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ADC condemns attack on its guber candidate, others in Kaduna
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has condemned the attack on its members in Kaduna State. In a statement signed The post ADC condemns attack on its guber candidate, others in Kaduna appeared first on Tribune Online.
Herders, cattle killed in Plateau attacks — Community leaders
A day later, according to another report from Nyerwe in the Barkin Ladi Local Government Area, attackers reportedly killed a herder and 18 cattle. The post Herders, cattle killed in Plateau attacks — Community leaders…
Plateau condemns fresh attacks, warns against retaliation
The Plateau State Government has condemned fresh attacks by gunmen in Mangu and Jos South LGAs, urging residents to avoid reprisal attacks. Read More:…
Waiya, NUJ condemn attack on journalists at APC rally in Kano
The Kano State Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, has condemned the attack on journalists The post Waiya, NUJ condemn attack on journalists at APC rally in Kano appeared…
Iran condemns US attacks on tankers as threat to regional security
Iran's foreign ministry on Wednesday strongly condemned US strikes on its oil tankers, describing the attacks the previous day as a threat to regional security. The post Iran condemns US attacks on tankers as threat to…
Bandits attack Sokoto community days after troops foiled advance
The attack on Tofa occurred about one week after troops said they intercepted armed men advancing towards Ghandi, another community in Rabah LGA, where attacks and security operations have been reported since June. The…
Knife attack: ‘I’m well, in good health,’ says Sokoto cleric
Lukuwa made the appeal in a viral video circulated on social media following the attack, in which he appeared with a plaster covering part of his neck where he sustained a minor injury. The post Knife attack: ‘I’m well,…
Gunmen kill 13, injure many in fresh Plateau attacks
“It was a vehicle carrying passengers to Jos. The attackers opened fire on them, and some of the victims were killed,” he said. The post Gunmen kill 13, injure many in fresh Plateau attacks appeared first on Vanguard…
BREAKING : Bandits Attack Kaduna Farms, Kill Farmers, Abduct Others
Armed bandits have attacked farming communities in Kaduna State, killing several farmers and leaving others injured or abducted. The attackers reportedly stormed farms in Dunya and Shado communities in Kuyello Ward,…
15 Katsina villages deserted as bandits step up attacks
At least 15 villages in Dandume Local Government Area of Katsina State have been deserted following renewed attacks by bandits. Residents told BBC that the attacks had also intensified in Funtua, Dandume and Bakori…
Police arraign 87-year-old man for allegedly attacking judge with cutlass in court
Dahiru Garba allegedly attacked an area court judge with a cutlass during court proceedings. The post Police arraign 87-year-old man for allegedly attacking judge with cutlass in court appeared first on Premium Times…
Kano: ADC guber candidate condemns attack on journalists, vows zero tolerance for thuggery
The Kano State governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Alhaji Ibrahim Ali Amin Little, has condemned the recent attack on journalists The post Kano: ADC guber candidate condemns attack on…
Suspected thugs attack journalists covering APC rally in Kano
Journalists covering an All Progressives Congress (APC) rally in Kano State were attacked on Saturday by suspected thugs. They were attacked behind the City Campus of North West University, Kofar Nassarawa, while on…
Bandits kill four police officers, seven civilians in Benue attack
The police say attack lasted about seven hours. The post Bandits kill four police officers, seven civilians in Benue attack appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Gov Yusuf Flays Bandits’ Attacks on Four LGAs in Kano
Kano state government has taken decisive action against bandits attacking some local government areas in the state. Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has condemned the recent bandit attacks
4 policemen, 8 villagers shot dead in fresh Benue attack
Four mobile policemen and eight villagers were reportedly killed Friday morning when armed invaders attacked Ayilamo community in Tombo Ward of Logo Local Government Area of Benue State. Locals said the attackers,…
Opposition parties mount pressure on FG over campaign trail attacks
Opposition political parties are alarmed over a worrying new trend of attacks on their candidates and campaign trails as The post Opposition parties mount pressure on FG over campaign trail attacks appeared first on…
Four killed in fresh Plateau attacks
Four people were killed in fresh attacks on four communities in Plateau State's Mangu LGA. The post Four killed in fresh Plateau attacks appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
MURIC condemns attack on Sokoto cleric, mob killing of suspect
The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC), Sokoto State chapter, has condemned the attack on Islamic cleric, Sheikh Musa Lukuwa, as well as the alleged mob killing of the suspected attacker. MURIC, in a statement signed by its…
BREAKING: Attack On Peter Obi: Over 10 Suspects Hospitalised At Benue Varsity Hospital
No fewer than 10 people suspected to have participated in the attack on the convoy of Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, on Tuesday were critically injured and hospitalised at Benue…
How Boko Haram–ISWAP fighters clashed, attacked APC guber candidate’s convoy
