by Ola Lookman In a statement issued by spokesperson of Joint Task Force (JTF) in Kano, it said that “the disaster could have been avoided if citizens maintain vigilance to observe when packages are dropped as it was in this case…” There is no gain the fact that the Nigeria’s security personnel are doing their... Read More

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Man charged for openly jubilating at the scene of a bomb blast

by Oge Okonkwo A man, Muhammad Yusuf, was on Friday brought before the Sabon Gari Shari’a Court, Kano, and charged with inciting and disturbing public peace for allegedly jubilating after he returned from the scene of the recent bomb blast in the presence of a large crowd. Mr. Yusuf was accused by one Lawan Hassan, chairman of Gidan... Read More

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August 5, 2013

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Opinion: Reassessing president Jonathan’s leadership options

by Labaran Saleh Mr President has indeed been presidential and statesmanly in calming frayed nerves as well as taking punches from all spheres with equanimity. But for last week’s ill-fated multiple bomb blasts at a relaxation spot in the ever-busy Sabon-Gari area of the ancient city of Kano which resulted in several deaths, it would... Read More

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April 18, 2013

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Anarchy: 1 suspected terrorist lynched and burnt in mob attack, another arrested after bomb goes off in Kano

by Rachel Ogbu An angry mob has killed a suspected bomber in Kano on Wednesday near the Emir of Kano’s palace. According to reports, the suspected bomber was caught just after he reportedly succeeded in setting off an Improvised Explosive Device, IED, near a Mosque. The Mosque was situated near the palace of the Emir... Read More

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March 20, 2013

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Explosion kills 6 JTF personnel, 4 injured

Barely 24 hours after the brutal murder of four teachers in their various schools in Maiduguri, the Borno state capital, a bomb blast Monday hit the patrol vehicle of men of Joint Task Force (JTF) at the Roundabout of Kashim Ibrahim Way at noon, killing six JTF personnel, while four others sustained injuries. The blast,... Read More

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March 18, 2013

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Update: Kano bus park blast kills at least 20 people

by Isi Esene The explosion which occurred in the Sabon-Gari area of Kano has reportedly taken at-least twenty lives. The explosion which happened at a busy bus park destroyed many vehicles causing panic with people running for safety. Government officials were reluctant to divulge information to the press but unconfirmed reports puts the number of... Read More

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December 4, 2012

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Police deny bomb blast in Abuja, say it’s “mere fire outbreak” (PHOTOS)

by Isi Esene The Nigeria Police have dismissed rumours of a bomb blast in Abuja. There were reports earlier today that there was a bomb explosion at a shopping complex in Lokogoma, a settlement in the Federal Capital Territory. The police public relations officer, CSP Frank Mba, however dismissed the rumour describing the unfortunate incident... Read More

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November 25, 2012

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Breaking News: Huge bomb-blast reported at a church in Kaduna

by Akan Ido There are unconfirmed reports of a bomb-blasts at a military protestant church right inside the Armed Forces Command and Staff College, Jaji, Kaduna State. Reports say the blast came after a car was driven into the barracks in Jaji and explosives in it detonated. It is not clear if there are casualties... Read More

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June 23, 2012

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Explosive night – Bomb scare in popular Abuja club

An Improvised Explosive Device (IED) bomb exploded in the Wuse 2 district Abuja last night , damaging vehicles in the capital city. While the destruction was minimal—with two sports utility vehicles (SUVs) and a sedan being damaged and no reported casualties—people in the nearby Crystal Lounge left in a hurry. The bomb was said to have exploded in... Read More

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June 4, 2012

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We did it: Boko Haram claims responsibility for Sunday’s Bauchi bomb blast

Dreaded Islamic sect, Boko Haram has claimed responsibility for last Sunday’s suicide car bombing in Yelwa, Bauchi State which left at least a dozen people dead. The attack occurred during a church service, when a suicide bomber drove a car full of explosives into a church premises, after forcing the car through a checkpoint. In... Read More

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February 15, 2012

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Video (Viewer Discretion Seriously Advised): Anti-Bomb unit policeman blown up by Boko Haram

By Chi Ibe This heart wrenching video clip shows Sergeant Sunday Badang, a Nigerian policeman who was part of the anti-bomb unit. In the video, Badang who was on duty approached a roadside bomb in Kaduna without caution. Onlookers applauded his bravery as he went straight for the explosives, but a few seconds later, he... Read More

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January 21, 2012

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#InCaseYouMissedIt: Multiple blasts rock Kano

By Alkasim Abdulkadir Rescue and evacuation is currently underway in the city of Kano, which came under heavy attacks yesterday evening. Engr. Abu, the NEMA director in Kano, gave the lists of places affected as Zone 1, HQ Sharada, Farm Centre, Bompai and Yar Akwa police stations. The local Red Cross’s rescue mission... Read More

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Man charged for openly jubilating at the scene of a bomb blast

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Anarchy: 1 suspected terrorist lynched and burnt in mob attack, another arrested after bomb goes off in Kano

Explosion kills 6 JTF personnel, 4 injured

Update: Kano bus park blast kills at least 20 people

Police deny bomb blast in Abuja, say it’s “mere fire outbreak” (PHOTOS)

Breaking News: Huge bomb-blast reported at a church in Kaduna

Explosive night – Bomb scare in popular Abuja club

We did it: Boko Haram claims responsibility for Sunday’s Bauchi bomb blast

Video (Viewer Discretion Seriously Advised): Anti-Bomb unit policeman blown up by Boko Haram

#InCaseYouMissedIt: Multiple blasts rock Kano

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