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Terrible: 8 people killed as gunmen burn churches, houses in Plateau
by S'ola Filani Heavily armed gunmen attacked Gako and Tanjol communities in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State hours ago, killing 8 people and injuring several others - including …
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Perry Brimah: And now, the ecumenical city of Jos?! (A rejoinder)
by Perry Brimah No mortal is above error and criticism. May the good Lord permit me to grow as old as you and remain as wise as you have remained…
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Suicide bomber, 2 others die in Jos blast – Police
by S'ola Filani A suicide bomber and two other persons - a landlord and his son - have been confirmed dead while three others were injured in the blast that…
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UPDATE: Panic as explosion hits football viewing centre in Jos
File photo by Akan Ido Reports of a fresh explosion in Jos, the capital of Plateau have been confirmed. Eyewitnesses say the explosion occurred close to a football viewing centre where fans…
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BREAKING: Another explosion hits Jos
File photo by Akan Ido There are reports of another explosion in Jos, the capital of Plateau State. Sources say the explosion occurred around Bauchi Road close to the University of Jos. According to…
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Wole Soyinka: And now, the ecumenical city of Jos?!
by Wole Soyinka Today, so soon after Nyanya, Jos has turned into yet another national abattoir, the current fate of so many of our towns, villages and other once thriving…
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Collins Uma: Fond memories of Jos is all we have (Y! FrontPage)
by Collins Uma Jos was to me a place to find solace. The city that gave me a Degree. Now that city is facing ruin and political will to fight…
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UPDATE: Death toll rises to at-least 118 in Jos bomb attack (See Photos)
by Akan Ido The death toll of the bomb blast at the Terminus Market in Jos, Plateau state earlier today has hit 118 according to reports from the Agence…
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UPDATE: 46 dead, 45 injured in Jos bomb attack, Jonathan reacts
File photo by Isi Esene Reports have it that at least 46 people were killed when two car bombs ripped through a busy market in Jos this afternoon. Although many…
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How suspected Boko Haram spy was arrested in Jos
by Zara Mustapha A suspected spy for the terrorist Islamic sect, Boko Haram has been arrested by the Plateau State police command on Monday while allegedly spying on some policemen who…
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Opinion: Why Nigeria is still the best country around
by Udofia Joseph People boast of the beauty of Paris, but I say Paris beauty cannot be compared to the streets of Abuja. They boast of the Himalayas, but that…
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My name is no more Patience but now ‘Mama Peace’ – First Lady
by Akintomiwa Agbaje The first lady has found a new name for herself. Patience Jonathan, the First Lady of Nigeria boldy declared that she be no longer called Patience but…
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‘We were paid to bring her body parts’ – Suspected ritualists confess after killing 11-year-old
by 'Jola Sotubo Police officers in Plateau have apprehended 5 persons for their alleged roles in the death of an 11-year-old girl around Fillin-Sukwa in the Jos North Local Government…
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Just In: Taraba Assembly elects new Speaker
Late Speaker, Haruna Tsokwa There are reports that the Taraba House of Assembly has elected a new Speaker a week after the former Speaker, Haruna Tsokwa died after a brief…
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Album review: Testing Ice Prince’s ‘Fire of Zamani’
by James Silas Panshak ‘Ice Prince’ Zamani, a certified ‘Jos Boy’, marked a milestone with his single “Oleku” in 2010 but before that, he had done several collaborations and literally graced…
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Opinion: Life with Boko Haram
by Adaobi Tracia Nwaubani Some weeks ago, shortly before Nigeria’s independence day, I received a mass text message. Nigeria was going to turn 53 years old a few days later,…
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Opinion: Crisis Victims – The weakness of President Jonathan’s declaration
by Daniel Nyam Gwash As a true president of the people and for the people and elected by the people, he must allow fairness, equity and justice to prevail over…
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Opinion: The reign of gunmen across Nigeria
by Chioma Obina I have a dream that one day, PDP, APC and nPDP will get serious and realistic; forget their differences and join hands to build a secured Nigeria.…
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For the love of children: 2face Idibia celebrates birthday in Jos (PHOTOS)
by 'Jola Sotubo Surprise was the emotion felt by most people when pictures of 2face's birthday celebration were released and the music star himself was notably absent. It turns out…
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Frightening stats: 1,437 died in 6 months in bus accidents nationwide – FRSC
by 'Jola Sotubo According to a recently released Federal Roads Safety Corps (FRSC) report, not less than 1,437 people died within 6 months in bus crashes across the country. The…
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“They came for my wife” – Robbers raid Ahmed Musa’s house in Jos, attack his mother
by Oge Okonkwo Super Eagles and CSKA Moscow forward , Ahmed Musa was attacked by armed robbers at his home, in Jos on Wednesday night. According to MTNFootball.com, Musa said about…
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Sad news: 6 people killed by unknown gunmen in Plateau
by 'Jola Sotubo Five members of a family have been killed by unknown gunmen in Jos, Plateau State. The assailants, suspected to be Fulani herdsmen, shot the five individuals on…
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Awful: 15 people die in Plateau as vehicle runs into a group of 40 joggers
by Isi Esene A commercial vehicle ran into a group of youth observing their morning routine exercise in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau state. Among the 40 who were…
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How grandma from hell sold baby to child traffickers in Jos (PICTURED)
by Oge Okonkwo The law has finally caught up with four women as they were arrested by the Plateau State Police Command for specialization in baby trafficking. The four suspects Kate…
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8 kidnapped victims rescued, suspects arrested in Plateau
by Rachel Ogbu Special Task Force (SPF) has rescued eight kidnapped victims in Jos on Saturday, new reports say. During a raid of a hotel in Jos North by a…
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HORROR: Woman found dead with eyes and tongue removed in Jos
by Akan Ido A young lady was yesterday found at Tudun Wada in the Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau. The body was discovered in the early hours of…
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Bomb-making materials, remote control devices among others found hidden in Jos trader’s shop (PHOTO)
by Rachel Ogbu Photo: 247UReports Improvised Explosive Devices and bomb-making materials were recovered from a shop at Anguwan Rogo, in Jos North Local Government of Plateau State. On Monday Police forced…
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Terrorism: Gunmen fail in attempt to bomb mosque in Jos
The Special Task Force (STF) maintaining security in Plateau said there was an attempt by some miscreants to bomb a mosque in Jos on Friday night. This is contained in a statement signed…
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Plateau crisis: 4 men killed, 2 others injured by unknown gunmen
by Isi Esene Four people were killed on Monday by unknown gunmen in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State. The gunmen reportedly shot at the bus which the victims…
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MDGs: At this rate, Nigeria won’t meet its water and sanitation target until 2033 – Group
by James Sambo Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), a media network concerned with sanitation and water, has said that 63.6 million Nigerians have no access to potable water. Dennis Deteer,…
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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