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Police Arrest A 28-Year-Old Man With 150 Live Venomous Scorpions Inside His Luggage In South Africa

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  South African authorities have arrested a 28-year-old man after discovering 150 live venomous scorpions concealed inside his luggage at Cape Town International Airport. The suspect was apprehended on Friday following an intelligence-led operation involving members of the Kuilsriver Stock Theft and Endangered Species Unit and conservation officials from Cape Nature. According to police, officers acted on information that a man travelling through the airport was in possession of protected wildlife. A description of the suspect was circulated, leading to his swift identification and arrest. Police spokesperson Sergeant Wesley Twigg said a search of the man’s bags uncovered dozens of live scorpions hidden among his clothing. “The suspect was found with 150 live scorpions concealed between his clothing in his bags. He was immediately arrested for possession of a wild animal under the Nature and Environmental Ordinance Act,” Twigg said. Authorities said the man was taken into custody a...
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FIFA To Pay Somali Referee, Omar Artan Full World Cup Fee Despite The United States Entry Denial

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  Somali referee, Omar Abdulkadir Artan will receive his full World Cup remuneration despite being barred from entering the United States to officiate at the tournament. Artan, 34, was detained and questioned for 11 hours by the U.S. immigration officials upon arriving at Miami International Airport on Monday before being informed that he would not be allowed into the country. His diplomatic passport and single-entry U.S. visa were ultimately rejected. A U.S. Government official said the decision was linked to an alleged “association with suspected members of terror organisations.” Artan said border officials questioned him about possible links to the Somali militant group Al Shabab, allegations he strongly denied. “I had the right papers and everything. I had the right visa,” said Artan. “I’m just simply a referee who’s trying to live his dream, the biggest dream of my life, to come to the World Cup.” After being refused entry, Artan was placed on a flight to Turkey. FIFA official...
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Kidnapped Ex-Military Spokesman General Rabe Abubakar Dies In Captivity

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  The Katsina State Government has announced the death of retired Major General Rabe Abubakar while in the custody of bandits, describing the incident as a tragic loss to his family, the state, and the nation. It was gathered that the retired Major General Rabe Abubakar was  one-time Director of Defence Information (DDI) at the Defence Headquarters (DHQ) of Nigeria. His death comes just days after he, alongside his kidnapped wife, appeared in a viral video in which he was pleading to the State government to heed to the bandits’ demands in exchange for his freedom. In a statement issued on Saturday by the Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Dr. Nasiru Muazu, the State government said the retired senior military officer died from complications arising from diabetes and hypertension during his captivity. The government expressed deep sorrow over the development, noting that extensive efforts were made by the state government and security agencies to secure the ex...
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Abia State Governor, Alex Otti Pays Cancer Bills For Veteran Nollywood Actor, Sonny McDon

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  Abia State Governor, Alex Otti (left) and Sonny McDon Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has stepped in to clear the medical bills of veteran Nollywood actor, Sonny McDon, who is currently battling prostate cancer. The Governor’s Special Assistant on Entertainment and Tourism, J Martins, announced the development on the social media platform X. He stated that the veteran actor had been managing the health challenge for several years before the governor took over the financial responsibility for his treatment. “I am pleased to announce that H.E @alexottiofr has taken over the medical expenses bill for one of Abia’s legendary actors, Mr Sunny Macdon, who has been battling with prostate cancer for some years now. The office of the SSA on Entertainment & Tourism appreciates his kind gesture.” McDon has spent over 30 years in the Nigerian film industry as an actor, producer, and director, starring in major productions like Force Empire and Domitilla: The Reboot.
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“I Will Free Nnamdi Kanu If I Become The President” – Peter Obi

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  The 2027 presidential candidate under the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr Peter Obi, has pledged to release the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu if he becomes the president of Nigeria. Peter Obi  said the Nigerian Government has no reason to detain Kanu due to his insults on Radio Biafra. Addressing Nigerians in Washington, the former Anambra State governor vowed to dialogue with agitators if elected president of Nigeria. He  said:  “There’s no reason for keeping Nnamdi Kanu. I will free Nnamdi Kanu as President, he has done nothing wrong, the government has no reason to arrest him because he was speaking and calling people names on radio, it doesn’t make sense. “Anybody can tell you anything, I’m a politician and people call me all sorts of names and I don’t think calling me names is an offence, it’s not an offence. “ If I am in government today, I will discuss with all agitators because I believe that they have a reason for what...
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US-Venezuela Joint Operation Kills Transnational Gang Leader, Nino Guerrero

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  The leader of the transnational gang, Tren de Aragua was killed in a joint operation by the United States and Venezuela, authorities in the South American nation said on Friday. Founded in Venezuela, Tren de Aragua has been designated a terrorist organisation by the United States and is also active in Colombia, Peru, and Chile. “There were clashes with members of these criminal structures, in which Hector Rusthenford Guerrero Flores, popularly known as Nino Guerrero, was neutralized,” Venezuela’s Ministry of Communications said in a statement. The ministry said the “joint operation” took place in the southeast of Bolivar state, and involved “specialized technological support” and intelligence exchange between the United States and Venezuela. The United States President, Donald Trump said earlier Friday that American forces carried out a deadly strike on the gang leader. “ At my direction, the United States Southern Command delivered a swift and lethal kinetic strike to successful...
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2026 FIFA WORLD CUP: Ghanaian Footballer, Thomas Partey Denied Canadian Visa

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  Former Arsenal midfielder, Thomas Partey, who is facing trial in Britain on rape charges, has been denied a visa to enter Canada to play for Ghana in the World Cup, FIFA said on Friday. “ FIFA can confirm that player Thomas Partey will be unable to travel from Ghana’s Team Base Camp in Boston, U.S.A, to Canada for their first match against Panama on Wednesday, 17 June, as his visa application has been refused by the Canadian government,” world football’s governing body said. FIFA said it was “not involved in the immigration processes of host countries, including the adjudication of visas”. “As with previous FIFA events, the host government ultimately determines who receives a visa and is admitted into the country,” it added. It  is believed that Partey will, however, be eligible to play in Ghana’s subsequent Group L games against England and Croatia, which will both take place in the United States. Partey, who plays for Spanish side Villarreal, has pleaded not guilty to seve...
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