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Dominican Republic nightclub roof collapse: Death toll hits 66

At least 66 people have been confirmed dead in Dominican Republic nightclub collapse on Tuesday. Juan Manuel Mendez, director of the Emergency Operations Center, confirmed this while speaking to reporters. Recall that rescuers raced to find survivors among the rubble of a Dominican Republic night club where many people, including Nelsy Cruz, governor of the
Dominican Republic nightclub roof collapse: Death toll hits 66

At least 66 people have been confirmed dead in Dominican Republic nightclub collapse on Tuesday.

Juan Manuel Mendez, director of the Emergency Operations Center, confirmed this while speaking to reporters.

Recall that rescuers raced to find survivors among the rubble of a Dominican Republic night club where many people, including Nelsy Cruz, governor of the northern Monte Cristi province and a longtime MLB pitcher Octavio Dotel, died in an early-morning roof collapse.

Also, renowned Dominican merengue singer, Rubby Perez, who was on stage, was among the dozens injured in the calamity at the Jet Set nightclub in the Caribbean nation’s capital Santo Domingo.

However, providing an update on the development, Mendez told reporters: “At the moment we have 66 dead.

“The authorities continue to search the rubble.”

“As long as there is hope for life, all authorities will be working to recover or rescue these people,” Mendez added.

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Senator Ibrahim urges world parliament to support defence ministry’s budget

Senator Jimoh Ibrahim and other modern war studies experts have urged global parliamentarians to support Ministries of Defence annual budget to curb insecurity across the world. He stated this during the 150th inter-parliamentary meeting in Uzbekistan, stressing that the body should collaborate and support defence budgets as insecurity is likely to escalate in the 21st
Senator Ibrahim urges world parliament to support defence ministry’s budget

Senator Jimoh Ibrahim and other modern war studies experts have urged global parliamentarians to support Ministries of Defence annual budget to curb insecurity across the world.

He stated this during the 150th inter-parliamentary meeting in Uzbekistan, stressing that the body should collaborate and support defence budgets as insecurity is likely to escalate in the 21st century.

He emphasised the need for a supportive rather than an investigative approach, asserting that human life is priceless.

According to him: “The central question for governments and security agencies should be: security for whom, when, and how?

“Addressing power and insecurity issues alongside their ecosystems is key to the security of the geocentric system.

“The government’s failure to address poverty effectively will further exacerbate insecurity.”

Senator Ibrahim noted that “the government’s approach to security is marked by a constant flip between fear and courage: fear that the system is failing.

“Life is increasingly tricky amid this struggle, yet we still maintain a defence structure. It is only a matter of time before one of these emotions- fear or courage- prevails.”

“I saw fear within government leadership, leading to unprecedented crises and heightened insecurity,” he said.

The Senator responded to inquiries from the international media in Uzbekistan and emphasised that parliament needs to adopt a more supportive and friendly stance rather than merely fulfilling its traditional oversight duties regarding the Ministry of Defence appropriations.

The Nigerian Senator observed “a noticeable shift in the relationship between the goals of poverty reduction and governmental efficiency, is the area where domestic insecurity arises”.

Senator Ibrahim remarked that when Parliament functions as an oversight entity examining security expenditures, it might inadvertently foster insecurity.

He stressed that efficient system and process creation and management could assist in fighting fraud related to security spending, a key concern for Parliament.

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Bello Kaura, notorious bandit leader killed in army ambush in Zamfara

Bello Kaura, the notorious bandit leader who had long terrorized the people of Anka Local Government Area in Zamfara State, was killed during a recent ambush by the Nigerian Army. The operation, which took place on Tuesday morning, successfully eliminated several bandits, including Kaura, whose criminal activities had caused fear and suffering in the region.
Bello Kaura, notorious bandit leader killed in army ambush in Zamfara

Bello Kaura, the notorious bandit leader who had long terrorized the people of Anka Local Government Area in Zamfara State, was killed during a recent ambush by the Nigerian Army.
The operation, which took place on Tuesday morning, successfully eliminated several bandits, including Kaura, whose criminal activities had caused fear and suffering in the region.

The news was revealed in a post by security analyst Bakatsine, shared on his official X handle.

Bakatsine confirmed that Kaura, a notorious figure in the region, was among those neutralized during the operation.

