Bandits kill seven in Nasarawa fresh attack

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1 year ago

January 12, 2025

On January 11, 2025, a group of bandits launched a violent attack on Tattara community in Panda District, Karu Local Government Area (LGA) of Nasarawa State.

The attackers killed seven people and injured many others, who were taken unawares. The number of confirmed deaths stands at seven, though many others sustained injuries of varying degrees.

The attack follows a series of disturbing violence that have taken place in northern states like Kaduna and Katsina. It has made people raise eyebrows on the issue of growing insecurity in the region.

The National Youth Council of Nigeria condemned the attack almost immediately. In a statement signed by its chairman, Dr. Onuk Oji Galadima, he extended deep condolences to the families of victims of the “senseless attack” on innocent citizens.

Dr. Galadima called for a collective response in condemnation of such brutal violence, hence charging citizens to rise up against such bestial criminal acts. He further emphasized that attacks on unarmed civilians are unacceptable and must be denounced by all.

The NYCN Chairman also called on the government to take immediate action to secure communities and ensure the safety of citizens.

He called for increased efforts by the security forces to avert similar attacks in the future and bring the culprits to book.

Apart from government intervention, Dr. Galadima emphasized that vigilance on the part of the public was also very important.

He urged the people to show concern for their neighborhoods by reporting any suspected activities that could help contain the increasing attacks.

Finally, he pleaded for support for the affected families and communities.

Chaos As Military Officers Exchange Blows During Tinubu’s Visit To Bayelsa (Videos)

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3 days ago

April 12, 2026

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Personnel of the Nigerian military were seen engaging in a fight during the visit of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to Bayelsa on Friday.

In a video spotted on social media, the driver of a Hilux vehicle marked “Naval Police” was seen stepping down from his vehicle and exchanging words with another driver.

After returning to his vehicle, another driver with a rifle approached him and threw a punch at the Naval Police driver, triggering a brawl.

The incident quickly escalated into a free-for-all, with personnel attached to both vehicles exchanging blows, while stunned civilians watched in disbelief.

HRH Ekwueme of Ochia Kingdom Iynched & kiIIed in Imo.

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3 days ago

April 11, 2026

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Gunmen on Friday night killed the traditional ruler of Ochia, Barr Paulinus Ekwueme, alongside security operatives in the Ohaji/Egbema Local Government Area of Imo State. The attackers ambushed the monarch at the boundary of Assa and Ochia communities after he returned from a trip abroad earlier in the week.

Some security operatives in his convoy were also shot dead. Eyewitness said the monarch and the security operatives were set ablaze after the killing, adding that the Ohaji/Egbema Local Government Area had been thrown into mourning.

Hrm lives in America, but some in his town accuse him of acquiring lots of wealth coming from the oil in their land and yet they have no nepa (light) and other amenities, and that this angered the youths of his community to take this step. One said Ms Duruaku wrote, “he ate the youth empowerment meant given to him by shell oil company and ran abroad for years”

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Abuja hotel collapse: Wike orders arrest of owner, to convert land to public use

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1 week ago

April 7, 2026

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The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has ordered the immediate arrest of the owner of a multi-story hotel that collapsed in Jikwoyi, Abuja last Friday, April 4 and announced that the land would be seized for public use.

LIB had reported that the building crumbled while workers were on site, triggering an emergency response from relevant authorities.

Visiting the site today April 7, Wike said the building was constructed without approval from the FCT Department of Development Control and that all the stop-work notices sent to the builders were ignored by the developer.

Wike confirmed that while there were no fatalities, several people sustained injuries and were taken to the hospital. He warned that the outcome could have been far worse.

Announcing the government’s plans for the land, Wike said the FCT Administration will take over the land for public use, noting that those responsible for the illegal construction will face prosecution in accordance with the law.

He added that the local community would be consulted to determine a suitable public-purpose project for the reclaimed site.