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July 26, 2017
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[The Sexuality Blog] Grace Ogiehor-Enoma is fighting to keep Nigerian men in America from murdering their wives

Between 2006 and 2008, 10 successful Nigerian nurses were brutally murdered. They were shot, stabbed, beaten to death. These numbers might seem small, but among the Nigerian Association of Nigerian Nurses of North America (NANNNA) those numbers were only the tip of an iceberg that included hundreds of documented and undocumented cases of domestic violence,... Read More
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June 29, 2017
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German transport security assaults ‘Nigerian man’ over train ticket (WATCH)

A 48-year-old man believed to be Nigerian was put in a headlock and thrown to the floor at a train station in Munich after he was confronted on the train for not having a valid ticket fare. Now police are investigating following a complaint of grievous bodily harm and a video evidence showing how unnecessary brutal... Read More
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June 5, 2017
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[The Alausa Blog]: Lagos State suspends NURTW activities in Oshodi indefinitely

The Lagos state government has banned the Oshodi arm of the National Union of Road Transport Workers,  N.U.R.T.W indefinitely.  The ban is a reaction to the violent clash in Oshodi  that led to the death of the leader of Motorcycle Operators’ Association of Lagos State in Oshodi, Alhaji Rasaq Bello popularly known as Hamburger according... Read More
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May 24, 2017
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Clerics inciting people to violence should be arrested – Onaiyekan

Cardinal and Catholic archbishop of Abuja, John Onaiyekan, says clerics who incite church members to violence should be arrested. Onaiyekan said this while speaking at a workshop on ‘Preventing Violent Extremism in Nigeria’, organised by Club De Madrid in collaboration on Tuesday. “There is enough in the law in Nigeria to curb reckless speaking, if... Read More
The News Blog
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May 18, 2017
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Dear Empress Njamah, please shut up if you have nothing reasonable to say about domestic violence

by Tolu O.   There’s absolutely no way to go about this article without coming across to Empress Njamah as a hater, when in fact, its sole purpose is to take her through school. Nollywood actress, former Nollywood actress turned struggling celebrity, Empress Njamah was recently privileged to grant an interview with Broadway TV –... Read More
Thinking Through
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May 1, 2017
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Police deny Lamido bail, to arraign former governor in court

by Dolapo Adelana The Nigeria Police Force have refused to grant bail to a former governor of Jigawa state, Sule Lamido. Lamido was arrested early Sunday in Kano over allegations that he incited violence in Jigawa. The Police Public Relations Officer in charge of Kano Zone One headquarters, Sambo Sokoto told reporters that Lamido would soon... Read More
The News Blog
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April 22, 2017
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“You gave me the worst marital nightmare ever” | Freeze responds to ex-wife’s allegations of violence (WATCH)

Cool FM OAP, Ifedayo Olarinde popularly known as Freeze has taken to his Instagram page to respond to allegations earlier made by his ex-wife, Opeyemi Olarinde in an exclusive interview with BellaNaija earlier on Saturday. Freeze wrote, “You gave me the worst union a man could ever have, the worst marital nightmare ever, yet I... Read More
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April 9, 2017
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We must bring an end to violence and bigotry in Kaduna – El-Rufai

by Dolapo Adelana Governor of Kaduna Nasir El Rufai has vowed that his government will “never watch violence entrepreneurs who are enemies of humanity promote conflict and walk around free” in the state. The governor stated this on Saturday while speaking at the graduation ceremony of diploma and certificate students of the Kaduna Centre for... Read More
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April 4, 2017
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Suspected herdsmen kill 10 in Benue

by Dolapo Adelana At least ten persons have been killed by suspected Fulani herdsmen in attacks on several villages in Kwande local government area of Benue state, The Punch reports. This fresh attack is coming about three weeks after the attack on Buruku communities where 20 persons were killed. The recent attack which lasted for two days was... Read More
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March 29, 2017
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How Tonto Dikeh hit my mum | Churchill’s brother reveals in new interview (WATCH)

by Azeez Adeniyi Nollywood actress, Tonto Dikeh has reacted to an interview where her estranged husband’s brother, Tokunbo Churchill claimed the actress was violent towards his brother right in front of her mother-in-law. In the interview with Media Room Hub, Tokunbo described an incident that occurred at his mother’s residence between Tonto Dikeh and Churchill.... Read More
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March 23, 2017
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“After praying for me, the Pastor had gay sex with me” | Watch ‘Veil of Silence’, a documentary on the lives of LGBT persons in Nigeria

