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#ENDSARS: MURIC condemns attack on Gov. Oyetola

Professor Ishaq Akintola Oct 20, 2020 0

The Nigerian Islamic human rights organization, the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC), has condemned the assassination attempt on the governor of Osun State, Alhaji Isiaka Adegboyega Oyetola. The sad incident occurred on Saturday, 17th October,…

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Ex-Ekiti commissioner escapes assassination attempt, husband injured

Ariwodola Idowu Feb 22, 2019 0

Mrs Funke Owoseni, a former commissioner during the first tenure of Gov. Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti, narrowly escaped death when suspected hired assassins invaded her home on Thursday night.Owoseni, who also served as the former Caretaker…

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Ekweremadu: How To Convince Police Of Assassination Attempt – Senator Sani

John Ogunsemore Nov 7, 2018 0

The senator representing Kaduna Central senatorial district, Sen. Shehu Sani, has lambasted the police for downplaying alleged assassination attempt on Deputy Senate President, Sen. Ike Ekweremadu and his family.Some assailants had on…

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Ekweremadu and Family Survive Assassination Attempt

Tony Abu Momoh Nov 6, 2018 0

The Deputy Senate President, Senator Ike Ekweremadu has just escaped an assassination attempt alongside his wife and son at his residence in Abuja.492 Shiites have Been Killed By Nigeria’s Security Forces – Femi FalanaThe incident…

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“Leave Dino Alone” – Fani-Kayode Issues Strong Warning To Dino Melaye’s…

John Ogunsemore Jul 19, 2018 0

Former Aviation Minister, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode has issued a strong warning to masterminds of the alleged assassination of the senator representing Kogi West senatorial district, Sen. Dino Melaye.Suspected assassins in police uniform…

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Kogi High Court strikes out Melaye’s assassination attempt case for want of diligent prosecution

Friday Idachaba May 16, 2018 0

A Kogi High Court on Tuesday struck out the assassination case involving the chairman, Association of Local Government of Nigeria, Taofiq Isa, and four others for want of diligent prosecutionSen. Dino Melaye (APC-Kogi West) had in April…

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Former Ogun governor accuses Buruji Kashamu of assassination attempt, petitions IGP

The Herald NG Aug 25, 2017 0

Otunba Olugbenga Daniel, a former governor of Ogun state has accused Senator Buruji Kashamu (PDP, Ogun) of plotting to have him killed at his residence in Abuja.Gbenga Daniel, in a letter to Ibrahim Idris, the Inspector General of…

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Dino Melaye Reveals Another Plot To Kill Him After Failed Assassination Attempt

Owolabi Oluwasegun Jul 7, 2017 1

The Senator representing Kogi West in the National Assembly, Dino Melaye has once again revealed an alleged plot to end his life.The Senator who once escaped an assassination attempt at his home in Kogi state some months ago took to his…

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Police arrest Ijumu LG boss over alleged assassination attempt on Melaye

Uju Apr 19, 2017

Mr Wilson Inalegwu, the Commissioner of Police in Kogi, on Wednesday confirmed the arrest of Alhaji Taofiq Isah, Administrator of Ijumu Local Government, over alleged assassination attempt on Sen. Dino Melaye.The senator’s country…

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Dino Melaye Staged His Assassination Attempt – Kogi LGA Administrator

Owolabi Oluwasegun Apr 17, 2017

Following the failed assassination attempt on Kogi West Senatorial district's representative in the National Assembly, Dino Melaye, the Administrator of Ijumu LGA of Kogi State, Toufiq Isah, has accused the senator of staging the attack.…

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Dino Melaye Escapes Assassination Attempt As Gunmen Invade Kogi Home

Tosin Apr 15, 2017

The senator representing Kogi west senatorial district, Dino Melaye, on Saturday escaped assassination attempt on his life as unknown gunmen attacked his residence in Ayetoro-Gbede, Ijumu local government area of the state.The…

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Indimi Alleges Babangida Sent Assassins After Ex-wife

Femi Famutimi Sep 9, 2016 0

Rahama Indimi, the ex-wife of Mohammed Babangida who is the son of former Military head of State Ibrahim Babangida confirmed that her marriage to the son of the military leader was over a couple of months ago.Today, an Instagram user…

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How I Survived Assassination Attempt- Edo State Deputy Governor

Femi Famutimi May 1, 2016 0

The deputy governor of Edo state, Dr. Pius Odubu was almost assassinated when gunmen opened fire in a location he was in severely wounding as many as 7 individuals.Now the deputy governor has come out to explain how he made it out…

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How Buhari Can Escape Assassination – Prophet

John Ogunsemore Feb 7, 2016 0

A prophet has outlined the condition President Muhammadu Buhari must meet if he is to escape an assassination attempt that might be made on his life because of his hard stance on corruption.The Benin, Edo State-based prophet, Jordan…

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Deputy Senate President Escapes Assassination Attempt By Mercenaries

Fola Nov 18, 2015 0

Ike Ekweremadu, the Deputy President of the Senate has escaped an assassination attempt today.Uche Anichukwu, media aide to the DSP said the attempt occurred at about 10:00am between Apo Flyover and Dantata Construction Company’s yard,…

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Deputy Senate President Escapes Assassination Attempt By Mercenaries

The Herald NG Nov 17, 2015 0

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Governor Chime escapes assassination as cultists try to invade Government House

Emeka Okonkwo Mar 9, 2014 0

Governor Sullivan Chime escaped an assassination attempt as armed men numbering about 50 tried to storm into the Government house in the wee hours of Saturday morning.The men who were armed with machetes and guns arrived at the…

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Police make breakthrough in investigation of assassination attempt on Young Shall Grow boss

Features Editor Sep 21, 2013 0

The Lagos State Police Command has recorded a major breakthrough in the investigation of the assassination attempt on Chief Vincent Obianodo, Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of Young Shall Grow Motors, which occurred three weeks ago in…

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Story of assassination plot on Sultan a hoax – Sultanate Council

Tobi Adeyeye Jul 13, 2013 0

News stories of a purported plot to assassinate the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Mohammed Sa’ad Abubakar III has been described as a hoax by the Sultanate Council.In a statement made available to journalists on Friday in Kaduna by the…