“Yesterday morning, the Nigerian Army launched an ambush on Bello Kaura’s camp in Anka LGA, Zamfara State. During the operation, they eliminated several bandits, including the notorious leader, Bello Kaura, who had long terrorized the people of Anka,” he wrote.

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‘Those against tariffs never thought twice when US lost 90,000 factories since NAFTA’ – Trump

Donald Trump, the president of the United States of America, on Wednesday, said those against his administration’s tariffs are the same ones who never thought twice when the US lost 90,000 factories and plants since the North American Free Trade Agreement, which took effect in 1994. Trump disclosed this in his speech at a White
‘Those against tariffs never thought twice when US lost 90,000 factories since NAFTA’ – Trump

Donald Trump, the president of the United States of America, on Wednesday, said those against his administration’s tariffs are the same ones who never thought twice when the US lost 90,000 factories and plants since the North American Free Trade Agreement, which took effect in 1994.

Trump disclosed this in his speech at a White House event on Wednesday.

Trump vehemently condemned his critics who are speaking ill of his administration’s tariffs.

According to him, his administration’s tariff will put America first on the world trade map.

He added that there is no going back on tariffs.

“The shrill voices that you’re hearing this week about tariffs are the same scoundrels and frauds who never thought twice about when the United States lost 90,000 factories and plants… since NAFTA,” he stated.

This comes as Trump is set to impose 104 reciprocal tariffs on China on Wednesday if the country fails to reverse its tariff on US goods.

Recall that Trump’s tariff announcement on April 2, 2025, had caused global trade disruptions.

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Trump would-be assassin allegedly sought rocket launcher from Ukraine to shoot down plane

Court documents have revealed that one Ryan Routh, a suspected would-be assassin of President Donald Trump, had sought to obtain dangerous military-grade weapons including a rocket launcher from Ukraine to carry out his assassination plot. The weapon, according to reports, was to shoot down Trump’s plane. According to the court documents obtained by Fox News,
Trump would-be assassin allegedly sought rocket launcher from Ukraine to shoot down plane

Court documents have revealed that one Ryan Routh, a suspected would-be assassin of President Donald Trump, had sought to obtain dangerous military-grade weapons including a rocket launcher from Ukraine to carry out his assassination plot.

The weapon, according to reports, was to shoot down Trump’s plane.

According to the court documents obtained by Fox News, Routh told his associate to “send me a rocket-propelled grenade, RPG or stinger”, promising that he “will see what we can do”.

The suspect, who made the request in August last year, added that President Trump “is not good for Ukraine.”

He further inquired if his associate could “ship it” to him before explaining his intent for the weapons.

“I need equipment so that Trump cannot get elected”, he added.

According to the documents, Routh further stated that the weapons of war get lost “all the time on the battlefield” and “one missing would not be noticed.”

A survey recently conducted by the Network Contagion Research Institute, NCRI, had indicated that there are plots by some unscrupulous persons to assassinate Trump and Elon Musk.

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Ritual killings: Experts call for urgent action over rising cases in Northern Nigeria

“Ritual Killing” a term referring to the intentional murder of individuals for spiritual, economic, or supernatural purposes, often involving body mutilation or organ harvesting were often associated with Southern Nigeria where they were linked to wealth-seeking practices, political power struggles, and deep-rooted traditional beliefs. Over the years, several high-profile cases have reinforced this perception. One
Ritual killings: Experts call for urgent action over rising cases in Northern Nigeria

“Ritual Killing” a term referring to the intentional murder of individuals for spiritual, economic, or supernatural purposes, often involving body mutilation or organ harvesting were often associated with Southern Nigeria where they were linked to wealth-seeking practices, political power struggles, and deep-rooted traditional beliefs.

Over the years, several high-profile cases have reinforced this perception.

One of the most infamous cases was the 2004 Okija Shrine discovery in Anambra State, where the police uncovered dozens of human skulls and decomposing bodies allegedly used for sacrifices by politicians and businessmen.

Similarly, in 2014, the Ibadan ‘Forest of Horror’ was exposed, revealing a den of ritualists who had abducted, killed, and harvested body parts from their victims.

In recent years, however, there has been a notable shift, with cases of ritual killings increasingly reported in Northern states such as Kwara, Nasarawa, Jigawa, and Bauchi.

