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Two killed in Anambra cult war
Police spokesman in Anambra, DSP Toochukwu Ikenga, who confirmed the incident, said operatives had been drafted to the scene to prevent further breakdown of law and other.
Official: Abductors of Chinese expatriates demand N10 million ransom
The gunmen who kidnapped two Chinese expatriates at a gold mining site in Osun State, on Monday, have demanded a ransom of N10 million for their release.
Gunmen abduct two Chinese expatriates in Osun
The expatriates, Zhao Juan (33) and One Wen (50) were abducted at a mining site located Okepa/Itikan village in Ifewara, Atakumosa-West local government area of the state on Monday.
Gunmen abduct Chinese expatriates in Osun, shoot guards
Osun state Police Command on Tuesday confirmed the abduction of two Chinese expatriates, Zhao Juan, 33, and one Wen, 50 at a mining site in the state.
Police begin manhunt for abductors of three passengers in Osun
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Seriki’s brother, two others abducted in Osun regain freedom
The younger brother of Seriki of Hausa Community, identified as Usman, and two others abducted along the Ilesha/Ife expressway have regained freedom.
Osun: Police intensify efforts to rescue three kidnapped persons
The Police Command in Osun on Monday said it was intensifying efforts to rescue the three travelers kidnapped in Ife-Ilesha, Osu, Atakumosa West Local Government Area of the state.
Kidnappers release three Chinese miners in Osun
The police in Osun has confirmed the release of three Chinese miners kidnapped at Akere near Ifewara in Atakumosa West Local Government Area.
Policeman killed, three Chinese expatriates abducted from mining site in Osun
Following a misunderstanding that broke out between some labourers and some expatriate at a mining site in Osun State, three Chinese expatriates have been reportedly kidnapped.
Osun eases lockdown in four local councils
The Osun government has approved easing of lockdown imposed on four local government areas in the state to contain the spread of coronavirus.
Osun locks down four local councils
Osun State Governor, Adegboyega Oyetola, on Saturday ordered a total lockdown of four local government areas of the state to curtail community spread of COVID-19.
Osun arrests 10 Chinese, one Ghanaian for ‘illegal mining’
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Osun records two new coronavirus cases
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Nigeria to halt extended power cuts during coronavirus lockdown
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Another WHO staff tests positive for coronavirus in Bauchi
Executive Chairman, Bauchi State Primary Healthcare Development Agency, Dr Rilwani Mohammed, who disclosed this to newsmen in a telephone interview, said that the victim is a female security guard whose samples was taken Monday and had returned positive for the coronavirus.
Nigeria urges residents to use face masks at public gatherings
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Lagos discharges nine more coronavirus patients
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Nigeria: Fake coronavirus vaccine on sale in Kano
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President Buhari writes chief justice over decongestion of custodial centres
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Police: Nigerians still travelling long distances at night despite lockdown
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Ooni of Ife plans to donate N144 million modular fumigators to 36 states
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Notable African figures who have died of novel coronavirus complications
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