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The YNaija Cover this evening – the 7th of November
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Nigerian Army arrest 399 suspects during “Operation Crocodile Smile 2”
The Nigerian Army on Saturday said about 399 suspects were arrested for various offences during the exercise - "Crocodile Smile 2" in Lagos and Ogun. The 35 Artillery Brigade Commander,…
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The Thread: How a heartbreak saved me from armed robbers
Life is such a mystery. Sometimes negative events can bring about positive outcomes. Like this story told by the @Punthief- who would have thought? Enjoy: ;
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Over 700 suspected cultists, 38 armed robbers nabbed in Anambra
Over 700 suspected cultists and 38 suspected armed robbers were arrested in different parts of Anambra in the last three weeks, the state Commissioner of Police, Garba Umar has said. Umar…
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Police reportedly arrest over 200 suspected kidnappers, others in Rivers
The Commissioner of Police, Rivers State, Zaki Ahmed reportedly disclosed that over 200 suspected kidnappers, armed robbers and cultists have been arrested in the period under review. According to Channels TV,…
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Nollywood actors, Odunlade Adekola, Mr Latin attacked by armed robbers
Popular Yoruba actors, Bolaji Amusan popularly known as Mr Latin and Odunlade Adekola were attacked by armed robbers on Saturday night, Premium Times reports. According to Mr Latin, they were…
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Nasarawa Police arrest 40 kidnappers, recover 500 cattle
by Dolapo Adelana The Nasarawa State Police Command has arrested 40 suspected kidnappers and armed robbers. The command also recovered over 500 rustled cattle in Mararaba Udege, Odu and Agwada…
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LONG READ: Armed robbers stabbed me in the neck and left me for dead – it changed my entire life
by Victor Fat Staring at my screen for several minutes as I re-live the moments. My heart is beating fast and I can feel all the fear and shock all…
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‘We want our Christmas dues’, armed robbers write Lagos residents
Residents of Joseph Harrison Estate, Yaba area of Lagos State have received a letter from armed robbery asking them to prepare their Christmas dues. The residents got the letter on…
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Rivers Police kill 3, foil attack on airline
The Rivers Police Command on Monday foiled an attack on an airline in Port Harcourt, the state capital, The Punch reports. Three of the armed robbers were killed by the Nigeria Police…
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Cheta Nwanze: Nigerian banks should be held for murder
by Cheta Nwanze This tweet, a few months ago, brought home to me, just how horrible Nigerian banks, and/or their staff, could be. Bank account details, are pieces of information…
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Just In: Lagos Police arrests robbers who attacked Onazi’s home
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested the armed robbers who attacked and robbed Super Eagles midfielder Ogenyi Onazi's family in their Jos home. The robbers were apprehended in the…
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Armed robbers attack students’ hostel in Lagos
A three-man armed robbery gang on Sunday stormed a student hostel, Dean’s Court on Moore road in the Yaba area of Lagos State. According to report, the robbers who had…
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The late 5: These are the stories that drove conversation today
These are the top five stories that drove the conversation today 1. Nnamdi Kanu will never renounce Biafra -IPOB The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has denied the allegations made…
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Robbers attack CBN bullion vans, kill 2 policemen
Armed robbers attacked a convoy of bullion vans belonging to the Central Bank of Nigeria in the early hours of Tuesday at Hawan Kibo along Jos – Abuja road. It was gathered…
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3 Catholic priests attacked in Imo
Three Catholic priests were attacked by armed robbers at the parish house of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Umualumaku, Ehime Mbano Local Government Area, Imo State. According to The Vanguard, the attacked priests…
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Armed robbers waylay bank customer, steal his N4.3m
A customer of a new generation bank was left confounded and helpless in Abuja when, as he was visiting the bank's Kubwa branch, armed men accosted him. The man was about…
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Nollywood actor, Fred Amata robbed of car, valuables
Nollywood actor, Fred Amata has fallen prey to men of the night. This was made known by a friend of his, Matthias Obahiagbon who says the actor was attacked by four…
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‘To Europeans, Igboland is a haven of kidnappers, ritual murderers…’
Leader of the Nigerian Igbo Community in Europe, NICE, Chief Chris Ebede, has revealed that South-East Nigeria (Igboland) is perceived as a haven of criminals in the United Kingdom and…
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Female corp members fall victim to rape, robbery
7 female corp members were raped during a robbery attack along Kaduna-Abuja highway on Sunday. The youth corpers, who were passengers of a 16-seater bus, were attacked by armed robbers. One of…
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Beware, armed robbers now disguise as ATM users
The Nigeria Police has warned of the presence of armed robbers at ATM points, especially at night. The NPF issued this alert on its website after an Abuja resident, a…
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Watch videos from inside Ikorodu bank while robbery took place (VIEWER DISCRETION)
On Wednesday morning, armed robbers attacked two banks in Ebute Road, Ogolonto bus-stop in Ikorodu, Lagos State. The daredevil robbers carted away millions of naira and left several injured. The following…
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Armed robbers, policemen exchange gunshots on Lekki-Ikoyi link bridge
by Damilola Jagun A gang of armed robbers exchanged gunshots for about 30 minutes with policemen on the Lekki-Ikoyi link bridge on Thursday, March 12. It is believed that the…
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How I escaped armed robbery attack – Delta lawyer narrates (PICTURED)
by Anike Jacobs You don't believe in miracles, then read this. A seasoned lawyer and human rights activist based in Warri, Barrister Robinson Ariyo, was recently shot twice by suspected…
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4 robbers die in car accident in Ondo (Graphic photo)
by Anike Jacobs Four armed robbery suspects died mysteriously recently in Ondo State. According to the Ondo State Police Command, the suspects died in an auto crash after men of…
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Armed robber arrested at Redemption camp
by Damilola Jagun The Ogun State Police Command has paraded some suspected armed robbers, one of who was apprehended at the Redemption Camp of the Redeemed Christian Church of God. 26-year-old…
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Pastor murdered by armed robbers in Benin
by Iyobosa Omoregie Armed robbers have reportedly killed a pastor during a robbery operation, in Benin. Godfrey Agbonwaneten, pastor in charge of Evidence of the Gospel Church, Benin, was murdered in Okhunmwun…
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“When will you write about me, is it when I’m dead?” || Nollywood actor, Clems Onyeka remembered
by Akan Ido The remains of upcoming Nollywood actor, Clems Onyeka, who was fatally hit by a bullet have been taken to a mortuary this evening. The 37-year-old actor was…
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Female arms dealer nabbed by SARS operatives (PICTURED)
by Azubuike Azikiwe A 34-year-old female gun-runner has been arrested by operatives of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad for selling guns to armed robbers. A SARS team from Ikeja, Lagos, apprehended Sarah…
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“We pray to God, then we go robbing” || Holy robbers give testimony after being nabbed
by Azubuike Azikiwe A robbery gang of four were arrested by operatives of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad of the command, for robbing early morning pedestrians and motorists in the Mile…
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YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy