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Nigerian Army Confirms WIRED’s Report on Don Waney, Releases Pictures
The Nigerian army has confirmed our earlier report on the death of notorious cultist and kidnapper, Don Waney.
Don Waney was declared wanted after the new year killings in Omoku that claimed over 15 lives.
In a press statement, the … Continue Reading
VIDEO: Mastermind of Rivers New Year Killings, Don Wani Killed (Breaking)
Notorious kidnapper and cultist, Mr. Igwedibia Johnson, popularly known as Don Wani, who allegedly masterminded the killing of 23 persons in Omoku in Rivers state, has been killed by a joint operation by the DSS and the army.
Wani, a … Continue Reading
FULANI HERDSMEN: Fresh Attacks In Benue Leave Village Head and 15 Persons Dead
Renewed attacks on Benue communities by Fulani herdsmen has left 15 persons dead including a village head in Tse Akombo, Tse Vii and Tse Agule communities in Logo Local government area of the state.
Despite the deployment of security personnel … Continue Reading
Cameroon Separatist Leader,Julius Ayuk Tabe, Arrested In Abuja by Forces Loyal to Paul Biya
Cameroon separatist leader, Julius Ayuk Tabe has just been taken into custody by forces loyal to President Paul Biya.
Julius Ayuk Tabe was arrested in a hotel in Abuja, capital of Nigeria, alongside nine of its members while in a … Continue Reading
UPDATES: Delta State LG Polls Turn Violent as Thugs Set DSIEC Office Ablaze
The Ughelli office of the Delta State Independent Electoral Commission, (DSIEC), has been burnt down by suspected thugs.
Reports allege that thugs loyal to the senator representing Delta central senatorial district in the National Assembly, Mr. Ovie Omo-Agege in an … Continue Reading
Niger Delta: Tension as Militants Behead Security Official In Bayelsa
Residents in Ndoro community, in Ekeremor Local Government Area (LGA) of Bayelsa, have fled the community for fear of invasion by security agencies following the murder and beheading of a security operative by militants in the area.
The murdered security … Continue Reading
OurMumuDonDo Movement Advocates The Freedom of Kemi Olunyolo from Prison
OurMumuDonDO Movement wishes to express strong disapproval over the prolonged incarceration of Ms. Kemi Olunloyo at the Port Harcourt Maximum Prisons, in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. We believe that her protracted incarceration belies the fundamental principles upon which our … Continue Reading
Fulani Killings In Benue:”You Have Failed” – Protesters tell Buhari (VIDEO)
Protesters in Benue state have described president Buhari as a failure for refusing to take drastic steps to address the issue of Fulani herdsmen killings in the state.
“You have failed in upholding the Nigerian constitution and providing security for … Continue Reading
Nigerian Journalist, Kemi Olunloyo, Remains In Prison 82 Days Since October 12, 2017
Popular Nigerian journalist, Kemi Olunloyo is still in the Port Harcourt maximum prisons 82 days after being remanded in October 2017.
In a phone chat with our reporter today, Kemi said her case at the high court has been adjourned … Continue Reading
New Year Horror : Gunmen Kill 15 Returning From Church In Omoku, River State
The New Year celebration turned bloody in Rivers State as gunmen opened fire indiscriminately at people returning from the church after attending the new year crossover service.
The incident occurred at Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni (ONELGA) Local Government Area of the state.
The … Continue Reading