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9 persons, 23 cows killed near Ojukwu varsity in Anambra

John Ogunsemore Apr 26, 2021 0

Nine persons have been confirmed killed by gunmen during a Monday attack that occurred in an area known as Modiyam Umaru camp in Awkuzu, Oyi local government area of Anambra State.The area is close to many hostels housing students of…

News

Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma’s Home Allegedly Set Ablaze By Unknown Gunmen

Faith Apr 24, 2021 0

The House of Imo state Governor Hope Uzodinma was allegedly set on fire in his hometown, Omuma in Oru East local government area by unknown gunmen.The attack reportedly happened in the early hours of today, Saturday April 24. Two of his…

Politics

“I’d be shocked if attack on me was politically-motivated” – Soludo

John Ogunsemore Apr 2, 2021 0

A gubernatorial aspirant in Anambra State, Charles Soludo said he would be shocked if Wednesday's attack that claimed the lives of three policemen attached to him was politically motivated.Soludo, who is vying for the ticket of the All…

Features

Ortom reacts after gunmen attack, blames herdsmen

John Ogunsemore Mar 20, 2021 0

The Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom has confirmed that militia herdsmen opened fire on him as he was inspecting his farm near Tyo-mu, along Makurdi-Gboko Highway.He disclosed that only the timely intervention of his security…

Government

Police Confirm Attack by Gunmen on School in Katsina

Zubairu Idris Dec 12, 2020 0

The Police Command in Katsina, on Saturday, confirmed an attack by gunmen on Government Science Secondary School (GSSS) Kankara, on Friday night.This is contained in a statement issued by the command’s…

Media

Halt attacks on journalists, media houses – SERAP urges Buhari

John Ogunsemore Oct 22, 2020 0

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to halt attacks on journalists and media organisations in the country.SERAP made the appeal in a tweet on Thursday while condemning the…

Ticker

Police blame #EndSARS protesters for attack on stations

Adefemola Akintade Oct 19, 2020 0

The Nigerian Police Force (NPF) has faulted #EndSARS protesters on attack on several police stations in Benin, Edo state.This is coming after hoodlums broke into a maximum security prison known as White House along Sapele road in Benin,…

Features

Gunmen Attack Funeral, Shoot Top Politicians, Kidnap Others in Rivers

Tony Abu Momoh Sep 13, 2020 0

There was pandemonium at Banigo Isile-Ogono community, Bonny Local Government Area of Rivers State when unknown gunmen invaded a funeral attended by top politicians in the state.

News

Gunmen Ambush Maize Farmers, Kill One in Plateau Village

Tony Abu Momoh Sep 10, 2020 0

Unknown gunmen attacked farmers as they worked in their farms in a village in Plateau and killed a 25 year old farmer in the process.Four farmers were working on their field in Wereng Village, Riyom Local Government when the gunmen…

News

Customs raises alarm over Boko Haram plot to bomb Abuja, lists locations

Adefemola Akintade Sep 6, 2020 0

The Federal Government has raised alarm over impending attacks by Boko Haram insurgents who have infiltrated Nigeria's capital, Abuja.This was contained in an internal memo dated August 20, 2020. The memo signed by Comptroller,…

News

Horse Riding Boko Haram Terrorists Kill Two Farmers, Abduct Two Others in Borno

Tony Abu Momoh Aug 29, 2020 0

Boko Haram terrorists have increasingly targeted farmers, Fishermen, loggers and herdsmen, accusing them of spying

Politics

How hoodlums attacked Uzodinma’s convoy with pistol – Police

John Ogunsemore Aug 18, 2020 0

The Imo State Police Command says 15 men are in its custody for attacking the convoy of Governor Hope Uzodinma with weapons.Commissioner of Police, Isaac Akinmoyede said that the hoodlums were arrested while wielding one locally-made…

Security

Armed Group Plotting Massive Attack On Kano – Report

John Ogunsemore Jul 24, 2020 0

Kofar Dukayuwa and neighbouring areas in Kano State could be subjected to massive attack by a group of armed Fulani fighters, a report has claimed.Quoting an intelligence report, popular online medium Sahara Reporters reported Friday…

News

Bandits Kill Four in Renewed Niger Attacks

Tony Abu Momoh Jun 25, 2020 0

Four people lost their lives in renewed attacks by bandits on several communities in Niger State.According to a report by Daily post, the victims were killed when bandits attacked three villages in Manta district within Shiroro local…

Insecurity

Just In: Fresh ISIS attack in Iraq, Six Family Members Killed

Adebusola Oyerinde May 15, 2020 0

The extremist Islamic State militants in a fresh attack on Friday, shot dead six family members at their home in Salahudin province north of the Iraqi capital, Baghdad, a provincial police source revealed.In the early hours of the day,…

Government

Gunmen kill 9 Persons, Touched 33 Houses in Plateau Community

Polycarp Auta Apr 16, 2020 0

Unidentified gunmen attacked Hurra community of Irigwe Chiefdom in Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau, killed nine persons and touched 33 houses.Mr Sunday Abdu, the National President of Irigwe Development Association (IDA) told…

