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The criminal elements who killed a senior lecturer, Dr. Tiri Gyan David, have ordered his grieving widow to pay a ransom of ₦300 million for the release of their two abducted children.

The widow’s husband, who was the Head of the Department of Agricultural Economics, Extension and Rural Development, at the Federal University Dutsinma (FUDMA), was gunned down last week by bandits who abducted two of his children in Katsina State, northwest Nigeria.

The incident occurred in the early hours of Tuesday at his residence in Yarima Quarters, Low-Cost Estate, in the Dutsinma Local Government Area of the state.

However, a friend of the family told SaharaReporters on Sunday that the terrorists contacted the lecturer’s widow and demanded the sum of ₦300 million to free her abducted boys.

The source said the terrorists called Dr. David’s widow in the early hours of Sunday, and his younger brother answered the call.

“They demanded N300 million and his widow replied in the background telling them that ‘you’ve killed the person who may have probably been able to get something for you guys,” the source said.

“I’m a widow and not a working-class type, how do you expect me to raise that kind of ransom?” she was quoted to have asked.

It was gathered that after hearing her voice, the terrorist on the phone asked, “Are you the woman whose two boys are here with us?”

According to the source, they ended the call and promptly switched off their phone, cutting off all further communication.

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The year of manufacture is important not only for determining the age of the car. The year of manufacture also determines the equipment and factory characteristics of the vehicle. The release date is the second most falsifiable indicator after the mileage during the sale, which only confirms how important it is for assessing the condition and liquidity of a car.

How to find out the year of manufacture of a car on the Internet

The year of manufacture of a vehicle can be determined by its VIN number. A VIN is a unique 17-character number that can be used to identify a vehicle. The characters of the code contain information about the manufacturer, equipment, characteristics of the car, and its place of production.

To find out the year of manufacture of a car by VIN number:

1. Find out the VIN number. It is indicated in the car’s registration certificate, and you can also see it on various body elements (under the windshield and on the door frame on the driver’s side, under the passenger seat, and on other parts).
2. Read the 10th character of the VIN number, which contains information about the year of manufacture of the vehicle. A letter or a number can be used for encoding (depending on the manufacturer). It is recommended to use the table provided by the manufacturer for decoding.

Some manufacturers do not indicate the year of manufacture in the VIN code, but the model year, which does not start on January 1, but, for example, on July 1. In this case, the date in the code may not coincide with the actual year when the car rolled off the assembly line. If you have any difficulties deciphering it, you can contact the manufacturer directly or an authorized dealer of the brand, where you will be provided with all the necessary information, including the year of manufacture according to the VIN code. 

What else can you find out by VIN code

The year of manufacture is not the only information you can find out from the VIN code. There are various services available on the Internet to check the car by VIN. Using a free decoder, you will find out the real mileage of the car, its factory specifications and equipment (body type, safety, engine, transmission, etc.), country of manufacture, and country of assembly.

If you choose the right site, you can get a comprehensive check of a car from Europe by VIN code. The report of such a check contains:

• sales history – data on registration, as well as the actual number of former owners of the car;
• service history – when the car was serviced, what kind of work was performed, odometer readings recorded at the time of the maintenance;
• data on the replacement of components and installation of additional equipment;
• data on involvement in an accident, which will allow us to judge the presence and severity of damage;
• information on insured events (vandalism, damage from natural disasters, etc.);
• information on whether the car is not a pledged property or is under arrest;
• data on thefts.

Checking the VIN code will help you avoid many of the risks associated with buying a used car.

How to find out the year of manufacture of a car by the marking on the components

You can find out the age of a car not only from the VIN number. Certain vehicle parts, such as glass, seat belts, hood, luggage compartment, or shock absorber struts, will also tell you about the date of manufacture.

Glass

Each window in a car has a stamp on it that indicates the year and month of manufacture. The glass marking uses a special system similar to the VIN code system. That is, the year is not indicated in full. Usually, only the last digit of the year of manufacture is on the glass. Knowing the period of release of a model of a particular generation, you can accurately determine by the number 7, for example, that it is 2007 or 2017. The month is indicated by a Latin letter. Most often, “A” corresponds to January, but in Fiat cars, the first month of the year is indicated by the letter “B” (and then in alphabetical order).  

If different glasses of a car have different production dates, you should ask the seller a question or check the history by VIN code. There is a high probability that the car was damaged in an accident, after which the glass was replaced.

Seat belts

Seat belts, as well as seat belt anchors, have labels on the bottom that indicate the date of manufacture of the vehicle. Here, the date is indicated in full (year, day, month), without abbreviation or coding, so it is easy to read.

Shock absorber struts, body parts

In the 90s of the last century, European cars began to use markings indicating the date of manufacture on various parts of the body and components. It can be seen under the hood on the battery terminals, inside the luggage compartment, and even on the muffler.

In this case, there are two types of markings:

• 25/15 – the first number indicates the week, and the second – the year of manufacture of the car;
• 128/09 – the first number indicates the day of the year (from 1 to 365), and the second number indicates the year of issue. 

