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YNaija July 25, 2023

Amnesty International Calls for Coroner’s Inquest on 103 #EndSARS Victims in Mass Burial; VP Shettima Asserts Nigeria Doesn’t Need Handouts But Real Partnerships at UN Summit | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Amnesty International Calls for Coroner's Inquest on 103 #EndSARS Victims in Mass Burial 4 Suspected Boko Haram Members Arrested in Foiled Plot to Attack Atiku's Residence in Yola Nigeria Police…

YNaija February 1, 2023

Obi failed as governor, don’t make him president – Tinubu tells Anambra residents; Senate gives Pantami 48 hours to account for N13.9 billion | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Obi failed as governor, don’t make him president - Tinubu tells Anambra residents Senate gives Pantami 48 hours to account for N13.9 billion Reps approve Buhari’s N1trn Ways and Means…

YNaija January 28, 2023

Jandor’s convoy attacked by thugs, three injured

Abdul-Azeez Adediran alias Jandor, the governorship candidate for the Peoples Democratic Party of Lagos State, was attacked in the Coker area of Aguda in the Surulere Local Government Area of…

YNaija January 26, 2023

Tragedy as Nigerian Air Force accidentally bombs 100 civilians; Northerners conspiring for Shettima to replace Tinubu as president – Naja’atu Mohammed | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Tragedy as Nigerian Air Force accidentally bombs 100 civilians US slams visa ban on Nigerians undermining democracy, confirms 2023 election monitoring Nigerians arrested in Cyprus for running prostitution ring Northerners…

YNaija December 3, 2022

Police thwart assault on INEC Imo office

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) office in Orlu, Imo State, was attacked by gunmen on Friday, but police were able to repel the attack. At about 4:30 p.m., thugs…

Joshua Ononose August 20, 2022

Oyetola’s wife attacked by hoodlums in Osun state

The convoy of Governor Gboyega Oyetola's wife, Kafayat Oyetola, was attacked by hoodlums in Owode Ede, Osun State, on Friday night. No lives were lost, according to Iluyomade Oluwatumise, Mrs.…

Bernard Dayo February 22, 2019

On ‘The Daily Show,’ Trevor Noah thinks people now hate Jussie Smollett because he’s an ***hole

We have all been invested in the Jussie Smollett saga since late January and yesterday, things took another unbelievable turn: reports broke out that the Empire star allegedly faked his…

Azeez December 25, 2017

Six killed in another attack in Southern Kaduna

Gunmen have killed at least six people after attacking Anguwan Mailafiya, Gwong Chiefdom, Jama’a local government area of Kaduna state. The attack comes after gunmen invaded a Carol service at Nindem community.…

Azeez December 18, 2017

No civilian died in Boko Haram attack on food trucks – Army

The Nigerian Army on Monday denied reports that civilians were killed when Boko Haram insurgents attacked World Food Programme trucks on Saturday. Theatre Commander, Operation Lafiya Dole, Maj.-Gen. Rogers Nicholas, gave the clarification…

Azeez December 13, 2017

We will not be deterred | EFCC reacts to attack on Magu’s house

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has confirmed an attack on the property of its acting Chairman, Ibrahim Magu. The commission said this in a statement by its Spokesman, Wilson…

Azeez December 3, 2017

Terrorists have threatened to attack Abuja | US, UK warn citizens

The United States and British governments have warned their citizens to stay away from Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, over alleged threats by terrorist groups to carry out attacks during the festive…

Azeez November 30, 2017

Boko Haram kills two in Adamawa attack

Chairman, Madagali local government area of Adamawa, Yusuf Muhammed has said two persons were killed and many injured in Wanu village by Boko Haram insurgents. Mohammed, on Thursday in Yola said…

Azeez November 21, 2017

Teenage suicide bomber attacks Adamawa mosque, ‘kills 50’

A teenage suicide bomber has attacked worshippers during early morning prayers, killing about 50 at a mosque in Mubi, Adamawa State. Adamawa State Police Command has said the suicide attack occurred…

Azeez November 13, 2017

We will die with you if… | IPOB threatens Buhari

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has asked President Muhammadu Buhari not to come to the South-East. The group said this as the President prepares to visit Ebonyi state on Tuesday,…

