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Nollywood actors, Odunlade Adekola, Mr Latin attacked by armed robbers
Popular Yoruba actors, Bolaji Amusan popularly known as Mr Latin and Odunlade Adekola were attacked by armed robbers on Saturday night, Premium Times reports. According to Mr Latin, they were…
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Two killed as Boko Haram attacks motorists on Maiduguri highway
The Police command in Borno has confirmed the death of two persons in a suspected Boko Haram attack along the Maiduguri-Damboa highway. Damian Chukwu, the Borno Police Commissioner confirmed the…
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One dead, 8 injured as van runs through pedestrians near North London mosque
A man has reportedly died and eight people injured after a van ran through a crowd of pedestrians near a north London mosque. Metropolitan police confirmed that a 48-year-old man…
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Police ban rally, processions in Kogi
The Kogi Police Command on Wednesday banned rally, procession and demonstrations in the state. State Commissioner of Police, Wilson Inalegwu announced the ban in Lokoja. He explained that the ban…
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We are not planning to attack Nnamdi Kanu’s residence – MASSOB
The Movement for the Actualization of Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB) has debunked reports that it is planning to attack the residence of Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra,…
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Osinbajo visits Maiduguri hours after Boko Haram attack
Acting President Yemi Osinbajo has visited Maiduguri, Borno State capital hours after Boko Haram members attacked some towns in the city. Osinbajo's visit is aimed at launching the special intervention…
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Boko Haram insurgents attack, burn houses in Maiduguri
Boko Haram insurgents on Wednesday attacked some parts of Maiduguri, Borno State capital. According to Daily Trust, the insurgents attacked through Damboa Road, sacked Aridawari, Jiddari, Polo wards, NNPC quarters/depot,…
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Residents flee as Boko Haram insurgents attack Maiduguri (WATCH)
Boko Haram insurgents on Wednesday attacked Maiduguri, capital of Borno State. It was learnt that they engaged security officials in a gun battle that lasted for hours. It was gathered…
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Backstory: How Donald Trump’s feud with Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan started
There is a boiling feud between US President Donald Trump and Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan. The most recent you'll hear or read of it is the Mayor calling on…
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London attack: 12 persons arrested as ISIS claims responsibility
Twelve people have reportedly been arrested in connection with the London terror attack which killed seven persons and left 48 injured. The arrests in Barking followed a raid at a…
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Entertainment Roundup: Ariana Grande arrived the US in tears after terror attack on her concert, Nicki Minaj and Nas are dating? | More stories
These are some of the biggest stories from yesterday and others that unraveled while you slept - and are still buzzing today. Ariana Grande is back in the US after…
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Attacker detonated an “improvised explosive device” | 7 facts about Ariana Grande’s Manchester concert explosion
by Tolu Omoyeni 23-year-old multiple award winning American singer, Ariana Grande had just performed before thousands of her fans who packed the 21,000-capacity Manchester Arena for one of the…
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Another male suicide bomber attacks University of Maiduguri
by Azeez Adeniyi A male suicide bomber on Saturday attacked the University of Maiduguri for the third time in a week, SaharaReporters reports. According to the online newspaper, the explosion…
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‘You wash toilets at Aso Rock Villa’ | Fani-Kayode, Buhari’s aide attack each other
by Azeez Adeniyi Personal Assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari, Lauretta Onochie and former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode on Saturday exchanged words. Fani-Kayode had made jokes about a statement by…
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Suicide bombers attack University of Maiduguri again
by Azeez Adeniyi Three suicide bombers have been killed in the wee hours of Saturday while attempting to gain access to the Department of Works of the University of Maiduguri…
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Just In: ‘Suspected herdsmen attack travellers on Abuja-Keffi expressway’
by Azeez Adeniyi Suspected Fulani herdsmen on Wednesday attacked travellers on the Abuja-Keffi Expressway, Punch reports. According to the news platform, the robbery took place at about 10am on the…
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How Chinese man almost killed me with knives | Triple MG boss, Ubi Franklin narrates ordeal
Triple MG boss, Ubi Franklin on Tuesday narreted how he was almost killed by a Chinese man in Lekki, Lagos, Nigeria. Recounting his ordeal via his Instgram page, the record label…
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‘Troops kill Boko Haram members, foil attack on Maiduguri’
by Azeez Adeniyi Troops of the Nigerian Army on Thursday clashed with some Boko Haram insurgents trying to invade Maiduguri through Aloa Dam Village, TheCable reports. A witness, Dan Hajia…
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Stop incessant attacks on state governors – NGF
by Azeez Adeniyi The Nigeria Governors' Forum (NGF) has said the era of using governors to score cheap political points was over. The Head, Media and Public Affairs at NGF…
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FIRS officials attacked by militants at Patience Jonathan’s hotel
by Dolapo Adelana Over 50 persons suspected to be militants on Wednesday attacked officials of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) at Aridolf Resort Wellness & Spa in Yenagoa, Bayelsa state, The…
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Police parade LG boss, others over Melaye’s attempted murder
by Azeez Adeniyi The Police on Saturday paraded the Administrator of Ijumu Local Government Area of Kogi State, Taofiq Isah; his police orderly, Sgt. James Ede, and four others in…
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Pastor Adeboye drops meme for those attacking his advice | See his tweet
by Dolapo Adelana The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) Worldwide, Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye has dropped a meme for those attacking his advice. In a…
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How herdsmen invaded Soyinka’s residence – Domestic staff
by Dolapo Adelana One of the domestic staff members of Professor Wole Soyinka has confirmed reports that herdsmen invaded the residence of the Nobel laureate in Ilugun Village, Abeokuta. The…
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Herdsmen invade Soyinka’s residence
by Dolapo Adelana Nobel laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka on Friday said herdsmen have again invaded his home in Ogun State, Southwest Nigeria. Last year while he was away from the…
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7 dead as suicide bombers attack Maiduguri
Suicide bombers on Monday killed seven persons in suicide attacks at two separate locations in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital. A female suicide bomber was said to have lost her…
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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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Benue youth barricade road, kill 6 over herdsmen attack
by Azeez Adeniyi In response to attacks on two villages by suspected Fulani herdsmen, Benue youths on Thursday protested and barricaded the Npayango Federal Highway in the state. Some suspected…
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Nine soldiers killed in Boko Haram attack in Maiduguri
by Azeez Adeniyi Security sources on Thursday said nine soldiers have been killed and 14 others missing after an attack this week by suspected Boko Haram jihadists in Maiduguri. The…
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Xenophobia: Create job opportunities, infrastructure, Reps tell FG
The House of Representatives has recommended the creation of job opportunities and infrastructure in order to stop Nigerians from traveling abroad in search of greener pastures. The lower chamber ad…
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El-Rufai launches security operation as gunmen attack Southern Kaduna community
by Azeez Adeniyi Unknown gunmen on Sunday attacked Asso community, Jema’a Local Government Area of Kaduna State. Although the full details of the attack is not yet known, governor of…
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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