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‘We have to work together’ – Wike tells police
Nyesom Wike, the Rivers state Governor, on Wednesday called on the state police command to remain neutral in the forthcoming legislative rerun election in the state. Wike, who stated this…
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How mother saved daughter from kidnapper in Lagos
The story of how a desperate mother got her kidnapped daughter back in Abule Egba, Lagos is a fine example of the saying 'a problem shared is half solved.' The…
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‘They are posting police officers who have access to kidnappers, cultist to Rivers’ – Wike
Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers state, on Monday, warned the Inspector General of Police against reposting corrupt police officers to the state, vowing to expose any fraudulent police officer. The…
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N1.219bn: EFCC seizes Fayose’s properties
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have seized some Lagos and Abuja properties belonging to Ekiti state governor, Ayodele Fayose. According to the Punch, the properties were seized as…
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60 persons killed in Nice, France, after truck drove through a crowd
About 60 persons have died in Nice, France, on Thursday, after a truck drove into a crowd, leaving several persons injured and killed after a Bastille Day fireworks display. According…
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Presidency not responsible for Saraki’s legal battles – Adesina
The Presidency has maintained its stance that the legal battles faced by the President of the Senate, Bukola Saraki, didn't originate from the Executive. Speaking to The Punch, the Special…
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EFCC has become ‘APC harassment agency’, says wanted man, Omisore
Former Deputy Governor of Osun State, Otunba Iyiola Omisore on Thursday, challenged the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to present all its findings on the alleged receipt of N1.3 billion to…
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Cook kills colleague for snitching on him
A cook, Daniel Okorie has been arrested for allegedly stabbing his friend, Onyeka Jackson, to death in Lagos. Okorie has been on the police's wanted list since accusations of him…
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236 people arrested in RCCG camp
The Osun state police command, in collaboration with the security unit of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, have arrested 236 persons after a raid was conducted at the Redemption…
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ISIS responsible for murder of 50 people in US gay club
The Islamic State’s Amaq News Agency has announced that the terrorist group, ISIS is responsible for the shooting in a gay nightclub in Orlando, Florida. On Sunday, the Islamic State…
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Kuje Prison is operating beyond capacity – Here are the figures
According to figures given by the Deputy Comptroller of prisons in Nigeria, Musa Tanko, Kuje Prisons in Abuja is holding inmates way beyond its capacity - consequently leading to congestion.…
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Fulani herdsmen threaten reprisal killings over theft of cows in Jos
The Chairman of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria, Plateau State branch, Mallam Nuru Abdullahi, has threatened that if nothing is done to stall the new wave of…
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“President Buhari defended Fulani herdsmen in 2000” | Fayose opens a can of worms on herdsmen attack
In reaction to the killing of two residents and the injuring of others in Oke Ako in Ikole local government area of Ekiti State by Fulani herdsmen, Governor Ayodele Fayose…
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Police rescue kidnapped APC chairman
Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Ishola Balogun- Fulani and Secretary of the party, Bode Adekanye who were kidnapped by unknown gunmen have been released unhurt. According to a…
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Bayelsa PDP to APC: ‘Ask God for forgiveness’
Bayelsa State's Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), on Saturday, blamed Timipre Sylva, a former Governor of the state and the governorship candidate of the All Progressive Congress (APC), for the increase…
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Lekan Shonde, man accused of killing his wife, has things to say from police custody
Lekan Shonde who was accused of killing his wife has been implicated further by the testimony of an alleged friend of the deceased Ronke Shonde. The friend, Gloria Esiohe opened…
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The Explainer: What exactly happened with Ronke Shonde’s murder?
Too many people have been talking about domestic violence these days. As well they should. The nation today is talking about the story of the Shonde family in Egbeda, Lagos…
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How Ronke Shonde’s husband turned himself in to the police (PHOTOS)
Beleaguered husband, Lekan Shonde - accused of killing his wife in a story that has captivated the nation - today surrendered himself to the police, after insisting that he wouldn't. He…
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Gunmen ‘demand N10m’ for kidnapped singers, DNA Twins
The teanage music duo popularly known as the DNA Twins, Clint and Blair have been confirmed kidnapped by unknown gunmen. The twins were kidnapped on Sunday, April 25, on their…
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4 Fulani herdsmen abduct university staff in Delta
The menace of the rampaging Fulani herdsmen has now spread to Delta state, in the South-South region of Nigeria. A non-academic staff of the Delta State University in Abraka, John…
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‘Fayose beautifies crime… he’s a threat to Nigeria’s security’ – APC
Ruling party, the All Progressives Congress has described Ekiti state Governor Ayodele Fayose, as a serious threat to national security, owing to his recent statements and conduct. The Ekiti state…
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How ‘jobless ex-militants’ orchestrate kidnappings, robberies in Lagos
Although unconfirmed, it is believed that unemployed Ijaw/Ilaje ex-militants and militiamen may be behind the spike in crime rate, within the Lagos metropolis. Intelligence reports made available to Punch Newspapers,…
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4 policemen under investigation over kidnap of Jonathan’s uncle
The policemen who were stationed to guard the house of ex-President Goodluck Jonathan's uncle have been arrested by the police. Chief Inegite was kidnapped for the second time on Sunday,…
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Lagos to establish first ever DNA center in Nigeria
The Lagos State Government, on Tuesday, announced that it would establish a DNA Forensic Laboratory in Nigeria, making it the first ever DNA laboratory in Nigeria. The laboratory is part…
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Woman agrees to sell new-born baby for N200k… then this happens
A doctor and a nurse at the Survival Hospital, Igbogene, Yenegoa Local Government Area of Bayelsa have been arrested by the police. The duo were apprehended by the police over…
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Adeiye Temitope: The woman-killer and her beautiful exit (POETRY)
Warm blood gushing out, running over one's palms felt good. That was her first thought as she plunged the knife repeatedly into his neck. She should've done this a long…
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This is the amount Nigeria loses yearly to illegal mining… according to the Senate
In the midst of cries that Nigeria is broke, the Senate on Thursday, November 19, revealed that the country loses about N4 trillion annually to illegal mining activities. Directing its Committee on Solid…
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This teen killer took a selfie with his victim’s dead body
by Chinwe Okafor Oh dear. Authorities in Pennsylvania have arrested a 16-year-old boy who allegedly shot a classmate in the face and then shared a selfie with his corpse on…
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Former Liberian footballer nabbed by #Lagos police for armed robbery
by Jewel Stephen The Lagos State police command on Thursday paraded four armed robbery suspects, including an ex-Liberian international footballer, Moses Andre. Lagos State commissioner of police, Mr. Kayode Aderanti,…
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IT whiz moves N6 billion from new generation bank – EFCC is looking for him
by Azubuike Azikiwe The Economic and Financial Crimes commission (EFCC), has declared wanted an IT staff of a new generation bank, which they did not name, for allegedly defrauding the…
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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