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Gunshots As Violence Erupts Near Lagos State University Sounds of gunshots rend the air around Iyano Iba market situated a few meters from the Lagos State University. Eyewitnesses said sporadic gunshots were heard as security operatives made efforts to bring the situation under control. Amateur videos of the incident were circulated on different social media platforms. The clash is reportedly between members of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) and some motorcycle riders in the area. The crisis has forced the management of LASU to close the gates of the school as students and staff have been urged…

Under President Buhari, criminals only paraded not prosecuted says Senator Ali Ndume Chairman of the Senate Committee on Army, Ali Ndume, has accused President Muhammadu Buhari’s regime of only parading suspected criminals but do not prosecute them. On Sunday, the senator told reporters that Mr Buhari’s regime had a history of parading criminals without prosecuting them. He said, “Nowadays, criminals are arrested and paraded without further action. Nobody knows what happens to the people who killed 11 soldiers in Benue state recently. What happened to those who beheaded policemen in Cross River?” Mr Ndume asked the president to reveal the…

Hon. Vincent Ofumelu attends Inauguration of Otu Oka Iwu Abuja Hon. Vincent Ofumelu, the member representing the good people of Oyi/Ayamelum Federal Constituency, Anambra State was on Wednesday 21st April 2021 attended the inauguration ceremony of OTU OKA-IWU ABUJA EXECUTIVE COUNCIL held at Merit House Maitama Abuja. Hon Ofumelu who was received as a special guest at the innauguration has been an active legal guru who has achieved a lot in legal practice and an active member of Unity Bar, as such a huge reason to continue to fraternize with his legal colleagues. The Anambra born Legislator Congratulated the Leaders…

Insecurity: Kalu reacts to spate of killings, says Nigeria sliding into a failed state under APC The National Coordinator of PDP Coalition and leading opposition voice, Chief Dr Emeka Kalu has warned that if nothing is urgently done to safe the situations in the country, Nigeria is sliding into a failed state. Kalu stated this while condemning the incessant killings of security operatives in the south-east and the unprecedented rate of banditry and kidnappings across the nation. Kalu argued that the Buhari-led Federal Government, with other political leaders at other tiers of government, have not been selfless and proactive in…

Police confirm Owerri robbery, debunk fire outbreak in Imo assembly The Imo Police Command has confirmed Sunday’s robbery attack on motorists in Orji Area of Owerri, which left four persons with bullet injuries. The Command’s Spokesperson, SP Orlando Ikeokwu, confirmed the incident to the News Agency of Nigeria in Owerri. Orlando said the victims of the attack had been taken to the Federal Medical Center, Owerri for treatment. NAN reports that the incident took place near the Orji Divisional Police Headquarters on Owerri-Okigwe Road around 10.30pm. It was learnt that the hoodlums, who were trailing an unmarked security vehicle, double-crossed…

Operatives of the Nigerian military have attacked the residence of Yoruba freedom fighter, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, in the early hours of Monday. This was disclosed by his aide, Olayomi Koiki, who told SaharaReporters that the soldiers unleashed mayhem on the activist's house as early as 2 am. According to him, it is an attack by the Nigerian government with the support of the state government. He said, “Chief Sunday Igboho’s house came under attack this morning, 26th April 2021 around 2 am with heavy gunshots. I will be releasing more updates later in the morning.” The…

The IPOB spokesman alleged that their late commander was killed because he refused to lead the Ebubeagu regional security outfit established by the South East Governors’ Forum. The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) says it has appointed a replacement for its commander killed by security operatives military in Imo State. Emmanuel Powerful, who is the Media and Publicity Secretary to the group, disclosed this during an interview on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics. “They can say whatever they like, but we are intact. Another commander has taken over,” he said, adding, “I won’t tell you” when asked to name the successor…

As the remains of Hon. Ossy Prestige was yesterday interred to mother earth, the member representing Arochukwu/Ohafia federal constituency is deeply saddened on the untimely and unfortunate demise of Hon. Ossy Prestige, immediate member representing Aba North/South federal constituency. Hon. Nkole described the deceased Federal lawmaker as an enigma, and a consummate politician who was at home with his people. Stating that his accrued goodwill and trademark quality representation has left Hon. Ossy Prestige immortalized in the hearts of his constituents and all men and women of goodwill in his home state of Abia. The Arochukwu/Ohafia federal lawmaker having hosted…

Bloody Accident Claims 9 Wedding Guests In Edo It was gathered that the deceased were travelling to Ewatto community in the Esan South East Local Government Area from Benin to attend a wedding ceremony when the accident happened. Nine persons were on Saturday reportedly killed in an accident that occurred at Ekpon junction on the Agbor-Ewohimi road in the Igueben Local Government Area of Edo State. But the state Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Edo, Henry Benamaisia, said only five died, three unconscious victims were rushed to the hospital while two others escaped unhurt. It…

Bandits Break Into Church In Kaduna, Check Number Of People Killed At least one worshipper was shot dead after suspected bandits invaded a church in Chukun Local Government Area of Kaduna State. Details of the incident which happened on Sunday morning are still sketchy but Daily Trust gathered that some worshippers were abducted while others sustained injuries. Chukun has been under siege by bandits and all efforts to secure residents have not yielded the desired result. On Friday, corpses of three students of Greenfield University, a private institution in Chukun LGA, were found three days after their abduction. Gunmen had…