A coalition of militant groups in Ondo State on Friday gave oil companies operating in the state three days to leave over non-enrollment of their members in the Federal Government Amnesty Programme. General Akinfemi Raymond, the secretary of the coalition, gave the ultimatum in Akure while addressing journalists. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports […]
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The Brigade Commander, 23rd Armoured Brigade, Yola, Bello Mohammed, said seven policemen and two soldiers lost their lives within the past two months as a result of Numan sectarian crisis involving herdsmen and farmers. Mr. Mohammed, a brigadier general, made this known Thursday in Yola, the Adamawa State capital, while addressing a town hall meeting […]
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A German male nurse serving a life term for killing six hospital patients with lethal drugs out of “boredom” will face trial for another 97 murders, prosecutors said Monday. The third trial of Niels Hoegel, 41, accused of being the worst serial killer in German post-war history, is expected to start later this year, a […]
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The Department of State Service (DSS) and other security agencies have reportedly identified an Islamic State in West Africa (ISWA) network operating within some north central and south-south sections of the country. According to a report by NAN, this information is contained in a security report submitted to President Muhammadu Buhari by some security service […]
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Many casualties are expected in the latest attack by terrorists at a highbrow hotel in Kabul. At least four gunmen stormed the iconic Intercontinental Hotel in a night-time raid on Saturday and opened fire on guests and staff. According to AFP, the hours-long assault is still ongoing by midnight GMT. There was no immediate claim […]
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A federal high court in Abuja has affirmed the proscription of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). Governors of the south-east had proscribed the group and branded it a terrorist organisation. Subsequently, the federal government outlawed the group and proscribed its activities in every part of the country. Abubakar Malami, minister of justice, had filed […]
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Not less than twelve people have reportedly been killed while 48 sustained injuries in multiple suicide attacks in Maiduguri, capital of Borno state. Abdulkadir Ibrahim, information officer of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) in the north-east, confirmed the incident, saying it occurred around 3pm on Wednesday. Ibrahim said an emergency response team comprising NEMA, SEMA […]
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The Niger Delta Avengers has on Wednesday said it will resume deadly attacks on oil installations and facilities in the oil-rich region in the country. Murdoch Agbinibo, the spokesperson of the militant group in a statement which was published on the group’s website said the round of attacks will be the “most deadly and will […]
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A fresh Boko Haram attack on Pallam community in Madagali Local Government Area of Adamawa, on Tuesday, has left many dead and others abducted. The attack came barely a week after the terrorists launched a similar attack on neighbouring Wanu, Kamale and Kafin Hausa communities of Michika and Madagali areas. Pallam is the hometown of […]
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At least 10 persons were killed when gunmen suspected to be herdsmen Dangaji and Ungwan Gajere villages in Birnin Gwari local government area of Kaduna state, on Friday night. Apart from the fatalities, several persons reportedly sustained gunshot injuries during the attack. The villagers were said to have fled for safety as the gunmen razed […]
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