Tag: Attack

18Jan By dthataNo Comments

Politics

Adamu Commends Officers For Repelling Bandits Attack On Their Convoy In Kano

The Inspector General of Police, IGP M.A Adamu, has commended the Police officers attached to Police Mobile Force - 9 PMF Squadron, Kano for displaying uncommon gallantry and repelling the attack on their convoy by bandits numbering about hundred along the Birnin Gwari - Funtua Highway on Friday, 15th January, 2021, on their way back to their base in Kano after the completion of their special duty. The officers are personnel attached to Operation Puff Adder and deployed to Niger State in the sustained operation to reclaim the public space and tackle incidents of banditry, kidnapping and other violent crimes in the area. Contrary to unconfirmed reports in some sections of the media stating that eighteen (18) officers were kidnapped, only sixteen (16) officers were attacked in the ...

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10Jan By BobbyNo Comments

News

Bandits Kill 3 in Kauru Local Government of Kaduna State

A bandit attack at Kamaru village of Chawai Chiefdom in Kauru Local Government Area of Kaduna State, has left no fewer than 3 people dead. It was learnt that the bandits shot the victims after an argument ensued after arriving the compound. Kaduna State Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan confirmed the incident and also disclosed that investigations indicate that the gunmen were criminals from a neighbouring state who crossed over into the village to carry out the heinous act. Aruwan said when troops responded to a distress call from the village, they found three persons dead and one injured.

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8Jan By dthataNo Comments

News

Trump speaks on the Capitol Hill attack

President Donald Trump addressed the public via Twitter for the first time on Thursday since the social media platform locked the president out of his account for 12 hours. In a video posted at 7:15 p.m. on Twitter, Trump addressed the riots on Wednesday. "I'd like to begin by addressing the heinous attack on the United States Capitol. Like all Americans, I am outraged by the violence, lawlessness and mayhem. I immediately deployed the National Guard and federal law enforcement to secure the building and expel intruders," Trump said. "America is, and must always be, a nation of law and order. The demonstrators who infiltrated the Capitol have defiled the seat of American democracy. To those who engage in the acts of violence and destruction, you do not represent our country. A...

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4Jan By BobbyNo Comments

News

One Person Killed as Police Foil Armed Robbery Attack in Nasarawa

An armed robbery suspect has been killed after men of the Nasarawa state police command foiled a robbery attack along Gidan Gambo road in the state on Sunday, January 3. A statement released by the spokesperson of the command, Ramhan Nansel, states that at about 10.50pm on Sunday, the Police Command received a distress call that hoodlums suspected to be armed robbers had blocked the road at Gidan Gambo along lafia-shandam road with the intent to rob unsuspecting commuters. ''Upon the receipt of the information, the Commissioner of Police mobilized Police personnel attached to Assakio Police Station and a team of Safer Highway personnel to the area where a gun duel ensued. Consequently, the hoodlums were dislodge and one yet to be identified suspected armed robber was fatally woun...

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4Jan By dthataNo Comments

Politics

Buhari Sympathizes With Niger Republic Over Terrorist Attack That Killed 70

PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari has condemned the killing of 70 people in Zaroumdareye, a border town between Niger Republic and Mali by militants, describing the incident as another clarion call for united action by African leaders against terrorism. President Buhari, while reacting to the incident on Sunday in Abuja, said, “I am profoundly shocked by the large scale death of innocent people at the hands of these callous militants who have no regard for the sanctity of human life.” The President in a statement issued by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Mallam Garba Shehu in Abuja last night said, “We are facing grave security challenges on account of the evil campaign of indiscriminate violence by terrorists in the Sahel and only united action can help us defeat t...

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30Nov By dthataNo Comments

News

UN Withdraws Claim That 110 Farmers Died In Borno Boko Haram Attack

The United Nations on Monday recanted an earlier claim that 110 farmers were killed by suspected Boko Haram insurgents in Zabarmari community, Borno State. Local media had published a report on Saturday quoting officials of the Borno State government saying at least 43 farmers lost their lives in an attack by insurgents on a rice field. On Sunday, the Borno governor, Babagana Zulum, had during a mass burial of the deceased farmers, told journalists that 43 farmers were killed. Later on Sunday evening, the UN issued a statement which quoted the head of the UN System in Nigeria, Edward Kallon, saying that at least 110 farmers were killed in the said attack. The UN version of the death toll from Koshobe rice field went viral. In the initial UN statement, signed by Eve Sabba...

