Metro Archives — Page 17 of 42

Dec

07

2021

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Horror!!! Terrorists burn dozens of travellers alive in Sokoto

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Terrorists, often referred to as bandits, have burnt at least 37 people alive in Sabon Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State. The travellers, who were trying to migrate to other parts of the country due to insecurity in their communities, were stopped by the terrorists some six kilometers away from the Sabon Birni town. Witnesses told the BBC Hausa Service that the incident occurred at 9am on Monday. “The tragic incident occurred at Gidan Bawa, about 6km from Sabon Birni, where they started the journey. The witnesses said the remains of the victims have been buried in a mass…

Dec

07

2021

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BREAKING: Dozens feared dead in Lagos as truck crushes pupils

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Dozens feared dead in Lagos as truck crushes pupils Riot has broken out as a result of the incident as policemen fired tear gas canisters to disperse the crowd. Several pupils have been crushed to death by a hit-and-run truck driver along Ogunusi Road, Grammar School bus stop, Lagos State. It was learnt that the pupils were going home after closing time and wanted to cross the road when the truck ran over them. The driver was reportedly chased to the Ogba area where he was arrested. “I have never witnessed such a terrible scene in my life. I saw…

Dec

04

2021

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How My Husband’s Teenage Son Impregnated Me After Years Of Barrenness – Nasarawa Housewife

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Nasarawa Housewife: How My Husband’s Teenage Son Impregnated Me After Many Years Of Barrenness “I started admiring him anytime my husband went to work. I would summon courage and make advances to him, drawing him closer to me with petty items. MRS Justina Agbumi, a housewife in Nasarawa State, has narrated how she got pregnant for her husband’s biological son. The woman, who blamed the incident on a frosty relationship with her husband, said things fell apart in her marriage after she was unable to conceive. In a chat with The Nation, Agbumi said being childless for 19 years, she…

Dec

02

2021

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BREAKING: Kano APC headquarters set ablaze by rampaging thugs

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Kano APC headquarters set ablaze by rampaging thugs The Kano APC crisis got worse after the state congress, on October 18, produced two factional leaders with one loyal to Mr Ganduje and the other to Mr Shekarau. The headquarters of a faction of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has been set ablaze. The building located along Maiduguri road, in Kano metropolis, is less than three kilometres from a mobile police barrack at Hotoro area, Tarauni Local Government Area. It was set ablaze by thugs suspected to be against the APC faction. The building housed the head office of the factional…

Nov

29

2021

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Close your churches or we will attack – Bandits Warn Christians

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A threat letter has been sent by suspected bandits to a Christian community in Zamfara. Worshippers abducted and two killed as bandits attack Kaduna Baptist church The terrorists sent a letter to the Christian community in Zamfara State, Northwest Nigeria, asking them to shut down their churches or risk attacks. The threat letter was also confirmed by the Zamfara State Police Command who insisted that they are “on top” of the matter. Spokesperson for the command, DSP Mohammed Shehu, told Sahara Reporters that the police were aware of the threat letter from the suspected bandits. He said, “Yes, I can…

Nov

28

2021

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BREAKING: Kogi Environment Commissioner escapes kidnap attempt (PHOTOS)

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Kogi Environment Commissioner escapes kidnap attempt Kogi State Commissioner for Environment, Chief Victor Adewale Omofaiye on Sunday escaped Kidnap attempt between Oke-Ijumu and Iyara in Ijumu Local Government Area. The incident according to an eye witness who pleaded anonymity occured at about 5pm while on his way from his home town, Ekinrin Adde where he attended some ceremonies. He noted that an unspecified number of travelers were also kidnapped in the attack. The Commissioner told a Reporter at the state owned radio station that yet to be identified gunmen numbering 20 surrounded him with guns. Omofaiye explained that it took…

Nov

26

2021

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BREAKING: Kaduna Govt Lifts Telecoms Ban

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Kaduna Govt Lifts Telecoms Ban Aruwan said other measures like the ban on motorcycles, ban on weekly markets, selling of fuel in kegs remain in force. THE Kaduna State Government has lifted a three-month telecommunications shutdown it imposed in October due to recent attacks by bandits along the Kaduna-Abuja road. The State Government through the Commissioner of Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan, who announced this on Friday, said the relevant government agency in charge of telecommunication has been directed to lift the ban. Daily Trust reports that the state government had on the request of security agencies directed…

Nov

22

2021

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Youths, Students’ Groups, Media Influencers, Party Stalwarts To Storm Amangwu Ohafia On Friday As Comr. Prince Udensi Buries Mother

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Youths, Students' Groups, Media Influencers, Party Stalwarts, Others To Storm Amangwu Ohafia As Comr. Prince Udensi Buries Mother. THE family of Late Engr. John Udensi of Ndi Ezichi Compound, Amangwu Ohafia, Ohafia Local Government Area has announced the burial date for Mrs Nnenna Udensi (Nwanyi Ohafia). According to a statement signed by her son, Comrade Prince Udensi, the date fixed for the ceremony is 25th November, 2021. The statement said; "With heavy heart in total submition to the will of God almighty, the family of John Udensi of Amangwu, in Ohafia LGA, Abia State, hereby announce the burial arrangements for…

Nov

21

2021

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BREAKING: Zamfara APC Governorship Aspirant Gunned Down By Bandits

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Alhaji Sagir Hamidu, an ex-governorship aspirant in Zamfara State, has been shot dead by bandits. He was killed when bandits blocked the Kaduna-Abuja Highway and opened fire on travellers, on Sunday. According to Daily Trust, the incident occurred around 3:30pm close to Rijana along the busy highway. Eyewitnesses confirmed that Rijana, a former FCT Director of Protocol who was also a Zamfara State Governorship aspirant, lost his life in the incident. A Facebook user, Kabeer Gambo Rigasa, wrote: “ALHAMDULILLAH, ALHAMDULILLAH, Escaped Being Kidnapped Along Abuja To Kaduna Road Around 3:30pm Today.” Other eyewitnesses said the bandits had operated unchallenged for…

Nov

20

2021

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BREAKING: Ex-Imo Deputy Gov’s Father, Eze Henry Madumere, Abducted By Unknown Gunmen

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Ex-Imo Deputy Gov’s Father, Eze Henry Madumere, Abducted By Unknown Gunmen The Father of a former Deputy Governor of Imo State, Eze Henry Madumere, has been abducted by gunmen. According to The Nation, the 89-year-old, who is the traditional ruler of Ezi – Mbieri Autonomous Community in Mbaitoli Local Government Area of the state, was whisked away on Friday morning. The report also states that he was abducted around Iho Community in Ikeduru LGA of the state. Eyewitness account also states that the kidnappers waylayed the monarch on his way to a funeral. Adding that he was dragged out of…