Azeez October 29, 2017

Suicide bomber attacks Borno NDLEA headquarters

The headquarters of the Borno state command of National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) on Sunday was attacked by a suicide bomber. The command is located in the Muna area of…

Azeez October 29, 2017

Boko Haram insurgents attack Yobe village

Suspected members of the Boko Haram sect have attacked Goniri village in Yobe state. According to a villager, the insurgents came in from the western flank of the village but…

Azeez October 16, 2017

20 killed in another attack on Plateau village

Gunmen have reportedly killed twenty persons in another attack in Bassa local government area of Plateau state. What happened: Communities in some parts of the Plateau have come under incessant attacks by…

Azeez October 15, 2017

Gunmen attack former IG Coomassie’s house, kill policeman

A mobile policeman was shot dead, while another sustained injuries during an attack on the residence of former Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Coomassie in Katsina state. NAN reports that the…

Azeez October 13, 2017

Five Nigerians in hospital after attack by South African police

At least five Nigerians are in the hospital after being allegedly brutalised by policemen in South Africa. Background: After the major xenophobic attack on Nigerians some years back, Nigerians in…

Azeez September 26, 2017

British Airways attendant attacks Nigerians with racist remarks (WATCH)

A video of a lady purported to be a British Airways attendant making racist comments about Nigerians has surfaced online. In the video, the lady made negative statements while describing…

Azeez September 18, 2017

Whereabouts of Nnamdi Kanu, parents unknown since soldiers’ attack – IPOB

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) on Monday alleged that the whereabouts of its leader, Nnamdi Kanu and his parents are unknown since the alleged attack on his residence in…

Azeez September 9, 2017

How we stopped terrorists from attacking Abuja, six other states – DSS

The Department of State Services (DSS) on Saturday said suspected terrorists planned to conduct shootings and suicide bombings on selected six states and the Federal Capital Territory during the just…

Azeez September 9, 2017

‘Boko Haram insurgents attack IDPs camp in Borno’

Boko Haram insurgents on Friday reportedly attacked an Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) camp in Gamboru Ngala local government area of Borno state, TheCable reports. According to the news medium, the…

Azeez September 8, 2017

Gunmen attack Catholic church, shoot priest

Daniel Nwankwo, parish priest of St Thomas Catholic Church, Onireke, Lagos, on Friday was shot by gunmen. A parishoner, Valentine, said the unknown gunmen attacked the church at around 9am.…

Azeez August 30, 2017

[The Injustice Blog] IDPs attack on humanitarian workers is the price to pay for ignorance

The originator of the popular saying, "If education is expensive try ignorance" might not have predicted that the price for ignorance will exist centuries after his exit. The actions of…

Azeez August 30, 2017

[The Injustice Blog] That shameful attack by IDPs on humanitarian aid workers

Nigeria was placed on the world map again on Saturday, August, 26, 2017, though for a very negative reason. Staff of International Medical aid Corp, a non-governmental organization supporting the…

Azeez August 30, 2017

Transgenders targeted in Pakistan attack

Pakistani police has said armed men opened fire on a group of transgender people in Karachi, an affluent neighbourhood in Pakistan. Aurangzeb Khattak, a police officer said the attack happened on…

Oludolapo Adelana August 18, 2017

[The Injustice Blog] When will President Buhari visit South Africa on behalf of Nigerians facing xenophobic attacks?

The Nigerian Communication Commission (NCC) had in October 2015 fined telecommunications giant, MTN the sum of N1.04 trillion for its refusal to deactivate 5.2 million unregistered and improperly registered SIM…

Editor August 17, 2017

The security breach at EFCC is not a matter for partisan shots

by Alexander O. Onukwue Not everybody is feeling sorry for the EFCC over the attack it suffered by unknown gunmen at its Wuse Zone 7 office in Abuja. Some have…

Editor August 17, 2017

Melania Trump reacts to Barcelona terror attack

U.S. First Lady, Melania Trump has reacted to the terrorist attack in Barcelona, Spain. At least 20 persons were left injured while two have been confirmed dead when a van rammed into…