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The Big 5: Tinubu replies Okorocha, Magu says impunity is over and, other stories
These are the top five stories you should be monitoring today. The Acting Chairman of the EFCC, Ibrahim Magu has claimed that impunity has been erased in Nigeria. Reacting to…
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Police arrest 4 ‘badoo boys’ for allegedly killing woman, son, pastor
The Nigerian Police, Lagos Command, has arrested two suspected members of a ritual cult, Badoo, in connection with the killing of a woman, Beatrice Alaba, and her son, David, at Temu village,…
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The Big 5: President Buhari on Boko Haram, Fayose’s Christmas gift and, other top stories
These are the top five stories you should be monitoring today. The house of the former leader of the insurgent group, Boko Haram, Mohammed Yusuf is to be turned into…
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Suspected badoo boys kill Pastor in Ikorodu
A pastor was killed Sunday morning by persons suspected to be Badoo members. The incident occurred at Lajo Road, near transformer in Igbogbo-Bayeku, The Nation reports. The pastor’s widow, Gloria and 10-month-old…
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How we stopped badoo killings in Ikorodu – Lawmaker
A Lagos lawmaker, Sanai Agunbiade (Ikorodu 1 Constituency) Friday, recalled how he mobilised various stakeholders in ending ritual killings in Ikorodu area of Lagos. Speaking during a Constituency Stakeholders Meeting themed:…
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Police, Badoo suspect give conflicting information on suspect’s whereabouts
A disagreement ensued on Tuesday between the Lagos State Police Command and a 51-year-old resident of Magodo Phase II, Alhaji Alaka Abayomi, who was arrested in connection with Badoo boys killings in…
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Couple, two children dead as Badoo boys strike again
When peace was thought to have returned to Ikorodu, Lagos, the notorious ritual cult, Badoo, has rekindled panic in residents. The cult killed a couple, Mr. and Mrs. Adejare, two of…
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The Troubles: Why is Ambode’s Lagos hot again?
by Alexander O. Onukwue Why is there a spike in the recent level of violence and misdemeanour in Nigeria’s commercial capital? Lagos State under Governor Ambode has, over the past…
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2 dead as “badoo boys” strike in Ogun
Residents of Hassan Abiodun Street, off Ojodu Berger, in Ifo Local Government Area of Ogun, woke up to the death of two lovers who were reportedly killed by Badoo boys Friday…
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131 suspected “badoo boys”, cultists apprehended in Ikorodu
About 131 suspected members of badoo boys and cultists were Tuesday, reportedly arrested in Ikorodu, Lagos, by a joint security task force. The raid, Vanguard reports, was started Tuesday morning,…
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Badoo cult is another reason to question Ambode’s judgment
by Alexander O. Onukwue How did a group of youth have the freedom to become deadly terror agents to the residents of Ikorodu? They are not new, despite only recently…
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How hunger and inequality feeds ‘Badoo’
by Alexander O. Onukwue What sane person ventures into the business of selling a handkerchief soaked in blood? The answer to that question is “What sane person buys?”, but that’s…
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Police arrest 87 suspected ‘Badoo boys’, declare 20 wanted
The Lagos State Police Command, in collaboration with other security agencies and local security volunteers have arrested 87 suspected 'Badoo boys' while declaring 20 others wanted in connection with activities…
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Badoo Boys: How valid identification by the Police will help
by Alexander O. Onukwue An MC, named Chinedu Paul, had just met two of the more recognised players in the Nigerian industry of TV and event anchoring. The pictures he…
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We’ll flush out Badoo boys, they’re not invincible – Ambode
The Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode has said Thursday that the ritual cult, 'Badoo' will be flushed out as they are not spirits that are invincible. Ambode, who spoke at the…
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At least 3 people reportedly killed in attack by ‘Badoo boys’ in Lagos
At least three people have been killed in an attack suspected to be by members of the Badoo group on a community in Lagos. According to PUNCH, the group attacked Crystal…
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Over 100 ‘badoo boys’ arrested as Police, OPC raid gangs’ hideouts
Police officers, alongside members of Oodua Peoples Congress (OPC) on Saturday, reportedly raided different hideouts of the criminal gang in Ikorodu, Lagos State, popularly known as the "Badoo boys". The…
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Opinion: Afenifere, OPC, what are you doing about the Badoo boys killings?
by Ademuyiwa Adebola Taofeek Hunting for a house in Lagos can sometimes be more difficult than getting a well in the desert. One of my friends soon learned this when…
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The YNaija Tracklist: Travel ban 2.0 begins Thursday | Civil disobedience will continue until the govt bows – Nnamdi Kanu | More stories
From the papers, a tracklist. ASUU denies hike on hike in varsity fees - YNaija 'Badoo boys' kill couple, two children in Ikorodu - YNaija Civil disobedience will continue until…
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‘Badoo boys’ kill couple, two children in Ikorodu
Members of the 'Badoo cult group' have struck again, killing a couple and two of their three children at Olopomeji, Odogunyan. The family – Ike David, 50; Margret David, 28;…
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‘Badoo boys’ reportedly break pastor’s head with mortar
Cult members, suspected to be 'Badoo boys' have reportedly attacked a minister with the Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries, Wale Solomon, and he is said to be battling for his…
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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