Just In: Shi’a Muslim sect clash with soldiers in Zaria, Army chief survives ‘assassination’ attempt (PHOTOS)

Seven people were killed on Saturday, during a firefight between the Nigerian Army and members of the Shi’a Muslim sect, in Zaria, Kaduna. The official Twitter account of the Nigerian Army says members of Ibrahim El-Zakzaky’s Shi’a Muslim group attempted to assassinate the Chief of Army Staff, Major General Tukur Buratai. Shiites attempt to assassinate the Chief of Army... Read More

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December 6, 2015

How Bamanga Tukur ‘purportedly’ survived assassination attempt

Former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Bamanga Tukur, claims to have narrowly escaped being assassinated. In a statement released by his special assistant on Media, Oliver Okpala, on Saturday, he explained that the incident occurred en route Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja. Tukur was said to have been on his way to Owerri via... Read More

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November 19, 2015

Ekweremadu’s assassination plot: APC says PDP is hallucinating

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed allegations by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) that the ruling party is responsible for the assassination attempt on the life of the Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu. The APC, on Thursday, described the allegation by the opposition party, as hallucinatory propaganda. Deputy National Publicity Secretary, Timi Frank, released a statement to... Read More

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November 19, 2015

‘Buhari is responsible if any harm comes to Ekweremadu’

A group called Izumunna has declared that it would hold President Buhari responsible if any harm comes to deputy senate president, Ike Ekweremadu, who survived an assassination attempt in Abuja, on Tuesday, November 17. The group said on Thursday, that the assassination attempt is part of a conspiracy to eliminate all Igbo-speaking nationals from the Buhari Government. The Igbo... Read More

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July 24, 2015

An assassination attempt was made on my life – Alex Otti

Alex Otti, the All Progressive Grand Alliance candidate in the governorship election in Abia State, has alleged that he narrowly escaped an assassination attempt on his life. Otti said the gunmen invaded his private guest house at Maitama District in Abuja in the wee hours of this morning. The guber candidate made the disclosure at a news briefing... Read More

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July 9, 2015

The assassination of Iyaloja of Ijebu Ode leaves markets closed

Markets in Ijebu Ode have remain closed, today, July 9. Their closure is as a result of the assassination of the woman market leader of the town. The Iyaloja of Ijebuland, Saidat Elewuju, was murdered in her home by suspected assassins on Wednesday, July 9. Elewuju died after suffering series of machete. Markets in Ijebu Ode and its... Read More

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July 4, 2015

Buhari says he’ll reopen cases of political assassination

President Muhammadu Buhari has promised that his administration will ensure that all cases of political assassination, intimidation and kidnappings in the country are thoroughly investigated. He said this would be done to ensure that the perpetrators are speedily brought to justice, irrespective of their political affiliation. In a statement on Saturday by his Special Adviser on Media... Read More

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July 28, 2014

Opinion: Buhari set up the Kaduna assassination attempt

by Kalu Christian Pedro In what looks like a move to turn the table and reposition the blame game the storyline has repeated itself , General Muhammed Buhari has also played the “accused and victim” game The game of political simulations and rehearsals taking place ahead of the general elections in 2015 can best be... Read More

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July 12, 2014

Sad news: Assassins murder New Democrat journalist in Kaduna (Report)

by Kolapo Olapoju According to reports making the rounds, unknown gunmen have killed Mallam Yunus Ustaz, the General Manager of New Democrat Newspapers in Kaduna State. The journalist was reportedly shot dead by gunmen at his residence in Ungwan Dosa around 7:45pm on the night of Friday, July 11, 2014. One of his staff at... Read More

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July 6, 2014

“I would have been dead now”: Ex-NURTW Chairman, Tokyo escapes assassination in Oyo

by S’ola Filani No fewer than six people got injured as Lateef Akinsola, a former Chairman of the National Union of Road Transport Workers(NURTW) in Oyo State on yesterday escaped been lynched in Ibadan by suspected thugs. Akinsola had visited the home of Chief Imam of Ibadanland, Sheikh Haruna Suara, with some of his supporters... Read More

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August 29, 2013

4 people dead as ‘Young Shall Grow’ boss escapes assassination in FESTAC

by ‘Jola Sotubo Wednesday the 28th of August 2013 will go into the history books for “Young Shall Grow” boss, Vincent Obianodo, as the day he escaped death. The transport company mogul narrowly escaped with his life yesterday after suspected assassins attacked him on his way home to his FESTAC residence. According to reports, Chief... Read More