If the year of manufacture on the car parts does not match the year indicated in the technical passport, you can conclude that the factory components have been replaced. This is a serious reason to refuse to buy a car.

If you have found a good car option that suits you in all respects, do not ignore checking the VIN code. This is the best way to protect your interests when buying a used car.

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A man has climbed a radio mast to attempt suicide.

The incident happened in Abuja on Monday.

Channels TV reports that Fire Service operatives, National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA, and FCT officials were present to intervene.

According to the report, the man climbed the mast allegedly belonging to Aso radio after leaving a note detailing his intention.

The nation has seen an upsurge in suicide cases recently, some health experts have blamed the biting economic hardship and hunger.

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A man in Abuja climbed a radio mast this morning and attempted suicide after he left a note detailing his intention. Fire Service, NEMA, and FCT officials were present to intervene. pic.twitter.com/7XJPPPWTmk — Channels Television (@channelstv) July 8, 2024

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Several contraband goods valued at N770,666,237 naira were seized by the Ogun I Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, between April to June, 2024.

This was disclosed by the command’s Area Comptroller, James Ojo, at a press briefing on the command’s accomplishments held in Abeokuta on Monday.

Giving a breakdown, the comptroller said the contrabands include 219 sacks and 1,725 parcels of cannabis sativa, 940 rounds of live ammunition, 44,466 litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), 2,227 pieces of pneumatic foreign-used tyres, and 64 bales and 222 sacks of used clothes.

Others are 2,947 cartons of frozen poultry products, 7,015 bags of foreign parboiled rice, 21 units of vehicles, 3 units of motorcycles, and 115 pairs of used shoes.

The seizures, according to him, represent the command’s unrelenting battle against smuggling and its resolve to safeguard the integrity of the borders, the local economy, and public health and safety.

He added that the command following its strategic operations generated a revenue of N92,369,227.00 for the second quarter of the year.

This represents about a 52.46% increase compared to the N53,983,622.00 recorded in the corresponding period of 2023.

“I am delighted to announce that through our concerted efforts and strategic operations, the Ogun I Area Command has generated an impressive revenue of N92,369,227.00 for the second quarter of 2024. Interestingly, this revenue represents about a 52.46% increase compared to the N53,983,622.00 recorded in the corresponding period of 2023.

“ In addition, the Command surpassed the monthly revenue target of N34,122,666.90 in June 2024 by 77.86%.

“Our enforcement activities have led to significant interceptions of prohibited goods, we successfully intercepted 219 sacks and 1,725 parcels of cannabis sativa, 940 rounds of live ammunition, 44,466 litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), 2,227 pieces of pneumatic foreign-used tyres, and 64 bales and 222 sacks of used clothes.

“ Other interceptions include 2,947 cartons of frozen poultry products, 7,015 bags of foreign parboiled rice, 21 units of vehicles, 3 units of motorcycles, and 115 pairs of used shoes with a Duty Paid Value (DPV) of N770,666,237.00.”

Ojo, however, lamented that the interceptions also underscore the importance of continuous vigilance, collaboration, and the need for a united front in the fight against smuggling and other economic crimes.

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Sim Fubara has won at the Court of Appeal sitting in Port Harcourt.

This is as the Appeal Court dismissed two appeals instituted by Local Government Chairmen loyal to the Minister of Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike.

The appeals, marked CA/PH/137M/2024 and CA/PH/145M/2024, were filed by Enyiada Cookey-Gam and six others.

They were challenging the decisions of the High Court regarding the elongation of their tenure.

The Court, while delivering its ruling on Monday, found the appeals to be without merit and consequently struck them out.

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Israel Afaere, the logistics manager of Davido has reacted to a leaked audio conversation where he was apologizing to Sophia Momodu.

Recall that Davido has been in a custody battle with his baby mama, Sophia.

Amid the legal battle, Israel on Sunday, shaded Sophia for leaking her conversation with Davido’s father and tagged her as a Gold digger for sleeping with Davido despite the age difference.

In response, Sophia released an audio conversation of Israel apologizing to her.

Reacting to the audio, Israel stated that the conversation was months ago.

He wrote; “Ahhh. Conversation from months ago”.

It was gathered that the leaked audio was when Sophia confronted Israel following his comment in the interview where her daughter, Imade talked about visiting many countries.

Reacting to Imade’s interview, Israel wrote; “My Oga’s money”. Which indirectly implies that Davido was the one funding his child’s numerous trips.

A comment that didn’t sit well with Sophia who accused Davido of abandoning their daughter in July 2022.

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More details about a man identified as Shuaibu Yusuf, from Borno State who attempted to commit suicide on Monday have emerged.

We had earlier reported that the man climbed a radio mast in an attempt to commit suicide.

Shuaibu vowed to sacrifice his life for the nation’s pressing issues, while pleading for fellow Nigerians to join his cause, emphasizing his readiness to sacrifice his life for what he called critical issues.

