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On January 18 in Kurmin Wali village, armed bandits abducted 163 to 177 people from two Cherubim and Seraphim churches and one ECWA congregation around 9-10 a.m., with 9 to 11 escaping soon after. Kaduna police first denied the reports but confirmed them after verification, launching operations while noting the captives' location is known but blocked by human shields. Bandits demanded 250 million naira and 20 motorcycles from the village head, accusing locals of stealing bikes; no ransom has been paid. Escaped mother Lovina Ezekiel lost her two-week-old baby in the chaos and fears for her husband and five children still held, as families sleep in the bush amid trauma.

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Gunmen stormed three churches during Sunday services, herding worshippers into the bush as families watched in horror. Nine days later, more than 160 remain captive.

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Alfie, 13, was found with multiple stab wounds in the family home in Casais; he showed brief vital signs but died soon after. His mother, restrained with plastic ties and injured, escaped to alert authorities and was hospitalized. The suspect—her former partner with a prior homicide conviction—died from self-inflicted stab wounds amid a deliberate gas explosion that injured a responding officer. Alfie's basketball club mourned him as an athlete who shone in his last game Saturday, vowing he will always remain in their hearts.

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A promising young basketball player, Alfie Hallett, lost his life Tuesday morning in a suspected domestic violence horror near Tomar, Portugal.

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Ramos's contract with Monterrey ends December 31, and transfer expert Fabrizio Romano says he plans to join a new club rather than retire. Reports link him to AC Milan, where the Serie A side is considering the veteran defender for added depth amid injury issues. Real Madrid fans call for a homecoming, praising his leadership, while others question if his age fits top-flight demands. His focus remains clear: linking up with Spain stars like Rodri and Pedri at the 2026 tournament.

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At 39, Sergio Ramos isn't ready to hang up his boots. He's set to leave Monterrey and chase one last big challenge in Europe to earn a Spain World Cup spot.

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The Al-Nassr star posted a 9-second video of Cristiano Jr., twins Eva and Mateo, Alana Martina, and baby Bella Esmeralda passing a towering tree and holiday lights. His caption wished for hope, love, family support, and guiding light, earning over 229,000 likes quickly as fans praised the wholesome moment. Georgina shared a photo of the family carving turkey at dinner, while Real Madrid posted a fun graphic of stars like Mbappe and Bellingham at lavish Christmas tables.

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Cristiano Ronaldo kicked off Christmas with his partner Georgina Rodriguez and their five kids, all strutting through their twinkling home in matching plaid pajamas.

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The TRF1 court revoked preventive detentions on Friday night, citing no violence in the crimes and sufficient alternative measures like ankle monitors, passport surrender, and home confinement to prevent flight or interference. The executives face the probe into Banco Master's alleged R$12.2 billion fake credit portfolios sold to Banco de Brasília to boost its health before a sale, leading to the bank's liquidation on November 18. Vorcaro's team insists the Dubai trip was legitimate and pre-notified, as the investigation moves to Brazil's Supreme Court.

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Daniel Vorcaro was detained at Guarulhos Airport on November 17, set to board a private jet to Dubai for bank sale talks. A federal appeals court has now freed him and four others under tight monitoring.

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The Academy announced shortlists Tuesday for 12 categories at the 98th Oscars, with nominations due January 22, 2026. Sinners earned mentions in the new Best Casting category plus Cinematography, Makeup and Hairstyling, Sound, Visual Effects, Original Score, and two songs. Wicked: For Good matched that in Casting, Cinematography, Makeup and Hairstyling, Original Score, Sound, Visual Effects, and two songs. Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein followed with six nods, while blockbusters like Superman advanced in Visual Effects and Sound, and India's Homebound made the International Feature list.

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Ryan Coogler's Sinners and Wicked: For Good both secured eight spots on the Oscars shortlists, topping the field across craft categories. It's an impressive start for these films as the awards season heats up.

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The six-track project, featuring standouts like 'Boss A Di Whole Place' and 'Lonely Victory,' hit No. 1 on Ghana Apple Music's Reggae chart and No. 6 on US Apple Music Reggae Albums. Rapper Edem praised the first two tracks, while fans share clips of group dances and personal reactions online. Shatta emphasized hits over hype for Ghana music's global rise and dismissed feud rumors with Stonebwoy, calling for unity amid the chart success.

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Shatta Wale dropped his 'Echoes of the Ghetto' EP on January 15, and fans are already dancing in the streets to its gritty rhythms and heartfelt tracks.

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Amorim was sacked Monday after a 1-1 draw at Leeds left United sixth with 31 points from 20 games, capping a poor 25-15-23 record over 63 matches. Fernandes led with 42 Premier League appearances, 11 goals, and 14 assists under him—25 goal involvements total across competitions—no teammate came close. Fans praised his consistency through injuries and a thin squad, as Amad Diallo followed with nine goals and six assists. With United chasing the top four, Fernandes' future draws questions after his compatriot boss departed.

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Even as Ruben Amorim's time at Manchester United ended in dismissal, captain Bruno Fernandes stood out with unmatched goals and assists for his teammates.

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Between August 2022 and December 2023, Virgin Media migrated customers from analogue to digital phone services but failed to protect telecare users, leading to serious incidents in November and December when alarms could not connect to monitoring centres. Ofcom cited systemic failures and direct risks to vulnerable people, imposing the third-largest fine in its history, reduced by 30% after the company admitted liability. Virgin paused migrations, added manual checks and staff training, amid the UK's ongoing shift to digital lines by 2027 that requires careful handling for at-risk groups.

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Elderly and disabled people rely on pendant alarms to call for help after a fall. Virgin Media's switch to digital lines left thousands of these devices silent during a critical period in late 2023.

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The Association of Former Female Students of the University of Ghana petitions the World Bank, USAID, EU, and others to suspend funding until Professor Ransford Gyampo is dismissed, citing his 2019 BBC exposé footage of inappropriate advances. After a university probe found misconduct, Gyampo was suspended six months in 2020, retrained, and reinstated with monitoring. The demand follows a recent TV clash where a colleague accused him of misconduct, amid claims of political motivations and questions over the group's legitimacy.

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A viral petition revives Ghana's infamous 'Sex for Grades' scandal, urging global donors to defund University of Ghana over a professor's reinstatement.

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