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29Nov By dthataNo Comments

Crime

Seven People Killed In Fresh Kaduna Attack

Not less than seven people have died in an early morning attack on Jemaa Local Government Area of Kaduna State. Gunmen stormed Ungwan Bido village on Sunday, killing residents. Two children have yet to be found after the attack. Samuel Aruwa, Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, confirmed the story to ChannelsTV, stating that the attackers burnt down four houses. The attack follows the alleged killing of a Fulani herdsman, Isiyaka Saidu, of Ungwan Pah village on Saturday. Meanwhile, Governor Nasir El-Rufai said he had directed the State Emergency Management Agency to, as a matter of urgency, provide relief materials to citizens whose houses were burnt as well as those injured in the attack.

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28Nov By dthataNo Comments

Entertainment

Femi Kuti Under Attack By Burna Boy Fans For Saying “Music Isn’t Really About Awards”

Nigerian musician Femi Kuti has come under attack by fans of pop star Burna Boy for what they claim is a subtle dig at the latter’s recent Grammy nominations. In a tweet, Kuti said that music should not be centered around awards or international recognition, and pointed to his father, the legendary Afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti, who was never nominated for a Grammy. “Music isn’t really about awards though,” Kuti said, responding to a tweet that hailed him as the most Grammy-nominated artist in Nigeria. “Fela never won or was never nominated. I don’t think Bob Marley was too. Music is about spreading love, giving people the will to go through the hard times in life, etc and inspiration. Music must bring comfort too.” He went on to say that his father “never cared about any awar...

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26Nov By BobbyNo Comments

Sport

“FIFA should retire No.10 for all teams in tribute to Maradona” – Former Chelsea coach, Andre Villas-Boas

Former Chelsea coach and current  Marseille boss, Andre Villas-Boas has urged FIFA to retire the No.10 jersey famously won by the late Diego Maradona as he believes no player should ever wear the famous number again.   According to Andre Villas-Boas, the No.10 jersey should be retired from all teams in tribute to Diego Maradona after the Argentine icon’s death on Wednesday November 25 after suffering a heart attack.     Maradona will be remembered as one of the best to ever have played the game and the No.10 jersey became synonymous with the him.   Speaking about the late football legend after his side’s 2-0 defeat to Porto in the Champions League on Wednesday night, Villas-Boas said; “It is very bad news, as well as the loss of a board membe...

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11Nov By dthataNo Comments

News

Social Media Users In Northern Nigeria Attack BBC For Publishing Photo Of Saudi King Shaking Hands With Germany’s Angela Merkel

Social media users from Northern Nigeria have attacked British Broadcasting Corporation (Hausa Service) for publishing a picture of King Salman of Saudi Arabia shaking hands with German Chancellor, Angela Merkel. BBC Hausa had on Tuesday morning published the picture of the duo together on its online platform. “Saudi King Salman emphasizes Germany's importance to freedom of expression,” the photo was captioned. But some commentators from Northern Nigeria accused the British media organisation of ‘undermining Islam’ by using a picture that shows the custodian of Islam’s holiest place in a handshake with a woman. Some also accused it of ‘working for Jews’ and warned the staff to be cautious of what they called the “wrath of God”. Earlier on Monday, social media users from No...

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8Nov By dthataNo Comments

Crime

Hoodlums Attack Ologede Market In Oyo, Loot And Set Shops Ablaze

Unknown hoodlums on Saturday, looted about 15 shops at Agbeni Ologede market in Ibadan, Oyo State capital before setting them ablaze. The incident which occurred at about 6:00 am on Saturday, November 7, was said to have caused panic at the market and its environment as a result of exchange of fire between the personnel of Operation burst and the hoodlums. The Deputy Director of Oyo State Fire Service, Moshood Adewuyi, who confirmed the incident, disclosed that trucks taken to the scene to put out the fire were attacked by the hoodlums, while the firefighters on the peace-keeping assignment were stoned. He added that the timely intervention of the officers and men of the operation burst later brought normalcy to the area, noting that only 10 shops were identified to have been ra...

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6Nov By dthataNo Comments

News

US Election: Police Find Vehicle With Guns As Men Plan To Attack Election Centre

Two armed men are arrested for driving from Virginia to Philadelphia in a Hummer and 'planning to attack convention center' where ballots are still being counted Trump, who held a 675,000-vote lead early Wednesday but by Friday morning there was just 22,000 votes separating the two candidates [/b] Philadelphia police have arrested two men who were allegedly involved in a plot to attack the Pennsylvania Convention Center on Thursday night. Police were tipped off, possibly from a concerned family member of one of the men, who had driven the 300 miles from Virginia in a Hummer. It's thought the plan was to possibly carry out an attack at the convention center where votes from the election are still being counted. Police have taken both men into custody during which point a weap...

