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#DTNalert: Shekau’s wife killed

Ihesiulo Grace 25 October 2017 0

The Nigerian Air Force said that it believed the wife of Boko Haram terrorists leader, Abubakar Shekau, Mallama Fitdasi, had been killed in air strikes on a hideout in Durwawa area. Durwawa is a location in the Konduga Local Government Area of Borno State. More to follow

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#DTNalert: FEC meeting postponed

Ihesiulo Grace 25 October 2017 0

Because of a delay in budget preparations, the Federal Executive Council meeting has been move till tomorrow. More to follow

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#DTNalert: Policemen killed, expat kidnapped in Kogi

Ihesiulo Grace 24 October 2017 0

The police in Kogi have confirmed the killing of two police officers and the abduction of an expatriate by unknown gunmen at a construction site of A.G Dangote on Obajana – Oshokoshoko – Kabba road.‎ The abducted expatriate, Jose Machada, a Portuguese civil engineer, along with other expatriates and Nigerians, were inspecting the project when […]

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#DTNalert: Herdsmen kidnap retired DPO in Edo

Ihesiulo Grace 24 October 2017 0

Unknown gunmen suspected to be herdsmen have kidnapped a retired Superintendent of Police and former Divisional Police Officer of Igarra Police Station, Chief James Omafuaire, and his wife. The couple was abducted last night in Ikpeshi community area in Akoko-Edo LGA, Edo State. More to follow

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#DTNalert: Overnight clash in Ibadan claims lives

Ihesiulo Grace 24 October 2017 0

Several casualties were recorded and properties destroyed following an overnight clash and fracas between rival youth gangs at Isale-Osi area of Ibadan, in Oyo state. Following the clash, there is an unusual presence of heavily armed security personnel with armoured vehicles presently on patrol and stationed at Gidarami and Born-Photo communities ‎areas. More to follow

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#DTNalert: EFCC seals Maina’s mansion

Ihesiulo Grace 23 October 2017 0

Online newspaper, Premium Times is reporting that operatives of the EFCC have stormed the $2 million mansion belonging to now sacked Director at the Ministry of Interior, Abdulrasheed Maina. The building at No. 10 Hamisu Musa Road, Jabi, was cordoned off this afternoon by police officers providing cover to an EFCC operative who was marking […]

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Buhari in Niger for ECOWAS Taskforce on Common Currency meeting

Ihesiulo Grace 23 October 2017 0

Mathew Dadiya, Abuja President Muhammadu Buhari will on Tuesday departs Abuja for Niamey, the Republic of Niger capital to participate in a meeting on Common Currency for the West African sub-region. The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina, disclosed this in a statement made available to journalists in Abuja […]

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#DTNalert: Maina sacked

Ihesiulo Grace 23 October 2017 0

In the last few minutes, President Buhari has ordered the immediate disengagement of Mr Abdulrasheed Maina from service. According to the President’s spokesman, Femi Adesina, President Buhari has asked for a full report on circumstances of Maina’s recall. More to follow

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#DTNalert: Vigilante groups protest in Port Harcourt

Ihesiulo Grace 23 October 2017 0

Local vigilante groups are currently protesting at Rumuwoji near Centenary Model Primary School, Port Hacourt. The angry protesters have barricaded roads. More to follow

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#DTNalert: Evans gets Friday court date

Ihesiulo Grace 23 October 2017 0

The Lagos High Court Sitting in the Igbosere area of Lagos Island has fixed Friday for the arraignment of suspected kidnap kingpin, Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike, better known as Evans. Evans and three others would be arraigned on fresh charges of conspiracy and attempted kidnap by the Lagos State government. The court adjourned after Evans’ lawyer, Olukoya […]

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#DTNalert: Youths and soldiers clash in Riyom, Plateau state

Ihesiulo Grace 23 October 2017 0

Fatalities have been recorded in a clash between soldiers and some youths in Sopp Village, in the Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State. Scores of angry youths have taken to the streets to protest alleged the shooting and killing of two young in the community. More to follow

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#DTNalert: Explosions in Maiduguri

Ihesiulo Grace 23 October 2017 0

Fatalities have been recorded following twin explosions in Maiduguri overnight. The explosions occurred at the Muna Garage and Muna Dalti, suburbs of Maiduguri, Bornu state. More to follow

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#DTNalert: Lagos demolition sparks violence

Ihesiulo Grace 20 October 2017 0

There is ongoing violence between Lagos state special task forces on environment and youths /residents at Temple road and Adura bus-stop by powerline in Alagbado community area. Sporadic gunshots have also been recorded while tractors and caterpillars are currently demolishing houses,buildings in the area. More to follow

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#DTNalert: Man jumps into Lagos Lagoon

Ihesiulo Grace 20 October 2017 0

An unidentified man on Friday reportedly jumped into the Lagoon in Lagos from the Lekki-Ikoyi Link Bridge. Officials of the Lagos State Waterways Authority, Lagos State Emergency Management Agency and the Marine Police have arrived at the scene to search for the man. More to follow

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#DTNalert: Robbery ongoing at Bode Thomas

Ihesiulo Grace 20 October 2017 0

A series of robberies are currently ongoing at the Bode-Thomas junction by Zenith-bank, Surulere. Armed gangs on motorcycles are currently robbing drivers in traffic. More to follow

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Evans changes plea

Ihesiulo Grace 19 October 2017 0

Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike, also known as Evans, has changed his “guilty” plea to conspiracy and kidnapping to “not guilty” at the Lagos High Court in Ikeja. The alleged kidnapper was brought to court alongside five others to court this morning in handcuffs. Policemen were also stationed in various corners leading to Justice Oshodi’s court where the

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Kidnapped Catholic priest released in Edo

Ihesiulo Grace 19 October 2017 0

The Italian Catholic priest, Maurizio Pallu, ‎who was kidnapped by gunmen in Edo State has been released‎. Information is still sketchy on the circumstances of the release, and we have not ascertained if any ransom was paid. More to follow

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#DTNalert: Robbers kill man on Long Bridge

Ihesiulo Grace 19 October 2017 0

A man has been killed following a robbery attack at about 6.30am this morning on the Long Bridge inward Lagos. An eyewitness said that a passenger-bus and a private car were damaged during the attack. More to follow

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Policemen kill suspect in Delta

Ihesiulo Grace 18 October 2017 0

Some unidentified policemen attached to the Delta state Police Command have shot and killed a yet to be identify suspect at Agidiesei Quarters, Ogwashi-Uku in Aniocha South LGA of Delta state. The suspect jumped out of a moving police patrol van and was subsequently gunned down by the enraged police officers who were taking him […]

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Gun duel in Warri

Ihesiulo Grace 18 October 2017 0

Military personnel are currently exchanging gunfire with armed militants around Ajakurama community area in Warri North LGA, Delta state. Explosions have also been heard. More to follow