…three people, including two staff members of the Cocoa Research Institute of Nigeria (CRIN), Idi Ayunre, in the Oluyole Local Government Area of Oyo State, and demanded N120 million for their release. The victims were identified as Mrs Eunice Babalola, leader of CRIN’s Central Nursery; Mr Kehinde Gbalajobi, an agricult…

Three staff of the Cocoa Research Institute of Nigeria, CRIN, in Ibadan, have been kidnapped. The victims were reportedly snatched from a farm within the premises of the institute while inspecting crops. Public Relations Officer of the Oyo Police command, Olayinka Ayanlade confirmed the abduction, noting investigations…

…has confirmed the abduction of three staff of the Cocoa Research Institute of Nigeria (CRIN) in Ibadan, saying efforts are underway to rescue them and arrest the perpetrators. The victims were reportedly abducted this morning October 9, while inspecting crops on a farm within the institute's premises. In a statement re…

…he lived with me.One afternoon, I picked up his coat from the back of a chair. Something crinkled in the inside pocket.I pulled out a pharmacy receipt. Folded once. The paper was still crisp.The name printed at the top was not mine. Not Daniel's. Not Margaret's.I stared at it.In another life, another week, I would have…

…for my daughter inviting herself over.Helen met me at the steps with a soft smile that crinkled her whole face."She's no trouble at all," Helen said. "I hope you don't mind. The house gets quiet.""Bothered me? No, she reminds me of someone."I didn't ask who.I just thanked her and left them to their cookies.After that,…

…of one million improved hybrid cocoa seedlings nationwide in mid-2026 through CRIN. The Nigerian Conservation Foundation runs seed-exchange schemes in Yobe. Officials describe this as productivity and food security. The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari, says the 2025–2026 allocation of…

…drying in full view as she sat in front of a glass door in the lavatory, according to a cringeworthy clip. "You might want to move your camera," Barker said. "Why? Where is it?" Galer casually responded. "We can see your washing," the mayor added. "Umm, ok... can you see me?" the clueless councilwoman said. Barker…

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