While ritual killings were once largely associated with Southern Nigeria, the rising economic challenges and the erosion of moral values have played a significant role in their spread to the North.

Between January and April 2025 alone, at least 10 cases have been reported across Kwara, Nasarawa, Jigawa, Benue, Abuja and Bauchi states.

In January and in Nasarawa State, Timileyin Ajayi, described as a gospel singer, allegedly murdered a lady, 24-year-old Salome Adaidu, and dismembered her body.

He was caught carrying the severed head of his victim in a bag, which alarmed onlookers, leading to his apprehension.

When he was arrested by the police, other dismembered parts of the deceased’s body were recovered from his home.

The deceased, Salome Adaidu was identified as a member of the National Youth Service Corps who was serving in Abuja.

Also, in Kwara, a final-year student, Hafsoh Lawal, was lured and killed by Abdulrahman Bello, a self-proclaimed cleric and her boyfriend whom she met on Facebook.

According to the Kwara State Police Command, the 29-year-old suspect killed Lawal and dismembered her for alleged ritual purposes at a location in the Olunlade area of Ilorin on Tuesday, February 11, 2025.

The headless corpse of the pupil was discovered by the roadside in Jikas-Dabaja village, Gwaram Local Government Area, Jigawa on March 12 (Wednesday).

The body was mutilated, with the private parts removed, prompting the police to launch an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the gruesome act.

On Sunday, March 16, the Police Command in Jigawa State announced the arrest of a 45-year-old suspect in connection with the crime.

The suspect, a teacher of the deceased, was apprehended and detained following a tip-off.

Experts call for urgent action as ritual killings surge in Northern Nigeria

The incidents and many others highlighted the urgent need for comprehensive measures to address ritual killings in the region with stakeholders, attributing the trend to economic struggles, poverty, and lack of education.

Comrade Umar Hamisu Kofar Naisa, Executive Director of the Society for Educational Development and Socio-Democratic Activities (SEDSAC), linked the surge in ritual killings to poverty and the worsening economic conditions in the region.

He told DAILY POST that illiteracy and lack of education play a significant role in fueling such heinous acts.

According to him, ritual killings violate human rights, instill fear, and create insecurity in communities.

“If we examine the situation closely, ritual killings not only violate human rights but also instill fear and insecurity in communities. The psychological trauma experienced by victims’ families and survivors is immeasurable,” he stated in an interview with DAILY POST.

On legal responses, he urged the government to strengthen policies that protect human rights and enact specific legislation to prosecute perpetrators of ritual killings.

He also stressed the need for collaboration among various stakeholders to curb the menace.

Hamisu called on NGOs to intensify awareness campaigns on the dangers of ritual killings, provide support to victims’ families, and advocate for policy reforms.

“We must ensure that policies are created and enforced to put an end to ritual killings in Nigeria,” he added.

He further advocated for grassroots strategies and community engagement, emphasizing the role of traditional and religious leaders in tackling the issue.

“What was once seen as a problem in the South is now happening here. We must work together to stop it,” he urged.

Suleiman Hamza, a student in Ibrahimul Ahmadul Qadhi Islamiyya, highlighted the strong stance of both Islam and Christianity against killings.

He referenced Islamic teachings, noting that taking a life unjustly is akin to killing all of humanity.

“In Islam, the sanctity of human life is paramount. Even in cases of accidental killing, compensation is required, which today can amount to as much as ₦344.8 million,” he explained in an interview with DAILY POST.

Hamza described ritual killings as a new and disturbing phenomenon in the North, stating that in some cases, perpetrators even resort to exhuming corpses from graves for ritualistic purposes.

According to him, there have been more sermons in both churches and mosques, as well as intersectoral conferences and seminars, emphasizing the need to address ritual killings and their root causes.

He called on religious leaders to intensify sermons against such practices and educate the public on the severe consequences of engaging in ritual killings.

Nigeria accounts for a significant number of ritual killings

According to research by an NGO, the West African Network for Peace Building, Nigeria recorded 185 ritual-related deaths between January 2021 and January 2022.

The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) revealed that over 150 ritual killing cases often linked to young people seeking quick wealth, were recorded in Nigeria in the past six months.

The experts argued that the surge in ritual killings in Northern Nigeria signals a disturbing shift that demands urgent intervention and unless decisive action is taken by policymakers, security agencies, and societal leaders, ritual killings could become an even greater threat to public safety and human rights in the region.

