While we mourn the death of Deborah Samuel, who was killed for supposed blasphemy. She, as a Nigerian citizen, was accused of blasphemy, stoned and burnt to death, notwithstanding the Nigerian Constitution’s stance on murder. We mourn, but many are already forgetting her death, and the conversation is long gone. But, another has happened and... Read More

January 7, 2014

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Monster: Pastor jailed for raping a 6-year-old girl in Abuja

by ‘Jola Sotubo A pastor in Abuja has been arrested and charged to court for allegedly raping a 6-year old girl. Michael Dimowo, a resident of Galadimawa village in the Lugbe area of the Federal Capital Territory was sentenced to 10 years in prison for having forceful sexual intercourse with the young girl. The 24-year... Read More

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January 15, 2013

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8 people suffer machete cuts as NURTW members clash in Abuja

Over eight persons yesterday escaped death but suffered various degrees of injuries from machete cuts as members of the National Union of Road Transport Workers, NURTW, branch 2, clashed at Federal Housing Authority FHA Bus stop at Lugbe, Abuja. Eyewitnesses said the fight ensued among the union members, following alleged encroachment of Lugbe bus stop... Read More

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December 4, 2012

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#StuffOfNollywood: Abuja women in court over husband-snatching allegations

A physically challenged woman, Aisha Yunusa, who appeared before a Grade One Area Court, Lugbe, Abuja, accusing Hauwa Musa of attempting to kill her as agreed to settle out of court yesterday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the case first came up for hearing on Nov. 28. Ms. Yunusa had alleged that... Read More

Abuja, Aisha Yunusa, Haruna Manasawa, Hauwa Musa, Karmajiji Village, Lugbe