Violence
Explosion Hits Wike Father’s Church, Police Nab Suspects
The Rivers State Command of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has nabbed three suspects for allegedly detonating explosives at a church, located at Mile 3, Diobu area of Port Harcourt. The church, Christian Universal Church International is reported to be owned by the father of Rivers State Governor,... read more »
Gunmen kill Ondo Monarch
Suspected kidnappers have killed a first-class traditional ruler in Ondo State, the Oluifon of Ifon in Ose Local Government Area, Oba Israel Adeusi. According to reports, Oba Adeusi was shot about 5:50pm near Elegbeka village along the Benin-Akure highway while returning to his community after a... read more »
North, Worst Place to be, Insecurity Underreported – Sultan of Sokoto ...
The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar has claimed that the North ranks as the most insecure region in the country. He disclosed this at the fourth quarterly meeting of the Nigeria inter-religious Council in Abuja, themed, ‘Questioning for peace in the challenges of insecurity and... read more »
One Feared Dead As Armed Robbers Attack Ondo Bank
Pandemonium ensued in Ode Irele town, the headquarters of Irele Local Government Area of Ondo State on Thursday when some armed robbers attacked a branch of Union Bank Plc in the town. According to an eyewitness, the bandits numbering nine stormed the bank about 4.10 pm and carted away money while... read more »
600 Killed in Tigray Unrest, Ethiopia Rights Body Says
A rampage carried out by a local youth group assisted by police and militia led to the slaughter of at least 600 people on November 9 in Ethiopia’s Tigray region, the national human rights body said. The bloodbath in the town of Mai-Kadra is the most violent attack on civilians during... read more »
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Student Union Leader Killed by Gunmen in Kaduna
A student union leader in one of the institutions in Kaduna, Comrade Auwal Rabiu, has been confirmed killed, as gunmen suspected to be kidnappers attacked motorists on the road linking... read more »
Christian Obodo Regains Freedom After Abduction By Gunmen
Former Super Eagles midfielder, Christian Obodo, who was reported to have been kidnapped on Sunday evening by gunmen in a Delta community, has been freed by the abductors. It was gathered... read more »
Names of Seven ‘Lekki Shootings Victims’ Surface at Lagos Panel
The names of seven alleged victims of the October 20 Lekki shootings have ‘surfaced’ at the Lagos State Judicial Panel of Enquiry and Restitution for Victims of SARS related abuses and... read more »
Nigerian Army Testifies Before Lagos Panel, Claims Officers Fired Blank Bullets into the A...
Officers of the Nigerian Army on Saturday appeared before the Lagos State Judicial Panel of Inquiry Inaugurated to probe the shooting of peaceful #EndSaRS protesters at the Lekki Tollgate... read more »
Army Personnel Arrive Probe Venue, to Present Footage of Lekki Sh...
Army personnel attached to the 81 Division, have arrived the venue of the inquiry into the alleged shooting of peaceful #EndSARS protesters by soldiers at the Lekki tollgate area of Lagos on October... read more »
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