His demands include the restoration of fuel subsidies and declaration of a state of emergency on insecurity, and the government to take immediate action in Zamfara, Sokoto, Kebbi, Katsina, Niger, and Borno to combat terrorism and restore peace.

The man also demanded opening of borders for food importation to tackle the food shortage crisis, and the government should address the issue of out-of-school children.

Fire Service operatives, National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA, and FCT officials were present to intervene.

According to the report, the man climbed the mast allegedly belonging to Aso radio after leaving a note detailing his intention.

Recall that the nation has seen an upsurge in suicide cases recently.

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A man in Abuja climbed a radio mast this morning and attempted suicide after he left a note detailing his intention. Fire Service, NEMA, and FCT officials were present to intervene. pic.twitter.com/7XJPPPWTmk — Channels Television (@channelstv) July 8, 2024

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A Nigerian Muslim woman, Hadiza Adamu, has spoken about her experience after she tied the knot with a man who was threatened by her success.

The software engineer and girls-women rights activist disclosed this on Monday, July 8, while reacting to a post by another Nigerian lady, Mariam Aliyu, who called out Arewa men over the way they easily divorce their wives.

 “Most patient women in the world are northern women! That’s why their men will go to any length to use their patience against them, doing ashawo upandan, marry today divorce tomoro.! In the north you will see a 15 year old girl child divorcee!,” Mariam wrote.

Hadiza wrote: “In as much as divorce is hala in Islam, it’s a shame how they do theirs. When they start looking for another lady then the one in the house is being maltreated as a rag,”

“I was a victim of sure predicament but I am gradually getting back to myself. I was a girl that loves education so much but unfortunately got married to someone who sees my success as a challenge to him but Alhamdulillah am trying to get back to my fit again.”

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The Abia State Government has announced the ban of street trading in Aba and other parts of the city.

The announcement was made by the Chairman of Abia State Harmonized Taskforce, Prince Uzor Nwachukwu on Monday.

The Government also banned illegal motor parks, roadside mechanic workshops, conversion of streets and public roads for religious, social and commercial functions.

According to the statement, “The executive Governor of Abia State, Dr Alex Otti is leading a new government and doing new things in new ways for quality governance in our dear state, Abia.

“Please be informed that the Governor has harmonized all approved taxes and levies previously handled by different task forces from different ministries, departments and agencies, MDAs.

“Therefore, no more touts operating and illegally issuing tickets to motorists on public roads and streets.

“Be further informed that the Harmonized Task Force is working with all the security agencies and is mandated to arrest and prosecute offenders in designated mobile courts.

“To be forewarned is to be forearmed”.

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Nigerian football star, Kayode Olanrewaju has sued controversial UK-based Pastor, Tobi Adegboyega for emotional trauma, financial loss and loss of goodwill.

He sued the controversial pastor for N1 billion.

He said the lawsuit was occasioned by his alleged adulterous affair with his wife Dora Ezinne Kayode, and asking the court for an official divorce.

The cross-petition marked Suit Number PET/304/2024, citing several allegations involving infidelity, financial misconduct, and a dramatic family fallout, was filed at the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory in Abuja.

Olanrewaju, in his cross-petition, claimed that since their marriage in 2013, Ezinne has repeatedly committed adultery, including his earlier claim of an ongoing affair with Pastor Adegboyega.

He alleged that his wife’s relationship with Adegboyega has not been secret, with the pair seen openly attending parties and sharing intimate moments in public.

The footballer also alleged that Ezinne has had similar relations with other men, which has made it intolerable for him to continue living with her as husband.

Olanrewaju further alleged that Ezinne diverted significant funds and rental proceeds from properties he purchased, stressing that she is using them to sustain her extravagant lifestyle and her alleged relationship with Pastor Adegboyega.

According to the lawsuit, the plot included collusion with Ezinne’s alleged ex-lover, Ugochukwu Igboanugo, who helped her misappropriate property documents.

The footballer further accused Ezinne of abusing alcohol and living a life filled with late-night parties, which contributed to the deterioration of their marriage.

Olanrewaju accused his estranged wife of undermining their joint business ventures. He stated how he incorporated DE-J-S Concept Ltd., intending it to be a vehicle for their investments. However, he alleged that Ezinne exploited this opportunity to siphon funds and benefit from the company’s assets, facilitated by her alleged ties with Ugochukwu Igboanugo.

The footballer mentioned emotional and financial tolls, trauma and losses incurred due to the alleged infidelity, financial misappropriation and misconduct, including the abrupt termination of his international football contract, driven by his need to address the crisis for seeking N1 billion in damages.

While seeking an official divorce, Olanrewaju said he was shocked when he got a credit alert from his father-in-law sometime in May 2024, indicating a refund of the Bride Price paid during their wedding.

He said Dora Ezinne later took to social media to declare herself traditionally free as her bride price was refunded.

Olanrewaju asked the court to dissolve his marriage with Ezinne and grant him custody of their children because his estranged wife could not be a good role model for the children of the marriage.

The suit has been adjourned to 24th September 2024 for a hearing.