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August 11, 2023

Niger Junta Threatens to Kill President Bazoum Amidst ECOWAS Standby Force Directive

Niger’s junta has issued a grave ultimatum, vowing to end the life of deposed President Mohamed Bazoum if neighboring nations dare to intervene militarily for his reinstatement. Sources close to the matter disclosed that this ominous warning was delivered to a high-ranking U.S. diplomat, adding another layer of complexity to an already volatile situation. Recent... Read More

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INEC uploads 170K results on IReV, BVAS reconfiguration on Tuesday; Gunmen kill 17 in latest Kaduna village attack | 5 Things That Should Matter Tomorrow

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss: INEC Uploads 170K Results on IReV, BVAS Reconfiguration on Tuesday On Sunday, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) said that over 170,000 polling unit results for the presidential and National Assembly elections held on February 25... Read More

January 17, 2023

Wike reveals candidates Rivers will not vote for; Chatham House: Peter Obi did not share questions like APC Candidate – Ken Okonkwo| 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss: Wike reveals candidates Rivers will not vote for According to Wike, Rivers residents won’t support candidates that despise the state. He said the 2023 election was a fight to the finish at the State’s PDP’s local... Read More

December 18, 2017

Boko Haram attacks UN team in Borno, kills 4

Boko Haram terrorists have killed four persons and hijacked food trucks, after attacking a United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) aid convoy in Ngala, Borno state. Spokeswoman Jane Howard confirmed that the attack took place during the weekend. “WFP can confirm that a convoy escorted by the Nigerian military including WFP-hired trucks was the subject of... Read More

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December 12, 2017

Armed robbery suspects no longer appear in courts…they are usually killed – Falana

Lawyer and rights activists, Femi Falana has weighed in on the recent discourse on personnel of the Special Anti-robbery Squad (SARS). Falana said the police unit is already becoming a problem even for the Nigeria Police Force. He said this when he featured on a Channels TV programme. What Falana said: He said the demonstration against... Read More

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December 1, 2017

Gunmen kill four policemen in Adamawa

The Adamawa police command has confirmed the death of four policemen in a clash with gunmen in Numan local government area of the state. Othman Abubakar, the command spokesman confirmed the incident to NAN on Friday. Abubakar said the four policemen from Numan divisional headquarters were on patrol when the incident occurred. “We don’t want... Read More

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November 19, 2017

Borno suicide bomb attacks killed six – Police

The Police in Borno has said six people died in bomb attacks which occurred early Saturday in Jere local government area of the state. Police spokesman in the state, Victor Isuku said two Boko Haram female suicide bombers detonated IED vests in the outskirts of Alakaramtii village. He added that two other bombers attacked the same area.... Read More

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November 7, 2017

Four female suicide bombers killed, farmers injured in Borno

The Borno police command on Tuesday said four female suicide bombers were killed while attempting to attack Maiduguri. Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Victor Isuku said the incident occurred at about 8:30 a.m. in Tomsu Ngamdu community on the outskirts of Maiduguri. He said one of the suicide bombers detonated her explosive near a... Read More

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October 30, 2017

Troops kill fleeing Boko Haram insurgents in Borno

The Nigerian Army on Monday said troops killed two fleeing Boko Haram insurgents at Aisaram Village in Gubio Local Government Area of Borno State. Col. Timothy Antigha, the Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, 8 Task Force Division, disclosed this in a statement in Maiduguri on Monday. The spokesperson said two fleeing insurgents riding horses were killed... Read More

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October 21, 2017

Troops kill 3 Boko Haram fighters in Borno ambush

The Nigerian army said its troops killed three Boko Haram insurgents in Dikwa local government area of Borno state. In a statement on Saturday, Sani Usman, Director Army Public Relations, said the insurgents had laid ambush for a military patrol team at the village on Friday. Usman said the troops repelled the attack and recovered... Read More

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September 22, 2017

Boko Haram insurgents kill 9 IDPs in Borno

Boko Haram insurgents have killed nine people in the Rann Internally Displaced Persons camp in Borno. An aid worker and a resident confirmed this on Friday. The aid workers said the attack happened near Rann, in northeastern Borno state, on Wednesday. “Nine people were killed while working on their farms about three kilometres (just under two... Read More

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September 18, 2017

Just In: Suicide bombers ‘kill 15’ in Maiduguri

Two suicide bombers have killed at least 15 people after attacking civilians receiving aid in Borno state. It was gathered that the attack occurred at Mashalari village, near Konduga in Maiduguri. Member of the Civillian Joint Task Force, Babakura Kolo said “There were twin suicide explosions at 11:10 am in Mashalari village (near Konduga), which killed 15... Read More

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September 18, 2017

Boko Haram insurgents kill Imam, 4 others in Borno village

Suspected Boko Haram insurgents on Sunday killed the Chief Imam of Kurmiri village in Magumeri Local Government Area of Borno state. According to reports, four other persons were also killed in the invasion on the village. How it happened: The insurgents reportedly stormed the village with Ak47 rifles, knives and machetes. The victims were also said... Read More

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September 14, 2017

IPOB members killed sergeant in Rivers – Police

The Rivers State Police Command has alleged that members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) killed one Sergeant Steven Daniel in the state. IPOB members and security operatives clashed in the state on Tuesday. The state Commissioner of Police, Ahmed Zaki told newsmen in Port Harcourt that Daniel was shot dead by IPOB members... Read More

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September 12, 2017

Boko Haram insurgents kill 6 Civilian JTF members in Borno village

Boko Haram insurgents have killed six members of the Civilian Joint Task Force during an attack near an IDPs camp in Ngala local government area of Borno State. According to Daily Trust, the attack took place on Friday night. Executive Director of the Network of the Civil Society Organizations in the state, Ambassador Ahmed Shehu... Read More

