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Gunmen Abduct Retired School Principal In Akwa Ibom, Demand N20M Ransom

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It was gathered that the victim was abducted in his compound near the Community Civic Centre by 7am on Sunday, June 9, 2024 while preparing for morning Mass at St. Pius X Parish.

Akparawa Ezekiel Paul

 A retired principal, Akparawa Ezekiel Paul, has been abducted by gunmen in Ikot Abasi Akpan in Mkpat Enin local government area of Akwa Ibom State.

The criminal elements are demanding the sum of N20m as ransom to release the victim.

It was gathered that the victim was abducted in his compound near the Community Civic Centre by 7am on Sunday, June 9, 2024 while preparing for morning Mass at St. Pius X Parish.

Sources told journalists that the hoodlums waylaid their victim after laying ambush in the compound waiting for him to come out of the house. READ FULL STORY HERE>>>CLICK HERE TO CONTINUE READING>>>

“Akparawa Ezekiel Paul was kidnapped on Sunday around 7 : 00 am , when he came out of his house in the morning. He was doing some domestic chores preparatory for Mass at his Parish, St. Pius X Parish, when these boys who waited around the compound unknowingly swooped on him,” the source said.

Another eyewitness who also pleaded anonymity said the victim was blindfolded and dragged to a waiting motorcycle with five other gang members.

“The motorcycle rider was one “Taller ” accompanied by two others who took the victim to an unknown destination,” he said, adding that the wife of the victim raised an alarm which attracted neighbors to the scene but the abductors fled.

Spokesperson of the State Police Command, ASP Timfon John, who confirmed the incident said strategic action has been taken to rescue the victim.

“The police is aware and strategic effort to rescue the victim is still ongoing,” she added.

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Bauchi Governor Swears In 21 New Judges

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Gov Bala Mohammed

Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, swore in six new judges to the State High Court and 15 to the Shari’a Court, on Monday, July 15.

He charged them to embody justice and fairness in their judicial responsibilities.

During the swearing-in ceremony, Governor Mohammed emphasized the judges’ role in promoting good governance and due process in alignment with the state’s governance goals. READ FULL STORY HERE>>>CLICK HERE TO CONTINUE READING>>>

Highlighting the importance of the judiciary in fostering the rule of law, Governor Mohammed tasked the new appointees to serve justice without bias and adhere strictly to the principles of fairness and equity.

He remarked that the judges’ selection was due to their dedication and hard work within the legal profession.

Moreover, the governor highlighted the pressing issue of overcrowded correctional facilities in the state, calling on the judges to focus on decongesting these facilities by prioritizing cases of inmates long awaiting trial, to expedite their proceedings and ensure timely delivery of justice.

The Chief Judge of Bauchi State, Justice Rabi Umar, responding to the governor’s charges, assured that the new judges are committed to upholding justice and fairness.

She reiterated the judiciary’s dedication to the speedy trial of cases as a measure to decongest correctional facilities, reinforcing the judiciary’s role as a beacon of hope for the populace.

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Donuts filled recipe

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Ingredients

For the donuts:

  • 1 medium-sized egg
  • 50g butter
  • 200g milk
  • 80g sugar
  • 500g flour
  • 8g dry baker’s yeast (or 12 g fresh yeast)
  • 1 pinch of salt

Italian diplomatic cream:

  • 300g pastry cream
  • 200 g liquid cream
  • 2 tablespoons icing sugar

The cover:

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Preparation 

A pastry robot:

  1. In a bowl With , pour the milk and add the baker’s yeast with a teaspoon of sugar.
  2. Mix and let stand for 10 minutes.
  3. In the bowl of the stand mixer, pour the flour, the lightly beaten egg, the melted butter, the sugar and the mixture of milk and yeast.
  4. Beat the dough vigorously for 20 minutes, until it becomes soft and elastic

By hand:

  1. In a bowl, combine the butter, egg, sugar and a pinch of salt.
  2. Add milk with baking powder and flour.
  3. Mix well and transfer everything to a lightly floured work surface.
  4. Keep kneading with your hands until you get a smooth, elastic dough.
  5. Put the dough in a bowl covered with a cloth and let rise until it has doubled in volume.
  6. My advice is to leave it in a turned off oven with the light on.
  7. After the rising time, roll out the dough into a rectangle half a centimeter thick on a lightly floured work surface.
  8. Using a cookie cutter, cut out 6cm discs.
  9. Place the donuts on a baking sheet and put a square of baking paper under each donut.
  10. This will help you pick them up without touching them with your hands once they are up, to dip them in the hot oil.
  11. Cover the donuts with a cloth and let rise another 1 hour.
  12. Meanwhile, prepare the Italian diplomat cream by mixing the pastry cream with the liquid cream whipped with the two tablespoons of icing sugar.
  13. Pour the oil into a saucepan with high edges and, once very hot, plunge the donuts (no more than 2 at a time) so as not to lower the temperature of the oil.
  14. Let rise and brown for 5 to 6 minutes per donut.
  15. To give a sweet touch to these delicious donuts
  16. Put the Italian diplomate cream in a piping bag and fill the donuts.

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Pregnant Woman Reportedly Gang-r@ped By 6 Men In Nasarawa Community

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A pregnant woman has been hospitalized after she was reportedly gang r@ped by a 6-man armed gang on a farm in Nasarawa State.

 

According to Nasarawa Mirror, the incident which occurred on Friday, July 12, 2024, in Kadiri, Keana Local Government Area of Nasarawa State, has left residents in a state of outrage and fear.

 

Narrating her experience, the victim said she was working with her husband on the farm when the gang suspected to be militia appeared.

 

On sighting them, they both took to their heels. However, due to her condition, she was unable to escape and fell to the ground.

 

The armed men took turns to r@pe her until she was left bleeding and barely conscious before they abandoned her.

 

She was later located with the help of her husband and rushed to the hospital for medical attention.

 

The incident has however heightened tension in the locality with concerns raised over the safety of farmers in the face of repeated attacks and assaults.

 

The community whose inhabitants are predominantly farmers, appealed to the Government to intervene swiftly and ensure that justice is served for the innocent victim.

 

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