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I was not attacked, report is work of political rivals – Sen. Abu Ibrahim
Senator representing Katsina South, Abu Ibrahim has debunked reports that he was attacked at the All Progressive Congress (APC) zonal rally where decampees from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) were…
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Protesters attack senator, rep in Katsina (WATCH)
Irate youths on Saturday attacked senator representing Katsina south, Abu Ibrahim and Amiru Tukur, member representing Bakori/Danja in the house of representatives at a political event organised by the state…
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Senator, Reps member attacked by irate youths in Katsina
Senator representing Katsina South, Abu Ibrahim and House of Representatives member, Alhaji Amiru Tukur on Saturday escaped a mob attack at a political event organised by Katsina state chapter of…
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Boko Haram attacks military checkpoint, kills one soldier
Suspected Boko Haram terrorists on Wednesday killed a soldier during an attack on a military checkpoint outside the city of Maiduguri in northeast Nigeria, AFP reports. The news network said…
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Militants kill 2 soldiers, 5 policemen in Ikorodu
by Dolapo Adelana Militants have returned to the creeks in Ikorodu, Lagos, The Punch reports. On Sunday morning the militants attacked Isawo, a community in Ikorodu, killing two soldiers and five policemen.…
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How Boko Haram insurgents attacked my convoy – Buratai
by Azeez Adeniyi The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur has revealed that his convoy was once attacked by terrorist group, Boko Haram in the North East, Borno State.…
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Suspected herdsmen kill 10 in Benue
by Dolapo Adelana At least ten persons have been killed by suspected Fulani herdsmen in attacks on several villages in Kwande local government area of Benue state, The Punch reports. This fresh attack…
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India arrests 6th suspect over attack on Nigerians
by Azeez Adeniyi The Indian police has a made sixth arrest over mob attacks on Nigerian students in northern India, an officer has said. A video of Nigerian students being…
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India arrests five over attack on Nigerians
The Police in India have arrested five persons linked to the attacks on Nigerian students in Greater Noida, a town in the northern part of the country. There have been…
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Suspected Fulani herdsmen kill university staff, injure one
Suspected Fulani herdsmen have reportedly killed one Sunday Idama, a senior official of the Delta State University in Ethiope East Local Government Area of Delta State. It was learnt that…
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British police arrests 7 over UK Parliament attack
Britain's most senior counter-terrorism officer, Mark Rowley has said the British police have arrested seven people after an attacker killed three people and injured about 40 before being shot dead.…
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Xenophobia: Five Nigerians attacked in South Africa
by Azeez Adeniyi The Nigeria Union in South Africa, on Tuesday said five Nigerians were attacked in Polokwane, Limpopo Province of the country. Secretary of the Union in the Province,…
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Xenophobia: South Africans attack Nigerians again
by Azeez Adeniyi Some Nigerian real estate agents in Turffontein, South Africa have been attacked by local resident, Channels TV reports. According to the TV station, the attackers alleged that…
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Suspected herdsmen kill ex-Edo council boss, abduct 15 persons
by Dolapo Adelana Suspected Fulani herdsmen in the early hours of Thursday attacked travellers along the busy Benin-Auchi-Okene Highway and kidnapped 15 persons, killing the immediate past chairman of Etsako…
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Explain the source of your wealth to Nigerians, Fayose attacks Obasanjo
Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose has asked former President Olusegun Obasanjo to explain to Nigerians the source of his wealth. In a press release issued on Thursday by his Special…
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Parcel bomb attack on IMF office a cowardly act – Lagarde
International Monetary Fund (IMF) chief, Christine Lagarde on Thursday condemned the letter bomb attack at an IMF office in Paris. Lagarde who is attending a conference in Frankfurt ahead of…
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Police sergeant killed in Boko Haram attack in Borno
by Azeez Adeniyi The Borno Police Command on Thursday confirmed that a sergeant was killed in Wednesday's terrorists’ attack on Magumeri Local Government Area of the state. The command’s spokesman,…
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‘Many killed as Boko Haram attack Borno town’
by Dolapo Adelana The terrorist sect, Boko Haram Wednesday night attacked Magumeri, a town in Magumeri local government area of Borno state, The Cable reports. According to a resident, who managed…
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Benue gov gives herdsmen two-day ultimatum to leave community
by Azeez Adeniyi Benue State governor, Samuel Ortom has issued a two-day ultimatum to Fulani herdsmen in Tombo-Mbalagh, Buruku local government area of the state, to leave. Ortom gave the…
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Xenophobia: South Africans are attacking Nigerians over women – Dabiri-Erewa
by Azeez Adeniyi Special Assistant to the President on Foreign Affairs and Diaspora, Abike Dabiri-Erewa on Saturday said South African politicians are telling citizens that foreigners including Nigerians are taking…
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Suspected herdsmen attack Benue community, kill 7
by Azeez Adeniyi Suspected herdsmen have attacked Mkgovur village, a Tiv community in Buruku Local Government Area, Benue State, killing no fewer than seven people. It was learnt that the…
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Herdsmen reportedly kill 4 in attack on Benue community
by Dolapo Adelana Herdsmen suspected to be of Fulani extraction have reportedly attacked Gbemacha council ward in Gwer Local Government Area of Benue state. Four persons including an elderly man…
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Xenophobia: Militants threaten to attack MTN, Shoprite, others
by Azeez Adeniyi A group of Niger Delta Militants have threatened to blow up Multichoice Limited, owner of DSTV; MTN, Shoprite and 16 other major South African investments in Nigeria over…
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Boko Haram insurgents attack military base in Borno
by Azeez Adeniyi A military base in Gajiram, near Maiduguri in Borno State reportedly came under attack by Boko Haram insurgents, Punch reports. It was gathered that the attack which…
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Air Force bombs Boko Haram camp in Northern Borno (WATCH)
by Dolapo Adelana The Nigerian Air Force has attacked a Boko Haram Terrorist (BHT) location at Tagoshe/Mandara Mountain general area about 10km Southwest of Gwoza in Northern Borno. A statement…
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South African President condemns attack on foreigners
by Azeez Adeniyi South African President, Jacob Zuma has condemned the attack on foreigners by South Africans. In a statement on Friday, Zuma said citizens of other countries living in…
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Xenophobia: South Africans issue fresh threats to Nigerians
by Azeez Adeniyi The Nigerian community in South Africa on Monday said some of its members have been receiving fresh threats from the locals in the country. South Africans had…
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Boko Haram attack Air Force helicopter in Gwoza
by Dolapo Adelana The Nigerian Air Force said its men were able to neutralise some Boko Haram terrorists after one of its helicopters was attacked by the insurgents in Gwoza,…
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Army denies attacking members of a religious group with ex-Boko Haram insurgents
The Defence headquarters on Friday said the Nigerian Army will not use former members of terrorist group, Boko Haram to attack members of any religion. Director, Defence Information, Brig.Gen. Rabe…
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Boko Haram attacks Yobe villages
Armed men suspected to be members of the Boko Haram sect on Monday attacked Sasawa settlement in Damaturu Local Government Area of Yobe State, burning several buildings, The Nation reports.…
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YMonitor
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- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
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- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
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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