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Newly Released FBI Files Expose Plot to Assassinate Queen Elizabeth II During 1983 California Visit
Startling details have emerged from a recently disclosed cache of FBI files, shedding light on a potential plot to assassinate Queen Elizabeth II during her visit to California in 1983.…
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Naira redesign will boost economy, society – Peter Obi; IPOB alleges plot to assassinate Atiku in South East | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
Naira redesign will boost economy, society - Peter Obi You’re a political prostitute - Keyamo tackles Dogara I’ll develop entertainment industry - Peter Obi replies El-Rufai IPOB alleges plot to…
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Lawmaker apologises for wishing Trump’s assassination
by Adedotun Michael Sen. Maria Chappelle-Nadal, a Missouri lawmaker who drew outrage from every corner over her brief Facebook comment expressing hope that President Donald Trump would be assassinated has…
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Two injured as Senator, wife escape assassination attempt
At least two persons have been thoroughly injured after armed youths attacked Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, representing Delta Central at the National Assembly, his wife and some top members of the…
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Attempted murder: Court orders Kashamu to submit himself for investigation
A Federal High Court in Abuja has asked the Senator representing Ogun East, Buru to submit himself to the police for investigation into allegation of assassination attempt on a member of…
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“I intended no malice” | Johnny Depp apologises for Donald Trump assassination joke
Actor Johnny Depp on Friday apologized for joking about President Donald Trump being assassinated while speaking to a music festival audience. The “Pirates of the Caribbean” star made the comments…
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“Thank God for my bullet-proof car” | Melaye reacts to fresh assassination claim
Senator representing Kogi West, Dino Melaye has reportedly escaped another assassination attempt. In a series of tweets on Monday, Melaye claimed that his car was shot at by unknown persons.…
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How Rear Admiral Ikoli died – Police
by Dolapo Adelana The Lagos State Police Command has concluded investigations into the mysterious death of Rear Admiral Daniel Ikoli, the Fleet Commander, Western Naval Command, who was found dead in…
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Gov. Bello wants to assassinate me – Dino Melaye
by Dolapo Adelana The Senator representing Kogi West, Dino Melaye, has accused the Kogi Governor, Yahaya Bello, of plotting to assassinate him. for fighting for the state’s workers and pensioners. Melaye,…
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‘Touch Dino and face our wrath’ | Women protest attack on Dino Melaye
by Azeez Adeniyi Some women on Saturday protested over the reported attempt to kill Senator Dino Melaye in Aiyetoro-Gbede, Ijumu Local Government Area of Kogi State. Some gunmen had stormed…
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Assassination attempt: Gov. Bello’s silence speaks volumes – Dino Melaye
by Dolapo Adelana The senator representing Kogi West, Dino Melaye, has said the silence of state Governor, Yahaya Bello over the assassination attempt on his life speaks volume. On Saturday…
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How Wike survived 5 assassination attempts in 11 months – Rivers govt
by Azeez Adeniyi Rivers State Commissioner for Information and Communication, Dr Austin Tam-George has said Governor Nyesom Wike survived five assassination attempts in 11 months. In a statement on Monday, Tam-George…
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‘Slain Rear Admiral Ikoli was set to be the next Chief of Naval Staff’
by Dolapo Adelana The late Rear Adm. Daniel Ikoli, the Fleet Commander, Western Naval Command, Lagos, who was found dead at his Apapa residence on April 5, was said to…
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Assassination attempt on Edo Speaker fails
by Azeez Adeniyi An assassination attempt on the life of the Speaker of the Edo House of Assembly, Justin Okonoboh, on Friday evening at Igueben Local Government Area of the…
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How security agencies planned to assassinate me -Wike
Rivers Governor, Nyesom Wike says the six police officers dismissed by the Nigeria were relieved of their duty because they stopped security agencies from assassinating him. Wike stated this on…
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APC condemns killings in Ekiti
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ekiti State has decried the recent spate of assassinations in the state in the past four days The APC, in a statement in Ado-Ekiti…
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Security agencies threaten to assassinate me – Wike
Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers has accused security agencies of planning to assassinate him, The Nation reports. Wike said this at a ceremony to flag off the rehabilitation of the General Hospital, Terabor…
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Dogara, others attempted to assassinate me – Jibrin
Suspended House of Representatives member Honourable Abdulmumin Jibrin on Tuesday said the lower chamber had no moral right to criticise the operation carried out by the Department of State Services…
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Rivers APC accuses Wike of being behind assassination of its members
The Chairman of the Rivers state Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Davis Ikanya has accused Governor of the state, Nyesom Wike of being behind the assassination of four…
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Gunmen assassinate family of 6 in Lagos
Yet to be identified gunmen on Thursday murdered a family of six in the Igbogbo Community in Ikorodu, Lagos, The Sun reports. The victims were shot inside their residence in a church…
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Nigerian businessman assassinated in South Africa
A Nigeria businessman Monday Okorie, was killed in Potchefstroom, North West Province of South Africa, on Tuesday. According to the President of the Nigeria Union in South Africa, Mr Ikechukwu Anyene, who…
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Why I called out IBB’s son on Instagram – Zahra Indimi
After going on a about alleged assassination attempt by Mohammed Babangida, son of former military leader, Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida (IBB) on his ex-wife, Rahma Indimi over the custody of their…
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IBB’s son in messy marriage scandal | Ex-wife’s family allege assasination attempt
Mohammed Babangida, son of former military leader, Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida (IBB) is currently embroiled in a messy marriage scandal, involving his ex-wife, Rahma Indimi. Mohammed had dragged Rahma to a…
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Gunmen murder former Ondo PDP LGA chairman
Unknown gunmen in the early hours of Friday assassinated a former local government caretaker committee chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Okitipupa Local Government Area of Ondo State,…
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If I’m assassinated, hold El-Rufai responsible – Sani Shehu
Senator Shehu Sani's rift with the Kaduna state governor, Nasir El-Rufai is well documented and has been largely political. However, according to the Senator representing Kaduna Central, the Governor threatened…
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Did Raymond Dokpesi escape an assassination attempt?
Former Chairman of Daar Communications, Raymond Dokpesi, has reportedly escaped an assassination attempt after unidentified gun men allegedly shot at his car, killing a police guard in the process. According…
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Opinion: Who wants our President dead?
What started as a big joke suddenly became a reality. In a desperate bid to stop the emergence of President Muhammadu Buhari the heat of the 2015 presidential election, Mr.…
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How Oshiomhole’s Deputy survived assassination attempt
Edo State Deputy Governor, Dr. Pius Odubu, was almost killed on Saturday, when his campaign entourage was attacked by gunmen in Auchi, Etsako West Local Government Area of the state.…
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How I survived assassination attempt by Shiite Muslims – Tukur Buratai, COAS
Chief of Army Staff, Lt-Gen. Tukur Buratai, said on Monday, that the grace of God enabled him to escape the alleged assassination by members of the Shiites Muslim sect. Buratai said…
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Army’s claim of assassination attempt is the ‘lie of the decade’ – Shiite sect
The Shi’a Islamic Movement has accused the Nigerian Army of peddling the 'lie of the decade' by alleging that the group attempted to assassinated the Chief of Army Staff, Major General…
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YMonitor
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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