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“Makinde Raises Alarm, Confirms Abduction Of Seven Teachers In Fresh Attack”.

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Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has confirmed that seven teachers were abducted during the recent attack on schools in Oriire Local Government Area of the state.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

News reports that the governor also said the exact number of missing pupils is still being verified by relevant authorities.

Makinde made the disclosure on Sunday after a meeting with service commanders and heads of security agencies in Oyo State. He further confirmed that an Islamic Studies teacher was killed during the attack.

According to him, six suspects have already been arrested within the affected community, with authorities believing some of them acted as informants. He added that three other persons of interest are also currently in custody.

“The information available is that about six individuals have been arrested within the locality. Some of them we believe are informants. Also, three individuals of interest have been arrested,” Makinde said.

The governor said intelligence suggests that the attackers may be members of armed groups fleeing military pressure in Nigeria’s North-West region.

Makinde added, “With the pressure on the terrorists and the bandits in the North-West, they will keep moving southward.

“But the problem that we have is when you have pressure in one place, we must be prepared on this side to either repel or neutralise any terrorists fleeing the pressure points.”

He noted that the state government would combine military operations with engagement involving community and religious leaders, including the Baptist Convention.

“We have decided that we will adopt not just a kinetic approach. We are engaging leaders, elders and religious leaders, especially at the Baptist Convention,” he said.

Makinde assured affected families that efforts were ongoing to ensure the safe rescue of all victims.

“We are not taking this lightly. We will do everything within our means to resolve this quickly and bring our children back safely,” he added.

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THE MILLION-DOLLAR HAND: Maradona’s Infamous ‘Hand Of God’ Match Ball Sells For £2.5m At Auction.

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The football utilized by Diego Maradona to score his controversial “Hand of God” goal against England during the 1986 World Cup has been auctioned in the United States for £2.5m.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The Adidas Azteca ball brought in $3.3m via Heritage Auctions on Saturday, which fell short of the estimated £7.3m ($10m) projection from experts.

Key details of the historic item and match include:

  • The Match: The ball was in play for the entirety of Argentina’s 2-1 quarter-final victory against England at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City.

  • The Infamous Goal: Maradona scored both of Argentina’s goals, with his first involving him punching the ball past England goalkeeper Peter Shilton—an infraction missed by the referee. Post-match, Maradona famously attributed it to “a little with the head of Maradona and a little with the hand of God”.

  • Goal of the Century: Minutes later, the Argentina captain scored a legendary solo goal, weaving past five outfield players and rounding Shilton.

  • Prior Ownership: The ball was kept for over three decades by Tunisian referee Ali Bin Nasser, who officiated the match. He initially sold it in 2022 for £1.74m ($2.37m), though a subsequent attempt to sell it in 2023 did not meet the reserve price.

  • Related Memorabilia: This auction follows the 2022 sale of Maradona’s Argentina shirt from the same match, which fetched £7.1m.

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“PLEASE FORGIVE ME”: Inside Ijebu’s Dramatic Public Plea After The Loss Of Veteran Icon Ogogo.

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Nollywood actor Olatayo Amokade, widely known as Ijebu, recently took to social media to appeal to his family, friends, colleagues, and associates for forgiveness regarding any past grievances.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The emotional video message shared on his Instagram page followed the passing of veteran actor Taiwo Hassan, popularly called Ogogo, who died at the age of 66.

Key highlights from his statement include:

  • Deep Reflection: Ijebu expressed that the veteran actor’s death weighed heavily on his heart, prompting him to reflect deeply on the brevity of life and the importance of resolving conflicts early.

  • Public Apology: Addressing seniors, colleagues, staff, and younger actors in the industry, the actor asked everyone to overlook his shortcomings and pardon any offense.

  • Call for Reconciliation: Emphasizing that human beings come into the world with nothing and leave with nothing, he urged people to let go of grudges because life is short.

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A MASSIVE BLOW TO THE CHURCH: Popular General Overseer Aromaegbe Confirmed Dead.

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The founder and General Overseer of Rock Word Church and Dominion International, Dr Adamson Aromaegbe, has passed away.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Based in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, the late gospel preacher died on Friday, with the specific circumstances surrounding his death kept private.

Key takeaways from the announcement include:

  • Official Confirmation: The church leadership formally announced his passing on Sunday through a statement issued by Rev. Nnamdy Echezona via the ministry’s official channels.

  • Tributes to a Visionary: The ministry honored Dr. Aromaegbe as a dedicated Christian leader, mentor, teacher, and kingdom builder whose life and work deeply impacted countless individuals.

  • Next Steps: The church has asked members, friends, and well-wishers to keep the family and the Dominion International community in their prayers, noting that details regarding his “Celebration of Life” ceremony will be shared later.

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