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Many injured as van crashes into crowd in Barcelona
by Adedotun Michael Dozens of people have been left injured in Barcelona, Spain as a van plowed into a crowd of people near the popular tourist area of Las Ramblas.…
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Is more popularity bringing trouble to the EFCC?
by Alexander O. Onukwue The death threat in a white envelope that was left by the attackers of the EFCC Wuse office was meant for an officer of the Commission…
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EFCC shooting: Who’s trying to scare the commission?
by Alexander O. Onukwue The EFCC office located in Wuse was attacked in the early hours of Wednesday, 16th August 2017. News reports have it that the office of the…
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We are investigating attack on EFCC headquarters – Police
The Police said it has began investigations into an attack on the Economic and Financial Crimes headquarters in Wuse, Abuja. Don't forget: A group of heavily armed bandits invaded the office…
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The danger in excusing the attack on Charly Boy
by Alexander O. Onukwue For his protests against the continued stay of President Buhari in London, Charly Boy has been attacked twice in the space of ten days. First, it…
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[The Legislative Blog]: Here’s how Senator Shehu Sani feels about the attack on Charly Boy
Nigerian entertainer turned full time activist, Charly Boy has been at the centre of the protest calling for the resumption or resignation of President Muhammadu Buhari. On Tuesday, the 66-year-old…
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Was the Wuse market clash a sign of anarchy?
by Alexander O. Onukwue The news on Tuesday, August 15, from the biggest and busiest market in Abuja, was one that sent more than a few persons online into a…
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Wuse Market attack on Charly Boy, the height of intolerance?
by Wareez Odunayo Musician and entertainment icon, Charles Oputa, popularly known as Charly Boy was attacked on Tuesday in Wuse Market, Abuja by some Hausa protesters, who are believed to…
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#OurMumuDondo Movement suspends anti-Buhari protests
Convener of the #OurMumuDonDo movement, Charly Boy has suspended the #ResumeorResign protest after the attack on them by hoodlums at the Wuse market, Abuja. The group while announcing the suspension…
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Anambra church attack target, Bishop visits victims
Aloysius-Ikegwuonu, aka Bishop, who was the target of an attack on St. Philips Catholic Church in Anambra has visited victims of the attack. 13 were killed, while 20 others were…
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Just In: Boko Haram insurgents attack two Adamawa communities
Two communities in Madagali Local Government Area of Adamawa State have been attacked by Boko Haram. Channels TV reports that the attacks took place at Nyibango and Muduvu communities of…
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Our relationship with Nigeria still intact despite raid – UN
The United Nations' relations with Nigeria remains intact, despite an unauthorised raid by Nigerian troops at a UN base on Saturday, an official has said. Peter Lundberg told a press…
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“This is not a time to play politics with the killings of innocent Nigerians” | Insiders speak on Anambra attack
“The Anambra killing is a sad episode and it brings to light the penchant of some Nigerians for getting rich quick and we don’t ask questions when we see people…
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Boko Haram insurgents attack Adamawa village, burn houses
Boko Haram insurgents on Thursday attacked villagers in Ghumbili community in the Madagali Local Government Area of Adamawa, Vanguard reports. This comes days after seven people were killed in Mildu…
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Trump continues attack on Senate majority leader, McConnell
President Trump has launched yet another attack Senate majority leader, Mitch McConnell, suggesting that he hasn’t had enough of the tit-for-tat between the duo. On Wednesday Trump threw some jabs at…
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Anambra attack: Church releases list of victims, death toll increases
The Catholic diocese of Nnewi has released the names of victims of the attack on St. Philip’s Catholic church, Ozubulu, in Anambra state. A gunman had stormed the church early…
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6 injured after driver slams vehicle into French soldiers in Paris
Terror struck again in Paris this morning as a driver who is still at large intentionally veered a vehicle into a crowd of soldiers in Saint-Mande, a Paris suburb, Fox News reports.…
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Trump likely to face criticism from the military after attack on Senator Blumenthal
The latest recipient of backlash from the White House is Senator Richard Blumenthal. Trump tweeted from his working vacation in response to a statement credited to the Senator where he…
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Anambra church attack, an appalling crime against humanity – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has condemned the attack on a Catholic Church in Anambra on Sunday. The attack led to the death of 11 people, while 18 others are severely injured.…
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Anambra church attack abominable – Dogara
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara has described the attack on worshippers in church in Anambra as "abominable." Dogara said this in a statement issued on Sunday in…
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Herdsmen in neighbouring countries planning to attack Benue – Ortom
Benue State governor, Samuel Ortom has said herdsmen in neighbouring countries have concluded plans to invade the state. Ortom raised the alarm at NSKT Church in Taraku, Gwer Local Government…
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Attack on Kogi Assembly is the height of impunity – NLC
The Nigeria Labour Congress has described the attack on Kogi State House of Assembly as the "height of intolerance, insensitivity and impunity." In a statement on Friday, NLC President, Ayuba…
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Dogs prevent suicide bombers from attacking Borno hospital
A suicide bomb attack on a leprosy home in Borno was unsuccessful, the police has confirmed. Borno State Police Command in a statement by its Public Relations Officer, Victor Isuku…
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El-Rufai orders investigation into attack on Shehu Sani
Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai has ordered investigation into the alleged attack on Senators Shehu Sani and Suleiman Hunkuyi. Sani had narrated that the lawmakers were attacked at the Kaduna chapter of…
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[The Legislative Blog]: Senator Shehu Sani attacked by “police-led thugs” during press briefing in Kaduna
Senator Shehu Sani, representing Kaduna Central in the upper chamber, has been attacked alongside another Kaduna Senator, Suleiman Hunkuyi. The two senators and other politicians including three Reps members were…
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‘Many killed as Boko Haram attacks Borno village’
At least five villagers have been killed after Boko Haram terrorists attacked a village in Borno State, SaharaReporters reports. The insurgents reportedly stormed a remote village of Azur in Damboa…
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Boko Haram attack: 5 UNIMAID staff killed, 4 missing – ASUU
The Academic Staff Union of Universities, University of Maiduguri chapter, on Thursday said five members of the institution were killed after Boko Haram fighters attacked oil workers. The insurgents had…
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Attack on oil exploration team is a setback in the fight against Boko Haram – Shettima
Borno State governor, Kashim Shettima has described the attack by Boko Haram insurgents on an oil exploration team as shocking. In a statement by his Special Adviser on Communication and…
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Suicide bombing: Youth attack SEMA rescue team in Maiduguri
Officials of the Borno State Emergency Management Agency rescuing victims at the scene of a suicide bomb attack in Maiduguri on Monday were attacked by a mob. The incident occurred…
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BREAKING: ’10 killed’ as female suicide bomber attacks Maiduguri mosque
About 10 people have been killed, after a female suicide bomber attacked worshippers at a mosque in London Ciki, Maiduguri early Monday morning, TheCable has reported. The head of the Borno…
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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
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