Now, this is just plain scary. Over the weekend, two ladies went missing on the day one of them was celebrating her birthday. Their names are Veronica and Bisola. Reports from their friends said they were driving in Abuja that night. Now we hear that there is a set of Kidnappers/carjackers on the prowl. Protect... Read More

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Abuja residents, car jackets, kidnappers, nigeria, The Thread, warning

February 5, 2015

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2015: Abuja residents say no to election postponement

by James Sambo Some Abuja residents have protested the federal government’s alleged plan to coerce the Independent National Electoral Commission [INEC] to postpone the general elections. The protest was organized by civic group, National Consensus Movement. Protesters marched from the Unity Fountain, Maitama, towards the directions of Eagle Square. The protesters carried placards with various... Read More

Abuja residents, Election postponement, protest

December 8, 2014

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OMG! Armed robbers shoot lady in the mouth for resisting rape (PICTURED)

by Anike Jacobs Caroline Anande, a widow with seven children who resides in Abuja, has narrated how her younger sister was shot in the mouth by armed robbers. The victim, Geri can no longer speak after her tongue was hit by her assailants’ bullet. She can no longer turn her head either because the bullet... Read More

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Abuja residents, rape victims, robbery victims