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3Nov By dthataNo Comments

News

We Did Not Receive Any ‘Rescue Calls’ Regarding Attack On Borno Village – NAF

The attention of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has been drawn to a publication in an online platform alleging that it “did not respond to calls for support when suspected Boko Haram insurgents attacked Takulashi Village in Shikarkir Ward, Chibok Local Government Area (LGA) of Borno State in the morning of Sunday, 1 November 2020”; an information which the report alleges it obtained from supposed “military sources”. The NAF wishes to state that there is absolutely no iota of truth in the spurious allegations. Indeed, we ordinarily would not have responded to such baseless, unfounded allegations but for the need to set the record straight as well as reaffirm the NAF’s unflinching commitment to ensuring the security of Nigeria and Nigerians, wherever they may reside in the Country. For ...

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3Nov By dthataNo Comments

News

Terrorist Attack In Vienna, Austria, One Person Dead Fifteen Injured

At least one person has been killed and several more wounded - some seriously - after shootings in central Vienna, police say. Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz called it a "repulsive terror attack" and said one gunman was also killed. Police said several attackers armed with rifles launched the assault in six different locations. A large area has been cordoned off as police scoured the city for the other gunmen. The shootings took place near the central synagogue but it is not yet clear if that was the target. Mayor Michael Ludwig said 15 people had been wounded, seven of them seriously. Among the injured is a police officer, according to reports. What do we know about the attack? Police said the incident began near the Seitenstettengasse synagogue, which is the main t...

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30Oct By dthataNo Comments

News

Knife Attack In French City, Nice Leaves Three Dead, Several Hurt (Photos)

Suspected assailant detained after carrying out attack, in which at least three people were killed, according to officials An attacker with a knife killed at least three people and wounded several others at a church in the French city of Nice on Thursday, officials said, in an incident the city’s mayor described as “terrorism”. Mayor Christian Estrosi, a former MP with the right-wing Republicans party, said on Twitter that police had detained the attacker. Estrosi tweeted: “I can confirm everything suggests this was a terror attack in the Notre-Dame Basilica,” in central Nice. He claimed that two women and one man were dead. One woman took refuge in a nearby bar where she succumbed to her injuries. The other was killed in the most “horrible” way, he said, “like the professo...

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29Oct By dthataNo Comments

Crime

Fulani Herdsman Not Planning Attack On Abians – Commissioner Of Police, Agbede

The Abia state Commissioner of Police CP Janet Agbede dispelled rumours that Fulani are grouping to launch an attack on Abians. Addressing a press conference in Umuahia, the state capital on Wednesday the CP described the rumour as false. She said “This rumor is not only false but the Handwork of those intending to cause more tension and confusion across the state. I wish to reassure the law-abiding citizens and residents in the state to go about their lawful businesses as the law enforcement agencies are ever ready to protect their lives and properties". She also called out to hoodlums who took advantage of the #EndSARS protest in the state to loot public and private properties to return them or be ready to face the full rot of the law.

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29Oct By dthataNo Comments

Politics

Don’t Attack Oil Facilities – Omo-Agege Begs Niger Delta Youths

The Deputy President of the Senate, Ovie Omo-Agege, has appealed to members of the Reformed Niger Delta Avengers to halt their planned attacks on oil facilities in the region. He said going ahead with their threat would create economic setback for the country and cause additional environmental degradation in the area. Omo-Agege’s appeal, according to a statement by his media office on Wednesday, came on the heels of recent threats by a coalition of nine militant groups in the Niger-Delta region. The coalition had expressed its preparedness to resume hostilities by attacking oil and gas facilities if the Federal Government did not meet the demands of #EndSARS protesters across the country. The militant groups under the aegis of the RNDA, had after an emergency meeting in Del...

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25Oct By dthataNo Comments

News

TVC Resumes Broadcasting 3 Days After Mob Attack

After being burnt down in the #Endsars protests on Wednesday 21st October, 2020, TVC News has resumed broadcasting this morning. Although I noticed that they are only showing old recorded programs and not live studio content yet, it is a step in the right direction. We hope they will learn from this to have multiple live studios in more cities across the nation. Imagine CNN or even NTA being shut down because the lost one studio. We also noticed that their radio arm Max Fm 102.3 Lagos is also back on air too. Their Max Fm 90.1 Abuja which was also taken off air, I believe for security reasons, is now back on air. I pray for Divine recovery for everyone affected in one way or the other by the protests. God bless Nigeria and Nigerians. #Endsars #EndTheLooting #EndTheDistruct...