Videos showed intense gun battles as both factions sought to consolidate their positions and block each other’s expansion within Sambisa The post How Boko Haram–ISWAP fighters clashed, attacked APC guber candidate’s…
Media Forum Condemns Attack On Journalist, Demands Immediate Investigation
Kano Heads of Media Forum has condemned the reported attack on journalists returning from the All Progressives Congress (APC) rally in Kano on Saturday, There were reports that a team of journalists covering the…
Sokoto attack : Beggar’s son shot by terrorist needs N190,000 for scan
By Evelyn Usman One of the five persons who sustained bullet wounds during last week’s attack on Girkau community in Kebbe Local Government Area of Sokoto State by suspected bandits is lying helpless at the Usman…
Alia, Kwankwaso, Others Differ Over Attack On Obi’s Convoy In Benue
By James Kwen, Paul Uwadima, Samson Elijah, Abuja, and Aza Msue, Makurdi Uproar yesterday followed an attack on the convoy of Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, along the Gboko-Makurdi…
How jealousy, ‘diabolical attacks’ almost derailed my music career- Salawa Abeni
The 65-year-old began her career in 1976 with the release of her debut hit album, “Late General Murtala Ramat Mohammed.” The post How jealousy, ‘diabolical attacks’ almost derailed my music career- Salawa Abeni appeared…
15 Katsina Villages Deserted as Bandit Attacks Escalate
No fewer than 15 villages in Dandume Local Government Area of Katsina State have been abandoned as renewed bandit attacks force residents to flee their homes, worsening insecurity across the southern part of the state.…
Attack on Obi disgraceful assault on democracy — Aondoakaa
Aondoakaa, a former Attorney General of the Federation, alleged that the attack was carried out by thugs led by the Senior Special Assistant to the Benue State Governor on Youths, during Obi’s visit to the state. The…
Police Foil Sea Pirates’ Attack, Recover Assault Rifle, Others
Marine police operatives stationed for effective surveillance of the waterways of Oron local government area of Akwa Ibom State have foiled a suspected attack by sea pirates, recovering a pump – action rifle and two…
Political thugs attack NDC office in Rivers, destroy billboards
By Davies Iheamnachor PORT HARCOURT — Suspected political thugs have attacked the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, secretariat in Emohua Local Government Area of Rivers State, destroying billboards, banners and other…
Benue: How We Arrested 46 Suspects In Connection With Attack On Peter Obi – Police
The Benue State Police Command has disclosed how it arrested 46 persons in connection with the attack and blockage of the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi’s convoy along…
Kwankwaso condemns attack on Obi’s convoy, demands prosecution of perpetrators
The Vice Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has condemned the reported attack on the convoy of the party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, during his…
13 killed as residents flee 15 Katsina villages
Bandits have intensified attacks on communities across southern Katsina State, killing residents, abducting farmers and rustling livestock. The attacks, which forced families from their homes, happened despite a…
Obi Visits Plateau Attack Victims, Demands Decisive Action To Protect Lives
Obi urged the people to remain strong and united, while calling on governments at all levels to take decisive action to protect lives and property. The post Obi Visits Plateau Attack Victims, Demands Decisive Action To…
Iran military vows ‘more severe’ reprisals if US attacks continue
Iran's military on Saturday vowed "more severe" retaliatory attacks on US naval vessels if Washington kept up its strikes on Iranian ships, hours after US Central Command said it had destroyed three Iranian tankers. The…
Kwankwaso speaks after Peter Obi convoy attack, read details
Mallam Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso reacted to the reported attack on Peter Gregory Obi’s convoy in Benue state on Tuesday and firmly made his stance known.
Bandits kill 10, abduct dozens in Sokoto raid
Suspected bandits attacked Tofa community in Sokoto, killing 10 and abducting dozens. Learn more about the latest Sokoto bandit attack. Read More: https://punchng.com/bandits-kill-10-abduct-dozens-in-sokoto-raid/
US Military Destroys Three Iranian Oil Tankers After Missile Attacks
•Iran vows more severe reprisals if attacks continue The United States military yesterday said its forces struck and disabled three Iranian crude oil tankers after the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps
Benue PDP guber candidate, Obidient Movement condemn attack on Peter Obi in Makurdi
The Peoples Democratic Party’s governorship candidate in Benue State, Chief Michael Aondoakaa, SAN, and the Obidient Movement have both condemned an attack on the Labour Party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, during…
Ameh Condemns Attack On Obi, Says Public Office Is Not Licence To Intimidate
Kogi East senatorial candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Ameh, has condemned the reported attack and blockade of the convoy of the party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, in Benue State. Ameh…
Houthis attack Saudi Arabia, 73 wounded as energy facilities hit
At least 73 people have been injured after Iran-backed Houthi rebels launched missile and drone attacks on southern Saudi Arabia, hitting civilian and energy facilities in a major escalation of the conflict. The post…
