Often, when women speak about the direct impact of the patriarchal ideal of respectability and how it hurts them daily, men are in the habit of countering that while claiming greater injury by the oppressive antics of the patriarchy. But time and again, instances like the one that recently happened at the National Identity Management... Read More

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October 17, 2016

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Rivers cult clash claims 4 lives

Four persons were feared killed over the weekend during a cult clash in Khana Local Government Area of Rivers. The attack which occurred in Akporo-Sogho also saw the destruction of several houses. Chairman, Caretaker Committee of Khana LGA, Baridah Nsaanee, who led security personnel, to inspect the damages warned the cultists that the amnesty offered them by... Read More

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March 15, 2016

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Cultists hack off 2 students’ heads, use as goalpost

Students suspected to be members of a cult severed the heads of two other students of the Abia State University, Uturu, and thereafter used the heads as ‘goalposts’. According to reports, Ebuka Nwaigbo, a 300 level student of the Department of Estate Management, and Samuel Ethelbert, 300 level student of the Department of Political Science... Read More

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February 29, 2016

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‘There’s an evil in Rivers State and I’ve chosen to speak against it’ – Dakuku Peterside

The gubernatorial candidate for the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC) in the 2015 election in River state, Dakuku Peterside, on Sunday, called out the state governor, Nyesom Wike, for allegedly sponsoring and arming cultist in the state. The oil producing state have in recent weeks experienced an upsurge in violence, militant attacks and armed robbery,... Read More

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February 13, 2016

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Cultists’ battle of supremacy leaves 15 dead in Rivers

About fifteen persons are reported to have died, on Friday, from a recent clash of cultists at Omoku, headquarters of Ogba Egbema Ndoni local government area. Anonymous sources who spoke to newsmen said that some of the people who lost their lives were beheaded by the cultist. The cultists, who were heavily armed, were to... Read More

16-year-old arrested for getting raped by 52 men in Anambra

Sometimes Nigeria really out-Nigerias herself. Nigeria more or less overwhelms you with ridiculousness. This unfortunate situation is one of those times. A 16-year-old secondary school dropout, Ifechukwu Atunanya, has been arrested by policemen from the Anambra State Police Command while allegedly having sex with over 52 young men inside a bush in what looked... Read More

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March 18, 2015

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Unilag student killed in the wee hours of this morning (Viewer Discretion)

by Chinwe Okafor A University of Lagos student was killed in the wee hours of this morning, around 10 pm. Eyewitnesses, who heard the gun shot, told YNaija that it was as a result of a cult clash. The student was seen sprawled on the floor and covered in his own pool of blood. We... Read More

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September 28, 2013

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Opinion: Looking back at Nigeria’s Independence… where we stated from

by Adisa Adeleye Many patriotic Nigerians are yet to be convinced that President Jonathan is a statesman and not one of those wily politicians who put party before the nation. They always believe, and perhaps justifiably so, that they owe their eminent positions to the party. The month of September which daily bears news of... Read More

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September 17, 2013

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Ombatse cult killings: Nasarawa Assembly demands emergency rule

by ‘Jola Sotubo Following the renewed clashes in the state which has led to loss of life and destruction of property, the Nasarawa State House of Assembly yesterday called on the Federal Government to declare a state of emergency in the southern senatorial district of the state. The house, which reached this conclusion at... Read More

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August 5, 2013

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Awful: Panic grips residents as suspected cultists kill trader in Lagos

by Isi Esene A man identified as Isiaka Oyefeso has been killed in the Somolu area of Lagos during a cult clash on July 30. The victim who was said to be a trader at thee popular Yaba market was killed around 9:45pm in front of his Abimbola Lane, off Okesuna Street, Somolu home, while relaxing... Read More

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June 17, 2013

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#FuelingIlluminatiRumours: Jay-Z’s new album title – Magna Carta Holy Grail (VIDEO)

by Lucas Togan At half-time, during the game-5 of the NBA finals yesterday, Sean “Jay-Z” Carter took to the court and announced the title to his soon to be released album – “Magna Carta Holy Grail” In an effort to promote the yet to be released album, he is partnering with Samsung Galaxy and he... Read More

