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Yobe gov sympathises with Gujba attack victims
Yobe state Governor Mai Mala Buni has commiserated with the families of the victims of the recent Gujba attack. This was contained in a statement issued Friday by his director …
Yobe gov sympathises with Gujba attack victims Read MoreEbonyi: Group calls for urgent intervention in renewed Izzi/Ikwo communal hostility
The Association of Ebonyi State Indigenes in the Diaspora (AESID) has condemned the renewed communal clashes between the people of Enyibichiri, Izzi in Abakaliki Local Government Area and Echialike, Ikwo, …
Ebonyi: Group calls for urgent intervention in renewed Izzi/Ikwo communal hostility Read MoreUFC: Adesanya beats Vettori to retain title
UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya cruised to victory over Marvin Vettori as he retained his undisputed 185-pound title in the main event of UFC 263 in Glendale, Arizona.The pair had …
UFC: Adesanya beats Vettori to retain title Read MoreAttack on Journalists: NUJ condemns DSS, Police for harrasing PUNCHman in Abuja
The Nigeria Union of journalists (NUJ) has condemned the attack on a Chief Correspondent with PUNCH Newspapers, Friday Olokor, by a combined team of security operatives from the Department of …
Attack on Journalists: NUJ condemns DSS, Police for harrasing PUNCHman in Abuja Read MoreAgain, suspected cultists kill man in Osun
Suspected cultists Wednesday morning killed a man at Irojo street, Ilesa, Osun state. The victim simply identified as Olorunwa was reportedly hit by a stray bullet around 9am. It was …
Again, suspected cultists kill man in Osun Read MoreKillings: South West Reps demand action
Members of the House of Representatives from the South-west region of the country have demanded for decisive action from President Muhammadu Buhari, in order to address the ongoing killings across …
Killings: South West Reps demand action Read MoreBreaking: Gunmen kill 3 as troops repel attack on Kaduna-Zaria highway
Troops of the 4Demo Nigerian Army on Monday repelled an attack along Kaduna-Zaria highway, Igabi local government area of Kaduna state, even as the fleeing gunmen shot to death …
Breaking: Gunmen kill 3 as troops repel attack on Kaduna-Zaria highway Read MoreBiafra: Call for referendum now, Northern women tell Buhari, NASS
Following persistent agitations for the Biafra nation, some Nothern women under the aegis of Amalgamation of Northern Women Association in Nigeria (ANWAN) have staged a protest asking President Muhammadu Buhari …
Biafra: Call for referendum now, Northern women tell Buhari, NASS Read MoreBandits kill 12 farmers, injure 9 others in Zamfara
No fewer than twelve farmers were killed while nine others sustained serious gunshot wounds on Thursday as bandits attacked Magami and Mayaba communities in Gusau local government of Zamfara state. …
Bandits kill 12 farmers, injure 9 others in Zamfara Read MoreThose who want to destroy Nigeria ‘ll soon be shocked – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari Tuesday issued a stern warning to those bent on destroying the country through promoting insurrection, and burning down critical national assets: a rude shock awaits them, and …
Those who want to destroy Nigeria ‘ll soon be shocked – Buhari Read MoreBreaking: Another INEC office set ablaze
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has stated that its office in Njaba Local Government Area of Imo state was set ablaze on Sunday May 30, 2021.A statement on Sunday by …
Breaking: Another INEC office set ablaze Read MoreFamily wants woman arrested over daughter’s death
The Adams family at Folagbade Area of Ijebu-Ode, Ogun state, has called on the Nigeria Police law to arrest one Omotola Sakirat Saliu over her involvement in the death of …
Family wants woman arrested over daughter’s death Read MoreBandits sack 5 Zamfara villages
No fewer than five villages have been sacked by armed bandits in Zurmi local government area of Zamfara state. A resident, Malam Dayyabu, of Dada village, in an interview with …
Bandits sack 5 Zamfara villages Read MoreBreaking: Gunmen on rampage, Kill 43 persons in 2 Benue LGs
There is growing tension in Benue currently following the killing of 43 persons including seven students of the college of Education Katsina Ala by armed militia Herdsmen in Katsina Ala …
Breaking: Gunmen on rampage, Kill 43 persons in 2 Benue LGs Read MoreGunmen attack Delta police station, kill 3 cops
There was tension in Delta state as gunmen attacked the Umutu divisional police headquarters in Ukwuani local government area of the state killing three police officers on the spot. The …
Gunmen attack Delta police station, kill 3 cops Read MoreINEC offices attacks and implications on 2023 polls
As preparations for the 2023 general elections commence there have been continuous and seeming unhindered attacks on the facilities of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in the South-eastern states …
INEC offices attacks and implications on 2023 polls Read MoreNPFL: Angry Kwara United fans attack club chairman
Kwara United chairman, Kumbi Titiloye was attacked by angry fans at the Kwara Stadium on Wednesday. Kwara United held Rivers United to a 1-1 draw at home in the Nigeria …
NPFL: Angry Kwara United fans attack club chairman Read MoreINEC counts losses in 41 attacks
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has stated thatit has recorded a total of 41 incidents involving deliberate attacks on the commission’s facilities in the last 2 years.Although the commission …
INEC counts losses in 41 attacks Read MoreYiaga Africa expresses concern over attacks on INEC facilities
Yiaga Africa has expressed concern over the recent ‘coordinated and premeditated’ attacks on the facilities of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Director of Programmes Yiaga Africa, Cynthia Mbamalu in …
Yiaga Africa expresses concern over attacks on INEC facilities Read MoreOPEN GRAZING: We’ll no longer tolerate attacks on herders, NEF warns
The Northern Elders Forum (NEF) has lamented alleged killing and attacks on northerners living in the south and other parts of the country. It also said the forum will no longer fold …
OPEN GRAZING: We’ll no longer tolerate attacks on herders, NEF warns Read MoreAgain, hoodlums set Imo Police station ablaze
Hoodlums in black and red attire Tuesday set the Orji Police station ablaze. This was the second time the police station would be set ablaze after the #EndSARS protests. An …
Again, hoodlums set Imo Police station ablaze Read MoreOver 100 killed in Benue as gunmen attack 4 wards at K/Ala
At least one hundred persons have been reportedly killed within three days in a sustained attack by gunmen suspected to be Herdsmen in four council wards of Katsina Ala Local …
Over 100 killed in Benue as gunmen attack 4 wards at K/Ala Read More