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25Oct By dthataNo Comments

News

Despite Spending ₦205M, Nigeria Police Website Still Offline A Week After Attack

The website of the Nigeria Police Force is still offline, a week after a group of Internet activists compromised its security in solidarity with the #EndSARS protest. "This Account has been suspended. Contact your hosting provider for more information," the website, npf.gov.ng displayed when POLITICS NIGERIA checked at about 4:30 am on October 24. Asides being a major channel for dissemination of press releases and updates on its activities, the website is the data warehouse of the force, containing bank details, bio-data information and other sensitive data of Police operatives across the country. This newspaper had previously reported how the group codenamed 'Anonymous' shut down the police website and released sensitive data of some police officers under the notorious Special An...

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22Oct By dthataNo Comments

News

Lekki Massacre: I Spoke The Truth Before Attack On TVC – Morayo Afolabi-Brown

The host of breakfast programme, Your View, Morayo Afolabi-Brown, said she had a premonition that Wednesday’s programme would be her last at Television Continental. Afolabi-Brown said in a Facebook post on Wednesday night that she was glad she spoke truth to power before hoodlums burnt down TVC office in the Ketu area of Lagos State this morning. Afolabi-Brown was on air when the hoodlums besieged the station. Narrating the event of the day, she wrote, “Many have asked this question today. The truth is, we understood our responsibility to our audience to speak. “I told the ladies yesterday (Tuesday). I said, ‘Tomorrow’s show (today) is likely to be our last show for many reasons.’ I said, ‘We may be attacked or even fired but we must speak the truth to power.’ “I’m so gl...

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21Oct By BobbyNo Comments

Sport

“The protesters didn’t ask for war, just for a better Nigeria” – Antonio Rüdiger reacts to Lekki tollgate gun attack

Chelsea defender, Antonio Rüdiger has reacted to the Lekki tollgate gun attack after peaceful #EndSARS protesters were allegedly killed on Tuesday night, October 20. In his tweets, the German International said he's shocked how the situation got out of control after putting out a statement last week condemning police brutality in Nigeria. The center-back also stated that the situation in Nigeria has nothing to do with democracy as he noted that it's more like a military rule which he says is a violation of human rights at the highest order.   The defender wrote:    After my short statement about Nigeria already last week I’m now even more shocked about how the situation there has got more and more out of control. This saddens me so much. This has absolutely nothin...

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21Oct By dthataNo Comments

Celebs

‘I’m hale and hearty’- Nollywood actress, Eniola Badmus dismisses reports she was shot during the Lekki tollgate gun attack

Nollywood actress, Eniola Badmus has taken to Instagram to deny reports that she was shot during the Lekki tollgate gun attack on #EndSARS protesters on Tuesday night, October 20.   She wrote in a post:   "Against all speculations about me being shot or dead at the unspeakable incident that happened at the toll gate few hours ago, I would like to inform you guys that I Eniola Badmus is hale and hearty.    Infact, I couldn’t make it there today to lend my voice on the #endsars movement.   But in truth, I am broken and scattered to see what my country has become. We are tired and it’s becoming one time too many, how is it wrong to demand for our right/ expectations and be killed at it. How?   We wont forget this day - 20.10.2020 in a l...

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20Oct By dthataNo Comments

Crime

Gunshots At Lekki Toll Gate As Security Agents Attack EndSARS Protesters

Eyewitness reports on Tuesday evening reveal that security agents have stormed the Lekki Toll gate to forcefully disperse #EndSARS Protesters. Several gunshots were heard as the protesters scampered to safety. Nollywood actress, Omoni Oboli has also confirmed the incident. They are shooting at the peaceful protesters at Lekki toll. I’m on the phone with someone there! I hear gunshots. The military are there shooting at unarmed #EndSARS protesters at the toll gate. People’s kids. Pls help People are dying already!!! Peaceful and unarmed protesters at Lekki phase toll gate. Please retweet #EndSARS I’m on the phone shaking and crying. I hear non stop gunshots #EndSARS people in Lekki toll. They are unarmed not even sticks https://www.instagram.com/p/CGk2KXdplP3/?utm_source=i...

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20Oct By dthataNo Comments

Crime

We Were Given N500 To Attack Protesters – Jos Hoodlum Confesses

There is pandemonium in Jos, the Plateau State capital today as some thugs parading as #ENDSARS protesters began the destruction of goods and services at Ahmadu Bello Way and Terminus Market. In one of the videos, one of the thugs, who spoke in a thick Hausa accent, confessed that they were paid N500 to attack people. Policemen were also spotted looking without any action as the thugs threw stones at People. It should be noted that the #ENDSARS protesters in the state had always carried out their protest peacefully from the Old Airport Junction for the last 10 days and there was no plan of any protest at Terminus Market. https://youtu.be/gwfANx_h1TM

