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Opinion: The Ombatse Cult assault and Al-Makura’s complicity
by Obinna Akukwe Therefore, Ombatse cult is Nasarawa people’s fetish alternative to failed justice and security. Since the Ombatse Cult of Nasarawa State murdered over one hundred Nigerian Police and…
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Salihu Tanko Yakasai: Isa Yuguda’s U-Turn and the total lack of shame (Y! Politico)
by Salihu Tanko Yakasai It is only a matter of time, two years to be precise, that Mr Yuguda will vacate that seat and become an EX like those before…
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Democracy, democracy – & more in today’s round-up with Cheta Nwanze
by Chxta ....Our own job in this arrangement, is to make sure that the government do their jobs, which is why we must be vigilant Yesterday was democracy day, 14 years of sticking…
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How to rig a 35-man vote – and more, in today’s news roundup with Cheta Nwanze
by Cheta Nwanze "God is a democrat, does not support rigging but if you rig and succeed, that means God approves of it." - Governor Jang Good morning and happy…
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“The governor asked the police to arrest me, cut my head and take my head to him”- Chief Priest of the Ombatse (PICTURED)
by Rachel Ogbu Ombatse Chief Priest, Alla Agu (left); Police van burnt on May 7 by suspected members of Ombatse cult in Lakyo, Nasarawa State ...on Wednesday| credits: Oluwole Josiah…
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Gbenga Olorunpomi: Blood everywhere and the tonic in the APC manifesto (Y! Politico)
by Gbenga Olorunpomi In one week, the murders we have witnessed can only be compared to the genocide taking place in Syria at this point. And we are not officially…
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Sam Nda-Isaiah: Why do they take Dokubo-Asari seriously?
by Sam Nda-Isaiah All of these executive militants derive their strength and mojo from President Jonathan. So we should leave people like Dokubo-Asari, Tom Ateke and Tompolo alone and know…
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Action governor: Nasarawa gives N1million cheque each to widows of killed policemen
by NAN The Nasarawa State Government on Monday issued cheques of N1 million each to the widows of policemen killed at Alakyo, Lafia Local Government Area by the Ombatse militia…
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We need a state of emergency – and more, in today’s news roundup with Cheta Nwanze
by Cheta Nwanze Given what has happened in Lafia, I find it quite sickening that the ACN, and other assorted groups are attempting to play politics with the situation. The…
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“We have had enough bloodshed in Nasarawa” – Governor promises “nemesis” for evil-doers
by NAN Governor Tanko Al-makura of Nasarawa State has vowed punishment for the militia, Ombatse, responsible for the killing of policemen last week, saying the group and its sponsors are…
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Assistant Police Commissioner, 29 other officers killed in Nasarawa clash (UPDATED)
More details are emerging of the police casualty in Tuesday’s crisis in Nasarawa as the police have confirmed the death of 30 of its officials. The Nasarawa State Governor had…
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She bled to death: Woman stabs her pregnant daughter-in-law to death in Nasarawa
A housewife, Mrs Kareen Opara, has gone underground after allegedly stabbing her son’s wife, Esther Oluchi, to death in Anguwa Baba area of Nasarawa State. But the police have launched…
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New states? Not needed – and more, in today’s news round-up with Cheta Nwanze
by Cheta Nwanze Lagos state has recorded fewer okada accidents since its fitness programme began. On my part, I now have a two-pack as the erstwhile stubborn one-pack is finally…
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Sad: How adorable conjoined twins died at the National Hospital, Abuja
The twins by Akan Ido The conjoined twins who were born to Safiya Sani on January 3 at Mararaba Medical Centre, Mararaba Gurku in Nasarawa State have died. The twins…
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Pastor allegedly abducts another man’s wife for ‘spiritual guidance’
A 42-year-old pastor, Peter Ododa of the Holy Family Prayer Ministry, New Karu, Nasarawa State, yesterday appeared before Justice Vincent Gwahenba of Mararaba Upper Area Court for the alleged abduction…
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Jungle justice: Suspected ‘okada’ thief set ablaze
What looked like the Aluu four incident occurred on Friday, as a middle-aged man was set ablaze by irate youth at workers’ village, along Kilema Doma road in Lafia, Nasarawa…
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SNAPSHOT: Meet Mohammed Jammal, said to be first “White Nigerian” in NYSC gear
by Isi Esene Many qualified 'Youth Corpers' will say "to serve Nigeria is not by force" but this White Nigerian, Mohammed Jammal, doesn't see it that way. According to Jammal,…
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WATCH: Cynthia Osokogu’s killers speak on their alleged crime
by Isi Esene The alleged killers of Cynthia Osokogu, a post graduate student of Nasarawa State University, have spoken on ChannelsTV about their alleged crime. The two suspects Echezona Nwabufor,…
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Suspects in the murder of Cynthia Osokogu nabbed in Lagos, they tell a gruesome tale
Shielding their faces from the cameras by Isi Esene Men of the Lagos State Police Command, Ikeja, yesterday, paraded the alleged killers of Cynthia Osokogu , the daughter of a…
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“The sun will rise from the west before I return to PDP” – Gov. Al-Makura
by Isi Esene The dream of the Nasarawa State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party to have Governor Umaru Tanko Al-Makura back in its fold might yet remain an…
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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