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Mob kills two suspected killers of Taraba local government chairman
Two suspected killers of Salihu Dovo, the chairman of Ardo-Kola local government area in Taraba state have been reportedly killed by an angry mob.
WITHIN NIGERIA learnt that the two persons were caught while trying to escape from…
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Gunmen kill police officer, soldier in Delta; Cart away their guns
A police officer and a soldier have been reportedly killed and guns carted away by unknown gunmen in the Oton area of Sapele in Delta state.
The tragic incident has been confirmed by the police public relations officer in the state, DSP…
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13 corps members test positive for COVID-19 at Cross River camp
At least 13 Corps members have tested positive for Coronavirus at Cross River State NYSC orientation camp.
Speaking on the 13 new cases recorded in the state on Sunday, January 24, the Commissioner for Health in Cross River State Betta…
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Court acquits Atiku’s lawyer of money laundering charges
A Federal High Court in Lagos on Monday acquitted Uyiekpen Giwa-Osagie lawyer to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar of money laundering charges.
Mr Giwa-Osagie and his brother Erhunse had been standing trial on a three-count charge of…
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Armed men shoot Bauchi Auditor-General, kidnap his son
The Auditor-General of Bauchi State, Abdu Usman Aliyu has been shot and his 25-year-old son, Zulkifiru Mohammed kidnapped by gunmen suspected to be kidnappers.
This was confirmed by the police public relations officer in the state, DSP…
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Ondo Pastor Buys Day-Old Baby for N10k (Photo)
A man of God in Ondo state has explained to the police how he ended up buying a day-old baby for N10,000.
The Ondo- based Pastor identified as Olawale but popularly called Eri Aditu bought the day old-baby in the Ondo West Local…
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PHOTOS: Two die in fatal accident in Ondo
No fewer than 2 persons have reportedly died in a fatal accident that occurred along Agagu road towards Customs Junction in Akure, Ondo state today January 25.
According to reports, the accident involved a Mercedez Benz and a Motorcycle.…
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Gunmen kidnap Edo Immigration spokesperson on her way to church
The spokesperson of the Edo State Command of the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS), Mrs Bridget Esene has been kidnapped by gunmen.
WITHIN NIGERIA learnt that the police spokesperson was abducted around Iqueniro area off Agbor Road, on…
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Three arrested for allegedly beating 23-year-old to death over alleged phone theft in Ogun
Operatives of the Ogun State Police Command have apprehended three men for beating a 23-year-old man, Samuel Ajibade, to death over an alleged phone theft.
The suspects narrowly escaped being lynched by an irate mob following their…
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My abductors threatened to transfer me to Boko Haram – Anchor University Deputy Vice-Chancellor
Prof. Johnson Fatokun, Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Anchor University, Lagos who was released last week after spending three days in kidnappers' den, has shared his ordeal.
Recounting his experience, Fatokun said he was returning to his…
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One dead as youths clash in Aguda area of Surulere
One person has been confirmed dead during a clash between some youths in Aguda area of Surulere, Lagos, on Sunday.
The Police Command’s Public Relations Officer in the state, Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) Olumuyiwa Adejobi,…
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Suspected Fulani Herdsmen Reportedly Abduct Passengers Along Lagos-Benin-Ore road
Suspected Fulani herdsmen on Sunday, January 24, reportedly kidnapped some passengers along the Lagos-Benin-Ore highway.
WITHIN NIGERIA learnt that the suspected kidnappers emerged from the bush to attack vehicles on the Ondo State…
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Gunmen storm Abuja orphanage home, kidnap 7 orphans, 3 others
There was mild fear and tension in Abaji Area Council, Abuja, as some gunmen suspected to be kidnappers invaded Rachael’s Orphanage Home opposite UBE Junior Secondary School in Naharati and abducted seven orphans.
According to Daily…
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Cross Rivers Gov’t demolishes hotel allegedly harbouring kidnappers
A hotel which allegedly served as a hideout for suspected kidnappers has been demolished by the Cross River State Government security outfit codenamed "Operation Okpakwu".
It was learnt that the ‘Save side hotel’ located at 8 Miles area…
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Over 200 Bandits Attack Niger Communities, Kill 3 Persons, Abduct 15 Women
No fewer than 3 persons have been killed by bandits who attacked some communities in Niger state on Sunday morning, January 24.
The bandits who invaded communities like Beni, old and new Dalolo, Aboloso, Ishau and Amale communities in…
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PHOTOS: 15 Killed In Accidents Along Kaduna-Abuja Road
No fewer than 15 persons have died along the Kaduna-Abuja expressway in accident caused by driving against traffic within the last 72 hours.
Mr. Samuel Aruwan, the state Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, who confirmed…
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Oyo Police Chief: Relative peace and calmness were truncated by Sunday Igboho’s visit to…
Ngozi Onadeko, the commissioner of police in the Oyo state has stated that the relative peace and calmness being enjoyed in Igangan community of Ibarapa local government area of Oyo state were truncated by the visit of Sunday Igboho.
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PHOTOS: LAWMA worker falls from machine, dies a day to his baby’s church dedication
Tragedy as an official of the Lagos Waste Management Authority, LAWMA identified as Nasiru Saheed reportedly died after falling off the machine he was operating.
WITHIN NIGERIA learnt that the incident happened on Saturday morning,…
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Gunmen kidnap and kill Taraba local gov’t chairman
Gunmen have reportedly kidnapped and killed Salihu Dovo, chairman of Ardo-Kola local government area of Taraba state on Sunday morning.
WITHIN NIGERIA learnt that the gunmen stormed Mr Dovo’s residence in Sabon Gari, Jalingo at about 1…
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Gunmen kill Ibadan socialite, Gatuso in hotel
Socialite Ajibola Olaleye, popularly known as Gatuso, was on Saturday evening killed by gunmen at Townhouse Hotel, NTC Quarters in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital.
Eyewitnesses say Mr Olaleye arrived the hotel just as the gunmen were…
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Police recover two year-old-boy sold in Imo for N100,000, arrest suspects
The Anambra State Police has arrested two members of a child-stealing syndicate, who specialize in stealing children in Anambra State and selling them in Imo State.
Police also recovered a two-year-old boy, Testimony Obiajulu Azubuike,…
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Fugitive Nigerian drug dealer rearrested at Johannesburg airport
Operatives of Hawks’ Serious Organised Crime Investigation unit have arrested a fugitive Nigerian drug dealer who skipped bail and fled South Africa more than three years ago after failing to appear in court while trying to re-enter the…
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EVICTION: Biafra leader, Kanu reacts to IGP’s order for the arrest of Sunday Igboho
Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous people of Biafra (IPOB) has reacted to the order of Inspector General of Police for the arrest of Chief Sunday Adeyemo popularly known as Sunday Igboho over eviction notice to Fulanis herdsmen.…
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Black Saturday: Truck kills several, including varsity students in Ondo
Tragedy struck in the university community of Akungba-Akoko, headquarters of Akoko South West Local Government Area of Ondo State, on Saturday as no fewer than 12 people were feared dead in a fatal road accident including students.
It…
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Soldiers escort herdsmen to Ogun villages, flogged Obas, others for rejecting herders
Some residents in Ogun state have cried out over brutalization by soldiers who escorted some herdsmen into their communities .
Residents, Obas, and some monarchs of Ketu-speaking villages in Yewa North Local Government Area, Ogun State…
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