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20Oct By dthataNo Comments

Crime

EndSARS: Lagos State Police Command Reacts To Attack On RRS Operatives

POLICE PRESS RELEASE, LAGOS STATE COMMAND,  DATED 19TH OCTOBER 2020 AGAIN, VIOLENT PROTESTERS ATTACK POLICEMEN, DAMAGE POLICE VEHICLES IN LAGOS. The #endsars# protest, which is gradually becoming violent, got heightened today, Monday, 19th October, 2020, when violent protesters descended on some policemen attached to the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) of the Lagos State Command at Adekunle, Yaba, around 10am. The ninety seven (97) policemen, who were being conveyed to their various beats on routine relief duties across the state, came across the violent protesters who started shouting "No Police, No Police", and stoned them. After the attacks, nineteen (19) of the policemen were critically injured while 4 police vehicles were damaged. The policemen, who scampered for safety, were...

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18Oct By dthataNo Comments

Politics

EndSARS Attack: Full Text Of Governor Oyetola’s Broadcast

My dear Good People of the State of Osun, Yesterday evening, political thugs & hoodlums made an unsuccessful attempt on my life and those of my aides while identifying with our beloved youths who were engaging in legitimate protest against the alleged brutality of the now disbanded Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS). My entourage and I had joined protesters from Alekuwodo area to Olaiya Junction chanting solidarity songs and encouraging them along the way. During the course of my address to the protesters to reiterate our cooperation and support, political thugs hijacked the exercise and hurled stones and dangerous weapons at us and vandalised several cars in my convoy. Preliminary investigation revealed that the commando style with which the assailants carried out their at...

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5Oct By dthataNo Comments

Politics

#EndSARS Campaign Is A Coordinated Attack By Cyber Criminals – Lauretta Onochie

The presidency has reacted to the current campaign to end the activities of the Special Anti Robbery Squad (SARS). An aide to President Muhammadu Buhari on Social Media, Lauretta Onochie, reacting to the renewed campaign, said the campaign is "coordinated attack by cyber criminals" who are joined by unsuspecting citizens. She said that this not the first time such attack is being launched on government institution, calling on Nigerians to stand by institutions while working on its effectiveness. She wrote on her Twitter handle: "I have no doubt that there are some staff of SARS who are unprofessional in their dealings with the public, same way we have unprofessionalism in the Army, Mainstream Police, Customs, Civil Service, Public Service, traders, lawyers, doctors, journalis...

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24Sep By dthataNo Comments

News

“It’s An Attack On The Erection Industry” – Reuben Abati Replies Ghana Police Commander On Sex Rounds

"It's an attack on the erection industry!" - Dr. @abati1990 on the Ghanaian Police Commander's advice that officials should reduce their involvement in "sexual activities" ahead of the country's general election. � #TrendingWithOjyOkpe @OjyOkpe #TheMorningShow https://youtu.be/fb6rl6QcYHk

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11Sep By Czar Owolabi MarcusNo Comments

Entertainment

Efia Odo Attacks Mzbel and Tracey Boakye After Being Asked to Find A ‘Papa No’ – Calls them Prostitutes

Efia Odo has gone on the attack after being heavily embarrassed by her own mum in a viral video. Efia Odo, who visited her mum in the U.S, gifted her mum $250 to ‘check her how far’, but the old woman was not too pleased. According to her $250 is peanuts and nothing for her. She berated her daughter for not finding a proper ‘Papa No’ to date. After the video went viral and bloggers reported exactly what her mother said, Efia Odo somehow got annoyed and took to social media to hit back. According to her, her mum was only joking and does not support prostitution. So Efia herself is framing having a ‘Papa No’ as prostitution. By framing her mum’s request as ‘prostitution’, Efia is essentially saying that those celebs we know to proudly have ‘Papa Nos’ – such as Mzbel and Tr...

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7Sep By dthataNo Comments

News

Terrorists Plan To Attack Abuja – Customs

The Nigeria Customs Service has asked its officers to stay alert in Abuja as there are Boko Haram terrorist camps in and around the Federal Capital Territory. In a notice with reference NCS/ENF/ABJ/180/S.I/VOL.II, issued by the Comptroller, Enforcement Headquarters, H.A. Sabo, in Wuse Zone 3, Abuja, the NCS said it had information that terrorists were in Abuja. In the notice titled, “Intelligence on National Security,” the NCS said, “Information reaching the Comptroller-General of Customs revealed the existence of Boko Haram terrorist camps in and around the Federal Capital Territory.” The NCS also stated in the notice sighted on Saturday and dated August 20, 2020, that reports had it that the terrorists were planning to attack some selected targets within the territory. It a...

