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Boko Haram Attack Three Military Bases in Borno State, Kill Four Soldiers
Suspected Boko Haram terrorists launched attacks on three military bases in Rann, Gajiram, and Dikwa—all located in Borno State—during the early hours of Tuesday, May 13, 2025.
According to security sources, the military was able to repel the attacks in Dikwa and Gajiram, inflicting heavy losses on the insurgents. However, in Rann, the terrorists managed to breach the base, killing four soldiers and injuring six others.
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This assault comes less than 24 hours after another deadly attack in Marte, where an undisclosed number of soldiers were reportedly killed and several remain missing.
“We lost four soldiers while four sustained gunshot wounds. They also set ablaze MRAP, a gun truck and a Russian-made T-72,” one of the sources said.
A resident of the town told Daily Trust that terrorists invaded the military location around 12:00 a.m. and engaged the troops for hours before they overran the base.
“The military retreated. They looted weapons, including gun trucks, before leaving the base,” he said.
“We saw the corpses of four soldiers and other injured soldiers. I’m not sure of their number.”
He said the terrorists retreated when a fighter jet arrived at the military location.
Rann is a remote town in Kala-Balge Local Government Area in the far northeastern part of Borno State. It lies approximately 175 to 200 kilometres east of Maiduguri, the Borno State capital. The journey is arduous due to the poor condition of the roads and insecurity in the region.
While the road is largely unpaved, deeply rutted, and often impassable during the rainy season, armed escorts are usually required due to the persistent threat from insurgent groups. The poor infrastructure has historically hindered both humanitarian access and military operations.
Similarly, the terrorists, who attacked Gajiram, the headquarters of Nganzai LGA, were forced to retreat after more than an hour of gun battle with the troops.
“The terrorists recorded heavy casualties and were forced to retreat during simultaneous attacks they coordinated in Rann, Gajiram and Dikwa.”
“The ISWAP attack on Gajiram is an indication that their target is to take over Monguno. They may be trying to isolate the town before launching a major attack.
“We are calling on the air force to be on high alert,” a soldier said.
The Army Public Relations Officer of Operation Hadin Kai, Capt. Reuben Kovangiya, confirmed the attacks in a statement made available to newsmen on Tuesday.
“Yesterday alone, there were attacks in Rann, Dikwa and Gajiram. All these attacks were defeated apart from Rann where they succeeded in penetrating to an extent, leading to the loss of 4 personnel,” he said.
“However, let me reassure you that the overall resolve of the Nigerian military is that we will completely defeat this terrorism and restore peace to the region once and for all, in the shortest possible time. We just need the support of the nation.”
“The terrorists have been degraded. There is little doubt that normalcy has greatly returned to the Northeast region, compared to where it was five to ten years ago. In war, you have several campaigns which are series of coordinated operations aimed at achieving strategic objectives.
“So you will win some and lose some. What is most important is the statistics of what you win against what you lose. In the last one week alone, over 20 terrorists have been neutralised and arms and ammunition recovered, even as we continue to conduct operations on multiple fronts as we speak. For now, most citizens have returned to their communities and socio- economic activities have returned.
“Malam Fatori and Kukawa are recent success stories where almost 20,000 IDPs have returned to their ancestral homes. However, what is happening in Nigeria is not unconnected to the situation in the greater Sahel region where barracks in neighbouring countries are being ransacked and weapons carted away. These weapons find their way down into Nigeria, due to our large and porous borders, thereby reenergising the fight,” he said.
Also, the Nigerian military repelled an attack on Dikwa on Tuesday, less than 24 hours after the attack on Marte, which forced troops to leave the base to take refuge in Dikwa.
“Thank God many terrorists were k!lled when the Nigerian Air Force arrived and provided aerial support,” a soldier said.
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Nollywood actress Nkechi Blessing has made it clear that although she is currently single, she is not searching.
The actress shared the update via her Instagram page, emphasizing that her relationship status should not be misunderstood.
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‘’Some of you do not pay attention. The only area you are interested in about my whole life is when I talk about a man and for like how many months now I have not been talking about a man and that is because I am very single and unavailable, get that straight before you bombard my DM.
I am not looking for a man” She said in the video
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Tragedy struck in Mexico on Tuesday, May 13, as 23-year-old influencer Valeria Márquez was shot dead during a livestream at her beauty salon, Blossom The Beauty Lounge.
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According to reports, the horrifying incident occurred while Márquez was interacting with her followers online. Viewers were left in shock as an unknown gunman approached the salon on a motorcycle and opened fire.
In the chilling footage, Márquez is seen clutching her ribcage and collapsing, moments after the first shot was fired.
Eyewitnesses claim the gunman entered the salon shortly afterward and fired a second shot before fleeing the scene.
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Nigerian plus-size model and actress Monalisa Stephen, also known as Monalisa Ayobami Stephen, has sadly passed away.
