Tag: Killings
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Speaker Abbas sad over killing of 12 travelers in Plateau, asks security agencies to fish out perpetrators
The Speaker of the House of Representatives Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, has condemned, in the strongest terms, the killing of 12 travelers from Basawa community of Zaria in Mangu Local Government of Plateau State. Describing the act as barbaric, tragic, and cruel, Speaker Abbas bemoaned a situation where Nigerians who go about their peaceful activities are…
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Conference of speakers decry incessant killings, demand urgent action
Speakers of State Houses of Assembly across Nigeria, under the aegis of the Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures, have strongly condemned attacks and killings in various parts of the country. In a statement issued on Monday by the Chairman of the Conference, Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin, the Speaker, expressed deep concern over the tragic…
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Plateau Hospital: No more mere consulting clinic
It is a common saying that health is wealth; only a healthy person can work, create wealth, and contribute to the economy at all levels. A healthy population is key to economic development, any government that wants to build a virile economy has to pay attention to the health of its citizens, and this is…
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KDSG directs security agencies to hunt down perpetrators of Ikara mosque killing
Gov. Uba Sani of Kaduna State has described as wicked and barbaric the reported killing of worshippers in a Mosque in Ikara Local Government Area by bandits. This is contained in a statement by Gov Sani’s Chief Press Secretar
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Miyetti Allah forms legal Cttee to help combat injustice faced by herdsmen
The Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore, a socio-cultural association representing the Fulani community, has taken a stand against perceived injustice faced by its members across Nigeria. In a bid to address these concerns, the organization has established a 55-member legal committee tasked with assessing cases involving its members across the country and seeking appropriate legal remedies.…
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Peter Obi at 62: I can’t celebrate with over 327 killed this month
Mr Peter Obi, Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party at the 2023 elections, says he can’t celebrate his 62nd birthday with over 327 Nigerians killed in Plateau and Benue this month. Obi, however, humbly appealed to all those who desired to celebrate
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Governor-elect, Mutfwang condemns Plateau killings
Mr Caleb Mutfwang, the Plateau Governor-elect, has condemned the killing of six persons at Farin lamba community in Jos South Local Government Area of the state Mutfwang, in a statement on Thursday in Jos, tasked security agencies to fish out perpetrators of the evil deed and bring them to justice.
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Umahi talks tough on spate of attacks, killings in Ebonyi
Gov. David Umahi of Ebonyi has expressed worry over the incessant attacks and killings in the state by political thugs, warning those involved to desist from such unlawful and heinous acts. Umahi gave the warning on Sunday in Abakaliki during a state-wide Fasting and Prayer
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New year tragedy puzzles: 38 horrifying deaths from around Nigeria
With just five days into the new year, at least 38 persons have died from bizarre, tragic and unclear circumstances across Nigeria, setting off a range of murder puzzles that the police are already working to figure out. No fewer than seven persons were confirmed dead after an accident involving a Toyota Hiace bus and…
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CAN expresses worries about killings in the country
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) on Thursday in Enugu expressed worries about renewed killings in the country. It said it would continue to engage governments at all levels to ensure that the killings were curtailed.