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Two members of Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN), also known as Shi’ites, were reportedly killed during a clash with policemen in Kaduna on Sunday afternoon, August 30. WITHIN NIGERIA learnt that the incident happened following reports…

The Good Conscience Forum (GCF) says the call by the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu for his members to attack security operatives is a "significant threat to the peace and tranquillity in Nigeria". The…

People Democratic Party, PDP's 2019 Vice Presidential Candidate and former Anambra Governor, Peter Obi, has condemned the recent killings of IPOB members in Emene, Enugu State. WITHIN NIGERIA recalls that officers of Department of States…

The fans of Africa's two biggest female music stars, Yemi Alade and Tiwa Salvage, have started yet another fight on social media over superiority contest. In a series of tweets on Friday, fans of Alade claimed that Savage often blocked…

On Sunday 23rd August, members of the Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB) and security agents clashed at Emene area of Enugu state. The Department of State Services (DSS) has reacted to the tragic clash with the proscribed group that left…

Members of the Indigenous Peoples of Biafra and security agents have clashed on Sunday which reportedly resulted into the death of some IPOB members at Emene, Enugu state. WITHIN NIGERIA learnt that the crisis began at about 7:00am when…

The attempt made by a group of boys suspected to be MASSOB members to block the express along Orji flyover in Owerri has been successfully repealed by men of the anti-cult unit attached to the Imo state police command. WITHIN NIGERIA…

There was a mild tension on Monday in Owerri North Local Government Area of Imo state when indigenes of Owaelu reportedly fled on Monday following the clash between members of vigilante and herdsmen. According to an eyewitness, the…

At least 50 people were reportedly missing in Anambra State communities of Omor and Umubo in Ayamelum Local Government Area after a communal crisis between both communities. Also, about 300 persons from both communities, mainly farmers,…

Following a clash with men of the Nigerian Police Force on Tuesday, January 14th, no fewer than three members of the proscribed Islamic Movement of Nigeria also known as Shiites have sustained severe injuries. The clash occurred when…

The Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has intervened to resolve the clash between farmers in Ebenebe Community, Awka North Local Government Area and cattle herders. The meeting between Mr David Bille, the Commandant of…

Commercial motorcycle operators in Eket local government area of Akwa Ibom State, early hours of Tuesday, 1 October, launched a reprisal attack on the police in the area for allegedly killing two of their members. The irate mob set a…

The ever-busy Mararaba area of Nasarawa State was on Saturday night thrown into confusion when members of a vigilance group stormed the area to dislodge traders that had displayed their wares under the overhead bridge. The vigilance…

There is palpable tension in Ilaje and Ijebu Isale communities in Ajah areas of Lagos State, following a recent bloody clash between hoodlums which allegedly claimed 15 lives. Scores of other residents were injured and several houses and…

Ogun State appears to have returned to a full blast violence reminiscent of the past on Easter Sunday as hoodlums suspected to be in the service of politicians opposed to the All Progressives Congress (APC) and its members in Ifo Local…

The natives of Tungan Maje, Anagada in Gwagwalada Area Council of the Abuja, took to the streets to protest against what they describe as community annihilation and cleansing. The protest is coming a day after the Nigeria army shot…

The Katsina State Police Command has confirmed that the clash between vigilantes and armed bandits in Tsamiyar Jino village in Kankara local government area claimed 14 lives. According to Spokesperson of the Command, SP Gambo Isah, the…