The Osun State government has debunked reports of fresh communal clash in Ile-Ife. There had been reports that 9 people were injured in a skirmish that broke out in the ancient town of Ile-Ife. However, speaking to newsmen on Fiday evening in Osogbo, Tope Adejumo, the Special Adviser on Security to Governor Rauf Aregbesola, stated... Read More

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March 31, 2017

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Just In: Fresh communal clash in Osun

by Dolapo Adelana Barely few weeks after a violent clash between Hausa and Yoruba communities in Ile-Ife which claimed 46 lives and destroyed properties in their millions, another communal clash broke out Friday in Ife North Local Government Area of Osun. According to The Vanguard the clash between the people of Ipetumodu and Asipa so no fewer... Read More

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September 1, 2014

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Following communcal clashes, NYSC moves corpers in Nasarawa

by James Sambo The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Nasarawa state has announced the relocation of no fewer than 258 corps members from crisis areas in the state back to Lafia, the state capital. The NYSC Coordinator in the state, Mrs Agatha Olabanji, said that the corps members were being accommodated at a safe... Read More

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August 28, 2014

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They are at it again | Communal clash in Nasarawa leaves 60 dead

by Olorunwa Lawal A communal clash between Fulani herdsmen and farmers from the Eggon ethnic group has reportedly left not less than 60 people dead in Nasarawa. The fighting reportedly broke out yesterday, a week after villagers accused the Fulani of stealing their cattle. Nasarawa police spokesman, Umaru Ismaila, told the Reuters news agency that... Read More

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January 7, 2014

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Sad: 4 people killed, 15 others injured in fresh Plateau attack

by Oge Okonkwo Four persons including children were feared killed in the early hours of Tuesday by armed men in Riyom, Plateau State. It was gathered from survivors that the attackers invaded the area at about 3:00 am, injuring about 15 people in the attack. According to Premium Times Newspapers, the victims have been taken... Read More

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January 31, 2013

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24-hour curfew in Kwara following deadly communal clash

by Rachel Ogbu A 24-hour curfew has taken effect in Offa and Erin-Ile in Offa and Oyun local government councils of Kwara State. The Secretary to the state government, Alhaji Isiaka Gold, in a statement on Wednesday, said this was necessary to restore public order and to prevent further destruction of properties in the communities.... Read More

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January 30, 2013

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Communal clash: 10 feared dead, properties destroyed in Kwara

by Chi Ibe Two communities fighting in Kwara State has left about 10 people dead and property worth millions of naira destroyed, reports claim. Members of Offa and Erin-Ile communities of Offa and Oyun local government areas of Kwara State have had minor misunderstandings in the past but it took a turn for the worse on Monday when they... Read More

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