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The YNaija Tracklist: Gunmen assassinate family of 6 in Lagos | Budget Padding: Security operatives storm Jibrin’s office | Mourinho wanted Pogba at Chelsea, says Raiola
From the papers this morning - a Tracklist. Gunmen assassinate family of 6 in Lagos - YNaija Budget Padding: Security operatives storm Jibrin’s office - YNaija I was not transfixed by…
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Gunmen kidnap Catholic priest in Delta state
Unknown gunmen have kidnapped a catholic priest, Rev. Fr. Paul Irikefe in Delta State. The priest who arrived the state on Monday afternoon to attend the burial rites of his friend…
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Gunmen kidnap 14 oil workers in Rivers state
Unknown gunmen have kidnapped fourteen workers of an oil firm known as Nestoil Plc, The Punch reports. The oil workers were abducted on Friday on their way back to their office in…
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Gunmen kidnap teacher in Rivers state
Unidentified gunmen on Thursday kidnapped a teacher of Uvawuhu Comprehensive High School Ibaa at Rumuji community in Emohua Local Government Area of Rivers State, The Vanguard reports. The victim, Miss Amarachi Okereke was abducted…
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Gunmen in military uniforms abduct 3 landlords
Three landlords of New Haven Estate, Igbelaju, in the Iba area of Lagos State have been abducted by some gunmen wearing military uniforms. According to The Punch the gunmen attacked the estate on Saturday…
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‘Cultists’ attack community in Imo, kill 9 people
Suspected cult members who attacked Assa community in the Ohaji-Egbema Local Government Area of Imo State, have reportedly killed about nine people. According to Punch, the victims were killed in…
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How gunmen killed fresh graduate in Kaduna
A 27-year-old man, Mohammed Rabiu was killed by three gunmen who alighted from a tricycle on Saturday in Kaduna. Rabiu, a fresh graduate from a Malaysian university was shot in his car at…
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Suspected militants blow up NPDC oil facilities in Delta
Suspected militants on Friday blew up Nigerian Petroleum Development Company oil facilities at Owhrode community, Udu Local Government Area of Delta State. It was gathered that the incident occurred at…
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Gunmen shoot UNILAG final-year student in hostel
Unknown gunmen on Wednesday shot a final-year student of the Economics Education department, University of Lagos (UNILAG). The student, simply identified as Bayo was reportedly shot around 8:46pm on Wednesday…
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Gunmen abduct retired Permanent Secretary in Kogi
Unidentified gunmen have kidnapped a retired Permanent Secretary in Kogi State Civil Service. The victim, Moses Onivehu was reportedly kidnapped around Osara village along Okene/Lokoja road. According to Punch, the…
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How gunmen murdered varsity lecturer, LG Chairman aspirant in Benue
A senior lecturer in the Department of Political Science, University of Mkar, Benue state, Aondosoo Tondo, on Thursday, was shot dead by four gunmen. According to a report by Punch,…
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Gunmen attack Delta Government House, driver killed
The annex of the Delta State Government House located in Warri was on Thursday attacked by gunmen when members of the Delta State Waterways Security Committee were holding a meeting,…
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The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today
These are the top five news stories to monitor today 1. Aisha Buhari visits U.S After allegations that she is wanted in the U.S, wife of the President, Aisha Buhari,…
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Gunmen go on rampage in Ogun state, kill 4 persons
The Ogijo area of Ogun state was thrown into disarray on Tuesday and Wednesday as some gunmen shot sporadically killing no fewer than four residents. According to Punch Metro one of those…
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Abducted Lagos Monarch still in captivity
Saheed Oseni, son of abducted traditional ruler of Iba town in Lagos State, Oba Goriola Oseni has said his father is still in captivity contrary to reports that he has…
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Gunmen attack UNIJOS VC, kill 2 guards
Unknown gunmen attacked the new Vice Chancellor of the University of Jos, Prof. Sebastian Maimako, on Wednesday at his private residence in Eto Baba area of Jos North, the PUNCH…
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RCCG pastor abducted by unknown gunmen during service
The Redeemed Christian Church of God Isawo, Ikorodu, Lagos State, was thrown into a frenzy on Sunday after some gunmen walked in and abducted the pastor during the service. The…
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Gunmen kill many in shopping mall attack in Germany
Gunmen on Friday went on a shooting rampage in a shopping mall in the southern German city of Munich, killing and wounding many people, police said. Authorities are presently evacuating…
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How gunmen kidnapped Ogun lawmaker’s wife
Some gunmen have kidnapped the wife of a member of the Ogun State House of Assembly (OGHA), Hon. Olufowobi Oyenuga. Felicia Oyenuga, wife of the lawmaker representing Ijebu East constituency at…
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Gunmen abduct Lagos monarch
The Lagos State Police command has confirmed the kidnap of the traditional ruler of Iba community, Lagos State, Oba Goriola Oseni- the Oniba of Iba by unknown gunmen on Saturday.…
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Gunmen in military uniform waylay, murder APC chieftain
Former Councillor of Ward 1, in the Abua/Odua Local Government Area of Rivers State, Allain John-Morrison was beheaded by gunmen clad in military uniforms on Tuesday. The APC chieftain was murdered…
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Port Harcourt GRA deserted as police launch manhunt for ‘armed gunmen’
Between 7.00pm to 7.30pm on Wednesday, there was a gun fight between the police and gunmen, suspected to be armed robbers, around the GRA axis area of Port Harcourt, Rivers…
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How gunmen abducted Governor Dickson’s sister
Nancy Keme Dickson, the sister of Bayelsa state governor, Seriake Dickson, has been abducted. Nancy Dickson and her sales girl were kidnapped by armed men at the Okaka suburb of…
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#BayelsaDecides: INEC officials held hostage in Dickson’s local government
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has revealed that some of its officials deployed to distribute electoral materials at Sagbama local government area of Bayelsa State are being held hostage. Incumbent Governor, Seriake…
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Woman sells out 14-year-old to be raped
We frown upon the very idea of rape reported on a daily basis but alas, some people are making money out of it. A 25-year-old woman, Nnena Okoro, has been…
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Gunmen kidnap Adamawa lawmaker
by Ranti Joseph A group of unknown gunmen has kidnapped the member representing Toungo Counstituency in the Adamawa House of Assembly, Adamu Usman. It was reported that Usman was said to…
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“They shot him several times” – Gunmen kill El-Rufai’s campaign coordinator
by Ranti Joseph A local campaign coordinator of the Kaduna state governor-elect, Nasir El-Rufai was killed by gunmen. El-Rufai’s spokesperson, Samuel Aruwan, disclosed that on Tuesday, the gunmen trailed Markus…
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2 people shot dead in Ebonyi state
by Ranti Joseph Two persons a middle aged man, Mike Ojor in Ikwo Nnoyo in Ikwo local government area and the Chairman of Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP) in Ishielu LGA…
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APC chieftain, others killed in Rivers
by Ranti Joseph Gunmen attacked the home of Christopher Adube in Obrikom community, Ogba, Egbema, Ndoni local government area and reportedly murdered seven people. The state Police Public Relations Officer,…
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Buhari visits APC supporters shot by gunmen in Rivers (See Photos)
by Azubuike Azikiwe Several supporters of the All Progressives Congress (APC) were seriously injured when gunmen shot sporadically in Rivers state on Tuesday, January 6. Around 5.30am, unknown gunmen reportedly opened fire…
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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