Politics

Kogi Guber: PDP condemns alleged attack on members at Tribunal

Emmanuel Oloniruha Mar 27, 2020 0

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has condemned the alleged violent attack on its leaders, members, lawyers and witnesses at the premises of the Kogi State governorship Election Petition Tribunal in Abuja.SEE ALSO: Boko Haram kills 6…

Government

Femi Adesina Denies Alleged Attack on Buhari, blames Contortionists

Tony Abu Momoh Mar 13, 2020 0

Femi Adesina, Special Adviser on media and publicity to President Buhari has debunked rumours that his boss was nearly attacked by an unknown assailant at the Argungu Fishing Festival in Kebbi on Thursday.A video had circulated on…

Government

Kwara Gov. Condemns Alleged Attack on APC Chairman

Abiodun Esan Feb 27, 2020 0

Gov. AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara has condemned the alleged attack on the state Chairman of All Progressives Congress (APC), Alhaji Bashiru Bolarinwa.AbdulRazaq flayed the attack in a statement issued by Mr Rafiu Ajakaye, his…

Features

Bandits raid Katsina villages, kill 30, burn animals, foodstuffs

John Ogunsemore Feb 15, 2020 0

Armed bandits on Friday night invaded two villages in Katsina, killing 30 persons and setting animals and foodstuffs ablaze.The Katsina State Police Command confirmed that the affected villages were in Batsari Local Government Area of…

Health

How to Prevent Full-blown Attack of Migraine Headache – Expert

News Agency of Nigeria Jan 19, 2020 0

A Consultant Physicist, Dr Ibarahim Kolawole, on Saturday says prompt recognition and acting upon the warning signs of migraine headache remained a major factor for preventing full-blown attack of the disease.SEE ALSO: …

Crime

#EndSARS- Rapper Ikechukwu Vows To Investigate Alleged SARS Robbers

Adefemola Akintade Sep 5, 2019 0

Nigerian Rapper and Actor, Ikechukwu Onunaku who is popularly known as Ikechukwu, has leveled allegations against the Special Anti Robbery Squad (SARS) operatives, saying they attacked him on Wednesday night, at the Lekki Phase 1 area of…

News

Activist Adeyanju reacts to IPOB’s planned attack on Buhari in Japan

Ademola Ademiluyi Aug 25, 2019 0

Deji Adeyanju, a fairly known human rights activist, has reacted to Nnamdi Kanu’s statement about IPOB’s plans to attack president Buhari in Japan.According to him, such plans are at the least, unreasonable, especially because Nnamdi…

News

Ekweremadu’s attackers identified by German Police

Ademola Ademiluyi Aug 23, 2019 0

German police have revealed that it has been able to fish out the identities of four IPOB members who assaulted Ekweremadu in Germany last weekend.The incident which precisely occurred on Saturday, August 17, at an event organized by…

News

Panic as unknown animal repeatedly rips through Rams and goats in Abuja

Ademola Ademiluyi Aug 8, 2019 0

A yet to be identified animal has continued to frighten residents of the Abaji area in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.Some months, back, some individuals in the area had raised alarm over the death of over five healthy goats whose…

World

35 killed in rebel attack on military camp in Aden, Yemen

Fatima Sule Aug 1, 2019 0

At least 35 security personnel were killed on Thursday in an attack claimed by Yemeni rebels on a military camp in the government-controlled city of Aden, a local security source said.At least 19 others were injured in the attack, which…

News

Herdsmen allegedly attack orphanage in Delta

Ademola Ademiluyi Jul 9, 2019 0

As security crisis lingers in Nigeria, some armed men suspected to be herdsmen have stormed an Orphanage in Delta state and fatally destroyed its facilities.The Great Saints Orphanage, situated at Issele Uku area of Aniocha North Local…

News

Racist mob kills Nigerian lecturer in Russia (video)

Ademola Ademiluyi Jul 5, 2019 0

A Nigerian lecturer, Aliya Tijani has been killed by a racist mob in the Bishkek Kyrgyzstan area of Russia.Although the details and the origin of the attack are not known yet, he is said to have been beaten so badly that he…

News

Gunmen attack police station in Bayelsa, kill DPO, 3 others

Christian Ogbonna Jul 1, 2019 0

Suspected gunmen on Monday invaded Agudama-Ekpetiama police station in Yenagoa Local Government of Bayelsa, killing four police personnel on duty. The Police Public Relation Officer, Bayelsa Command, SP Asinim Butswat, confirmed the…

News

Asthmatic corps members dies after official calls her bluff

Ademola Ademiluyi Apr 18, 2019 0

A 2019 batch Corps member has died as a result of an asthmatic attack. The deceased, Magdaline Yodana, had joined thousands of other graduates to partake in the mandatory 3-week orientation exercise for corps members in Bauchi state.…

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