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Kidnappings: Osun traditional rulers demand urgent action
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Kidnappings: Osun traditional rulers demand urgent action

Traditional rulers in Osun State have called for immediate government intervention following a surge in kidnapping incidents across several communities, particularly in border areas. The appeal was made by the Osun State Council of Obas after deliberations on worsening security challenges affecting residents in different parts of the state. The meeting, convened at the palace […] Kidnappings: Osun traditional rulers demand urgent action

Daily Post Nigeria•4/15/2026
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Cameroonians welcome pope on second leg of African tour
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Cameroonians welcome pope on second leg of African tour

Thousands of people, singing and dancing, welcomed Pope Leo XIV to Cameroon on Wednesday for a three-day trip that includes a visit to the epicentre of a nearly decade-long separatist conflict, where he is expected to bring a message of peace. After two days in Algeria marred by two suicide attacks and a spat with Read More: https://punchng.com/cameroonians-welcome-pope-on-second-leg-of-african-tour/

PUNCH•4/15/2026
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‘2027 elections may be uncertain, unpredictable’ – Mahdi Shehu
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‘2027 elections may be uncertain, unpredictable’ – Mahdi Shehu

A public affairs commentator, Mahdi Shehu, has warned that Nigeria’s 2027 general elections could be uncertain and unpredictable if key challenges are not addressed. In a post shared on X on Wednesday, Shehu pointed to several factors he believes may negatively affect the elections, including what he described as desperate opposition, greedy incumbents, and docile […] ‘2027 elections may be uncertain, unpredictable’ – Mahdi Shehu

Daily Post Nigeria•4/15/2026
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Suspicion surrounds death of US influencer Ashly Robinson in Zanzibar

Lifestyle influencer died while on vacation with boyfriend, who local officials say has since had his passport ‘withheld’ Ashly Robinson, a US lifestyle influencer, died last week while on vacation in the Tanzanian islands of Zanzibar with her boyfriend, Joe McCann. Robinson’s death on 9 April, just days after her birthday and a marriage proposal from McCann, has sparked suspicion on social media, with users doubtful of the current narrative surrounding her passing. No arrests have been made, and police previously said that McCann was not suspected of wrongdoing. But officials in Zanzibar released a statement on 14 April saying that McCann’s passport has been “withheld”. Continue reading...

The Guardian•4/15/2026
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“Where is my baby?’ – Chaos in Lagos as woman accuses hospital of withholding twin
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“Where is my baby?’ – Chaos in Lagos as woman accuses hospital of withholding twin

A viral video circulating on Wednesday has triggered public concern after a woman accused medical personnel at a hospital in Ikotun, Lagos State, of allegedly withholding one of her newborn twins following delivery. In the footage shared online by an X user, the woman, who was seen holding a baby, confronted staff of Tip-Top Solution […] “Where is my baby?’ – Chaos in Lagos as woman accuses hospital of withholding twin

Daily Post Nigeria•4/15/2026
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NPFL:Dogo celebrates El-kanemi Warriors’ victory over Plateau United
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NPFL:Dogo celebrates El-kanemi Warriors’ victory over Plateau United

El-kanemi Warriors technical adviser, Kabiru Dogo has expressed excitement following his side’s thrilling 1-0 victory over Nasarawa United. Rislanu Ismail’s 88th minute strike separated both teams that night. El-kanemi Warriors moved to 11th position following the win, boosting their chances of escaping relegation Nasarawa United, meanwhile, faltered in the title race, and remains in the […] NPFL:Dogo celebrates El-kanemi Warriors’ victory over Plateau United

Daily Post Nigeria•4/15/2026
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