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15Jul By BobbyNo Comments

News

Police Rescue Soldiers Kidnapped by Boko Haram

Two soldiers kidnapped by Boko Haram insurgents along Auno road in Borno state have been rescued by policemen. PR Nigeria which cited a security situation report, said some soldiers who were on patrol suffered an attack by Boko Haram terrorists on Monday July 13. The insurgents who allegedly killed two soldiers in the attack, abducted others and also went away with their gun trucks. However after a gun battle with the Counter-Terrorism unit of the Nigeria police, two soldiers were rescued and one gun-truck and rifles were recovered. The report read; “At 14.30 hrs of July 13, 20120, an army patrol team was attacked by Boko Haram along Auno road and killed two soldiers and kidnapped others while carting away two of the military’s gun trucks, AK 47Rifles and unspecified number...

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9Jul By BobbyNo Comments

Celebs

‘If you be Cultist and your Motive na to Attack Another Person like you, u be Fool’ – Vector

Nigerian rapper, Vector Tha Viper has bashed cultists whose motive is to attack another person, reminding them that their pledge was to fight against corrupt men who have influenced authority to their will. In a tweet shared earlier today, Vector whose real name is Olanrewaju Ogunmefun called the cultists forgetting that they pledged themselves to fighting against corrupt men who have influenced authority to their will, fools. He wrote; f#ck all the people praising polithiefians. F#ck all the people campaigning for them. If your father / mother is a thief and you are aware, f#ck you too. Greed will ruin you. I do not need security to move around people. You do for a reason. God bless the soldiers. If you be cultist and your orientation na to kill another man just because him...

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22Jun By BobbyNo Comments

News

19-year Old Boy Survives a Shark Attack after his Father Repeatedly Punched and Kicked the Five-foot Predator

A 16-year-old boy, Nick Arthur has survived a shark attack off the coast of North Carolina after his father repeatedly punched and kicked the animal as it was biting his son. Nick was swimming about 25 feet from the beach shore at Cape Hatteras on Thursday when a shark grabbed his thigh. As the boy started screaming, his father Tim Arthur, heard his son and swam to where the boy was. He then furiously kicked and punched the shark until it finally released its grip and swam away. The family, have now revealed the horrifying incident in an interview with FOX8. According to Nick, he didn't know what was grabbing his leg as the water was filled with blood and sand. 'The pressure was so intense, I was like: "This is obviously not - this is an animal of some so...

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21Jun By BobbyNo Comments

Sport

Lampard Reveals why he Benched Tammy Abraham for 2-1 Win at Aston Villa

Chelsea manager, Frank Lampard, has said he left Tammy Abraham on the bench for their 2-1 win at Aston Villa because he is trying to manage his squad efficiently. Abraham and Christian Pulisic were substituted for the Blues’ first game back after the COVID-19 break. Lampard opted to start with Willian and Olivier Giroud in attack, while Ruben Loftus-Cheek also made a return from his long-term injury. “It’s very important to let the players know that this is more than ever a squad game over this period. “Certainly nobody should get their head down at not starting. We’re going to have to make subs and we’re going to need impact off the bench,” Lampard told Sky Sports. Pulisic and Giroud scored for Chelsea, as they fought back from a goal down to...

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19Jun By BobbyNo Comments

News

Former Commissioner in Ebonyi State Arrested for alleged murder

The police in Ebonyi have arrested a former Commissioner for Border Peace and Conflict Resolution in the state, Donatus Ajah, on allegations of murder. Ajah is being accused of complicity in the death of a 46-year-old man identified as Azubuike Inya. The deceased was allegedly killed by hoodlums who inflicted machete wounds on him that led to his death. According to the police, both Mr. Ajah and the late Mr. Inya are from Amankwo village in Nkpoghoro community in the Afikpo North Local Government Area of Ebonyi State. Investigations revealed that the killing was occasioned by an intra-communal crisis involving the two factions of Amankwo village. One of the factions is said to be led by Mr. Ajah while another faction is led by one Ifeanyi Obila. The two groups have constantly ...

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14Jun By dthataNo Comments

News

Jubilation As Troops Repel Boko Haram Attack In Monguno

Residents of Monguno town could not hide their joy after military repelled an attempt by Boko Haram insurgents to wrecked havoc on the town on Saturday, sources said. According to a reliable source, residents came out to show appreciation after troops successfully repelled the attack. “Everyone is happy now, there is celebration everywhere; the troops has done brilliantly today. There is relief now. “There was panic few hours ago but now we are fine and safe. The streets are filled with people celebrating the victory of the military over evil people,” a staff with an International Non-Governmental Organisation, INGO disclosed. A security source also confirmed the development that the attack has been brought under control with the help of air bombardment. The source noted that ...