Few days before the infamous Same Sex Prohibition Act was signed into law by former President Goodluck Jonathan, The Initiative for Equal Rights (TIERs), a sexual health advocacy organization based in Nigeria, filmed a documentary titled: Veil of Silence. Veil of Silence – using stories told by LGBT persons living in Nigeria – sought to highlight... Read More
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March 19, 2017
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6 men cannot hold Tonto Dikeh down when she’s under the influence of alcohol, marijuana – Estranged husband (WATCH)

by Dolapo Adelana Oladunni Churchill, estranged husband of Nollywood actress Tonto Dikeh has said she has issues with alcohol and marijuana. Speaking in an interview with Azuka Ojuguiba of Media Room Hub TV, Churchill said he met his wife at a night club. He said whenever she’s under the influence of the negative intakes, she... Read More
The News Blog
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March 16, 2017
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Your agitation can’t be achieved through violence, Ribadu tells Biafra agitators

Former Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu has called on those clamoring for Biafra republic to be patient with the government. He said this while speaking at the sideline of the 11th Convocation ceremony of Nnamdi Azikiwe University  where he delivered a lecture in Awka. He said the agitators... Read More
The News Blog
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March 14, 2017
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Social media has become a tool for inciting Nigerians – NBC DG

by Azeez Adeniyi The Director General of the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), Malam Modibbo Kawu has said the social media is an agent of incitement in the country. Kawu said this while speaking in Sokoto on Tuesday at the opening of a two-day National Conference of Catholic Social and Communication Directors. He said the social... Read More
The News Blog
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February 20, 2017
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Just In: 21 persons killed in fresh Southern Kaduna attacks

by Dolapo Adelana Twenty one persons have been reportedly killed by unknown gunmen suspected to be herdsmen in the early hours of Monday morning, Leadership reports. The Chairman of Kaura local government area of Kaduna State, Mr. Alex Iya, who confirmed the killing said 14 persons died in attacks on two communities of Mifi and Ashim. Another attack occurred Sunday night... Read More
The News Blog
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February 7, 2017
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“I’m proud that no teargas or bullet was used” | Insiders speak on #IStandWithNigeria protests

Our Insiders gave a post-mortem analysis of the protests that took place across the country yesterday. “It was neither encouraging nor disappointing“, said an Insider, he concluded by saying that it was however a good first step. An Insider with the PDP has this to say “Nigerians must be commended for taking their stand against... Read More
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January 25, 2017
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My comments on Fulani herdsmen was misinterpreted – Apostle Suleiman

Founder of the Omega Fire Ministries, Apostle Johnson Solomon has said he did not galvanize Christians to attack Muslims. Apostle Suleiman said this after he attempted arrest by men of the Department of State Security (DSS) which was stopped by Ekiti State governor, Ayodele Fayose on Wednesday. The pastor had told his congregation to kill... Read More
The News Blog
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January 18, 2017
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3 killed in fresh Southern Kaduna attack

Renewed violence in Southern Kaduna on Tuesday cost the lives of three people, Leadership reports. According to residents many others were left injured in the attack that occurred on Tuesday night at Samarun Kataf, Zangon Kataf Local Government Area. The Kaduna State Government on Tuesday night announced a 24-hour curfew in the local government based on security reports.... Read More
The News Blog
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January 18, 2017
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Kaduna govt restores 24-hour curfew in Zangon-Kataf LG

The Kaduna State government on Tuesday restored the 24-hour curfew in Zangon-Kataf Local Government Area of the State. According to a statement, this follows an attack on the market in Samaru-Kataf by hoodlums. The government said the 24-hour curfew is with immediate effect, “from tonight, Tuesday, January 17, 2017, until further notice.” Security forces have... Read More
The News Blog
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January 6, 2017
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Make details of DSP Alkali’s murder public, Wike tells Police

The Rivers Governor, Nyesom Wike, has called on the Nigeria Police to reveal the details of the circumstances that led to the murder of a Deputy Superintendent of Police, Mohammed Alkali, during the legislative rerun elections in the state. According to The Punch, the governor stated this on Thursday when he granted audience to the management... Read More
The News Blog
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January 5, 2017
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Herdsmen kill 5 farmers in Benue

A renewed clash between Fulani herdsmen and farmers of Idoma extraction has left five persons dead in Benue, The Punch reports. According to an eyewitness, the crisis began on Tuesday when herdsmen began grazing their cows indiscriminately on farmlands at Okpale Ogege, Edumoga in Okpokwu Local Government Area of the state. The eyewitness said, “Our people went... Read More
The News Blog
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December 28, 2016
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Rivers rerun: Security operatives were used to plot violence – Wike

Rivers State governor, Nyesom Wike on Tuesday said incidences of violence during the Rives legislative rerun were plotted by security operatives. Wike said this while addressing members of the Rivers State Traditional Rulers Council, who paid him a Christmas visit. Wike claimed that the violence were orchestrated to make the state ungovernable. He also said... Read More
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December 21, 2016
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Rivers rerun: Wike sets up panel to probe killings

Rivers Governor, Nyesom Wike has set up a Judicial Commission of Inquiry to investigate the killings and other violent acts/matters during the December 10 rerun and supplementary elections in the state. This is contained in a statement issued by Simeon Nwakaudu, the Special Assistant on Electronic Media to Wike. The commission, which will be inaugurated... Read More
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