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Nigerian News

Jigawa: CAN condemns extra-judicial killing of 16 northern hunters in Edo 

April 1, 2025April 1, 2025 - by Bayo Muhammad Alabira

The Jigawa state chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) Monday strongly condemned the recent extra-judicial killing of 16 hunters from Kano state in Uromi, Edo state. Reverend Father …

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Nigerian News

2 children killed, 20 injured in Gombe stampede – Police 

March 31, 2025March 31, 2025 - by Admin III

The Gombe state Police command has confirmed the death of two children following a stampede at the Gombe main Eid ground. The command’s spokesperson, Buhari Abdullahi,  stated this in a …

2 children killed, 20 injured in Gombe stampede – Police  Read More
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Nigerian News

 Lagos: LASTMA confirms 1 deaf pedestrian dead in road mishap 

March 31, 2025March 31, 2025 - by Oguntade Ismaila

 Operatives of Lagos State Traffic Management Authority  (LASTMA) has confirmed that road mishaps has claimed the  life of deaf pedestrian at Mobolaji Bank Anthony Way, in Ikeja area of Lagos …

 Lagos: LASTMA confirms 1 deaf pedestrian dead in road mishap  Read More
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Politics

Northern Senators condemn mob k!llings in Edo

March 29, 2025March 29, 2025 - by Taiye Odewale

The Northern senators forum has condemned in its entirety, mob killing of Northern hunters in Uromi, Edo state on Thursday March 27, 2025. A personally signed statement by the Chairman …

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Security & Crime

Northern coalition condemns mob action against 16 innocent travellers in Edo

March 29, 2025March 29, 2025 - by Sunny Idachaba

The Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG) is outraged at the horrific killing of 16 innocent travelers from northern Nigeria in the Udune Efandion community of Uromi in Edo state. A …

Northern coalition condemns mob action against 16 innocent travellers in Edo Read More
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Security & Crime

Kidnapped Catholic Priest k!lled in Kaduna

March 6, 2025March 6, 2025 - by Alabi Abdul

A Catholic priest, Rev. Fr. Sylvester Okechukwu, has been killed by his abductors after being kidnapped from his residence in Kaura Local Government Area of Kaduna State. Fr. Okechukwu, who …

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Nigerian News

How gunmen ambushed, killed 2 Ekiti monarchs – Police

January 30, 2024January 30, 2024 - by Ojo Oladele

Two monarchs in Ikole local government area of Ekiti state were killed, Monday,  by suspected to be kidnappers. The traditional rulers were the Elesun of Esun Oba Babatunde Ogunsakin and …

How gunmen ambushed, killed 2 Ekiti monarchs – Police Read More
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Columns

Pray for Nigeria too but…

November 12, 2023November 12, 2023 - by Prince Charles Dickson

More than 10,000 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli armed forces in Gaza since 7 October, nearly half of them children, according to the most recent report by spokesperson for …

Pray for Nigeria too but… Read More
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World Stage

Shocker! Journalist killed on live broadcast studio

November 6, 2023November 6, 2023 - by Admin III

A radio broadcaster was fatally shot inside his studio in the Philippines on Sunday, November 5, 2023, in a brazen attack that was witnessed by people watching the programme live …

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Letters

January 15, 1966 and the martyrdom of our heroes past 

January 15, 2023January 15, 2023 - by Admin III
January 15, 1966 and the martyrdom of our heroes past  Read More
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Nigerian News

How I stood strong, killed Obasanjo’s third term agenda – Ken Nnamani

October 21, 2021October 21, 2021 - by Bode Olagoke

Former Senate President and chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Senator Ken Nnamani, has revealed how he aborted the planned to amend constitution to allow for third term in …

How I stood strong, killed Obasanjo’s third term agenda – Ken Nnamani Read More
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Nigerian News

Troops neutralize 4 terrorists in North-east

October 19, 2021October 19, 2021 - by Benjamin Samson

…4 others killed in IED explosion The Nigerian Army said, troops of Joint Task Force Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) deployed alongside Cameroonian Defence Force in the North-east have killed four …

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Nigerian News

How soldiers killed, burn houses in Imo community-Eye witness

October 10, 2021October 10, 2021 - by Chidiebere Iwuoha,

As news about the crisis in Umuokwe Aboshi, Izombe, Oguta LGA of Imo state between the Army with the villagers continues to make the rounds, an eye witness who spoke …

