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Three feared killed in Ibadan Yoruba, Hausa clash
Three persons were feared dead at Shasa Market and environs in Akinyele Local Government Area of Oyo State as violent clash ensued between Yoruba and some Hausa traders in the early hours of yesterday.
Woman killed as cult groups clash in Oyo
A 60-year-old woman, identified as Iya Oluso, who sells roasted plantain at Ilupeju area of Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, was reportedly hit by a stray bullet during a bloody clash between two rival cult groups Monday.
Three feared dead in Lagos cult clash
At least three persons were reportedly killed when rival cult groups clashed in some parts of Coker-Aguda in Surulere Local Government Area of Lagos State in the early hours on Sunday.
Eight killed as bandits attack Zamfara community
The Zamfara State Police Command regrettably confirm the death of eight people in an attack by suspected armed bandits on Janbako Community of Maradun LGA in the early hours of Sunday
Two feared dead in reprisal attack on Oyo community
For fear of being attacked by suspected hoodlums, some residents of Coca Cola, Leventis, Ajibade, Ajegunle, Oke-Itunu and other adjoining neighbourhoods in Ibadan North Local Government Area of Oyo State have reportedly deserted their homes and shops following the killing of a thief in the area.
Four Nigerian soldiers killed in Boko Haram ambush
The felled soldiers, who were involved in counterinsurgency operations in the Northeast were ambushed Saturday evening by operatives of the jihadist group along Damaturu-Buni Yadi road in Yobe State, our sources said.
Bandits kill 19 in Kaduna attacks
Some bandits on motorcycles have invaded Kaya Village in Giwa Local Government Area of Kaduna State and killed no fewer than 19 persons, including the leader of the volunteer team in the area.
Gunmen invade Bayelsa community, burn 20 houses
In what appeared to be a battle for supremacy by militant groups, gunmen on Sunday invaded Peremabiri community in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of Bayelsa State and set ablaze about 20 houses.
Three killed in Lagos cult clashes
The clash between Eiye and Aye members reportedly started on the Boxing day when some members of one of the cult groups were attacked and a reprisal attack on Monday led to the death of three people.
Governor El-Rufai reacts to fresh killings in Southern Kaduna
Governor Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai of Kaduna State has reacted to the new the killing of six children and a woman in some herders’ settlements in the Kaura and Lere Local Government Areas of the State.
Reprisal attacks claim nine lives in Southern Kaduna
Samuel Aruwan, Commissioner, Ministry of Internal Security and Home Affairs in Kaduna State, on Saturday said nine persons lost their lives in a counter killing in Southern Kaduna.
Nigerian TV stations pay fines over fake news
The Federal Government says the sanctions imposed on some broadcast media stations in the aftermath of the #EndSARS protests were justified and that the affected stations already paid their fines.
Residents flee Rivers community following soldiers’ killings
Hundreds of Oyigbo residents have fled the community over fear of reprisal attacks from the Nigerian Army following the alleged killing of five soldiers by the members of the outlawed Independent People of Biafra (IPOB).
APC, PDP bicker over skirmishes at Oba of Benin’s palace
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, and the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Edo State, yesterday, engaged in a fierce war of words accusing each other of being responsible for last Saturday’s clash between their supporters that left many persons injured and several vehicles destroyed.
We won’t allow forceful take over of our farmlands by ‘strangers’ – Ondo farmers
Farmers in the four communities in Ondo state set ablaze by suspected Fulani herdsmen over grazing disagreement and destruction of their farmlands Tuesday cried out to the state government to save them from total extinction from their homeland.
Police confirm four dead in Adamawa mob attack
Adamawa Police Command on Tuesday confirmed the killing of four travelers with four others hospitalized in an attack by some youths in Bali village of Demsa Local Government Area of Adamawa.
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Zamfara schoolgirl: Our abductors were young boys, they wanted to ‘touch us’
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Nigerian government inaugurates committee to detect irregular recruitments in MDAs
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Lagos East: Senator Abiru floors Babatunde Gbadamosi again
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Nigerian schoolboys freed as forces search for 300 abducted girls
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Governor Ikpeazu: Senator Abaribe a fearless advocate of justice
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Hutu rebels accuse DRC, Rwanda over Italian ambassador’s killing
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SERAP writes minister, seeks probe of ‘missing billions’ in water ministry, agencies
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