killing

August 11, 2022

Alleged Lesbian stabs partner’s husband to death in Anambra

A suspected lesbian stabbed her partner’s husband to death in a community in Anambra State’s Onitsha South Local Government Area. The event occurred around 9:20 p.m. on Tuesday. The victim, Ikechukwu Onuma, a worker at the College of Health in Onitsha, allegedly found his wife in bed with her lesbian girlfriend when he unexpectedly arrived... Read More

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Presidency

#YNaijaSays: How difficult can it be for the presidency to take decisive action that solves our institutional problems

June has been an especially disheartening month for Nigerians. Tragedy after tragedy has fallen on innocent Nigerians simply looking to survive the oppressive drudgery that is Nigeria today, killing, maiming victims and orphaning their families. A few weeks ago, a truck carrying wood fell off the Ojuelegba bridge in Lagos, killing several people. Though that... Read More

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December 21, 2017

Policeman prosecuted for allegedly killing five traders decorated with new rank

The Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris on Wednesday decorated Ibrahim Danjuma with a new rank of Commissioner of Police. Danjuma was prosecuted and acquitted for the extrajudicial killing of five Abuja traders and a lady in 2005. Danjuma was among 15 new CPs recently promoted by the Police Service Commission on the recommendation of the IG.... Read More

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October 3, 2017

I got N7,000 after killing Gulder Ultimate Search Winner – Suspect

Ismail Adeyemi, the suspected killer of the Gulder Ultimate Search 2006 winner, Hector Jobateh said he was paid N7000. Adeyemi, 49, while giving his confession said he was contracted to rob the deceased not to kill him. What happened: Jobateh, who won the reality TV show in 2006 was shot dead in Lagos by unknown gunmen.... Read More

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September 7, 2017

FG protests killing of Nigerians in South Africa

The Nigerian mission in South Africa said it has expressed its displeasure at the killing of Nigerians to the government of that country. The police in South Africa had recently killed two Nigerians in possession of drugs. Kingsley Ikeri, from Imo state, was allegedly killed by the police at Vryheid town, in KwaZulu Natal province... Read More

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September 2, 2017

Killing of Nigerian in South Africa condemnable – Dabiri-Erewa

Senior Special Assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari on Foreign Affairs and Diaspora, Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa has condemned the killing of Nigerians in South Africa. In a statement by her Special Assistant on Media, Abdurrahman Balogun, the Presidential aide said ” this is one death, too many” This came after reports that a Nigerian, Kingsley Ikeri,... Read More

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Xenophobia: Killing of Nigerian in South Africa reprehensible – FG

The Federal Government has condemned the death of a Nigerian in South Africa, Rasaq Ajao as “reprehensible”. The auto mechanic was killed by a mob on Thursday on suspicion of his alleged engagement in drug peddling in Polokwane, Limpopo Province. [Read Also: Again! 2 Nigerians killed in South Africa] The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in... Read More

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January 29, 2017

“We won’t allow killing of Christians anymore!” – Trump

US President Donald Trump has shown solidarity to Christians in the Middle East. In a tweet on Sunday, Trump tweeted his disagreement with their alleged mass murder. He tweeted, “Christians in the Middle-East have been executed in large numbers. We cannot allow this horror to continue!”

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December 26, 2016

We will no longer tolerate the killing of our members – IPOB

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has said it would no longer take lightly, the killing of its members by security agencies. In a statement by its Media and Publicity Secretary, Emma Powerful on Sunday, the group said it would avenge the death of any member killed by the security agencies henceforth. The statement read... Read More

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November 25, 2016

Over 2000 of our members have been killed – IPOB

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) says over 2000 of its members have been killed by security agencies in the country, Vanguard reports. In a statement signed by its Media and Publicity Secretary Mr. Emma Powerful, the group commended the recent report released by Amnesty International on the killing of pro-Biafra agitators. IPOB, however disagreed with... Read More

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August 28, 2016

Opinion: Open letter to Gov. Abdulazeez Yari

by Balogun Oluwalonimi Mayowa Your Excellency sir, The Governor of Zamfara State, and as well the Chairman of the Nigeria Governor’s Forum (NGF) and a card carrier of All Progressive Congress. Sir, with due respect, I will like to relate to you that, the purpose of my letter is base on the recent religious intolerance... Read More

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CAN wants justice for murdered Christians or else…

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has declared that it wants justice for the horrendous killings that were carried out on its members in recent times by religious fanatics and bigots. In the absence of justice however, the christian body reckoned that it might be forced to asked Christians in the country to arm and... Read More

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10 killed in Niger as Fulani herdsmen, farmers clash [DETAILS]

More than 10 people have been reportedly killed in a clash between suspected Fulani herdsmen and farmers in Bokuta village, Bosso Local Government Area, and Tungan Mallam village in the Paikoro LGA, Niger state. According to The Punch, six people are believed to have been killed in Bokuta, while another four died at the Tungan... Read More

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THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: Aregbesola, Fayose dragged to court | Nobody can crush Biafra | 100 gunmen attack in Lagos | More

From the papers today- a tracklist Ooni of Ife wants more participation in nation building from traditional rulers Vanguard SERAP drags salary-owing governors to ICC Punch Finally, Shell begins export of crude oil Vanguard Nobody can crush the Biafra agitation YNaija Nigeria loses N138 billion to public holidays Guardian Presidency breaks silence on recruitments in... Read More

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‘Killing of Nigerians abroad is unacceptable’ – FG

The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Foreign Affairs and Diaspora, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, on Wednesday, decried the killing of a 17 year-old Nigerian, Fola Orebiyi, in London. Dabiri-Erewa said this in a statement signed by her Special Assistant on Media, Abdur-Rahman Balogun. The statement noted that the killing of Orebiyi was unacceptable to the citizens and government... Read More

