Tag: Assassination
October 19 in Nigerian History: How Dele Giwa Was Assassinated
On October 19, 1986, the founding Editor-in-Chief of Newswatch magazine and pioneer of investigative journalism, Sumonu Oladele Giwa,…
September 19 in Nigerian History: Iyalode Esther Bisoye Tejuoso Was Murdered in Abeokuta
On September 19, 1996, Chief (Mrs.) Esther Bisoye Tejuoso, the Iyalode of Egbaland and arguably Nigeria's first female…
June 4 in Nigerian History: MKO Abiola’s wife, Kudirat, was assassinated
Nigeria is a nation woven from complexity. Its political history has been forged in the crucible of pivotal…
May 3: Today in Nigeria history, Governor Oshiomhole’s aide, ‘Olaitan Oyerinde’ was assassinated
In an effort to raise awareness for educational and enlightenment purposes, WITHIN NIGERIA recognizes a significant event that…
Regina Daniels’ husband, Ned raises alarm over alleged plot to assassinate him
Former member of the House of Representatives, Prince Ned Nwoko has raised an alarm over alleged plot to…
Gunmen assassinate businessman in Ondo
An investigation into the suspected asassination of a businessman, Babatunde Adeluka Olubasa at a hotel in the Ijapo…
PHOTOS: Unknown gunmen assassinate hotelier and one other in Delta
The owner of Widisag Hotel situated in Udu council area of Delta state, Elvis Otedafe Onojerame alongside a…
Housewife arrested over the assassination of her husband in Bayelsa
A housewife known as Mrs Eniye Zuokemefa-Peter, has been apprehended by operatives of the Bayelsa State Police Command,…
US summons Saudi Crown Prince over failed assassination attempt
The US District Court for Columbia has issued a summons order for Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman…
Ex-NDDC Director, Adjogbe escapes assassination in Delta
Immediate past Executive Director of Projects, EDP of NDDC, Engr Adjogbe Samuel on Saturday escaped assassination, after an…
Gunmen assassinate Aso Rock Assistant Director, Dagan in Abuja
Gunmen on Monday night assassinated an Assistant Director of Administration in the State House, Abuja, Ms. Laetitia Naankang…
BREAKING: Gunmen kill PDP Chairman in Delta
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Chairman for Olomu Ward 1 in Ughelli South local government area of Delta…