The YNaija Cover this evening – the 16th of August

The YNaija Cover this evening – the 16th of August

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Cover Stories

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August 16, 2017

EXCLUSIVE: What actually happened at the Ozubulu church attack

by Patrick Egwu One week after the bloody attack at St Phillip’s Catholic Church in Ozubulu, Anambra left 13 people dead and more than 20 injured, YNaija carried out an investigative report on the attack – the motive, victims and the story beyond what we know right now. It was 5:45am – a rainy Sunday... Read More

Citizenship

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August 15, 2017

Anambra church killing: Why we have not arrested Bishop – Police

The Police have said they have no reason to arrest Aloysius Ikegwuonu, also called Bishop, considering he is a victim of the reported attack on August 6, 2017, at St. Philip’s Catholic Church, Ozubulu, Anambra State. The Police Public Relations Officer in Anambra State, Nkeiruka Nwode upon replying queries that he (Bishop) has returned to the community, said, “You... Read More

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August 14, 2017

Anambra church killing: Ozubulu youth protest reopening of church

Ozubulu youth Monday, protested the reopening of St Philips Catholic Church, Amakwa Ozubulu, Anambra, by the Catholic Bishop of Nnewi diocese, Most Rev Hilary Okeke. A week after the massacre (Sunday) the Bishop rededicated and opened the place as some government officials worshipped. How the youth reacted: They marched from Ozubulu Motor Park to Ekwusigo... Read More

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August 13, 2017

Anambra church killing: FG is ready to give specialist treatment to the victims – Onyeama

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama, has said the Federal Government is ready to offer the best medical treatment to the victims of the Ozubulu attack. Onyeama disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Nnewi when a delegation appointed by Acting President Yemi Osinbajo paid a condolence visit to the... Read More

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August 13, 2017

Anambra church killing: Police arrest 3 suspects

Three suspects linked to the Anambra church killings have been arrested. It was reported that a gunman went into St Philip’s Catholic Church, Ozubulu, Anambra State, opening fire, killing and injuring worshippers. According to The Nation, the suspects are said to be very wealthy but with no known source of income. Police spokesman, Moshood Jimoh,... Read More

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August 11, 2017

“This is not a time to play politics with the killings of innocent Nigerians” | Insiders speak on Anambra attack

“The Anambra killing is a sad episode and it brings to light the penchant of some Nigerians for getting rich quick and we don’t ask questions when we see people get into sudden wealth. Sad for the innocent folks who lost their lives over such senseless killings and I hope the police get the criminals... Read More

Thinking Through

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August 8, 2017

Anambra killing: The desecration of ‘God’s house’ by drug lords

by Wareez Odunayo On Sunday, August 06, 2017, Ozubulu community of Anambra. South-East Nigeria was thrown into mourning as the lives of church goers were cut short by mindless lunatics. According to reports, the incident occurred when fully armed gunmen at around 6:30 am stormed St. Philips Catholic Church killing some worshippers. But that’s not... Read More

Thinking Through

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S’East governors, Ndigbo responsible for Anambra church attack – Nnamdi Kanu

Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu has said enemies of Igbo people were responsible for the attack on worshippers in a Catholic church in Anambra. While addressing IPOB members in Abia on Monday, he blamed Ohanaeze Ndigbo, apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, and south-east governors for the killings. “They have killed our... Read More

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Anambra killing: Where went the watchman?

by Alexander O. Onukwue How did the shooters in the Ozubulu Massacre gain unchecked access into the building? While still in shock about the tragedy that occurred, the process of finding out why this event was allowed to occur must now be initiated, beginning with the question above. Moral questions about why the authorities of... Read More

Story of the day

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Anambra killing: Any connection between Ozubulu and the North East?

by Alexander O. Onukwue Nigerians were in shock on the afternoon of Sunday, 6th August, with about 20 persons killed and many other injured in a gun attack in Anambra. The Sunday shooting which occurred while a Sunday Mass was going on in St Phillip’s Catholic Church in Ozubulu is reportedly connected to a long-running... Read More

Story of the day

Islamic group condemns Anambra killings

The Muslim Media Watch Group of Nigeria on Monday condemned the killings in St. Philip’s Catholic Church, Ozubulu, Anambra. It was reported that a gunman stormed the church and killed several worshipers and injured several others. The group made the condemnation in a statement issued in Abuja on Monday by its National Coordinator, Alhaji Ibrahim... Read More