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Nigerian News

Ogun demolishes distressed school building after student’s death

October 3, 2021October 3, 2021 - by Hakeem Adegbenro

Following the recent collapse of a block of classrooms at Nazareth High School, Imeko, that killed one and injured two other students, the Ogun state governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has ordered …

Ogun demolishes distressed school building after student’s death Read More
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Breaking News

Breaking: Robbers attack bank in Osun governor’s hometown, kill police

September 28, 2021September 28, 2021 - by Lateef Ibrahim

The hometown of Osun state governor, Adegboyega Oyetola, Iragbiji, in Boripe local government area, has been attacked by armed robbers and one police officer has been reportedly killed. Blueprint gathered …

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Top Stories

(VIDEO) Happening now: Hoodlums kill Police man, burn patrol vehicle in Onitsha

September 19, 2021September 19, 2021 - by Okechukwu Onuegbu

An unidentified Police man has been killed in the commercial city of Onitsha, Anambra state.

(VIDEO) Happening now: Hoodlums kill Police man, burn patrol vehicle in Onitsha Read More
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Nigerian News

FG wants attackers of firefighters in Kogi brought to book

September 10, 2021September 10, 2021 - by Bode Olagoke

The federal government has condemned the reported attack on some firefighters and fire trucks by hoodlums in Kogi state, saying such act “is unacceptable and those responsible will definitely not …

FG wants attackers of firefighters in Kogi brought to book Read More
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Nigerian News

Commercial motorcyclist commit suicide in Osun, jumps into river

September 2, 2021September 2, 2021 - by Lateef Ibrahim

A commercial motorcyclist, Wednesday, killed himself by jumping into Osun river in Osogbo, Osun state capital. The incident happened around 4:15pm at Gbodofon bridge, old governor’s office, along Ibadan road, …

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Nigerian News

Insecurity: Another 2 farmers killed in Osun

August 29, 2021August 29, 2021 - by Lateef Ibrahim

Barely two weeks that five farmers were killed in Toro village, Modakeke, two farmers have been killed in Alapata, another village in Modakeke. A man and a woman whose identities …

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Business

Excitement as Titan Trust Bank opens Apapa, Lagos branch

August 23, 2021August 23, 2021 - by Bode Olagoke

Titan Trust Bank Limited has announced the opening of its state-of-the-art branch located at 17, Burma Road, Apapa, Lagos for commercial operations. A statement by the lender said the development …

Excitement as Titan Trust Bank opens Apapa, Lagos branch Read More
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Nigerian News

Insecurity: Tide turning against Boko Haram, ISWAP, says APC group

August 19, 2021August 19, 2021 - by Bode Olagoke

A voluntary think-tank group of the governing All Progressives Congress (APC) on the platform of Legacy Awareness and Campaign (APC-LAC), said the tide has turned against the dreaded Boko Haram …

Insecurity: Tide turning against Boko Haram, ISWAP, says APC group Read More
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Nigerian News

Woman killed in Osun accident

August 17, 2021August 17, 2021 - by Lateef Ibrahim

A woman, whose name could not be ascertained, has been killed in an auto accident that occurred in Osogbo, Osun state capital.  It was gathered that the driver immediately ran …

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Nigerian News

Two trucks crush 65-year-old man in Ebonyi

August 11, 2021August 11, 2021 - by Amarachukwu EgwuAgha,

Two trucks Wednesday afternoon crushed a 65-year-old man to death in Ebonyi state. The deceased simply identified as Papa Elijah was killed at Aforezuna junction on Tran-Saharan highway, Abakaliki. The incident …

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Nigerian News

5 die in petrol tanker auto crash on Ibadan/Ife expressway

August 9, 2021August 9, 2021 - by Bayo Agboola

No fewer than five persons, including a cab driver were Monday feared killed in an auto crash at Cecica area of the new Ibadan – Ile Ife expressway. According to an eye …

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Nigerian News

4 cops, others feared dead at Enugu police check point attack

July 22, 2021July 22, 2021 - by Chuks Nweze

About four policemen and some unidentified persons were reportedly shot dead on Wednesday evening when gunmen attacked a checkpoint in Obeagu-Amechi community in Enugu South local government area. Apart from …

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