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  AFRIC TRENDS  A female-led syndicate of thieves has been dismantled by the Kano State Police Command, and five suspects have been arrested.  The spokesperson of the command, SP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, who disclosed this in a statement on Thursday, January 2, 2024, said the gang is led by Shamsiyya Adamu, a 19-year-old resident of Brigade Quarters Kano.  According to the PPRO, Shamsiyya, the principal suspect, was arrested on December 21, 2024, following reports of stolen mobile phones in Unguwa Uku Quarters Kano.  The spokesperson further disclosed that 30 persons, including 29 females and 1 male, have lodged complaints against Shamsiyya, who confessed to stealing their mobile phones on various occasions in 2024  In the year 2024, the Kano State Police Command received numerous reports from residents of Kano Metropolis about a young lady who steals mobile phones from residential houses,” the statement read.  “The reports indicated that the suspect w...

  AFRIC TRENDS  Ayomide Adeleye, the young man who admitted to killing his friend and neighbor, Christianah Idowu, is not currently held in any correctional facility in Lagos State, as confirmed by FIJ.Initially arrested and remanded in September, rumors about his possible release began circulating in December, alarming friends and family about the status of the murder case against him. FIJ’s earlier investigation into these claims revealed that insiders in the police force had also heard similar reports; however, information was limited by the Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP) and the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS).A police insider commented. The police transferred him to Ikoyi Prison, but the judiciary is slow in addressing the case. The remand warrant doesn’t expire, so it’s puzzling how he managed to secure his release for a murder charge.”Further inquiries revealed to FIJ that there were two individuals named ‘Ayomide Adeleye’ in NCoS custody, but neither was...

  AFRIC TRENDS  The boy was found alive after spending five days in Matusadona Game Park, a wildlife sanctuary known for its large populations of lions and elephants. This was disclosed on X by Mashonaland West MP Mutsa Murombedzi who described the park as “perilous.” According to her, the boy wandered 23 kilometres from his home into the dangerous park, prompting a frantic search by the local community and park rangers. She noted that the park, located in northern Zimbabwe, is home to about 40 lions and is known for having one of the highest lion population densities in Africa. Despite the threats posed by predators and harsh conditions, Tinotenda survived by relying on his knowledge of the wild. She added that the boy ate wild fruits and used a stick to dig small wells in dry riverbeds for drinking water, a survival technique common in the drought-prone region. She explained that the local Nyaminyami community began the search by beating drums daily to help guide the boy bac...

  AFRIC TRENDS  Real Reason Amorim axed Rashford from squad as Manchester United star eyes January exit Michael Michael uwem•  14:48 - 04.01.2025 Manchester United star Marcus Rashford is set to miss his sixth match in a row, and the reason for his reported falling out with head coach Ruben Amorim has been revealed Marcus Rashford’s future at Manchester United has been thrown into uncertainty after being dropped from four matchday squads by manager Ruben Amorim. While Rashford has publicly hinted at a desire for a "new challenge," the real reason behind his exclusion has now been revealed, sparking speculation about a possible January transfer. Amorim drops Rashford after breaking pre-game rules The catalyst for Rashford’s absence reportedly traces back to a disagreement over a pre-match rule enforced by Amorim. Ruben Amorim Ruben Amorim Ruben Amorim's Man Utd could face an understrength Newcastle in their final match of 2024 (Credit: Imago) Reports suggest that the Manch...

  AFRIC TRENDS  A screenshot from the Hankook Ilbo YouTube channel shows what appears to be the pilot reaching for the panel moments before the Jeju Air crash at Muan International Airport in South Jeolla Province, Sunday. Captured from YouTube By KTimes A heart-wrenching video showing the final moments of the pilot during the Jeju Air crash has surfaced online, evoking both sorrow and admiration for the pilot's efforts in the face of what ultimately became a major aviation tragedy. The footage captures what appears to be the pilot extending his hand toward the cockpit's overhead panel moments before the aircraft collided with a localizer structure, a critical navigation aid. A post titled "The Pilot's Last Moments" circulated widely online, with the author saying, "Until the very last second, his hand reached out to the cockpit panel. I believe he did his utmost." The accompanying video shows a shadowy figure, presumed to be the pilot, reaching for the ...

  AFRIC TRENDS The Lagos State Government has announced a temporary disruption in water supply to several key areas, including Mainland, Ikeja, Surulere, Lagos Island, Ketu Alapere, Mobolaji Bank Anthony, Oregun, Aromire, Allen Avenue, and other regions. This disruption follows a significant leak in a water pipe located opposite Maryland Mall, reported on January 2, 2025. As a result, production has been suspended at two major waterworks, Iju and Adiyan 1, which supply about 40% of the state. The announcement was made by Tokunbo Wahab, the Lagos Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, via a tweet in response to a concern raised by an X user, @WilsonObasa. The tweet highlighted the ongoing water leakage, which was confirmed by Wahab, who assured residents that the government was aware of the issue and had taken immediate action to address it. We are indeed aware of the leakage opposite the mall at Maryland. In light of that, we have had to temporarily halt production from ...