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13Jun By dthataNo Comments

Crime

Boko Haram Terrorists Attack Goni Village In Borno

Boko Haram terrorists are currently attacking Goni Sulemanti Village under Nganzai Local Government Area of Borno State. Though residents said they had notified security agencies of the situation, the insurgents are still operating freely in the community. It is currently not known the extent of damage the hoodlums had caused in the village.

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13Jun By dthataNo Comments

Crime

Bandits Launch Fresh Attack On Katsina Community, Kill Traditional Ruler

No fewer than 50 bandits on Saturday morning reportedly attacked Mazoji Village under Matazu Local Government Area of Katsina State, killing the traditional ruler of the community. This comes barely three weeks after the murder of the district head of Yantumaki in Danmusa Local Government, Alhaji Maidabino, by bandits. A source told SaharaReporters that the bandits carried out the attack on Mazoji Village around 2am and operated for several hours before killing the traditional leader. The bandits also reportedly set ablaze five motorcycles during the attack, while they rustled unspecified number of cows. The source lamented that security operatives were yet to arrive the village even as at 7:30am. Bandits attacks and kidnappings have been on the rise in Katsina State in ...

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11Jun By BobbyNo Comments

News

Police Arrest Man for Raping 40 Women in Kano

The Kano State Police Command say they have arrested a man after 40 people were raped in one town over the period of a year. A mother in Dangora, Kano, caught the man in her children's bedroom, according to police spokesman Abdullahi Haruna. The man ran away but neighbours chased and caught him, he added. The man was arrested on Tuesday, June 9. The command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Abdullahi Haruna confirmed this in a statement that reads: "Police on Tuesday arrested 32-year-old Muhammad Alfa in Kwanar Dangora, an outskirt of Kano. "During interrogation, the man confessed to have raped more than 40 female in a year, including girls, married women, as well as an 80-year-old." The police say the spate of rapes included an attack on children as young as 10 years old....

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10Jun By dthataNo Comments

News

Hundreds Of Persons Displaced By Bandits Attack In Sokoto

Hundreds Of Persons Displaced By Bandits Attack On Four Communities Of Gatawa Ward In Sokoto State Taking Refuge At Government Day Secondary School, Gatawa, Sabon Birni Local Government Area | Sahara Reporters #sokotoisbleeding

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7Jun By BobbyNo Comments

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Lady Recounts how her House was Fet on fire by her Ex-boyfriend for Ending their Relationship

A South African lady has narrated how her house was set on fire by her ex-boyfriend for ending their relationship. According to @Monica40449774, her ex-boyfriend went on with the arson attack after driving over her and her mum multiple times. Sharing photos of injuries she sustained and aftermath of attack in their flat, the Twitter user said she is now left with nothing. She tweeted;   He drove over me & my mom multiple times and went to burn our flat and i have nothing left. This is all because, i ended the relationship

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5Jun By Czar Owolabi MarcusNo Comments

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Marcell Ozuna’s wife arrested for domestic violence after allegedly hitting MLB star with soap dish

Marcell Ozuna's wife was arrested for misdemeanor battery, TMZ Sports has confirmed -- after allegedly cracking the MLB star in the face with a soap dish. Genesis Ozuna -- who has children with the 29-year-old baseball player, was booked into a Miami-Dade jail on May 29. According to Andy Slater, the arrest came on the heels of a two-week police investigation into an alleged attack on the Atlanta Braves outfielder. Ozuna suffered a "small laceration" on his face after his wife hit him with a soap dish, Slater says. Slater also says Ozuna personally drove to a nearby station to file a police report following the alleged attack. Court records show Genesis has already pleaded not guilty to the charge. Initially, Genesis was ordered to stay away from Marcell, but records show there's b...

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5Jun By Czar Owolabi MarcusNo Comments

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Julian Weigl hit out at fans after Benfica’s team coach was attacked with stones

Benfica stars Julian Weigl and Andrija Zivkovic have assured supporters they are 'ok' but were 'really lucky' not to sustain further injuries after their team bus was attacked. The players were taken to hospital after the vehicle was stoned by angry fans - with individuals frustrated due to Benfica missing the chance to move clear of title rivals Porto at the top of the table. Benfica promptly slammed the actions of those responsible and Weigl has also lashed out at the fans involved in the unsavoury incident. The Portuguese giants were held to a 0-0 draw with Tondela, and some supporters gathered outside Estadio de Luz to urge their team on despite the clash taking place behind closed doors. The attack happened on a major motorway between the stadium and training ground, w...

