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Gunmen In Nigeria Kill A Dozen People, Abduct Others From Mosque

5Dec

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Africa

Gunmen In Nigeria Kill A Dozen People, Abduct Others From Mosque

Gunmen in Nigeria killed a dozen worshippers, including an imam, and kidnapped several others from a mosque on Saturday night, local residents said on Sunday, in the latest attack by armed gangs in the north of the country. Armed gangs, known as bandits, attack communities where security is stretched, killing people or kidnapping them for ransom. The gangs also demand villagers pay protection fees to be allowed to farm and harvest their crops. Lawal Haruna, a resident of Funtua, in President Muhammadu Buhari's home state of Katsina, told Reuters by phone that the gunmen arrived at Maigamji mosque on motorbikes and started shooting sporadically, which forced worshippers to flee. About 12, who were attending night prayers, were caught in the gunfire and killed, including the ch...

Three People Found on top of rudder of a ship Survived An 11-Day Voyage From Nigeria

30Nov

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International news

Three People Found on top of rudder of a ship Survived An 11-Day Voyage From Nigeria

The Spanish coast guard has rescued three people who were stowed on top of the rudder of a ship that arrived in the Canary Islands from Nigeria. In a photograph distributed by the coastguard on Monday, the migrants are shown perched on the rudder of the oil and chemical tanker Althini II. The Althini II arrived in Las Palmas in Gran Canaria on Monday after an 11-day voyage from Lagos in Nigeria, according to Marine Traffic, a ship-tracking website. The migrants were taken into the port and attended to by health services, the coastguard said on Twitter. The Spanish-owned Canary Islands are a popular gateway for African migrants attempting to reach Europe. Spanish data shows migration by sea to the archipelago jumped 51% in the first five months of the year compared to a yea...

At Least 50 Killed In Massacre At Catholic Church In Southwest Nigeria

6Jun

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At Least 50 Killed In Massacre At Catholic Church In Southwest Nigeria

Gunmen attacked a Catholic church in southwest Nigeria during mass on Sunday, killing at least 50 people including women and children, according to a hospital doctor and media reports. The gunmen shot at people outside and inside the church building, killing and injuries worshippers, said Funmilayo Ibukun Odunlami, police spokesperson for Ondo state. She did not say how many people were killed or injured at St Francis Catholic Church in the town of Owo but added police were investigating the cause of the attack. Ondo state Governor Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, who visited the scene of the attack and injured persons in hospital, described Sunday's incident as "a great massacre" that should not be allowed to happen again. The identity and motive of the attackers was not ...

Female Student Killed By Mob At Nigeria School Over Religious Comments

16May

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Africa

Female Student Killed By Mob At Nigeria School Over Religious Comments

A female student in northern Nigeria was killed by a mob who stoned, beat and set fire to her for allegedly posting a blasphemous statement against the Prophet Mohammed, according to police. The girl, Deborah Yakubu, was surrounded by fellow students and attacked on Thursday, a police statement said. The incident happened at the Shehu Shagari school in Sokoto, northwestern Nigeria, and the school was immediately closed. "Students forcefully removed the victim from the security room where she was hidden by the school authorities, killed her and burnt the building," police spokesperson Sanusi Abubakar said in a statement released to CNN. Sokoto state's Governor Aminu Tambuwal issued an order to close the school and directed the Ministry of Higher Education and security agenc...

11Apr

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International news

26 dead in latest Nigeria gang raid

Gunmen have attacked villages in Nigeria's central Plateau state killing at least 26 people, with more feared dead. The attackers on motorbikes stormed at least four remote villages on Sunday in Kanam area in the state, shooting people dead. Most of the victims were children. The gunmen also stole cattle and burnt down homes. Residents say at least 20 bodies have been found in the village of Gyambau while at least six have been recovered in the village of Kyaram. More killings were reported in the villages of Dungur and Kukawa. A number of people are still missing and hundreds have been displaced. The authorities say more security forces are being deployed to the area.

10Sep

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International news

Nigerian Army arrest high-profile Boko Haram member

The Nigerian army on Friday said a high-profile member of the Boko Haram terrorist group was arrested during a raid. The soldiers raided a market where terrorists buy materials to manufacture improvised explosive devices and seized Yawi Modu. The army also arrested traders selling urea fertilisers to the terrorists. Modu, a commander who had been on the lists of wanted terrorists, was arrested in Damboa, North East Borno State. The Nigerian army has been conducting operations to decimate fighters of Boko Haram many of whom have been pushed to the fringes of Lake Chad region which borders with Chad, Niger and Cameroon. At least more than 97,000 people have been killed, social infrastructure destroyed and commercial activities, including agriculture, ...

Patience Ozokwo Mourns Rachel Oniga in Sad Video Her Last Words were ‘Don’t Forget Me’,

2Aug

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Entertainment

Patience Ozokwo Mourns Rachel Oniga in Sad Video Her Last Words were ‘Don’t Forget Me’,

celebrities continue to mourn the death of Rachel Oniga, who passed away on Friday night, July 30, 2021. Among the people heartbroken by the news is a veteran film star, Patience Ozokwo, who has taken to social media to share her pain. Patience Ozokwo in tears In a heartwrenching video, Ozokwo is seen weeping as she expresses heartbreak and disbelief about Oniga's passing. Mama G, who is currently out of Nigeria, revealed that she was unaware of the actress' sickness before her death and that they had talked during the making of Chief Daddy 2. Sharing the video, she said: "My heart is broken We planned so many things we were going to do together. Her last words to me 'Don't forget me oooh' and I said 'NEVER'#RachelOniga #MyDearFriend #NeverForgotten" Several other Nigerian ce...