Tag: RIOT
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After riots, France bans July 14 fireworks sales
France has banned the sale, possession and transport of fireworks during the July 14 national holiday weekend, following riots sparked by the police killing a teenager, the government said Sunday.
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Chaos in West Bank as Israeli settlers riot after deadly attack
Angry Israeli settlers have rioted against Palestinians in the West Bank after a deadly attack on Israelis there.
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Blasphemy: Houses burnt, pastor injured in Bauchi State
There was pandemonium in Katangan area of Warji Local Government Area of Bauchi State on Saturday morning as irate youths reportedly burnt houses and injured a pastor over another case of alleged blasphemy. Findings show that trouble started when a message was allegedly circulated on social media that a Christian girl in the town allegedly…
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Riot in Cameroon as man wins $22m only to be denied by sports betting company
Riot in Cameroon as man wins $22m only to be denied by sports betting company
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NYSC denies riot reports, explains early light-out at Lagos orientation camp
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Lagos State, on Monday said there was no riot by corps members at its orientation camp in Iyana-Ipaja, Lagos on Sunday. Mrs Joyce Madaki, NYSC Public Relations Officer, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos, made the declaration while reacting to the report of alleged riot…
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Breaking: Riot in Apapa
The entire creek road axis of Apapa Local Government Area of Lagos is now engulfed in a riot. Vehicular and human traffic along that axis has been paralysed. According to reports reaching TheNewsGuru, unconfirmed reports say a mobile police officer shot a trailer driver in front of Diamond Bank after an argument to stop blocking…