Jungle Justice: Hoodlums stab youth to death, angry mob lynches suspect

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4 years ago

October 31, 2022

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Some hoodlums reportedly stabbed a youth to death at Yan Doya community, in the Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State on Saturday 29th October 2022.

Newsmen learned that the victim was walking along the road when the gang attacked him with a knife, which led to his death.

An eyewitness, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said an angry mob chased after the hoodlums and beat one of them to death.

The eyewitness said, “An incident happened yesterday night (Saturday) behind Yan Doya Market by Yan Ganda in the Jos North LGA.

“A man was walking back home when a group of thugs attacked him with a knife. He fell and died.

“When some people heard what happened, they ran after the thugs, who fled the scene. However, one of them (thugs) was caught and beaten to death.”

It was learned that some policemen later arrived at the scene and took the corpse of the suspected hoodlum, while the relatives of the stabbed man took him away for burial on Sunday around 11 am.

The spokesman for the Plateau State Police Command, DSP Alabo Alfred, when contacted, said the incident had not been reported to his office.

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Nigerian Forward John Lawani Hits the Ground Running with Emmanuel FC in East Timor

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35 minutes ago

June 17, 2026

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Nigerian attacker John Lawani has wasted no time making his mark in East Timor, enjoying an impressive start to life with Emmanuel FC following his move from Sri Lankan side ST Mary’s.

Sports247 reports that the promising forward has quickly announced himself in the Liga Futebol Amadora Primeira Divisão, scoring two goals in his opening two appearances for Emmanuel FC.

His early displays have showcased his attacking instincts, composure in front of goal, and ability to adapt seamlessly to a new environment.

Lawani’s bright start is a continuation of the fine form he displayed during his spell in Sri Lanka. Representing ST Mary’s in the Championship Division II, the Nigerian emerged as one of the team’s standout performers, scoring nine goals in just 12 appearances.

His contributions proved instrumental in ST Mary’s successful promotion campaign, helping the club secure a place in the Sri Lanka Super League, the nation’s top-flight competition.

The impressive goal return also underlined his reputation as a reliable finisher capable of delivering in crucial moments.

Seeking a fresh challenge, Lawani opted for a move to Emmanuel FC, where he has already begun to repay the club’s faith with goals and energetic performances.

His seamless transition to football in East Timor has provided encouragement for both the coaching staff and supporters, who will be hoping his scoring touch continues throughout the campaign.

At just the beginning of his journey with Emmanuel FC, the Nigerian forward appears well positioned to become a key figure in the club’s attacking setup.

His pace, movement, and eye for goal have already made him a difficult opponent for defenders, while his confidence in front of goal has been evident in his opening matches.

For Nigerian football fans, Lawani’s early success abroad is another example of homegrown talent making an impact on the international stage.

His performances in both Sri Lanka and now East Timor reflect a player steadily building a reputation for consistency and productivity in front of goal.

If his current form is any indication, Emmanuel FC could have secured one of the league’s most exciting attacking talents, with John Lawani poised to play a significant role in the club’s ambitions for the remainder of the season.

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JAMB Releases 2026 UTME Mop-Up Results, Sets Date for Result Printing

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1 hour ago

June 17, 2026

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BY JAMES NWACHUKWU—The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), on Tuesday released the results of the recently conducted 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) Mop-Up Exercise.

According to statement posted by JAMB’s Public Communication Advisor, Fabian Benjamin, that Candidates who participated in the examination can check their results through the Board’s established result-checking channels.

Following the successful conclusion of the mop-up exercise and the release of the results, the Board will commence the ranking of candidates.

Thereafter, the printing of results for admission purposes is expected to begin before the weekend.

The statement added that the board appreciates the patience, understanding, and cooperation of all candidates and stakeholders throughout the conduct of the 2026 UTME and the subsequent mop-up exercise.

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