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Bomb Blast Kills Afghan Provincial Capital Mayor
KABUL, AFGHANISTAN — A powerful bomb explosion has claimed the life of Habib-ur-Rahman Mansour, the mayor of Faizabad, the capital of Badakhshan province, marking…
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Kidnappers increase ransom for Jowizaza’s billionaire father from N700m to N1.5b
Gunmen who kidnapped the chairman of Jezco Group, Chief Sir Joseph Ezeokafor, have reportedly increased their ransom demand from N700 million to N1.5 billion.…
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Let Police Determine If Osun Senator’s Comments Were Unlawful — APC
OSOGBO, Nigeria — The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State has said law enforcement agencies should determine whether remarks attributed to Senator Francis…
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Gunmen Attack Four Plateau Communities, Kill Two, Burn Houses
JOS, Nigeria — Gunmen have attacked four Berom communities in Plateau State, killing at least two people and setting several houses ablaze in the…
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Police Arrest Suspected Kidnapper While Withdrawing Ransom In Kwara
ILORIN, Nigeria — The Kwara State Police Command has arrested a suspected kidnapper, identified as Muhamodu Sanni, while he was allegedly withdrawing ransom money…
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Police Arrest Two Suspected Drug Dealers, Recover N6.2m Drugs in Anambra
AWKA, Nigeria — The Anambra State Police Command has arrested two suspected drug dealers during an operation in Obosi, Idemili North Local Government Area,…
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Oborevwori Urges New Army GOC to Strengthen Security Across Niger Delta
ASABA, Nigeria — Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has called on the newly appointed General Officer Commanding the Nigerian Army formation responsible for the…
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Enugu Church Attack: DSS, Others Arrest Three Suspects, Recover Four AK-47 Rifles
ENUGU, Nigeria — Security agencies have arrested three suspects allegedly linked to the recent attack on a church in Enugu State and recovered four…
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Troops foil terrorist attack on Katsina village
Troops of 17 Brigade of the Nigerian Army foiled a planned attack by suspected terrorists in Charanchi LGA of Katsina state. Quoting security sources,…
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Nigerian Army Rescues 33 Kidnapped Passengers in Zamfara
The Nigerian Army has rescued 33 passengers who were abducted by terrorists in Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State, in another major…