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September 11, 2017

Troops kill Boko Haram insurgents in ambush

The Nigerian Army said troops of Operation Lafiya Dole have killed many Boko Haram terrorists in ambush at the early hours of Sunday. In a statement on Monday by Brigadier General Sani Usman, Director Army Public Relations, he said the troops of 151 Battalion, 21 Brigade carried out the ambush against the terrorists. “The troops neutralized a... Read More

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September 9, 2017

FG is planning to kill my son – Nnamdi Kanu’s father

Father of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Okwu Kanu has said the Federal Government is planning to kill his son. In an interview with The Sun, Okwu said the recent moves to re-arrest him was a plan to kill the Biafran agitator. He added that his son had done nothing... Read More

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September 9, 2017

Suicide bombers ‘kill 5’ in Borno

Five people have reportedly been killed at a checkpoint of the Nigerian Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in the Muna area of Maiduguri, Borno State. A female suicide bomber reportedly detonated her improvised explosive device (IED) at the checkpoint. Lukman Umar, a witness, said three other female suicide bombers attempted to attack a public gathering... Read More

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September 8, 2017

Gunmen ‘kill 20’ in Plateau village

Suspected gunmen have killed at least 20 people in a night attack at Ancha Village of Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State. According to a resident, the attack took place in the late hours of Thursday. Spokesperson of the Plateau Police Command, ASP Terna Tyopev, confirmed the attack but could not give details. “Yes,... Read More

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September 4, 2017

Shekau’s death won’t stop us | Boko Haram tells Army in new video

Terrorist group, Boko Haram has said despite a 40-day ultimatum issued to capture its leader, Abubakar Shekau, its insurgents are celebrating in Sambisa Forest. One of its commanders, Shuaibu Moni who was swapped for some Chibok girls in a recent video said they peacefully celebrated sallah in the forest. “We have observed the eid-el-Kabir prayers... Read More

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August 26, 2017

Kashamu is planning to kill me | Ex-gov Daniel petitions DSS, Police

Former governor of Ogun State, Otunba Gbenga Daniel has alleged that Senator representing Ogun East, Senator Buruji Kashamu, was planning to assassinate him. The former governor said this in a petition he addressed to the Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Ibrahim Idris; and the Director-General of the Department of State Services, Mr. Lawal Daura. The petition reads in... Read More

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August 15, 2017

Two suspects arrested as mob kills soldier in Nasarawa

The Nassarawa State Police said it has arrested two persons over the death of a soldier, Ayuba Ali in a mob attack. Ali was killed at the Akwanga area of the state on Monday. The command’s spokesperson, Kennedy Idirisu confirmed the arrest of the suspects. Idirisu said the victim who was in mufti reportedly hit... Read More

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Gunman invades Catholic church, kills many in Anambra

Gunmen on Sunday invaded St Phillip’s Catholic Church in Ozubulu, a town in Anambra State. According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), an unspecified number of people were killed. A witness said the gunmen broke into the church around 6am, concealing their identities with masks. He said after they gained entry, the gunmen identified... Read More

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Suicide bombing attacks ‘kill 11’ in Maiduguri

Separate suicide attacks have killed 11 persons and injured about three others on Tuesday in Maiduguri, capital of Borno state, TheCable reports. According to the news portal, a security source said two bombers detonated their explosives around Molai Kalamari at 10pm. The second explosion reportedly occurred at Sabongari Polo area of the state capital. [Read... Read More

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Fulani herdsmen have killed 1,878 Benue people in 3 years – Ortom

Benue state governor, Samuel Ortom on Wednesday said over 1,878 people were killed by Fulani herdsmen within three years. Ortom stated this when he received in his office the Country Representative of the United Nations High Commissioner on Refugees, Edward Kallon, and his team. The governor said 200 people were still missing and 750 persons... Read More

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Nigerian man accused of sexual harassment kills doctor, self at New York hospital

A Nigerian-born gunman, Henry Bello has killed a doctor and injured six others after opening fire inside a hospital in Bronx, New York, US. The gunman killed himself after the shooting spree which took place Friday on the 16th and 17th floors of the Bronx-Lebanon Hospital. Bello, who once worked at the hospital was reportedly... Read More

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Man jailed for threatening to kill Obama, family

An Oregon man who thretened to kill former President Barack Obama over social media will serve five years in a U.S. federal prison. The Mail Tribune reported Friday that U.S. District Court Judge Michael McShane sentenced 62-year-old John Roos of Medford to 63 months in prison. Roos was also sentenced to three years of post-prison... Read More

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Troops kill four terrorists in Borno

by Azeez Adeniyi Troops of 145 and 158 Task Force Battalions, 5 Brigade on Friday night smashed a fish smuggling ring operated by Boko Haram terrorists. According to a statement from the Deputy Director Army Public Relations, 8 Task Force Division, Col. Timothy Antigha, the success was recorded during a joint ambush operation conducted in... Read More

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IGP wants to kill me – Wike

by Dolapo Adelana Rivers Governor, Nyesom Wike, has accused the Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, of being after his life, according to Daily Times. Speaking to journalists in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital, on Saturday the governor said moments before he travelled to Kaduna on Friday, the IGP directed his crack team to invade... Read More

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Benue youth barricade road, kill 6 over herdsmen attack

by Azeez Adeniyi In response to attacks on two villages by suspected Fulani herdsmen, Benue youths on Thursday protested and barricaded the Npayango Federal Highway in the state. Some suspected Fulani herdsmen had reportedly attacked and killed many in Tse Igba Uke and Aliade villages in Gwer Local Government Area of the state on Wednesday... Read More

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