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Demola Rewaju: Herd mentality, mob justice and humanity – How Nigeria condemns itself (Y! Politico)

by Demola Rewaju There is a certain specie of goats that demonstrate the phenomenon of herd mentality most aptly – their ears are quite long as are their legs and they generally appear to be quite sheepish or dumb in appearance. You may have seen them before, filing past in one single file, the one... Read More

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‘Nigerian Army murdered unarmed pro-Biafran protesters’ – AI

International human rights organisation, Amnesty International, has released a damning report accusing Nigeria’s Army of shooting at unarmed pro-Biafran protesters during the May 30th Heroes Day march in Onitsha, Anambra state. According to the report by AI, investigations show that the security force unduly shot at members of the Indigenous people of Biafra (IPOB) in... Read More

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The late 5: These are the stories that drove the conversation today

Here are the top five stories that drove the conversation today. 1) Jonathan’s cousin granted N500 million bail An Abuja High Court has granted bail to the cousin of Jonathan, Robert Azibaola, and his wife. 2) Makoko floating school collapses The popularly Makoko floating school has collapsed after it was hit by heavy rainstorm. 3)... Read More

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BREAKING: ECOWAS court fines Nigeria $3.3 million for Apo killings

An Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) court, on Tuesday, ordered Nigeria to pay a fine of $3.3 million for the extra-judicial killing of eight persons in the Apo District of Abuja. The court mandated Nigeria to pay a sum of $200, 000 each to the family members of the persons killed while $150,... Read More

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#JusticeForBridget: Prime suspect in gruesome murder of Igbo trader, arrested

The Kano state Governor, Umar Ganduje, has condemned the killing of 74 year Bridget Patience Agbahime and also announced the arrest of a prime suspect in the gruesome murder, Alhaji Dauda. In a series of tweets from the his twitter handle, the Governor said he had met with the husband of the deceased, Pastor Mike Agbahime,... Read More

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#JusticeForBridget: Oby Ezekwesili champions the cause of ‘the beheaded Igbo woman’

Following the gruesome beheading of an Igbo woman, Bridget Patience Agbaheme, by irate Muslim youths in Kano state for allegedly insulting Prophet Mohammed, the internet has been in disarray as more and more people have come out to condemn the killing. The sad incident has since began trending on social media platforms with the #JusticeForBridget... Read More

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Morning Devotion: Another way to look at Buhari’s no-show & killing in the name of Allah

Joachim MacEbong takes on another look at President Buhari’s consistence avoidance of making appearances and the killings in the name of Allah. Take a listen. https://soundcloud.com/ynaijaonline/morning-devotion-episode-18

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Fayose turns champion of pro-Biafrans (READ)

Ekiti state Governor, Ayodele Fayose, on Wednesday, lambasted the federal government and security agencies over the violent clash that resulted in the dead of more than 30 pro-Biafra protesters. This was contained in a statement signed by Fayose’s Special Assistant on Public Communications and New Media, Lere Olayinka. Fayose described the killings as unjustifiable and... Read More

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‘We’re normally called nomads, but in Nigeria, we’re called terrorist’ | ‘Fulani herdsmen’ fight back

The South-West leadership of Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria, on Thursday, said the allegations of killings leveled aginst Fulani herdsmen are untrue and aimed at getting rid of the herdsmen and their business from Nigeria. According to Vanguard, the chairman of the association, Muhammed Kabir Labar said this when he led his association... Read More

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‘Fulani herdsmen are from Libya’ | Buhari has another theory

President Muhammadu Buhari, on Friday disclosed that the bloodthirsty Fulani herdsmen are not Nigerians but are from Libya. Buhari made this known in London where he had attended the anti-corruption summit hosted by the British government and the Commonwealth. The President stated that: “Because of what happened in Libya, when Ghadaffi, during his 43 year-regime,... Read More

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How Enugu security agencies failed to prevent herdsmen attack

The Enugu State Governor, Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, on Friday, accused security agencies in the state of failing to act to prevent the attack on Ukpabi, Nimbo in Uzo-Uwani Local Government Area of the state on Monday, April 25. According to the governor, the security agencies had failed to take any action in spite of the information... Read More

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‘Herdsmen wear black uniforms, carry AK 47 rifles and are well trained’

A Major-General in the Nigerian Army has warned that the attacks carried out by suspected Fulani herdsmen will soon assume the magnitude of devastation caused by terrorist group, Boko Haram, if something is not done urgently. The Head, Defence Headquarters Committee on Persistent Clashes between Herdsmen and Farmers, Major General Edward Nze, during a visit... Read More

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Again, herdsmen attack Taraba villages for revenge, 13 killed

Not less than 13 people have reportedly died in Taraba state as farmers in 3 local government areas were pursued out of their villages by suspected Fulani herdsmen. The farmers had been attacked by the Fulani herdsmen after two of them were reportedly killed by armed robbers along Kyaior-Gyo Road. After getting knowledge of the... Read More

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Fulani herdsmen attack Agatu again… engage military, police in gun duel

Fulani herdsmen have reportedly attacked Agatu community in Benue state, for the second time in the past two months. The attack, which degenerated into a gun battle between a joint team of the Nigerian Army and Mobile Police Force officers against the deadly herdsmen, left a police officer, Corporal Ebiakpo Akparakazi missing and another reportedly... Read More

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Opinion: Buhari’s DSS of ethnic and political oppression

Like most other appointments in his 11 months in the job, only President Muhammadu Buhari knows why he pulled out his kinsman, Lawal Daura, from retirement and handed him the sensitive and strategic job of director general of the Directorate of State Securities (DSS). That was in July 2015, barely one month after he was... Read More

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