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Militants kill five, injure seven others in Akwa Ibom community
The lingering dispute rekindled on Monday when militant youths from Uko Ntenghe reportedly invaded the farmland and raped a woman who they also took hostage, while a detachment was said to have sneaked into Uko Akpan in Enwang, the headquarters and killed five persons.
PDP: President Buhari abandoned governance for luxury, pleasures of Aso Villa
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has concluded that the reason why things are bad in the country is because President Muhammadu Buhari has abandoned governance for the luxury and pleasures of Aso Presidential Villa.
Gunmen kidnap couple, one other in Ondo
The source added after the couple were led into the bush, the children that were left stranded beside their parent’s locked car, went to the police station in the town and reported the matter.
South Korea to send delegation to Tehran after Iran seizes tanker
South Korea is sending a delegation to Iran to seek the release of a tanker seized in Gulf waters by Iranian forces, with a senior diplomat set to go ahead with a scheduled visit to Tehran on Sunday amid tensions over $7bn in Iranian funds frozen in Korean banks due to sanctions imposed by the United States.
Nigerian president: Insecurity setting us back at critical points
President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday in his New Year broadcast decried the level of violence in the country, saying insecurity is setting Nigeria back at “critical points” through the destruction of public and private investments.
Methodist Bishop: Neglect of Nigerian youths will backfire on ruling class
Following the increasing level of youth restiveness in Nigeria, Methodist Bishop, Dr Sunday Onuoha, has said that the neglect of the youth would backfire on the ruling class in the country.
Gunmen abduct Oyo assemblyman’s sister, demand N20 million ransom
The younger sister of an Oyo State House of Assembly member representing Egbeda State Constituency, Sunkammi Babalola, has been kidnapped in Ibadan, Oyo State capital.
Malian opposition leader dies of coronavirus
Malian opposition leader Soumaila Cisse has died of coronavirus aged 71, his family and party said Friday, after being held hostage for six months by jihadists earlier this year.
Robbery suspects nabbed in Calabar
The police in Cross River State have arrested four persons for alleged robbery in Calabar.
Amnesty backs ICC’s move to probe war crime allegations against Nigerian security agencies
Amnesty International has called for immediate investigation by the International Criminal Court (ICC), following a preliminary probe over allegations of war crimes committed by the Nigerian military and Boko Haram.
Police arraign kidnap kingpin, seven others for terrorism in Calabar
A Federal High Court sitting in Calabar has remanded 8 persons for kidnapping, terrorism and possession of illegal firearms at the Afokang Correctional Service centre.
ISWAP fighters kill 10 Nigerian troops, take one hostage in Borno
Ten troops were killed and one was taken hostage in clashes with IS-linked jihadists in Borno state, according to two security sources.
Message from the dead Borno farmers
That the slain Borno farmers did not get military clearance is an inconvenient truth, but the real error of judgement was taking the government at its word. In his inaugural speech on May 29, 2015, President Muhammadu Buhari ordered the military chiefs – the same military chiefs there today – to relocate to the North East, the main theatre in the war on Boko Haram.
Suspected killers of Ondo monarch, 15 others arrested by Amotekun
Suspected killers of Ondo first-class monarch, the Olufon of lfon, Oba Israel Adegoke Adeusi, have been arrested by the personnel of the state Security Network Agency codenamed Amotekun Corps.
Abductors of two reverend sisters, driver to die by hanging
Abductors of two Reverend sisters and their driver along the Benin/ Ore/ Lagos highway, in Ondo state four years ago have been sentenced to death by hanging.
Mikel Arteta talks to Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang after Gambia airport incident
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has told Gabon captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to take sleeping in a Gambian airport as an experience.
INEC: How we conducted 2019 general elections in Lagos
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has elucidated how it conducted the 2019 elections in Lagos State.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang appreciates Serge Aurier support after Gambia ordeal
Arsenal captain, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, has thanked Tottenham fullback, Serge Aurier, for his support over his Gambian airport frustrations.
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President Buhari appoints Adolphus Aghughu as the Auditor-General of the Federation
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Police: No influx of herdsmen to Ekiti forests
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Kano woman pours hot water on husband’s second wife
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EKSTMA boss: Educate motorists properly on traffic laws before enforcement
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Gunmen kill policeman, soldier in Delta
Delta State Police Command has confirmed the killing of a policeman and a soldier by gunmen at a military checkpoint at Oton Area of Sapele on Sunday night.