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August 4, 2013

“I can feel the rage, make una no fall my hand,” says Charly Boy in letter to the Nigerian youth

by Isi Esene Days after the media personality, Charly Boy penned an open letter to Pope Francis expressing his fear over the Catholic Pontiff’s safety and taking readers into his world of spirituality, the Area Father has written another piece calling on the Nigerian youth to stand up and make a difference. Charly Boy, also... Read More

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April 17, 2013

There was NO assassination attempt on Dino Melaye – Abuja police commissioner [DETAILS]

by Hauwa Gambo The Commissioner of Police in the Federal Capital Territory, Olufemi Ogunbayo, has stated categorically that there was no assassination attempt on politician and activist, Dino Melaye. Mr. Melaye had claimed – in a story that went viral on social media – that his vehicle was attacked on Monday night in Abuja’s Central... Read More

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January 20, 2013

Assassination attempt: Emir of Kano, sons, head for the UK

by Isi Esene After the deadly attack on the convoy of the Emir of Kano, Alhaji Ado Bayero yesterday, the 83-year-old monarch appears to be on his way to the United Kingdom. Sources say the monarch and his two sons who sustained gunshot wounds in the attack were spotted at the Mallam Aminu Kano International... Read More

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January 18, 2013

RIP: Irawo Adamolekun laid to rest amidst tears; sister denies assassination rumours

by Isi Esene Irawo Adamolekun, the young doctor who was killed at the Anthony Village end of Ikorodu Road by a yet to be identified gunman was yesterday laid to rest amidst tears. A well attended funeral service was held for the 27-year-old doctor at Our Saviour’s Church, Tafawa Balewa Square, Lagos. Speaking about her... Read More

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December 6, 2012

Machetes and cudgels: Ebonyi commissioner escapes attack

by Akan Ido Fred Udeogu, the Ebonyi State Commissioner for Grants and Donor Agencies yesterday escaped assassination by unknown assailants at his hometown in Ikwo local government area of the state. The commissioner is reported to be a close associate of the governor, Martin Elechi, since the inception of the present administration in 2007. Sources... Read More

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November 10, 2012

TICKER: Facebook again: Woman fired for racist FB comments that called for President Obama’s assassination

News keeps getting worse for Denise Helms, the 22-year-old California woman whose racist, threatening Facebook status about President Barack Obama went viral this week. Helms has since been fired from her job at a Turlock, Calif., Cold Stone Creamery, and the Secret Service is now looking into her comments. “Another 4 years of this (N-word),”... Read More

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July 29, 2012

Former Bauchi Gov’s ADC shot dead after prayers

by Isi Esene Inspector Abdullahi Shehu Itas, the aide-de-camp to the former deputy governor of Bauchi State in the Adamu Mu’azu administration was shot dead in the Zango area of the state on Friday. According to the Vanguard Newspapers, the former ADC was shot by unidentified gunmen in-front of his house after observing his Tarawih... Read More

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Just In: Shi’a Muslim sect clash with soldiers in Zaria, Army chief survives ‘assassination’ attempt (PHOTOS)

How Bamanga Tukur ‘purportedly’ survived assassination attempt

Ekweremadu’s assassination plot: APC says PDP is hallucinating

‘Buhari is responsible if any harm comes to Ekweremadu’

An assassination attempt was made on my life – Alex Otti

The assassination of Iyaloja of Ijebu Ode leaves markets closed

Buhari says he’ll reopen cases of political assassination

Opinion: Buhari set up the Kaduna assassination attempt

Sad news: Assassins murder New Democrat journalist in Kaduna (Report)

“I would have been dead now”: Ex-NURTW Chairman, Tokyo escapes assassination in Oyo

4 people dead as ‘Young Shall Grow’ boss escapes assassination in FESTAC

“I can feel the rage, make una no fall my hand,” says Charly Boy in letter to the Nigerian youth

There was NO assassination attempt on Dino Melaye – Abuja police commissioner [DETAILS]

Assassination attempt: Emir of Kano, sons, head for the UK

RIP: Irawo Adamolekun laid to rest amidst tears; sister denies assassination rumours

Machetes and cudgels: Ebonyi commissioner escapes attack

TICKER: Facebook again: Woman fired for racist FB comments that called for President Obama’s assassination

Former Bauchi Gov’s ADC shot dead after prayers

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