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3Jun By BobbyNo Comments

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Nine Killed in Kaduna Village in Fresh Attack

A fresh attack by bandits in Avong Doka village in Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna state, has left 9 people dead. Though the police is yet to comment on the attack, the Chairman of Kajuru local government area Cafra Caino told Channels television that the gunmen invaded the village in the early hours of today and started shooting sporadically, forcing residents to scamper for safety. While 9 people died from the attack, many others sustained injuries and have been taken to the hospital for treatment. Caino said the prompt arrival of soldiers stopped the casulty figure from increasing, as the bandits ran into the bush. Soldiers have now been stationed in the village to avert any further attack. This is coming barely a week after gunmen burnt down several houses at a R...

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1Jun By BobbyNo Comments

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Newly Appointed Aide to Ondo Governor, Ngozi, Suggests Solution to Rape

Miss Ngozi Ugochi-Ugo, the newly appointed aide to Ondo Governor Rotimi Akeredolu has suggested that girls should learn Taekwando to tackle potential rapists. She said it will help them to defend themselves in case of any attack. Ngozi made the statement while reacting to the killing of Miss Vera Uwaila Omozuwa, a 100 level student of the University of Benin, by her rapists inside the church where she was reading. She wrote: “Unfortunately, this case is just one out of many other cases of rape in Nigeria. Uwa was not in a bar or walking down the street wearing a short skirt (one of the many myopic justifications we give for rape occurrence) she was in the church, reading”, Ngozi wrote.   “If someone like Uwa can be raped and murdered inside a church building t...

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1Jun By BobbyNo Comments

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Nigerian military bombs bandits’ logistics warehouse, kills four in Zamfara

The Nigerian Army troops of the Air Component of Operation HADARIN DAJI have bombarded a bandits’ logistics warehouse approximately five-kilometre North of Birnin Kogo, in Zamfara State. Major General John Enenche, the Coordinator, Defence Media Operations, stated this in a statement on Sunday. Enenche explained that the airstrikes were executed on Sunday after Human Intelligence (HUMINT) reports. According to him, four-armed bandits guarding the facility were also executed as a result of the attack. The statement read in part: “The Air Component of Operation HADARIN DAJI has destroyed a bandits’ logistics warehouse approximately five Kilometer North of Birnin Kogo in Zamfara State. “The airstrikes were executed on May 30, a sequel to Human Intelligence, HUMINT, reports, whi...

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31May By BobbyNo Comments

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UNIBEN Student Raped and Murdered inside a Church

A 100-level Microbiology student of the University of Benin (UNIBEN), Uwaila Omozuwa has been confirmed dead after being raped and beaten inside her local church. The 22-year-old student who goes to read everyday at The Redeemed Christian Church of God, Edo Province 10, Ikpoba Hill, Benin, was attacked with a fire extinguisher by unknown men on Wednesday, May 27. A family source said Uwaila died on Saturday midnight at the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH) where she was rushed to after the attack. He said;   “The church’s security officer had gone to collect the keys to the church from its keeper when he was told that there was someone in the church already. "He got to the church only to find Uwaila in a pool of blood  and next to her was the fire exti...

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21May By BobbyNo Comments

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COVID-19: Kante Decides to Stay Away from Chelsea Training

Chelsea midfielder, N’Golo Kante, was given permission by the club to miss training on Wednesday. According to Sky Sports, the France international expressed safety concerns over a return amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Kante was present at Cobham on Tuesday, on the first day Premier League clubs were allowed to resume small group sessions. However, the 29-year-old decided against training on Wednesday. Kante lost his older brother to a heart attack just weeks before the 2018 World Cup and a few months earlier, the player himself fainted in training before being given a clean bill of health.

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20May By BobbyNo Comments

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Bandits kill 5 in Zamfara

An attack launched by bandits in Kajera and Magazawa villages in Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State on Tuesday May 19, left 5 people dead and one villager injured. Channels Television reported that the bandits invaded the community on motorbikes and opened fire on buildings and houses with residents inside. Zamfara State Police Command Spokesperson, Mohammed Shehu described the incident as a reprisal attack. He said two of the bandits had been killed on Sunday May 16, in one of the communities in Tsafe Local Government.

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18May By BobbyNo Comments

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Troops kill 20 Boko Haram members in Borno

A fierce encounter between Nigerian soldiers and Boko Haram insurgents at the north-western part of Baga town in Borno State, left at least 20 members of the terrorist group dead. Coordinator of Defence Media Operations, Major General John Enenche confirmed this in a statement released on Sunday May 17. He said troops conducted the decisive intercept offensive operation with the support of the Nigerian Army Super Camp in Baga, against the insurgents who were armed with mortars, rocket-propelled grenades and small weapons. Eneche said the terrorists were on their way to attack villages surrounding Baga before the gunfight took place. Though no Nigerian soldier died in the attack, however nine soldiers were wounded in the operation and have since been evacuated to Sector 3 hospi...

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