The Late 5: Video shows Boko Haram terrorists celebrating Sallah, warning ‘infidels’; civilians own 85% of world’s 1bn firearms and other stories

These are the top stories that drove conversation today. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ekiti led by Gboyega Oguntuase Sunday, said the huge debts incurred by the Kayode Fayemi administration from 2010 to 2014 has gulped the state’s funds of about N35.34 billion in servicing of the debts and deductions from statutory allocations. “In 2015,... Read More

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December 11, 2017

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“It is better to stay in Nigeria” | Libya returnee narrates his ordeal

As more and more victims of Libya slave trade arrive Nigeria, more tales have been heard of much suffering they suffer and now, quite disturbing – that the slave traders use the migrants to test the efficacy of their firearms. One Lucky Akoluche, 28, from Ikah North-East Local Government Area, of Delta, told Southern City News that the... Read More

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October 10, 2017

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Nine policemen, 41 others charged with illegal firearms deal

The Federal Government through the Office of the Attorney General of the Federation, has charged 51 defendants, including nine policemen with illegal dealing in firearms. The case was filed at the Federal High Court in Yola. The case was filed on behalf of the AGF by an Assistant Chief State Counsel of the Department of Public... Read More

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September 11, 2017

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BREAKING: Customs seizes 1,100 firearms at Lagos port

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has seized 1,100 firearms smuggled into the country at Tin-Can Island port, Lagos. Comptroller General of the Nigerian Custom Service, Col. Hameed Ali (Rtd) confirmed this on Monday. He said the weapons concealed in a 1×20 ft container. He said the weapons were discovered by custom officers who were carrying out... Read More

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July 22, 2017

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Lagos LG poll: If you want to commit suicide, come out with your firearms – Police

Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Fatai Owoseni on Friday warned that there would be no mercy for anyone caught with firearms during and after the Local Government election in the State. He said this while speaking at a meeting where party chairmen, agents and supporters signed a peace pact. Owoseni, who was represented by the... Read More

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May 23, 2017

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Just In: Customs discover container laden with firearms

by Azeez Adeniyi The Nigeria Customs has discovered a container laden with arms at the Tin Can Island Port in Lagos, PremiumTimes reports. According to a source who spoke to the online newspaper, the container was intercepted at the Ports and Cargo Terminal of the Tin Can Island Ports. “As I speak to you, they’ve ordered... Read More

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September 3, 2016

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Police arrest 23 suspects for unlawful possession of firearms

The Ogun state Police Command have arrested 23 suspects for unlawful possession of firearms, Channels Television reports. A total of 21 guns of different types was also recovered from the suspects who are alleged to have been causing havoc to the peace of the state. The state Commissioner of Police, Hammed Iliyasu, paraded the suspects at the Police Headquarters... Read More

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February 18, 2016

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Police IG to IPOB: ‘If you carry arms, you’ll be dealt with’

The Inspector General of Police (IGP) Solomon Arase has warned pro-Biafra agitators to either reconsider their stance on bearing of arms or face the consequences of extant laws concerning firearms. This is following media reports that members of the Independent Peoples of Biafra (IPOB), threatened to carry arms in self defence against the military. Arase... Read More

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September 3, 2015

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5 witnesses to testify for FG against Dasuki

Five witnesses will be called by the Federal Government in its case of illegal possession of firearms against former National Security Adviser, Col. Sambo Dasuki (retd). Illegal firearms were recovered from the home of Dasuki, who was arraigned before the Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday. Dasuki’s possession of the arms, were said to have violated... Read More

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