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$2.1bn arms scandal: How I dismissed pressure to abscond – Sambo Dasuki
Former National Security Adviser, Sambo Dasuki has said he dismissed pressure to abscond after he was implicated in a $2.1 billion arms procurement deals. Dasuki made the disclosure in a…
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Capture Shekau within 40 days | Buratai orders troops
Chief of Army Staff, Tukur Buratai has given troops a 40-day ultimatum to capture Abubakar Shekau, leader of terrorist group, Boko Haram. According to a statement by Army Spokesman, Sani…
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How Maitama Sule submitted himself for arrest after 1983 coup – Abdulsalami
Former Head of State, General Abdulsalami Abubakar on Sunday narrated how late Maitama Sule submitted himself for arrest after the 1983 coup d’etat where many top politicians were detained. Abubakar…
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Igbo quit notice: Refusal to arrest Arewa youth a case of double standard – Ijaw youth
The Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) has said the refusal of security agencies to arrest northern youths who issued quit notice to Igbos was a case of double standard. In a…
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Just In: Soldier who worked for billionaire kidnapper Evans arrested
The Police has arrested a soldier who is a gang member of billionaire kidnapper, Chukwudubem Onwuamadike popularly known as Evans, Punch reports. Lance Corporal Victor Chukwunonso with Army No: 09/NA/64/6317…
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Ebonyi gov’s wife calls for arrest of policewoman for house-help’s abuse
Wife of Ebonyi State governor, Rachael Umahi has called for the arrest of a policewoman for allegedly pouring hot water on her 15-year-old house-help. Umahi made the call after officials…
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Arrest of Arewa youth will lead to crisis – Junaid Mohammed
A Second Republic lawmaker and Northern elder, Dr. Junaid Mohammed has said the arrest of Arewa youths over the quit notice issued to Igbos will lead to crisis. In a…
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How he hijacked a bullion van and everything else we know about billionaire kidnapper, Evans
It's important to clarify from the start that we'll never really know everything about this man or the case of this man who has been accused of serial kidnapping. Since…
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DSS arrests notorious kidnap kingpin’s associates
The Department of State Services has arrested three suspected associates of a notorious kidnap kingpin, Terwase Akwasa, alias Ghana. The spokesperson for the DSS, Mr Tony Opuiyo, said in a…
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Army arrests 24 suspected Boko Haram members
The Otaru of Auchi kingdom, Alhaji Aliru Momoh on Monday said 24 suspected Boko Haram members in the community have been arrested by the Nigerian Army. While speaking in his palace,…
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EFCC arrests, detains Niger PDP chairman
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission(EFCC) has arrested and detained Niger State Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Tanko Beji. Beji was reportedly invited to the Abuja office of the…
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Anti-Igbo threat: “We are still looking for them” | Police yet to arrest Northern youth leaders
The Police is yet to arrest Northern youths who issued an ultimatum to Igbos to leave the region within three months, despite an order by Kaduna governor, Nasir El-Rufai. The…
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Insiders: “Dammy Krane never really broke into the industry, there’s no hope for him after this scandal”
Dammy Krane was arrested by police in the United States for credit card fraud and related charges. Hours after his arrest became public, tweets rolled out from his Twitter handle…
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Dammy Krane vs Tiger Woods: Two mugshots, two different reactions
by Alex Onukwue Caution: Tiger Woods is not anybody’s mate here. The second most successful Golfer of all time is not necessarily being compared with a talented up and coming…
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Insiders: “Dammy Krane was trying to live the Davido and Wizkid lifestyle but he failed”
Late Friday night, news of the arrest of Nigerian singer, Dammy Krane filtered through blogs and news sites. The artiste with real name, Oyindamola Johnson-Hunga had been arrested by the…
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Dammy Krane’s arrest: It’s not a publicity stunt, is it?
by Alex Onukwue Nigerian artist, Dammy Krane, is not going down without a fight, with the cloud of forgery and jail-time in his atmosphere. The Gbetiti man has been booked…
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What we know so far about Dammy Krane’s arrest
by Alex Onukwue The News late Friday evening was that Nigerian pop artiste, Dammy Krane, had been arrested in the United States on the charge of grand theft, forgery and…
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“Your side, my side and the truth…” | Dammy Krane tweets after news of his arrest
Singer Dammy Krane has tweeted via his official Twitter handle, just hours after news of his arrest was reported. The singer was reportedly arrested in the United States for grand…
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Dammy Krane arrested in the US for credit card fraud and grand theft
Afropop artiste, Dammy Krane has been arrested in the United States for charges including grand theft, credit card forgery with the the intent to defraud and identity theft. The Ligali singer…
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Just In: British Police arrest 25-year-old over Manchester attack
The British Police said it has arrested a 25-year-old man on Sunday in connection with the suicide bombing that killed 22 people at a Manchester pop concert. According to a…
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Fayose orders arrest of 7 youth for attacking herdsman
by Azeez Adeniyi Ekiti State governor, Ayodele Fayose has ordered the release of seven youths for allegedly attacking an herdsman and killing four of his cows. Fayose spoke after meeting…
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Police arrest 50 pro-Biafra agitators in Ebonyi
by Azeez Adeniyi The Police in Ebonyi has arrested at least fifty pro-Biafra agitators during a rally in in Abakaliki. The agitators were reportedly arrested while moving towards Ohaukwu, the gateway…
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We didn’t harass or arrest IPOB women – Army
by Azeez Adeniyi The Nigerian Army has denied arresting any woman during a meeting of the Indigenous People of Biafra held at Abriba, Abia state on Friday. In a statement…
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NSCDC arrests JAMB candidate with gun
Security agencies have arrested a 21-year-old candidate of the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) who brought a gun to one of the centres in Nasarawa state. The state’s commandant of Nigeria Security…
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Troops arrest wanted Boko Haram kingpin ‘Pepper’
by Azeez Adeniyi Troops of 233 Battalion, 27 Task Force Brigade of the Nigerian Army on Sunday arrested Boko Haram commander, Abubakar Adamu aka "Pepper". This was disclosed in a…
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Troops arrest Boko Haram commander, 4 others
A suspected fleeing Boko Haram terrorist, Bala Ibrahim was arrested by troops of Forward Operation Base, Fika on routine patrol on Saturday. He is believed to be a top member…
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Apostle Suleman: Court fines DSS DG over unlawful arrest, detention
by Omoleye Omoruyi A Federal High Court in Asaba, Delta, has asked the Department of State Services (DSS), to tender an unreserved apology to Tareri Avwomakpa whom it arrested in…
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DSS arrests Ifeanyi Ubah for alleged oil theft
by Azeez Adeniyi The Department of State Services (DSS) on Saturday said it has arrested Managing Director of Capital Oil and Gas Limited, Ifeanyi Ubah. According to a statement by…
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Presidency plans to arrest Ekweremadu, PDP ex-governors – PDP senators
by Azeez Adeniyi The Senate caucus of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has raised alarm over plans by the Presidency to arrest Deputy Senate President Ike Ekweremadu and former PDP…
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Police arrest driver who supplies Boko Haram insurgents fuel, food
by Azeez Adeniyi The Borno State Police Command on Sunday said it has arrested a driver, Malam Modu Mustapha for allegedly purchasing fuel and food items for Boko Haram insurgents.…
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YMonitor
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- 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
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