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War: We’re close to regarding full control of Western Kursk – Russia announces

Russia has said that it is close to regaining full control of its western Kursk region. This was after the Russian forces successfully pushed their Ukrainian counterparts from one of their last footholds there. A video displayed by Russia’s defence ministry, which it said was the recapture of the settlement of Guyevo, shows smoke rising
War: We’re close to regarding full control of Western Kursk – Russia announces

Russia has said that it is close to regaining full control of its western Kursk region.

This was after the Russian forces successfully pushed their Ukrainian counterparts from one of their last footholds there.

A video displayed by Russia’s defence ministry, which it said was the recapture of the settlement of Guyevo, shows smoke rising into the air from various buildings.

It also shows a soldier waving the Russian flag from the window of a heavily damaged Orthodox church.

The video also contains footage of Russian troops carrying out house-to-house checks in case any Ukrainian soldiers were hiding.

According to the Guardian UK, Ukraine officials are yet to comment on Russia’s claims.

However, a the Ukrainian general staff said in a statement its planes had struck a complex of hangars and military buildings in the region being used by Russian drone operators and maintenance workers.

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War: Chinese nationals fighting with Russian forces just too many – Zelenskyy

Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, has said that Chinese nationals fighting on the side of Russia were just two of many. For this reason, the President said his government is seeking clarification from China after Ukrainian forces captured two Chinese nationals fighting with Russian forces in the eastern Donetsk region. He said that the captured fighters
War: Chinese nationals fighting with Russian forces just too many – Zelenskyy

Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, has said that Chinese nationals fighting on the side of Russia were just two of many.

For this reason, the President said his government is seeking clarification from China after Ukrainian forces captured two Chinese nationals fighting with Russian forces in the eastern Donetsk region.

He said that the captured fighters were two of many more Chinese members of the Russian armed forces.

He accused Russia of trying to involve Beijing in the conflict “directly or indirectly”.

According to recent reports, a few hundred Chinese nationals are thought to have travelled to fight as mercenaries with the Russian army alongside others from Nepal and central Asian countries.

The US has reacted to this development with state department spokesperson, Tammy Bruce, calling it “disturbing”, adding: “China is a major enabler of Russia in the war in Ukraine.”

Meanwhile, Russia staged massive drone attacks on the Ukrainian cities of Dnipro and Kharkiv late on Tuesday.

At least 17 persons were injured in the attacks that triggered fires, according to regional officials.

A residential area came under attack in the city of Kramatorsk and local officials said residents were injured.

The attack sparked a fire, damaged houses and cars and injured 14 people, Serhiy Lysak, governor of Dnipropetrovsk region, said on Telegram.

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US: Trump set to cut grant for key project in VP Vance’s home town

President Donald Trump is reportedly planning to cut a key manufacturing industry grant in Vice President, JD Vance’s home town of Middletown, Ohio, according to CNN. The President is looking to slash a $500m grant from the Biden administration that was slated for Cleveland-Cliffs, a steel manufacturing giant in America’s rust belt. The grant, according
US: Trump set to cut grant for key project in VP Vance’s home town

President Donald Trump is reportedly planning to cut a key manufacturing industry grant in Vice President, JD Vance’s home town of Middletown, Ohio, according to CNN.

The President is looking to slash a $500m grant from the Biden administration that was slated for Cleveland-Cliffs, a steel manufacturing giant in America’s rust belt.

The grant, according to the report, was meant to help the company upgrade its ageing blast furnaces, so they would be powered by hydrogen, natural gas and electricity instead of coal, the dirtiest fossil fuel.

Internal administration documents obtained by CNN reportedly lay out intentions to cut these grants, which would have created more than 100 permanent jobs and 1,200 construction jobs.

Sources told CNN that representatives from the Elon Musk headed “Department of Government Efficiency” had been involved in deciding which funding programs to cut.

Marcy Kaptur, the Ohio representative, told CNN in a statement: “An unelected billionaire who made his vast fortune off government contracts should not be able to unilaterally stop these programs,” referring to Musk, whose Doge has continuously cut funding and jobs across the federal government.

Having backed him to return as the President of the United States of America, Trump appointed Musk to lead the White House’s Department of Government Efficiency, DOGE, in efforts to curb federal spending.

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