Nigeria kidnappings: Who's behind them and what do they want

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Nigeria’s Tunde Onakoya sets global chess record with 60 hour nonstop game: The 29-year-old chess player and child education advocate played in part to raise ...

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Quick Glance: Nigerian Chess Champion Sets New Record in New York

Nigerian chess champion Tunde Onakoya has surpassed the previous record for the longest chess marathon by playing an impressive 60 hours nonstop.

Onakoya aims to raise $1 million for a charity supporting education for children across Africa.

He competed against US chess champion Shawn Martinez and received support from celebrities like Davido and Adekunle Gold.

The match garnered significant attention in Nigeria and was broadcast in multiple locations, including Lagos, with watch parties and digital billboards.

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Chibok girl rescued after 10 years in Boko Haram captivity: The Nigerian army says it has rescued one of the missing Chibok schoolgirls abducted by militant ...

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In Q1 2024, Over 1000 Civilians Killed in Nigeria: Of the 2,371 within this period, 613 were bandits, 213 Boko Haram members, 75 soldiers and 76 cultists ...

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Apr 19

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Apr 23

Mali: 'Suspected jihadists' kidnap over 110 civilians: According to statements made by a local group of associations and an elected official to AFP ...

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Former officer accused of killing his ex-wife and girlfriend is also a suspect in the abduction of a 1-year-old boy

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Quick Glance: Alert issued for baby possibly with former police officer linked to 2 murders

Authorities in Washington state have issued an alert for a 1-year-old boy after a former police officer reportedly killed two women − his wife and ex-girlfriend − and allegedly kidnapped the baby.

West Richland is located in Benton County, approximately 35 miles north of the Oregon state line.

The child's father, Elias Huizar, is wanted on two homicide charges, as announced by the police on Monday.

Police cautioned that Huizar is armed and dangerous, likely to commit further violent crimes.

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Apr 19

They were kidnapped from a boarding school 10 years ago. Hear their stories: Punished for daring to seek an education, the Chibok girls endured forced marriages ...

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Chibok girls feel let down 10 years after Nigeria kidnapping: Most of the Chibok girls abducted 10 years ago in Nigeria are now free but some feel badly let down ...

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Apr 23

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Apr 22

Nigeria seeking up to $2.25 bln in World Bank loans: Nigeria is seeking up to $2.25 billion in World Bank loans and expects the bank's board to approve the ...

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Apr 25

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Apr 16

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Apr 23

Kidnapping suspect, caught by doorbell camera in Hillsboro, arrested; victim safe: police

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Apr 19

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Apr 19

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Apr 23

Chinese supermarket in Abuja shut for allegedly barring Nigerians | Africanews: The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) summoned the ...

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Apr 24

"Perfidious form of love fraud": police strike a blow against Nigerian mafia in Germany

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Business Class from Amsterdam, Netherlands to Lagos, Nigeria for only €1321 roundtrip (lie-flat seats)

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Borno laments failure to produce vaccines: Borno State has lamented the sharp contrast between Nigeria’s status as Africa’s largest economy and the country’s ...

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Extortion and kidnap - a deadly journey across Mexico: Under the radar in the US border crisis debate is the role of drug cartels preying on migrants.

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Abigail presents well-established vampire tropes with an elegant ballet performance and a talented ensemble, along with a stylish style.

A scary, bloody, and suspenseful film that made Elena S jump multiple times and featured an adorable vampire ballerina.

Directors Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett deliver an energetic mix of genres with a touch of dark humor, although the overly complicated plot and underwhelming characters slightly weaken the film.

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Craig Ross Jr. sentenced to 47 years to life for kidnapping 9-year-old Charlotte Sena from NY park

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IMF's chief economist, Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas, indicated that the global economy is heading for a 'soft landing,' with risks to the outlook now broadly balanced.

While advanced economies are expected to lead the growth, dim prospects in China and other major emerging markets could impact global trade partners, according to the report.

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Apr 20

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Shannon Matthews: Man behind kidnapping plot dies: Michael Donovan was jailed for staging the youngster's kidnap in February 2008.

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Apr 26

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Apr 19

Meta expands AI services to Nigeria, 11 others: Meta, the company behind Facebook, WhatsApp, and Instagram, has expanded its AI service, "Meta AI ...

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Ogun gov, minister urge PR experts to project Nigeria’s image: They spoke on Tuesday at the opening of the 2024 Nigeria Institute of Public Relations Week held ...

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Dangote, modular refineries to pay naira for crude: The FG has complied with the demands of domestic crude oil refiners, as it declared that indigenous ...

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Firm expands services to improve DNA testing in Lagos - Healthwise: Smart DNA, a leading DNA testing centre in Nigeria has said it is expanding its services in ...

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Apr 25

How Binance executive planned prison escape, applied for new US passport: The detained Binance Holdings Limited executive, Tigran Gambaryan, has attempted to ...

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Rwandan envoy canvasses visa-free policy across Africa: According to him, Rwanda has implemented a visa-free policy and has been able to boost its economy ...

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Stakeholders eye investment opportunities at NDFF summit: How to tap into the investment opportunities available in Nigeria’s $100bn sustainable investment ...

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Apr 20

FG targets production of locally made vehicles by December: Doris Uzoka-Anite, has affirmed that Nigeria now has the capacity and materials to manufacture ...

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DSTV price hike: Five alternatives Nigerians are opting for: Reacting to the hike on X, a social media user, @MrOdanz, asked Nigerians to explore other options ...

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Apr 20

Tinubu receives envoys, canvasses stronger partnerships in manufacturing sector: President Tinubu said his administration’s reforms have bolstered Nigeria's ...

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TV tonight: two become three in an explosive new dating show : Love Triangle takes modern relationships to the next level. Plus, Michael Palin continues his tour ...

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Apr 23

NSCDC arrests three oil thieves with 16,000 litres of diesel: Operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Delta Command have arrested three oil ...

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