Her death was confirmed by Seun Oloketuyi, the Chief Executive Officer of Best of Nollywood (BON).
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According to Oloketuyi, Monalisa died on Tuesday, May 13th, in Lagos, after reportedly suffering from low blood sugar and internal bleeding.
He wrote: “Brand influencer Monalisa Ayobami Stephen is dead,she died yesterday in Lagos after losing the fight against Low sugar and internal bleeding,Her immediate younger sister confirmed the death of this hardworking and beautiful soul”
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A heartbreaking and disturbing incident occurred in Thailand today after a monitor lizard was discovered carrying the remains of a newborn baby in its mouth.
According to reports, the large reptile was seen roaming through a grassy wasteland in Samut Prakan province, with the infant’s body partially visible in its jaws. Startled by the horrific sight, nearby residents quickly alerted authorities.
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Animal control officers and paramedics rushed to the scene, only to find the lizard gnawing on the remains in the tall, thick grass. When they attempted to capture the animal, it escaped by leaping over a fence and disappearing from sight.
A volunteer rescuer , Chaiwat Boonmee who arrived at the scene said: “The monitor lizard had dragged the baby’s body under a nearby house, making it difficult to recover the remaining parts.
“The rest of the body was handed over to the Institute of Forensic Medicine for a post-mortem examination to determine the cause of death.
A eyewitness who was at the scene said: “At first, I thought the monitor lizard had caught a fish. But upon closer inspection, I saw that it was actually a baby’s body and quickly called for help
“I felt sick to my stomach because the baby had been torn to pieces by the animal
Authorities have launched an investigation after a newborn baby was reportedly killed and devoured the reptile.
A 17-year-old girl, P. Arthiga, from Padugai village in India, has sadly died by suicide, reportedly due to anxiety and pressure related to her exam performance.
Her body was found near her family’s cattle shed on Wednesday, May 7, 2025. According to reports, the incident occurred after her father, P. Punniyamurthy, expressed disappointment and criticized her for what he believed was a poor performance in her school examinations.
Tragically, Arthiga took her own life before the exam results were even released. When the results came out last Thursday, it was revealed that she had actually scored 413 out of 600.
The Papanasam Police have confirmed they have registered a case and are actively investigating the girl’s death.
A teenage boy, Rayce, is lucky to be alive after a terrifying incident where his religious cross necklace electrocuted him, leaving burns down to his flesh.
According to his mother, Danielle Davis, the incident happened on the night of April 30. She was jolted awake by a loud noise, only to find her son in distress.
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Rayce told her he had been electrocuted after his chain accidentally touched an exposed prong of a wall plug. The metal cross conducted the electricity, severely burning his skin and leaving behind the imprint of the chain.
Photos shared by the family show the shocking extent of the injury.
Rayce was quickly rushed to Integris Health Baptist Medical Center’s burn unit in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, where he was admitted to the ICU for specialized treatment.
She said: “It was a normal night and we’d only been asleep for around an hour when we half heard a noise then heard yelling from Rayce’s room. We thought maybe he’s playing a video game and getting frustrated.
“Then I heard him shout ‘mom’ and my son was standing in the hallway. He said ‘I’ve been electrocuted. It was my necklace’. There were scorch necks around his neck.
“And the smell was awful. The whole house smelled like burnt hair and skins and electrical burns. We started calling 911 for an ambulance.
“He said he leaned out of the bed and when he did the cross necklace around his neck made contact with the prongs from the plug in an extension cord which were just barely exposed.
“He said he was completely conscious through the whole thing and was aware he was being electrocuted. Because everything was metal, it made a complete circuit around his neck. It was like a hot coil.
“And he has burns on his hands from trying to rip his chain around his neck.. It was a thick, heavy chain.
The crazy thing was during the electrocution, it welded part of his chain to the charger. And the cross pendant on the chain melted three inches into the mattress through the sheets of his bed.
“He said this all happened within a matter of seconds and he visibly saw sparks coming from his neck. He told me his whole body hurt and he thought he was going to die.’
“He’s got a lot of scars. They’re speaking about doing a skin graft but Rayce doesn’t want that unless it’s medically necessary.
“It’s almost his entire neck that’s covered in scars. It’s from his chin to his collarbone. The incident has definitely made Rayce a lot more self-aware. It was very eye-opening.
“We’re just so grateful he’s okay. He could’ve easily died that night. It was amazing he was still conscious and could still alert us. It would’ve been a different story.
“When it comes to your phone, there’s not a text message or notification that is important enough to have your phone on your bed. Anything can happen and Rayce is proof of that.
“Pay attention to your cords and I would recommend to anybody don’t use extension cords at all.”
Cameroonian LGBTQ+ activist Jenny and her partner Kiki Brandy are celebrating a beautiful milestone—they’re expecting their first child together!
