Tag: Kidnapping

Wike Must Also Demolish Aso Villa, Military Barracks –  Bwala; PDP Hails Its 16 Years in Power as Nigeria’s ‘Golden Era’ of Democracy | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Wike Must Also Demolish Aso Villa, Military Barracks - Bwala Shettima Attributes Banditry and Kidnapping in Northwest to Poor Governance FG Shuts Down MMIA, Orders Airlines to Relocate by Oct…

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El-Rufai, Two Others Await Clearance as Senate Approves 45 Ministerial Nominees; FG Drops Contempt Suit Against NLC and TUC | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

El-Rufai, Two Others Await Clearance as Senate Approves 45 Ministerial Nominees FG Drops Contempt Suit Against NLC and TUC ‘Two Wrongs Don’t Make A Right,’ Cross River Gov. Appeals To…

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CBN places N100,000 limit on cash withdrawal; My husband only candidate with strong support for women – Rukaiya Atiku | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

CBN places N100,000 limit on cash withdrawalSultan, CAN say 2023 elections won’t break NigeriaMy husband only candidate with strong support for women – Rukaiya AtikuSupreme Court alleges plot to silence…

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Ghana reverses course, apologizes for Abuja travel warning

The government of Ghana has apologized for advising its nationals to avoid visiting Abuja, Nigeria's capital. Ghana's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration says it is unaware of the…

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2023 Elections: Court okays suit seeking to void nomination of all APC candidates; It’ll be difficult convincing voters PDP can rescue Nigeria – Wike | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

2023 Elections: Court okays suit seeking to void nomination of all APC candidatesNSCDC CG Commander’s wife kidnapped in NasarawaFEC approves Nigeria’s first ‘sports as business’ policyIt’ll be difficult convincing voters…

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2023 elections: Atiku takes presidential campaign to US; Women can help Tinubu realize his presidential ambitions – Betta Edu | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

2023 elections: Atiku takes presidential campaign to USFormer Enugu SSG allegedly kidnappedUK licenses 91 Nigerian doctors in 15 daysInsecurity: Terrorists don’t reveal time, place, date of attack – Shehu SaniWomen…

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Bandits abduct over 45 persons in Kaduna church, demand N200m ransom; FG will review minimum wage, says Ngige | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Bandits abduct over 45 persons in Kaduna church, demand N200m ransomFG will review minimum wage, says NgigePolice parade ex-DSS officer, 9 suspects over bullion van robbery in AbiaNnamdi Kanu’s health…

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U.S. to repatriate fresh $23m Abacha loot to Nigeria; Fake news, misinformation is worsening insecurity – Lai Mohammed | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

U.S. to repatriate fresh $23m Abacha loot to NigeriaLagos, FG start fresh COVID-19 vaccinationFake news, misinformation worsening insecurity - Lai Mohammed4 kidnapped Catholic Reverend Sisters freed in ImoGunmen kill driver,…

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Kizz Daniel apologizes to Tanzanians, promises free show on Friday; ASUU declares ongoing examinations at Kaduna university illegal, seeks cancellation | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Kizz Daniel apologizes to Tanzanians, promises free show on Friday.ASUU declares ongoing examinations at Kaduna University illegal, seeks cancellationAbia women protest doctor”s continued detention nine weeks after his kidnapping.Controversy over…

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It appears the Northern States Governors Forum has gone AWOL as insecurity worsens

It is common knowledge to most Nigerians that politics in the country of over 200 million is more about protecting self-interest than it is about public service. The Northern States…

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The YNaija Cover – the 5th of November

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Kidnapped DPO, 4 others rescued

A Divisional Police Officer (DPO) who was kidnapped in Niger earlier this week has been rescued, the Force Headquarters has confirmed. Aliyu Amos, a superintendent of police and DPO of…

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Senate approves death sentence for kidnapping

The Senate has approved death sentence for abduction, wrongful restraints or wrongful confinement for ransom. The upper chamber also approved 30 years jail term for anybody that colluded with an…

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Police inaugurate mobile app to curb kidnapping

The Nigeria Police Force has inaugurated a mobile app, iPolice-Hawk Eye Crime Reporting System to curb kidnapping. Representative of the FCT Commissioner of Police, DCP Arungwa Nwazue said the police…

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Police to arraign kidnapper Evans today

Notorious kidnapper, Chukwudi Onwuamadike a.k.a. Evans, will be arraigned today by the Police on 52 charges. According to Punch, the charges bordered on murder, kidnapping, armed robbery and unlawful possession of firearms.…

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FG, states to set up special courts for hate speech, others

The Federal and State governments have agreed on special courts for promoters of hate speeches as well as terrorists and kidnappers. Senior Special Assistant to the Vice-President on Media and…

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Police arrest ‘associates’ of Evans the kidnapper

The ongoing police investigation has revealed that billionaire kidnapper, Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike known as Evans was involved in crimes in South Africa. According to The Nation, the police spokesman, Moshood Jimoh,…

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Why we are yet to arrest Nnamdi Kanu, Arewa youth – IGP

The Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris yesterday gave reasons when the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu force is yet to rearrested. Idris, who spoke…

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Igbonla boys release: The Nigeria Police can do better

by Tosin Adesina The Nigeria Police Force is one that has lost its values over the years, from bribery to extortion of unsuspecting members of the public and other vices…

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Stiffer punishment, quick judicial process will stop kidnapping – IGP

Inspector-General of Police, Idris Ibrahim has said the slow judicial process was encouraging kidnapping in the country. He said this while speaking at the monthly IG conference on Wednesday in…

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Why has Osinbajo been silent about the abducted Igbonla boys?

by Alexander O. Onukwue This time in 2014, it had been nearly a 100 days after the abduction of over 200 girls from Government Secondary School in Chibok, Borno State.…

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After 56 days: Where are the abducted Igbonla Six?

by Alexander O. Onukwue It’s been fifty-six days – EIGHT WEEKS - since six students were abducted from a secondary school in Igbonla in Epe, Lagos State. Six students of…

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Rate of kidnapping has reduced since arrest of billionaire kidnapper Evans – Police

The police has said the rate of kidnapping has dropped since the arrest of billionaire kidnapper, Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike popularly known as Evans. Police spokesman Moshood Jimoh said the International Police…

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The YNaija Cover this morning – the 24th of June

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‘Lawmakers stop use of official number plates for fear of kidnapping’

Lawmakers in the country have reportedly stopped the use of official number plates on their vehicles over fear of kidnapping and murder, Punch reports. This comes after a lawmaker from…

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Ololade Ajekigbe: What lessons can we learn from the Evans saga?

by Ololade Ajekigbe Salutations steeped in reverence, unhindered access to exclusive places, extra attention, and all round preferential treatment. That must have been the summary of what it was to…

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Lagos to dethrone traditional rulers for kidnapping

by Dolapo Adelana The Lagos State Government on Friday vowed to dethrone any traditional ruler found aiding kidnappers in the state. The state’s Commissioner for Local Government and Community Affairs,…

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Kidnapping: Ben Ayade announces N1m reward for whistleblowers

by Azeez Adeniyi Cross River State governor, Ben Ayade on Tuesday announced the compensation of N1 million to anyone who's information leads to the arrest of kidnappers and armed robbers.…

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The Thread: Why karma is everything they say it is

When karma is stalking you, this is what happens. Do see below: The chickens have come home to roost.

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Provide information on cultists, get automatic employment – Ambode

Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos says his government is ready to offer automatic employment to anyone with useful information on the activities of cultists in the state. Ambode, who stated this…

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