By Ibe Pascal, Owerri The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Imo State has termed the statement made by the Governor of the State, Senator Hope Uzodinma, in the aftermath of last night’s attack on INEC Office in Owerri as shameful and irresponsible. Recall that hoodlums attacked Imo INEC headquarters in Owerri but were overpowered […]
Gunmen have invaded Abakaliki, capital of Ebonyi State, shooting sporadically causing residents to run for their lives, TheNation reports. The situation led to a rowdy situation in the city with traders forced to close their shops and retire to their homes. Many others took refuge in hotels and anywhere they could find or fear […]
A 90-year-old man was burnt to death, while two other persons have been confirmed dead following the invasion of Amtawalam and Pobawure communities in the Billiri Local Government Area of Gombe State, by bandits early Thursday. Speaking during an assessment of the scene of the incident on Friday, Governor Muhammadu Yahaya decried the killings […]
Gunmen suspected to be bandits, yesterday afternoon, stormed Yarbulutu village market in Sabon Birni local government area of Sokoto state, killing 3 policemen as well as 3 other traders. The attack happened around 2:30pm when President Muhammadu Buhari and Minister of defence Salihi Magashi were in Sokoto attending the 2022 COAS annual conference. According […]
Ekpe Ogbu, Benue state commissioner for housing and urban development, has been abducted by gunmen. The commissioner was kidnapped on Sunday evening along the Otukpo-Ado road, Ado LGA of the state. Three other persons were said to be in the commissioner’s car, but it is unconfirmed if they were also kidnapped. Anene Sewuese, police […]
By Ibe Pascal A lady simply identified as Esther has been stabbed to death for refusing to release her phon and other valuablese to an armed robber on Friday night. It was gathered that the incident happened around Ogidi lodge at Bishop’s Court area in Owerri, Imo State. The president of Bishop’s Court students […]
The Enugu Police Command has confirmed that some of the gang members responsible for the gruesome murder of Chief Gabriel Onuzulike, a former Commissioner in the state. Chief Onuzulike who was also a former Chairman of Oji-River Local government area and his elder brother were killed at their Nkpokolo-Achi hometown by gunmen on Friday […]
Gunmen have killed no fewer than four persons, including a former Commissioner in Enugu State, Chief Gab Onuzuluike. According to ThNation, the incidents occurred on Friday evening at Oji River LGA and Aguikpa community in Nkanu East council area of the state Onuzulike, who was also a former Local Government Chairman of Oji-River, was […]
Gunmen on Monday invaded the Obudi Agwa in Oguta LGA of Imo State, and shot dead the monarch of the community and two guests in his palace. It was gathered that the hoodlums stormed the palace of the traditional ruler, Eze Assor, Udi of Obudi Agwa and killed the monarch and two others before […]
Babagana Monguno, national security adviser (NSA), says rogues who plan to disrupt the forthcoming elections will be dealt with. Monguno gave the warning on Friday at an emergency security meeting organised by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). TheCable had reported how suspected hoodlums torched the INEC office in Ogun state on Thursday. Festus […]
