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#DTNalert: WhatsApp experiences global shutdown

Ihesiulo Grace 3 November 2017 0

Global phone messaging platform, WhatsApp has been down for about thirty minutes now. The shutdown has created a lot of online hysteria as online communities are wondering what has gone wrong. So far there has been no statement from Facebook, the owners of the platform. More to follow

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#DTNalert: Kidnapped Edo musician released

Ihesiulo Grace 2 November 2017 0

Popular musician, Osayomore Joseph, who was kidnapped four weeks ago from his Ekenhuan Road residence in Benin was released this evening. More to follow

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#DTNalert: Customs and truck drivers clash in Lagos

Ihesiulo Grace 1 November 2017 0

An ongoing clash between Nigeria Customs personnel and truck drivers at Mile-2 intersection. This situation is presently obstructing movements backlog to Mazamaza and Mile-2 Oke bridge ‎end. More to follow

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#DTNalert: Police bust kidnapping gangs in Oniru

Ihesiulo Grace 31 October 2017 0

The Lagos State Police Command has arrested three armed gangs suspected of running kidnapping operations in Oniru Estate, Lekki. More to follow.

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#DTNalert: Headless body found in Ado-Ekiti

Ihesiulo Grace 31 October 2017 0

The headless body of an undergraduate of the Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti, identified as Ayodele Memilade was found at the university’s gate where it was allegedly dumped by cultists. More to follow

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#DTNalert: Arms discovered at NURTW office in Fadeyi, Lagos

Ihesiulo Grace 31 October 2017 0

Operatives of the Intervention Squad of the Zone 2 Police Command, have busted a criminal hideout at Fadeyi area of Lagos State. The building located at 39 Isaac John Street, Fadeyi, which also serves as the branch office of the National Union of Road Transport Workers, NURTW, recovering two pistols, a berretta and a locally […]

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#DTNalert: Riot in Lagos

Ihesiulo Grace 30 October 2017 0

A confrontation between Lagos state task force personnel and armed youths suspected to be Okada and tricycles riders is currently happening at 2nd Rainbow toward Mile 2 axis along Apapa-Oshodi expressway. More to follow

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Suicide bomber kills five in Borno

Ihesiulo Grace 30 October 2017 0

At least five people were killed on Monday when a suicide bomber blew himself up inside a mosque in northeastern Nigeria, a militia member assisting the military against Boko Haram jihadists said. The leader of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) in Ajiri Yala, some 15 kilometres (10 miles) north of Maiduguri, said the attack […]

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#DTNalert: Pirates hijack research vessel

Ihesiulo Grace 30 October 2017 0

A fishing and research vessel donated by the Japanese Government to the Federal College of Fisheries and Marine Technology (FCF&MT) in Lagos has been stolen by pirates. This is even as the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) disclosed that it has been able to trace the missing vessel to neighbouring Cameroon. The vessel, […]

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#DTNalert: Bomb blast in Maiduguri

Ihesiulo Grace 29 October 2017 0

A powerful explosion was heard around Muna garage in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital. Survivors are currently being taken to the hospital in tricycles popularly called Keke Napep. More to follow

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#DTNalert: Soldiers ambushed in Zamfara

Ihesiulo Grace 29 October 2017 0

There has been an ambush by suspected bandits against the army’s anti-terrorism unit. The ambush happened around Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara state. More to follow

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#DTNalert: Gun battle at Imota, Ikorodu

Ihesiulo Grace 29 October 2017 0

An unconfirmed number of fatalities has been recorded following an overnight clash and gun-battle between armed youths suspected to be Eiye and Aiye cultists. The incident occurred around Night Market, Imota in Ikorodu LGA. More to follow

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#DTNalert: Kidnap kingpin nabbed in Benue

Ihesiulo Grace 29 October 2017 0

The Benue State Police Command has arrested a wanted kidnap and robbery kingpin, Monday Iorgougo, alias Yahooze, alleged to have masterminded several kidnap and robbery cases in the state. Hewas arrested at Mbalin Taraku, Gwer East local government area of the state. He alongside his gang have been terrorizing residents and motorists along the busy […]

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#DTNalert: Catalan leader calls for resistance to Spain

Ihesiulo Grace 28 October 2017 0

Catalan leader, Carles Puigdemont, who was fired by the Spanish government over the province’s declaration of independence, has called on the people to non-violently resist Madrid’s takeover bid. More to follow

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#DTNalert: Boat mishap in Lokoja kills unknown number of people

Ihesiulo Grace 28 October 2017 0

An unconfirmed number of fatalities have been recorded following an overnight boat mishap boat accident at Ebbe, a riverine area in Lokoja Local Government Area of Kogi state. More to follow

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#DTNalert: Policeman kills 13-year old in Bayelsa

Ihesiulo Grace 28 October 2017 0

A Police Corporal, identified as David Napoleon, attached to the Bayelsa State Police Command, has shot and killed a 13-year-old student in Kpansia community, Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State capital. More to follow

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#DTNalert: Multiple car crash claims lives in Lagos

Ihesiulo Grace 28 October 2017 0

Casualties have been recorded following a multiple car crash overnight at Coker towards Orile axis. The wrecked cars have completely blocked off movements at this period. More to follow

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#DTNalert: Cultists clash in Port Harcourt

Ihesiulo Grace 27 October 2017 0

There are reports of an ongoing clash between rival cultic youths gangs at Khana street, D- Line, in the Rivers state capital, Port Harcourt, Rivers state. More to follow.

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[ICYMI] Malami announces recovery of $85 million from UK

Ihesiulo Grace 26 October 2017 0

The Nigerian government on Thursday announced the recovery of $85m from the United Kingdom (UK). The said money is a part of funds stolen during the controversial Malabu Oil deal. Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami said this at the ongoing consultative meeting on assets recovery in Abuja. Malami decried the negative attitude […]

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#DTNalert: Traditional ruler kidnapped in Akwa Ibom

Ihesiulo Grace 26 October 2017 0

The clan head of Obong in Etim Ekpo Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, Chief Tuesday Jumbo, was, on Tuesday, abducted by gunmen in his palace. It was gathered that about five armed men stormed the palace of Chief Jumbo at Ikot Nya village on motorcycle and whisked him away. More to follow