further disclosed that rather than inflicting pains on people through his alleged snake farm, he had incurred N31m within three…
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Jordan repeals law allowing rapists to marry victims
Jordan’s Lower House of Parliament repealed a law on Tuesday that allowed rapists to escape punishment by marrying their victims. A royal committee had suggested abolishing the controversial Article 308 in February, among its suggestions to amend the country’s 1960 penal code. Earlier on Tuesday, Human Rights Watch called on lawmakers to remove the article…
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Sokoto Govt assists victims of Illela rainstorm
Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal has directed the Sokoto State Emergency Management Agency to quickly deliver relief materials to victims of rainstorm which wreaked havoc at Illela, Araba, Gati and surrounding villages in Illela local government area of the state. The storm, which occurred last Friday night, destroyed houses, livestock and farm produce while rendering many…
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How we transfer victims’ funds using their phones – Suspects
The Edo State Police Command have arrested a three man gang who specialize in transferring funds from their victims’ accounts to their own accounts using their victims’ mobile phones. According to a report by The Punch, one of the suspects, Lucky said the sum of N210, 000 was transferred from the accounts of three…
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Uyo church collapse: NMA releases casualty figures, calls urgent support for victims
The Nigeria Medical Association, NMA, has released the official number of casualties in Saturday’s collapse of Reigners Bible Church in Akwa Ibom. The NMA also called for urgent blood donations for victims who are battling for survival at the hospital. In a statement signed by the NMA Chairman, Akwa Ibom State branch and South-South Zone,…