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Oct

31

2022

Herdsmen kill residents of Benue community in fresh attack.

Lifestyle, Metro, NewsBoko Haram, Crime, Herdsmen, Metro, Nigeria, Security

Armed men suspected to be herders who have been causing chaos in Benue State have again attacked the Tse Ikyem community in Logo Local Government Area of the State. The unfortunate attack occurred in broad daylight around 4om on Saturday. The assailants invaded the community and opened fire on residents, killing three persons, while several others were seriously injured. A source, who confirmed the development said the attack was launched around Anawah settlement where at least two people were murdered on Sunday, October 23, 2022. Victims of the Saturday murderous attack were identified as Solomon Ukoom, Mrs Eunice Torkwase Joe…

Oct

30

2022

By Amos Oge Kalu

Dr. Ukpai Iro Congratulates Justice Lilian Agbai on her appointment as Acting Chief Judge of Abia State

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, News, Ohafia, Opinion, Politics2023, Abia State, Court, Next Level, Nigeria, Politics, Ukpai Iro Ukpai

The gubernatorial candidate of the New Nigeria People's Party for the 2023 general election in Abia, Dr. Ukpai Iro Ukpai, has congratulated Hon Justice Lillian Agbai on her appointment as the acting Chief Judge of Abia State, saying that it is a well-deserved appointment coming to Abians at a time justice system in the land needed the best hands to adjudicate on the constantly evolving issues in our land as the courts remain the last hope of the common man. Recall that the Governor of Abia State had on the 27th day of October 2022, sworn in Hon Justice Lilian…

Oct

30

2022

By Amos Oge Kalu

Abuja Terror alert: Julius Berger shuts down operations

NewsAbuja, Bandits, Boko Haram, Crime, Julius Berger, Metro, Nigeria, Security, Terrorism

Construction giants, Julius Berger on Saturday, shut down their operations in Abuja and its environs following a terror alert. Earlier, the United States and the United Kingdom had a few days ago, issued travel advisories over possible terror attacks in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Following this, Julius Berger decided to shut down till further notice The Federal Government had assured residents of FCT and its environs of safety, adding that measures were on to keep the FCT safe. In a statement by the company’s Managing Director and Corporate Security Manager, Engr. Lars Bichter and Poul Nielsen, respectively, the company…

Oct

30

2022

By Amos Oge Kalu

Abuja: After Warnings Of Terrorist Attack, See How Car Burst Into Flames

NewsAbuja, Boko Haram, Metro, Nigeria, Security

A Hilux car caught fire on Friday, 28th of October 2022 in Abuja beside the Ministry of Justice, frightening employees, passersby, and motorists TheGistNow reports. The event happened at about 12: 30 pm close to the building. The automobile burnt for several minutes with no sign of any firemen. Despite the efforts of several motorists who pulled out fire extinguishers to aid in putting out the fire, the unfortunate automobile was burned beyond recognition. The burning of the vehicle was seen by other ministry workers from their offices. The US Embassy had already issued a security advisory warning of an…

Oct

30

2022

By Freeman

Former Enugu SSG, Dan Shere, others regain freedom from kidnappers’ den

Metro, NewsCrime, Enugu State, Metro, Nigeria, Security

Former Secretary to the Enugu State Government, Dr. Dan Shere has been freed by his abductors. The medical doctor was kidnapped alongside several other commuters on Thursday. The same hoodlums had earlier abducted several students of the University of Nigeria Nsukka, UNN, on Sunday. However, Shere was freed Saturday evening, together with other hostages, leading to jubilation in the entire Nsukka town. Residents trooped to his Opi residence where they celebrated his freedom. It is still unclear how much was paid to secure his freedom. But the Enugu State Government moved bulldozers into the location Saturday morning, clearing the thick…