Tag: Residents
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Residents block Kaduna-Abuja highway, protest incessant abductions
Residents angered by incessant abductions and bandit attacks have blocked the Gonin Gora end of the Abuja-Kaduna Highway in Chikun Local Government area of Kaduna State in protest. The protest follows the recent abduction of four people in Ungwan Auta in Gonin Gora by bandits on Saturday night. The protesters, in their numbers, barricaded the…
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VIDEO: Residents flee Geidam, acting IGP’s hometown in Yobe State after Boko Haram’s invasion
A video has emerged online showing residents of Giedam, a community in Geidam local government of Yobe State in their numbers fleeing for their lives after Boko Haram’s attack and invasion of the community. TheNewsGuru.com, TNG gathered that Geidam is the hometown of the acting Inspector General of Police, Mr. Usman Alkali Baba. The military…
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18 Borno residents killed in Boko Haram’s latest attack – Governor Zulum
Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, says 18 residents were killed and 21 others injured when Boko Haram insurgents attacked Damasak town. He confirmed the figures from residents who witnessed the attack and saw several properties destroyed when he visited the town, the governor’s media aide, Isa Gusau, said in a statement on Friday. The governor…
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Insecurity: Zamfara Government releases number of residents killed, abducted by bandits since 2011
No fewer than 2,619 people have been killed in various attacks by bandits in Zamfara, authorities in the state have said. The Commissioner of Information in Zamfara, Ibrahim Dosara, noted that the deaths were recorded in the state between 2011 and 2019. Addressing a press conference on Friday in Kaduna State, he disclosed that the…
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‘Okowa stop the killings,’ residents of two Delta communities protest against Fulani herdsmen
Angry residents in Abraka, Ethiope East Local Government Area of Delta State on Thursday staged protests over alleged killings perpetuated by Fulani herdsmen. The protesters were joined by farmers and indigenes from the Delta State University community and others from neighbouring Obiaruku community in Ukwauni Local Government Area of the state. Taking to the streets,…
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Water sells for N250 per jerry can as massive water shortage hits FCT; residents lament
By Emman Ovuakporie The Federal Capital Territory, FCT and its satellite towns , has been hit by a massive shortage of water causing residents to lament as they wait endlessly for water board to restore water. TheNewsGuru.com, (TNG) reports the incident has led to untold hardship as residents have to pay as much as N250…
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Delta LG poll: Residents obey restricted movement order
Residents of Delta on Saturday obeyed the restricted vehicular movement order imposed by government as Local Government election holds across the state. The restricted vehicular movement lasts from 12 a.m to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that markets, filling stations, shops, motor parks and other business organisation were closed…
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Ekiti tells residents to use personal savings for pilgrimage, as government withdraws sponsorship
The Ekiti State Government has advocated more private sponsorship of pilgrims to Mecca and Jerusalem, following government’s withdrawal from bankrolling the activity, according to remarks by the Deputy Governor, Chief Bisi Egbeyemi. Speaking on Tuesday, at a meeting with members of the State Muslims Pilgrims Welfare Board, led by its Chairman, Alhaji Babatunde Onipede, in…
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TRENDING: Orlu residents in Imo cry out over soldiers’ invasion, shootings; three feared dead [DISTURBING VIDEOS]
A community in Imo State, Orlu is reportedly under siege by operatives of the Nigerian Army based on residents’ reports on social media on Monday. What exactly is happening in Orlu, Imo State? Are we are war? What's the meaning of this madness for Godsake? pic.twitter.com/qCZXj4alsQ — Aji Bussu Onye Mpiawa azụ 🇨🇮 (@AfamDeluxo) January…
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Ebonyi residents uncover body of new born baby in refuse dump
Residents of Igweogbuofia Street, Kpirikpiri in Abakaliki metropolis of Ebonyi, have called on relevant authorities to evacuate the remains of a dead baby found at a refuse dump in the area. The residents made the call on Wednesday, during their separate interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abakaliki, while expressing worry over…