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Airport workers protest in Lagos

Ihesiulo Grace 19 September 2017 0

Airport workers have embarked on a protest at the Murtala Mohammed Airport in Lagos. Update (1): The protesters have left the airport and taken to the streets. At this time, they are in procession between the Transit Camp Road and Airport Road, Ikeja‎. More to follow

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Fracas in Ketu between transporters and police

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A fracas between road transporters and police operatives at Ile-Ile bus stop towards Ketu in Lagos is the major cause of a traffic standstill situation affecting movements along Mile-12 and the stretch of Ikorodu Road. More to follow

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Boat mishap in Taraba kills six

Ihesiulo Grace 19 September 2017 0

Six people have died, and others, mostly farmers, are missing after a canoe capsized and broke into two on the River Benue in Gassol LGA of Taraba State. The canoe, conveying a yet to be identified number of passengers, mostly farmers from Mutum Biyu, capsized after hitting a stump in the river. More to follow

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Overnight fire at Apapa Jetty

Ihesiulo Grace 19 September 2017 0

An overnight fire incident occurred at the Apapa ‎loading jetty. The fire was sparked off by the activities of people who were scooping fuel spilled from ships discharging at the jetty. More to follow

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Cult clash in Rivers claims one

Ihesiulo Grace 18 September 2017 0

There are reports of a heavy security presence of mobile police teams and National Security and Civil Defence Corps (NCSDCORPS) officers coupled with armoured vehicles at strategic points at Ogbogoro and Rumuekini communities in ‎Obio-Akpor LGA, Rivers State. Preliminary reports indicate that an overnight confrontation between rival youth gangs, which claimed a fatality,

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Rival cults clash in Lagos Island

Ihesiulo Grace 18 September 2017 0

There are reports of sporadic and ongoing clashes between suspected cult groups on Lagos Island. The confrontations are said to be happening within the vicinity of Upper Campus and Tinubu neighbourhoods. More to follow.

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Boat mishap claims lives in Niger state

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Several fatalities have been reported following a boat mishap in Niger state. The incident occurred in the early hours of today, Sunday, September 17th at Kiri village in Munya Local Government Area of Niger State. More to follow

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Foreigners arrested in Calabar for diverting diesel

Ihesiulo Grace 16 September 2017 0

The Nigerian Navy in Calabar has arrested six Bangladesh nationals and 16 Nigerians for allegedly illegally diverting 22 metric tonnes of diesel in an illegal Ship to Ship (STS) transfer along the Calabar water channel. The vessel, NV Princess Oge, which brought the product from offshore Lome to deliver to a tank farm in Calabar […]

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Fatal accident in Ibadan

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Several casualties have been recorded following a fatal accident involving a trailer and a car at the Youth Centre around Ibadan. More to follow

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Youths attack police station in Lagos

Ihesiulo Grace 15 September 2017 0

Angry residents and youths in Meran community area in Lagos have attacked the Meran police division following the discovery of another kidnap hideout in the area. More to follow

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Hausas, Igbos, clash in Jos

Ihesiulo Grace 14 September 2017 0

An ethnic clash between the Hausa and Igbo communities in Jos, the Plateau State capital has started. Sources say that several people have been injured along Rwang Pam street, an area said to be dominated by Igbos, after some Hausas tried to avenge the “killings” in SE around Chobe/Atili and Rwang Pam streets, and Ahmadu […]

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Shoot out in Umuahia despite Ikpeazu’s announcement

Ihesiulo Grace 14 September 2017 0

There is an ongoing shoot-out in Umuahia despite the earlier announcement of an agreement to withdraw troops from the Abia state capital. Update: Helicopter gunships have been deployed over Umuahia. Update 2: A source on the ground at the Afara, Umuahia has confirmed that the shooting is happening close to the compound of Nnamdi Kanu. […]

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Resident doctors suspend strike

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The National Association of Resident Doctors has suspended its 10-day nationwide strike action. NARD had started an indefinite strike on Monday, September 4 to protest poor welfare of members and demand for improved conditions of service. More to follow

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Police in shoot-out with robbers in Katsina

Ihesiulo Grace 14 September 2017 0

Report indicate that men of Katsina State Police Command yesterday, shot dead one robber in a shoot-out with an eight-man gang of robbers around Dajin Mari Forest, Dandume, Katsina State.

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Robbers kill DPO in Ogun

Ihesiulo Grace 14 September 2017 0

A gang of armed robbers shot the Divisional Police Officer of Ogbere Police Station in Ogun State, Akingbade Adeyinka, dead overnight. The police officer had led a team to apprehend the suspects at a hotel located in Itele town along Sagamu-Benin Expressway, when the robbers opened fire. The robbers were said to have lodged in […]

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Late night fire claims one in #Lagos

Ihesiulo Grace 13 September 2017 0

One fatality has been recorded following a midnight fire inferno that engulfed a building located at 4 Akinriola street in Somolu LGA of Lagos state.

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Overnight attack in Rivers

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Overnight terror attacks coupled with sporadic gunfire and fatalities have been reported around Egbelu community area near Christus ‎college, Oyigbo, Rivers state. More to follow

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Road accident in Ondo kills FG delegates

Ihesiulo Grace 12 September 2017 0

Several fatalities suspected to be federal government delegates and high profile officials have been confirmed dead following a ghastly auto crash on the Igbokoda-Akure highway. The victims were going to the 2nd National Council on Niger Delta which held today in Ondo state. More to follow

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Traders clash with task force in Lagos

Ihesiulo Grace 11 September 2017 0

A fracas is currently ongoing between the Lagos state security tasks force and traders currently at Ikeja under bridge by Akeem Balogun. Sporadic gunshots have also been recorded. More to follow

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Fatal accident at Costain, Lagos

Ihesiulo Grace 9 September 2017 0

Several casualties have been recorded following a fatal auto crash involving a containerised trailer on the Stadium-Alaka-bridge towards Costain, in Lagos. The route has been temporarily cordoned off. More to follow