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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…
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We’re investigating MC Oluomo’s threat against Igbos – Police
Idowu Owohunwa, the commissioner of police in Lagos, says the command is investigating the threat issued against Igbo by Musiliu Akinsanya, chairman of parks and garages. On Thursday, a video…
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Nigeria’s democracy threatened by APC, INEC, Police – Wike
Rivers State governor, Nyesom Wike has said Nigeria's democracy is being threatened by a conspiracy between the Independent National Electoral Commission, All Progressives Congress and the Police. He said this…
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We have taken note of Wike’s subtle threat of violence – APC
The Rivers state chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) said it has taken note of Nyesom Wike's "subtle threat of violence come 2019." The party said this in reaction…
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Is more popularity bringing trouble to the EFCC?
by Alexander O. Onukwue The death threat in a white envelope that was left by the attackers of the EFCC Wuse office was meant for an officer of the Commission…
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Why ASUU strike is only going to make the quit threats worse
by Alexander O. Onukwue Eight years after the 2009 agreement between the Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) was signed, tertiary institutions in the country are…
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Guam threat: Governor Salvo expresses confidence in Trump
by Adedotun Michael The rhetoric surrounding North Korea in the last weeks has taken a new dimension as the Governor of Guam, the likely target town of an attack from…
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NSA, McMaster is a big threat to Trump – Zionist Organisation of America
An analysis carried out by the oldest American pro-Israel group, The Zionist Organization of America (ZOA) has concluded that President Donald Trump’s National Security Advisor H.R. McMaster’s behaviour is a…
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We are the most powerful nation in the world | Trump brags about America’s nuclear power
Still basking in circulating threats from both Pyeongyang and Washington and despite doubtful responses from both analysts and lawmakers, President Trump has once again boasted of the United States nuclear…
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Arrest of Arewa youth will lead to crisis – Junaid Mohammed
A Second Republic lawmaker and Northern elder, Dr. Junaid Mohammed has said the arrest of Arewa youths over the quit notice issued to Igbos will lead to crisis. In a…
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I am being threatened for exposing diversion of relief materials – Ita-Giwa
Former Presidential Adviser on National Assembly Matters, Florence Ita-Giwa on Monday claimed that she has reached threats for exposing diversion of relief materials meant for the displaced people of Bakassi.…
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Igbo quit notice: We are addressing the issue – FG
The Federal Government on Wednesday said it was making all efforts to address the quit notice by some northern youths to Igbos leaving in their region. Minister of Information and…
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‘Every Nigerian is a Biafran’ | Ohanaeze replies Northern youth
The Ohanaeze Ndigbo has berated Arewa youth leaders for insisting on the ultimatum given to Igbos in the North to leave. The youth leaders in a statement on Thursday had…
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Anti-Igbo threat: “We are still looking for them” | Police yet to arrest Northern youth leaders
The Police is yet to arrest Northern youths who issued an ultimatum to Igbos to leave the region within three months, despite an order by Kaduna governor, Nasir El-Rufai. The…
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Kaduna Declaration: ‘S’East governors hold emergency meeting’
South-East governors on Wednesday held a meeting over ultimatum extended to Igbos in the North by coalition of some Northern youths, Vanguard reports. President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Chief Nnia…
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I don’t feel threatened by Olamide, Phyno – Yung6ix
by Azeez Adeniyi Rapper Yung6ix has said he does not feel threatened by indigenous rappers, Olamide and Phyno. The rapper in an interview with Punch said he has his unique…
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Apostle Suleman threatening my mother – Stephanie Otobo (WATCH)
by Dolapo Adelana Stephanie Otobo, alleged lover of Apostle Johnson Suleman, the General Overseer of Omega Fire Ministries has accused him of threatening her mother. In a video released by…
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Xenophobic attacks: Falana writes Zuma, threatens to sue South African govt
by Azeez Adeniyi Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, has written to the President of South Africa, Jacob Zuma, threatening to sue the South African government if it does not stop…
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There’s a threat to my life, ex-Katsina gov Shema cries out
Former governor of Katsina State, Ibrahim Shema has raised alarm that there is a threat to his life. Shema who is facing trial for alleged N11 billion fraud broke down in…
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The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversation today
These are the top five stories that drove conversations today. 1. Army recovers Shekau’s Qu’ran, flag in Sambisa The Nigerian Army on Wednesday said it recovered a Qu'ran and a flag…
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FG threatens to withdraw children of parents who ‘tarnish’ image of Unity schools on social media
The Federal Ministry of Education has called on principals of Unity schools in the country to withdraw any child or ward who tarnishes the image of the school online. The directive…
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Legislative aides threaten to ground N’Assembly over unpaid allowances
The National Assembly may be grounded next week as legislative aides say they would down tools over unpaid allowances. According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) the aides staged a warning…
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Unpaid stipends: We aren’t plotting to attack CBN – Ex-militants
A former militant group currently part of the ongoing Second Phase Presidential Amnesty Programme has said it would not shut down the Central Bank of Nigeria’s branches in the Niger Delta over…
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MEND wants to ‘assasinate’ me – Jonathan
Former President, Goodluck Jonathan has said that a list which named him as one of the sponsors of the Niger Delta Avengers was another attempt by the Movement for the…
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‘We’re not lily-livered, he cannot threaten us’ – Lagos Senators berate Melaye
The two Senators representing Lagos state in the Senate, Senators Olugbenga Ashafa and Solomon Adeola, on Wednesday, lambasted Senator Dino Melaye for his verbal assault on Senator Oluremi Tinubu. Tinubu,…
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Be careful to avoid bomb attack this holiday – DSS tells Nigerians
The Department of State Services (DSS) has called on Nigerians to be wary of packages and unknown persons during the period of Eid-el-Fitr celebration. According to a statement signed by the…
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New militant group vows to blow up oil facilities in Imo state
Days after it attacked an oil facility in Awarra, Ohaji/Egbema, Imo state, a new militant group, Niger Delta Red Squad, has threatened to destroy oil facilities in Imo state. The…
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Fear of militants: Security tightened at the Presidential Villa
The Presidency is not taking the threats made by Niger Delta Militants lightly as the security around the Presidential Villa was on Tuesday increased, The Punch reports. The militants, under…
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‘You are the real threat to national security’ | Fayose replies APC
Ayo Fayose, Governor of Ekiti state has called the All Progressives Congress the real threat to the security of Nigeria and its people in response to a statement made by…
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‘Fayose beautifies crime… he’s a threat to Nigeria’s security’ – APC
Ruling party, the All Progressives Congress has described Ekiti state Governor Ayodele Fayose, as a serious threat to national security, owing to his recent statements and conduct. The Ekiti state…
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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