The couple, who tied the knot last year, took to X (formerly Twitter) to share the exciting news with their followers. In the heartwarming photos, the two can be seen smiling while holding up ultrasound images of their soon-to-arrive bundle of joy.
Jenny captioned the post: “Our hearts and belly are growing We are so excited for this new chapter”
A man has gone viral on social media for his uncanny resemblance to Kenyan President William Ruto, sparking surprise, laughter, and a flurry of speculation among netizens.
While it’s not uncommon for people to have doppelgängers around the world, this particular case has left many Kenyans doing a double take — and wondering if there’s more to the story.
The video, originally shared on Tiktok which has made lots of people react.
Reacting a user wrote: “eeeiy thats my dad😭🙏🥀”
Another wrote: “eeeiy thats my dad😭🙏🥀”
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@kosbabyyy 😂anawazaa tu woishe#kenyantiktok🇰🇪 ♬ original sound – Ashimougofficial
A$AP Rocky is once again showing love for his longtime partner, Rihanna—but this time, it’s all about her iconic features.
In a video shared by celebrity jeweler Jason of Beverly Hills, A$AP Rocky is seen commissioning a unique piece of jewelry: a silhouette of Rihanna.
According to Jason, Rocky specifically asked for the custom piece to be made without any name or logo—just the outline of the woman he adores.
While unveiling the silhouette in the video, Rocky playfully pointed out the subtle details that made it unmistakably Rihanna, saying: “You see this sexy thing? My shorty got the little fatty on her too
“You see that forehead? You know who it is.
Although Jason also offered a one look at the one kind of ring
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Jimmy Carwyle, the man arrested for stalking actress Jennifer Aniston, has finally spoken out in an interview with DailyMail, offering disturbing insights into his actions. Carwyle, who reportedly refers to himself as “Jesus,” was arrested on May 5th at approximately 12:20 p.m. after being found on Aniston’s property.
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According to prosecutors, Carwyle had been harassing the actress over a two-year period, from May 1, 2023, to May 5, 2025. During that time, he allegedly sent her numerous unwanted messages via email and voice recordings.
His wife, Julia Crawley, also spoke with DailyMail, revealing that her husband has been battling serious mental health issues. She disclosed that he had made three separate trips in a bid to meet the actress.
Julia added that the last time she saw him was in September, when he set off for California on what she described as another “odyssey” to find Aniston. At the time of his arrest, Aniston was reportedly inside her $21 million home, though the two never came face-to-face.
He said: “He went to California six months ago
“He left in September and went and I haven’t seen him since he left. He was leaving that day to go.
“He was going there because he was going to meet up with Jennifer. He was going to go see her.
“He actually thought he was going to meet Jennifer. I guess he was speaking with her. He had the impression that Jennifer Aniston and he were going to talk and meet.
“So naturally he’s doing what anybody would do – he went across the country.’
“He thought Maybe she’s just going to meet a guy… to take a chance
“That’s the way he was thinking.
She also revealed that her husband had previously attempted to meet the actress on two separate occasions before the final incident that led to his arrest.
Speaking about his violent intrusion into Aniston’s hilltop mansion, Julia said: “I think he probably got a little aggravated because he could not meet her”
“We had been split up for a while and I was thinking, well, if you want to go meet, all power to you, but it’s not going to work.
“I just couldn’t believe any of this.”
Speaking about his photos of him during the court appearance, she said: “This isn’t him. It doesn’t even look like him. He’s not there.
“It’s something that’s between him and his maker. Mental illness is real. It does not discriminate. He’s going through a lot right now.
“He believes he was Jesus Christ and that she was supposed to be his queen.
“His mentality is nothing like it used to be. Something has triggered him. I don’t know if he’s having a midlife crisis or what.”
It was also revealed that Jimmy had made several disturbing posts on social media, referring to Jennifer Aniston as his “bride.” In one post from October, he even called her “Jennifer Aniston Carwyle,” implying they were married.
During his arraignment, Judge Keith L. Schwartz expressed concern over Carwyle’s mental state, especially after noticing that the defendant appeared confused and possibly unable to understand the proceedings. This concern was raised after a prosecutor requested a protective order to keep Carwyle away from Aniston.
A stay-away order was granted by the court, legally barring Carwyle from making any contact with the actress or approaching her property.
The judge also ruled that Carwyle would be evaluated through mental health court to determine if he is mentally competent to stand trial.
His attorney, Deputy Public Defender Toral Malik, stated that they are currently focusing on his psychological evaluation and ensuring he receives proper care: “I don´t believe him staying away from Ms Aniston will be an issue at this time.
‘”You are not to have any contact with Jennifer Aniston under any conditions” the judge said.
Jimmy, who is still in jail, has been ordered to stay at least 100 yards away from Jennifer.
Judge Schwartz set his bail at $150,000 and scheduled the next hearing for May 22 at the Mental Health Court in Hollywood.