Category: Violence
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More Revelations As Lagos Coroner’s Court Hears Testimonies From Mohbad’s Mother, Other Associates
By Abu Faisal LAGOS, Nigeria — A coroner’s inquest into the death of Nigerian singer Ilerioluwa Aloba, known as Mohbad, has revealed a complex web of strained familial relationships and potential foul play. The inquest, which began on Oct. 13, is taking place at the Ikorodu Magistrates’ Court in Lagos State. Mohbad passed away under…
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ISRAEL-GAZA WAR😭: Unprecedented Casualties, Mass Displacement, Deteriorating Humanitarian Conditions
By Abdulkareem Haruna Over 300 fatalities in Gaza and nearly 200 wounded in Israel in the last 24 hours; mass evacuations underway as hostilities continue Gaza and Israel are witnessing escalating violence with no respite in sight. In the last 24 hours, there have been 315 fatalities and 1,048 injuries in Gaza due to continued…
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UNDP, Swiss Government Partner to Resettle 300,000 Displaced Persons in Yobe,
By Abdulkareem Haruna The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Swiss government have committed to resettling 300,000 individuals in the Malumdunari community of Yobe State, Nigeria. These individuals were displaced due to the activities of Boko Haram terrorists. The commitment was announced yesterday by Mohammed Yahya, the UNDP Resident Representative in Nigeria, during his…
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Allamin Foundation Advocates Sustained Peace Efforts in Borno State on International Day of Peace
By Abdulkareem Haruna MAIDUGURI, Borno State – The Allamin Foundation for Peace and Development, in partnership with the Open Society West Africa (OSIWA), commemorated the 2023 International Day of Peace on Wednesday, September 21, with a call for sustained efforts from the Borno State Government, Nigerian Military, and repentant Boko Haram members towards achieving lasting…
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Mass Funeral Follows Nigerian Air Force Strike on ISWAP Terrorists
By Abdulkareem Haruna Nigerian Air Force (NAF) jets successfully neutralized a group of Islamic State of the West African Province (ISWAP) terrorists, resulting in a mass funeral held by the surviving fighters on the outskirts of Kwalaram, Borno State, in the North East of Nigeria. The terrorists fell victim to a series of airstrikes executed…
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Deadly ‘Marlians’ Gang Terrorizes Maiduguri City Dwellers As Governor Zulum Orders Crackdown
By Abdulkareem Haruna MAIDUGURI, Nigeria — Maiduguri has been gripped by fear as a deadly gang known as the “Marlians” continues terrorizing citizens, disguising themselves as commercial tricycle taxi drivers to rob unsuspecting passengers. The group has been linked to numerous violent incidents, including fatal stabbings and throat-slittings of victims who resisted their robberies. The…
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MNJTF Forces Successfully Repel ISWAP Attacks in Monguno, Borno State
By Abdukareem Haruna Monguno, Borno State – In a fierce encounter, the troops of Sector 3 Multi-National Joint Task Force (MNJTF) valiantly defended against a series of attacks launched by the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) on Tuesday, July 20, 2023. The assailants, suspected to be ISWAP terrorists, launched the assault on Monguno, situated…
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Farmers in Remote Locations of North East Nigeria Face Severe Access Limitations Amid ISWAP Ban
By Abdulkareem Haruna Marte, Borno State – Farmers, fishermen, and herders in the remote areas of North East Marte have been left stranded as the Islamic State of West African Province (ISWAP) imposes a severe ban on all agricultural activities. The sweeping prohibition is a consequence of the group’s allegations of espionage for the Nigerian…
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Butcher Killed in Sokoto Over Alleged Blasphemous Comment Against Prophet Muhammad
By Abdulkareem Haruna SOKOTO, Nigeria (HT) — Usman Buda, a butcher, was killed in Sokoto on Sunday over an alleged blasphemous comment against Islam’s Holy Prophet Muhammad. According to sources, Buda made the remark during an argument with another trader at the Sokoto main abattoir around 8 a.m. But his colwagues and friends denied the…
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Nigerian Military Eliminates Top ISWAP Commanders and Fighters in Strategic Airstrikes
By Abdulkareem Haruna The Nigerian military has successfully neutralized two high-ranking ISWAP Commanders, Amir Malam Bello and Amir Malam Musa Modu, along with numerous fighters in carefully coordinated airstrikes near Lake Chad in Borno State. The airstrikes took place on Friday, June 16, 2023, and targeted the river banks of Jibularam and Sabon Tumbum in…
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