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The Taliban have banned hairdressers in Afghanistan’s Helmand province from shaving or trimming beards, saying it breaches their interpretation of Islamic law. Anyone violating the rule will be punished, Taliban religious police say. Some barbers in the capital Kabul have said they also received similar orders. The instructions suggest a return to the strict rulings of the group’s past tenure in power, despite promises of a milder form of government. Since taking power last month, the Taliban have carried out harsh punishments on opponents. On Saturday, the group’s fighters shot dead four alleged kidnappers and their bodies were hung in…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ibadan Zonal Command on Friday, September 24, 2021 secured the conviction of three internet fraudsters: Sodiq Oluasegun Adefila, Anifowoshe Babamide and Raqeed Salaudeen Segun. While Adefila was convicted of impersonation and sentenced to eight months jail term by Justice Patricia Ajoku of the Federal High Court, Ibadan; Anifowoshe and Raqeed were convicted of impersonation and sentenced to six months imprisonment each by Justice Uche Agomoh of the Federal High Court, Ibadan. They all pleaded guilty to their respective one-count amended charges for the offences which contravene Section 22 (2) (b) (i) of Cybercrimes…

In a video that has circulated on social media, a man was gruesomely killed by suspected cultists after which they were seen using his head as a football. It was gathered that the victim was attacked and killed in a hostel at Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University in Igbariam, Anambra state. The deceased (wearing dreadlocks) was dragged out of his car and shot at close range before he was decapitated. His head was later used by the assailants to play football. The Anambra police command has vowed to arrest the perpetrators of the heinous act. In his reaction, the state police…

Beijing’s new blanket ban on all cryptocurrency trading and mining – the broadest yet by a major economy – has sent crypto exchanges and service providers scrambling to sever business ties with mainland Chinese clients. Shares in a range of Chinese crypto-related firms plunged on the ban which closes off loopholes left in previous regulatory crackdowns on the sector. Industry executives noted, however, that many companies had already shifted key portions of their business outside China. Ten powerful Chinese government bodies said in a joint statement on Friday that overseas exchanges were barred from providing services to mainland investors via…

Nigerian Breweries Plc has announced its partnership with Africa’s leading entertainment company, MultiChoice Nigeria, for the broadcast of Nigeria’s first TV reality series, Gulder Ultimate Search (GUS). From Saturday 16 October to Sunday December 19,2021, viewers can enjoy the action and thrills of Gulder Ultimate Search which will air on Africa Magic Showcase (DStv channel 151), Africa Magic Urban (DStv channel 153) and Africa Magic Family (DStv channel 154 & GOtv channel 2) on Saturdays and Sundays from 8pm till 9pm. Announcing the news today, the Marketing Director, Nigerian Breweries Plc, Emmanuel Oriakhi said “Nigerian Breweries and MultiChoice Nigeria…

The Taliban say they have shot dead four alleged kidnappers and hung their bodies in public squares in the Afghan city of Herat. The gruesome display came a day after a notorious Taliban official warned that extreme punishments such as executions and amputations would resume. The men were killed in a gun battle after allegedly seizing a businessman and his son, a local official said. Local residents said a body was hung from a crane in the city centre. Wazir Ahmad Seddiqi, a local shopkeeper, told the Associated Press news agency that four bodies were brought to the square, one…

A group of armed bandits have attacked the Evangelical Church of Winning All (ECWA), Gavaciwa in Kachia Local Government Area of Kaduna State, shooting one dead and leaving many others injured. It was gathered that the gunmen stormed the church premises during the regular church service on Sunday morning. The attack was confirmed on Sunday night by the State Commissioner of Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan. Aruwan also revealed that the assailants killed one Nasiru Abdullahi of Gobirawan Kamacha in Bina community of Igabi Local Government Area after the attack on the church. The commissioner stated that Governor Nasir El-Rufai…

Bandits have reportedly released ten more students of Bethel Baptist High School, Damishi, Chikun local government area, Kaduna, on Sunday. The latest development comes after ten other students were freed by their captors on September 18, 2021. This brings the total number of rescued students to 110. The children have been reportedly returned to their parents. The latest development was disclosed by the state Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Rev. John Joseph Hayab. According to Hayab, 11 children are still in captivity. Police arrest three kidnappers of Bethel Baptist School students in Kaduna He said, “We are…

By Prof Yemi Osinbajo Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has observed that even though there are current security, economic, religious, and ethnic challenges, the collective vision of a united, peaceful and prosperous Nigeria, where righteousness abounds, still abides. This was the summation of Prof. Osinbajo’s remarks at the 61st Independence Anniversary Inter-denominational Church service and the 45th anniversary service of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), which held at the National Ecumenical Centre, Abuja today. The event tagged ‘Together, Come Let Us build’, was attended by several dignitaries, especially representatives of the National Assembly, Judiciary, and members of the Federal Executive…

A security report by retired Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Dikko Abubakar, has indicted two former governors and 15 emirs in Zamfara state. At least 10 military officers have also been recommended for court martial for their reckless and unprofessional conducts in the northern state. The report showed that 6,319 persons were arbitrarily and willfully killed; 3,672 kidnapped; N2, 805,049,748 paid as ransom; 6,483 widows and 25,050 orphans left behind by slain victims; 215,241 cows, 141,404 sheep, 20,600 of other animals (such as camels and donkeys) rustled; and 3,587 houses, 1,487 motor vehicles and motor cycles burnt. Then a foot…