The Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris has said 808 persons were not killed in the Southern Kaduna crisis, contrary to claims by the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN). The Catholic Diocese of Kafanchan had said 808 people were killed in 53 villages. But Idris while speaking in Abuja on Sunday at the new year... Read More

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August 6, 2016

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Flooding: Evacuate communities close to River Niger now – NEMA

There is every likelihood and possibility that the country may experience floods this year similar to that of 2012. According to the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) due to the intense rainfalls and the rise in water levels states close to the river banks should expect floods anytime soon. The agency has therefore advised communities... Read More

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October 4, 2015

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No soldier died in Abuja blast – Army

The Nigerian Army has denied the reports that soldiers were among casualties of Friday’s bomb attacks in Kuje and Nyanya areas of the Federal Capital Territory ,Abuja. The Army stated that the news was untrue, pointing out that all the 17 casualties of the bombing were civilians. A statement was issued to this effect on... Read More

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September 10, 2013

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Frightening stats: 1,437 died in 6 months in bus accidents nationwide – FRSC

by ‘Jola Sotubo According to a recently released Federal Roads Safety Corps (FRSC) report, not less than 1,437 people died within 6 months in bus crashes across the country. The FRSC revealed this yesterday, in Jos, Plateau State, through the Corps Marshal, Osita Chidoka, who said that 1,437 deaths were recorded between January and June... Read More

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July 1, 2013

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Tragedy: 11 people, including 3 children burnt to death in Ibadan auto crash

by Rachel Ogbu About 11 people were feared dead on Sunday after a road accident at Macmillan area, Soka bus stop, Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, Ibadan. The victims were reported burnt and according to eyewitness reports, the accident occurred after the propeller of a commercial bus (Mazda) from Ogido in Ogun State broke and hit the fuel... Read More

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November 23, 2012

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Children take to the streets of Gaza to celebrate ceasefire with guns – See (shocking) Photos

by Rachel Ogbu Shocking images released today show children in Gaza celebrating the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas with guns. Thousands of people took to the streets following its announcement in Gaza last night. According to reports, there was a wild street celebration after the Egyptian-brokered truce ended the worst cross-border fighting in four years.... Read More

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Southern Kaduna killings: IG disagrees with CAN over casualties

Flooding: Evacuate communities close to River Niger now – NEMA

No soldier died in Abuja blast – Army

Frightening stats: 1,437 died in 6 months in bus accidents nationwide – FRSC

Tragedy: 11 people, including 3 children burnt to death in Ibadan auto crash

Children take to the streets of Gaza to celebrate ceasefire with guns – See (shocking) Photos

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