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Sheikh Gumi Warns US Involvement In Nigeria's Counterterrorism Fight Will Attract More Terror
2+ hour, 16+ min ago (724+ words) An Islamic cleric, Sheikh Abubakar Gumi, has warned against any form of foreign military involvement in Nigeria's counterterrorism operations, arguing that such intervention could attract international terrorist networks and further worsen insecurity in the country. "As a peace advocate, I…...
Outrage In Lagos Community As Attackers Rape Aged Woman To Death
3+ hour, 16+ min ago (516+ words) Fear and outrage swept through residents of Ilogbo-Eremi in Badagry, Lagos State, after the lifeless body of an elderly woman was reportedly recovered from a roadside bush under disturbing circumstances, with locals alleging that the victim may have been sexually…...
Man Allegedly Beheads Mother As Another Kills Sister, Niece, Buries Bodies With White Cock In Enugu
13+ hour, 46+ min ago (517+ words) The Enugu State Police Command has confirmed two separate gruesome killings in Igbo-Etiti Local Government Area of the state, involving family members allegedly hacked to death with cutlasses by close relatives. The incidents, which occurred on Friday in different communities…...
Please Save Us: Abducted Oyo School Principal Begs Nigerian Govt, CAN To Rescue Teachers, Students In Video
17+ hour, 6+ min ago (504+ words) The principal of Community High School, Esiele in Oyo State, Mrs. Rachael Alamu, has appealed to the Federal Government, the Oyo State Government, the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), and Nigerians to intervene and secure the release of teachers and…...
Nigerian Army Lieutenant Weeks Away From Wedding Reportedly Killed In Sokoto Terrorist Ambush
16+ hour, 41+ min ago (352+ words) Lieutenant Isma'il Abdullahi Chafe of the 248 Recce Battalion, Illela Barracks, has reportedly been killed in a suspected ambush by Lakurawa terrorists in Sokoto State. The officer, who was said to be preparing for his wedding scheduled to take place on…...
Nigerian Military Denies Foreign Boots On Ground In ISIS Commander Al-Minuki Killing, Says US Only Provided Intelligence
21+ hour, 41+ min ago (428+ words) The Nigerian military has dismissed reports suggesting that foreign soldiers participated in the operation that led to the killing of notorious terrorist commander Abu Bilal Al-Minuki, insisting that the mission was carried out solely by Nigerian troops. The Director of…...
Osun Governor Orders Immediate Security Beef-Up In Schools After Oyo School Abductions, Targets On Border Areas
19+ hour, 41+ min ago (592+ words) Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has ordered the immediate revitalisation of the state's Safe School Initiative following the recent abduction of teachers and pupils from schools in neighbouring Oyo State. The governor's directive comes amid growing fears of a…...
Imo Vigilante Leader 'Nwagbenta' Arrested, Released On Bail After Allegations Of Killings, Torture, Illegal Detention
1+ day, 24+ min ago (973+ words) A self-proclaimed vigilante leader accused of terrorising residents of Egwedu Autonomous Community in Atta, Njaba Local Government Area of Imo State, Chibuike Duru, popularly known as Nwagbenta, has reportedly been arrested and released on bail by the police. Sahara Reporters…...
He Hit My Chest 20 Times: APC Chieftain Ikedife Accuses Olisa Metuh Of Assault Over Female Aspirant In Anambra Primaries Row
21+ hour, 26+ min ago (921+ words) Ikedife, who hails from the same Otolo Nnewi community as Metuh, made the allegations while addressing APC supporters on Friday ahead of the party's House of Representatives primary election in the state. In a viral video obtained by Sahara Reporters,…...
Former Nigerian Military Ruler Abdulsalami Abubakar's Brother Wins APC Reps Primary In Niger State
22+ hour, 59+ min ago (289+ words) The primary election was conducted on Saturday across the 11 wards of the constituency. Announcing the result, the Returning Officer, Mr Dan Islam, said Abubakar secured a landslide victory with 30, 650 votes to defeat his closest rival, Mr Nmaa Ahmed, who polled…...