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8 killed in Kenya as residents await results of presidential rerun poll

Ihesiulo Grace 30 October 2017 0

.Nairobi’s All Share Index drop by 5.5 percent …Odinga seeks new election in 90days Myke Uzendu, Oluchi Okoroafor, Abuja An uneasy calm prevailed in Kenya’s capital Nairobi since the rerun elections, as economic activities have nose-dived in the country. Local media has continued to

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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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Ondo Police boss ask youths to shun crime, violence

Ihesiulo Grace 27 October 2017 0

Youths at Igbotako in the Okitipupa local government area of Ondo state have been admonished to shun violence and other delinquencies capable of leading them into any forms of criminality. Gbenga Adeyanju, the Commissioner for Police in the state gave the advice on Thursday at a one day Security Summit put together by the Igbotako […]

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Political violence – Man has hand cut off as thugs attack Lamido rally

Ihesiulo Grace 26 October 2017 0

Thugs clashed with supporters of a former governor of Jigawa State and Peoples Democratic Party’s presidential aspirant in the 2019 election, Sule Lamido, clashed on Wednesday in Kaduna. There was no death, but scores of people sustained varying degrees of injury, including one of Lamido’s supporters, who had his hand cut off by the armed […]

Politics

2015 governorship election violence: 900 displaced Peremabiri residents return home

Ihesiulo Grace 24 October 2017 0

No fewer than 900 residents of Peremabiri Community in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, who fled after the 2015 governorship election violence in the state have returned home. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the displaced persons returned to the community on Monday in more than 10 passenger-boats to the […]

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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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Residence cries out over unlawful use of firearms

Ihesiulo Grace 20 October 2017 0

Ajibade Alabi An appeal to the police from Chief Oluwaremilekun Aina Shobote , the Alase of Oke Eletu under Ijede Local Government, Ikorodu, Lagos has gone out over the continued harassment of some people who claimed they are the authentic owner of a certain portion of land in Ijede area of Ikorodu which has led […]

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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

Africa World

CAR violence triggers more refugees to Cameroon

Ihesiulo Grace 9 October 2017 0

U.N. aid agencies are struggling to meet the needs of refugees in eastern Cameroon as multitudes flee the renewed violence in neighboring Central African Republic. The population of the Gado refugee camp has exploded from just 1,000 refugees in January to 25,000 today. Agency reports stated that ,scores of children are being attended to by […]

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Traditional ruler’s palace set ablaze in Edo

Ihesiulo Grace 21 August 2017 0

There is uneasy calm in Oghoghobi community, Ikpoba-Okha LGA of Edo state following violent protests by youths who set the palace of the Enogie ablaze. More to follow

News In Brief Politics

Violence mars Bayelsa APC event

Ihesiulo Grace 18 August 2017 0

Hoodlums believed to be loyal to the immediate past chairman of the party, Tiwei Orunimigha, stormed the venue of the inauguration of the acting chairman of the All Progressives Congress in Bayelsa state, Joseph Fafi, shooting sporadically to disperse the crowd. One person was killed. Orunimigha, the immediate past chairman, was expelled for alleged anti-party […]

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Unrest at Okaka Estate, Bayelsa

Ihesiulo Grace 18 August 2017 0

Reports of ongoing gunfire exchanges between rival youth gangs suspected to be political thugs currently along Isaac Boro Expressway by Okaka Estate, Yenagoa, Bayelsa state. More to follow

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Gun battle at Orile

Ihesiulo Grace 10 August 2017 0

A gun battle is currently ongoing between rival youth gangs at White sand area in Orile, Lagos. Sporadic gunshots have been recorded. More to follow.

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Alert: Unrest at Alaba-Suru

Ihesiulo Grace 8 August 2017 0

Alert: Ongoing unrest around Alaba-suru market area, in Lagos. Sporadic gunfire also recorded. More to follow

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10 killed, Houses Destroyed as Fresh violence erupts in Taraba

Ihesiulo Grace 1 February 2017 0

At least 10 people have been killed and several houses burnt in fresh violence that erupted, yesterday, in Taraba State, witnesses say. However, police said six people died in the clashes between the Fulani and Mummuye ethnic groups in Lau Local Government Area of the state. Since last Friday, there have been pockets of violence […]

Headlines Politics

Fayose faults INEC chairman on electoral violence, blames INEC partisanship for violence

Ihesiulo Grace 21 December 2016 0

Ekiti State governor, Mr Ayo Fayose, has faulted the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Mahmood Yakubu on reasons for the renewed electoral violence in the country, saying; “Violence returned to our electoral process because of INEC partisanship and manipulation of the electoral process in favour of the All Progressives Congress

Crime Entertainment Tech

Do violent games cause behavioral problems in teens?

Ihesiulo Grace 19 May 2015 0

Violent computer games have long been popular with teenagers, and with the improvement in technology, many violent games have become more realistic. Excessive violent gaming can become a serious problem because teenagers can develop antisocial behavior and become disconnected from reality. Addiction Teenagers who frequently play violent video games are more likely to

Headlines Law News

Senate Passes Violence Against Persons Prohibition Bill

Ihesiulo Grace 5 May 2015 0

The Senate on Tuesday passed Violence Against Persons Prohibition Bill sponsored by the Leader of the Senate, Victor Ndoma-Egba. The bill seeks to prohibit female circumcision or genital mutilation, forceful ejection from home and harmful widowhood practices. The bill also prohibits abandonment of spouse, children and other dependents without sustenance, battery and

Africa News

One Dead in Sudan Student Clashes

Ihesiulo Grace 1 May 2015 0

A man died after being injured in clashes between two groups of university students in the Sudanese capital Khartoum on Wednesday, the interior ministry said in a statement. Violence erupted between students supporting the ruling National Congress Party and another group from Darfur who criticised recent elections won by President Omar al-Bashir, an eyewitness said. […]

Entertainment Nollywood

I Would Have Been in the Military – Emmanuel Ikubese

Ihesiulo Grace 1 May 2015 0

An actor and a model, he is the current Mr. Nigeria and was the 1st runner up at the Mr. World 2014 contest which held at held at The Riviera International Conference Centre, Torbay, Devon, England. Emmanuel Ikubese stands tall as the CEO RAW(Respect A Woman), an NGO for the fight against domestic violence. He […]