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May 28, 2013

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3 people killed as cult groups battle in Rivers

by Isi Esene Three people have been shot dead in a clash between two cult groups, Degban and Dewell gangs in Omuawa community, Ikwerre Local Government Area of Rivers State. The supremacy battle which started on Sunday saw the men of the state Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) arresting five suspects. John Nnana, a resident of the area... Read More

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April 11, 2013

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“I belong to a cult group, White Angels Corps of Arrest Force” – Man caught with double-barrel gun (PICTURED)

by Isi Esene A mad thought to be mentally unstable has been arrested with a locally made double-barrel gun and three toy guns at the Tolu area of Ajegunle in Lagos. The man, simply identified as Monday was arrested in an abandoned school police believe serves as a hideout for armed robbers. There are speculation... Read More

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July 27, 2012

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Post-election: Edo cults clash, claim six lives

by Isi Esene There seems to be a post-election crisis brewing in Edo State as rival cult groups are attacking each other over money allegedly disbursed to them by an unidentified politician in the state to utilize their notoriety in his favour during the elections. At the last count, six people have been reported killed... Read More

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June 30, 2012

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Cult violence: Two students of Fidei Polytechnic, Benue killed

Another school campus, another death; this time attributed to cult activities on the school campus. Fidei Polytechnic, Gboko located in Benue state According to the Vanguard newspaper, the Deputy Police Public Relations Officer of Benue State, Ejike Alaribe told gathered reporters that two alleged cultists invaded the home of two students, and proceeded to shoot a victim, known as Akawa in the neck.... Read More

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June 18, 2012

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Campus mayhem: Battle between ex-militants and cult members at Igbinedion University (Warning: Graphic photo)

by Tolu Orekoya At least 15 people were injured and 50 cars destroyed on Sunday as Igbinedion University became the latest battle ground, with ex-militants and cult members clashing on the campus. For over 12 hours, students and staff members were cowed in fear on their campus located in Okada, Benin City, Edo State as the machete-wielding factions went on a... Read More

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May 30, 2012

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Nnamdi Anekwe-Chive: The murder at UNIPORT (30 Days, 30 Voices)

Like Boko Haram and The Nigerian Police, cult groups and anti-cult groups across various Nigerian campuses have always engaged themselves in some sort of war of attrition. And it took three bullets to snuff the life out of Chuks by cultists. I was one of three political science students at Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, chilling... Read More

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April 30, 2012

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Report: Two students arrested for campus murder

by Seyi Lawal In Ekiti, the State Police Command has arrested two students for allegedly killing a final year student at the Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti. Sola Falade, a 400 level student at the Faculty of Education was hacked to death last Thursday when two rival cult groups unleashed terror on the students in hostels outside the... Read More

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National ID: Women continue to take the brunt of patriarchy’s bullying

Rivers cult clash claims 4 lives

Cultists hack off 2 students’ heads, use as goalpost

‘There’s an evil in Rivers State and I’ve chosen to speak against it’ – Dakuku Peterside

Cultists’ battle of supremacy leaves 15 dead in Rivers

16-year-old arrested for getting raped by 52 men in Anambra

Unilag student killed in the wee hours of this morning (Viewer Discretion)

Police discover mafia gang whose members drink blood during initiation (READ)

Opinion: Looking back at Nigeria’s Independence… where we stated from

Ombatse cult killings: Nasarawa Assembly demands emergency rule

Awful: Panic grips residents as suspected cultists kill trader in Lagos

#FuelingIlluminatiRumours: Jay-Z’s new album title – Magna Carta Holy Grail (VIDEO)

3 people killed as cult groups battle in Rivers

“I belong to a cult group, White Angels Corps of Arrest Force” – Man caught with double-barrel gun (PICTURED)

Post-election: Edo cults clash, claim six lives

Cult violence: Two students of Fidei Polytechnic, Benue killed

Campus mayhem: Battle between ex-militants and cult members at Igbinedion University (Warning: Graphic photo)

Nnamdi Anekwe-Chive: The murder at UNIPORT (30 Days, 30 Voices)

Report: Two students arrested for campus murder

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