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Boko Haram attack mourners in Borno, seven dead, several injured

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2 months ago

April 29, 2025

A deadly attack on mourners in Kopl Village, located in Chibok Local Government Area (LGA) of Borno State, has left at least seven people dead and many others with gunshot wounds.

The attack occurred at around 6 p.m. on Monday, when suspected Boko Haram terrorists ambushed a group of mourners who had gathered to offer final prayers for a loved one who passed away last week.

The assailants reportedly stormed the gathering, opening fire on the mourners, who were caught off guard in the midst of their solemn ceremony. Hon. Modu Mustapha, Chairman of the Chibok LGA, confirmed the attack and stated that those injured in the assault were evacuated to Mubi General Hospital in nearby Adamawa State for medical treatment.

While the initial death toll stands at seven, Mustapha warned that the number of casualties may rise as search-and-rescue operations continue. Local authorities are conducting a mass burial on Tuesday for those who perished in the attack.

This incident comes barely seven hours after another brutal assault on commuters along the Gamboru Ngala-Kala Balge Road. Dozens of motorists and passengers lost their lives, and several others sustained injuries when their vehicles were caught in an explosion triggered by Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) planted by suspected terrorists.

Senator Ali Ndume, representing Southern Borno Senatorial District, condemned the escalating violence in the region, calling the situation “pathetic and beyond human imagination.” He shared his grief over the loss of over ten vigilantes killed in an ambush between Hawul LGA of Borno and Garkida town in Adamawa State.

“The suffering of my people is unimaginable,” Ndume said. “In the last month alone, over 100 people have been killed in coordinated attacks across Sabon Gari, Izge, Kirawa, Pulka, Damboa, Chibok, Askira Uba, and numerous other communities. These attacks are relentless.”

Authorities have vowed to continue their efforts to combat the insurgents and bring an end to the terror that has gripped the northern part of Nigeria for years.

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Akpabio: Atiku hails Natasha for challenging suspension

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3 hours ago

July 4, 2025

Ekwutos Blog

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has praised Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan for courageously challenging her suspension from the Senate, describing her action as a bold assertion of her rights and a victory for democracy.

Ekwutosblog recalls that Senator Natasha challenged her six-month suspension before the High Court, where Justice Binta Nyako delivered the judgment on Friday.

She ruled that the suspension was excessive and deprived the lawmaker’s constituents of their right to representation.

In a statement posted on his official Facebook page on Friday, Atiku also commended Justice Binta Nyako of the Federal High Court in Abuja for what he called a courageous ruling that lifted what he termed the “obnoxious” suspension imposed on the senator representing Kogi Central.

“I also hail Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan for challenging the illegality of her suspension by not sleeping on her rights in a chamber where women are already vulnerable. There’s no price that is too great in asserting one’s rights,” the former Vice President added.

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Imo State Govt Demolishes Drug Peddling, Gun Runners’ Hideout In Owerri…

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7 hours ago

July 4, 2025

Ekwutos Blog

The Imo State Government has demolished a notorious criminal hideout located in Ama Hausa, Owerri, identified as a hub for drug peddling, gun running, and other illicit activities.

In a statement issued by the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Electronic/Creative Media, Ambrose Nwaogwugwu, the operation was led by the Governor’s Special Adviser on Monitoring and Compliance, Hon. Nze Chinasa Nwaneri.

According to the statement, the hideout had been under surveillance for some time after it was identified as a den for hardened criminals involved in trafficking hard drugs, illegal arms, and other violent crimes that posed a threat to public safety.

During the operation, several suspects were apprehended and handed over to relevant security agencies for interrogation and prosecution.

“Our message is clear: Imo State will not be a safe haven for criminals. We are going after every syndicate, every drug peddler, and every gun runner. No one is above the law, and no criminal enterprise will be tolerated,” Hon. Nwaneri stated during the demolition.

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He’s pained that Tinubu, Shettima, Akpabio are commissioning projects – Wike knocks Amaechi

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12 hours ago

July 4, 2025

Ekwutos Blog

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, on Friday said a chieftain of the opposition coalition is “pained” that President Bola Tinubu, Vice President Kashim Shettima, Senate President Godswill Akpabio and other top government dignitaries are commissioning projects across Abuja.

He made the remark in response to claims by a chieftain of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Rotimi Amaechi, that Nigerians are angry with Tinubu’s administration.

Amaechi had made the remark during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today last night.

However, Wike rubbished Amaechi’s claim, during the commissioning of the Newly Rehabilitated Aguma Palace-Radio Nigeria-New Market Road in the Gwagwalada area council of the FCT.

He said: “Mr President, it is the 16th day [that] you have devoted time to personally participate in the commissioning ceremony and I never knew that people were so pained that so many things were going on very well in the FCT until last night when I was watching Politics Today that I saw one of the presidential aspirants of coalition so pained.

“He was so pained by the fact that Mr President, Vice President, Senate President, Senate President, Speaker, SGF, are coming to commission projects, yet they said that Nigerians are angry.

“Gwagwalada people, are you angry? It’s important to ask you this question so that we will hear from Nigerians.”