6 h. ago Boy 10 kills Police Inspector father, injures brother with AK

From Aloysius Attah, Onitsha A 10 -year-old son of a Police Inspector has shot dead his father and injured  his brother with a loaded AK-47 rifle left unattended to by his father. Anambra State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) SP Tochukwu Ikenga announced the sad death of  Inspector Okolie Amechi. Ikenga in a  statement  yesterday,said […] The post Boy 10 kills Police Inspector father, injures brother with AK-47 appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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25 h. ago Eight killed, dozens injured in fresh Iranian missile attack

Tribune Online Eight killed, dozens injured in fresh Iranian missile attack “The windows were broken, the floor was covered with shattered glass and the furniture was in pieces... Eight killed, dozens injured in fresh Iranian missile attack Tribune Online

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3 d. ago Plateau, Imo ALGON chairmen hail Mutfwang, Uzodinma’s commitment to democratic devt

Tribune Online Plateau, Imo ALGON chairmen hail Mutfwang, Uzodinma’s commitment to democratic devt “Your policy direction has enabled local governments to address unique community needs, empowering underprivileged groups Plateau, Imo ALGON chairmen hail Mutfwang, Uzodinma’s commitment to democratic devt Tribune Online

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5 d. ago 58 killed, 15,000 displaced in recent Plateau attacks – Group

At least 58 persons have been killed, 31 injured, and over 15,000 displaced in a new wave of coordinated attacks read more 58 killed, 15,000 displaced in recent Plateau attacks – Group

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6 d. ago Insecurity: We’re under siege, Plateau community cries out, urges action

From Jude Owuamanam, Jos Jahr community in Kanam Local Government, Plateau State has said the Indigene have been turned into vigilantes in the area as they are  constantly being attacked by bandits and kidnappers. The community has therefore, raised the alarms about the continued attacks and urged Governor Caleb Mutfwang to take action and stop […] The post Insecurity: We’re under siege, Plateau community cries out, urges action appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Again, herdsmen kill four, injure others in Benue communities 

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi Gunmen suspected to be herdsmen have again, attacked two communities in Agatu and Apa Local Government Areas (LGAs) of Benue State, killing four persons and injuring many others. Our correspondent gathered that the attacks took place simultaneously on Monday, June 9, 2025, at about 5:30pm. Locals who spoke to newsmen on […] The post Again, herdsmen kill four, injure others in Benue communities  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago 4 Killed, 2 Injured In Ambush On Miners In Plateau Community

At least four persons have been reportedly ambushed and killed in Uwok-Ishe community of Kakkek district of Bassa local government area of Plateau State. Also, another two persons were critically injured during the incident were rushed to Jos University Teaching Hospital (JUTH) for medical attention. LEADERSHIP gathered that the ambush occurred on Saturday around 7pm […]

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1 week ago Hunters, vigilantes hit bandits in Niger, kill 32, injure scores, lose 3 members

From John Adams, Minna No fewer than 32 bandits were on Monday evening killed in Kuchi community in Munya Local Government Area Niger State in what villagers said was the biggest success recorded by the joint security taskforce in the ongoing war against bandits. The bandits who invaded the community at about 4:15pm on Monday […] The post Hunters, vigilantes hit bandits in Niger, kill 32, injure scores, lose 3 members appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Bandits suffer heavy casualties in Niger community after three hours of gun battle

32 killed, several injured From John Adams, Minna No fewer than 32 bandits were on Monday evening killed in Kuchi community in Munya local government area of the Niger state in what the villagers said was the biggest successes recorded by the joint security taskforce in the ongoing war against bandits in the state. The […] The post Bandits suffer heavy casualties in Niger community after three hours of gun battle appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Ebonyi: One killed, four injured as political thugs attack Ekoli Edda 

From Uchenna Inya, Abakaliki One person has been killed and four injured in Ekoli Edda, Edda Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, in an attack by suspected political thugs. Houses and other valuable properties have been destroyed in the melee. Two rival political groups have been battling for supremacy in the community, with lives lost […] The post Ebonyi: One killed, four injured as political thugs attack Ekoli Edda  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Osun: Two Killed, 15 Injured As Truck Conveying Livestock, Passengers Veers Into Ditch

A lone accident near Iwo Junction on the Osogbo/Gbongan road in Gbongan on Wednesday resulted in two deaths and left 15 others injured. According to a statement by Agnes Ogungbemi, the Osun Sector Public Education Officer of the Federal Road Safety Corps, the truck involved in the accident was en route to Ikire from Kebbi […] The post Osun: Two Killed, 15 Injured As Truck Conveying Livestock, Passengers Veers Into Ditch appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Explosion rocks Abuja Barracks kills one, injures one as Police begin investigation

A deadly explosion rocked Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory on Monday, killing one person and injuring another near the Mogadishu Barracks read more Explosion rocks Abuja Barracks kills one, injures one as Police begin investigation

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3 w. ago Herdsmen kill police officer, 41 villagers in fresh attacks on Benue communities

…Its genocide -LG chairman From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi Herdsmen have killed 42 persons, including a Mobile Police Officer and  several others injured in four communities, Gwer West Local Government (LG), Benue State. Our Correspondent gathered that the armed herders first attacked Aondona town on Saturday evening at about 5pm and continued their kilngs  to Ahume […] The post Herdsmen kill police officer, 41 villagers in fresh attacks on Benue communities appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago UN rights mission deplores deadly Russian strikes in Ukraine

Tribune Online UN rights mission deplores deadly Russian strikes in Ukraine The UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine (HRMMU) has deplored a deadly wave of Russian missile and drone strikes that reportedly killed at least 13 civilians and injured 65 others. UN rights mission deplores deadly Russian strikes in Ukraine Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Katsina Police Neutralise Bandit, Rescue Five Injured Kidnap Victims

The Katsina State Police Command successfully foiled a kidnapping attempt on Thursday. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Abubakar Sadiqe, revealed that the police killed a suspected bandit and rescued five kidnapped victims who sustained injuries during the operation. DSP Abubakar Sadiq, in a statement made available to newsmen on Saturday, disclosed that, “On May […] The post Katsina Police Neutralise Bandit, Rescue Five Injured Kidnap Victims appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Panic In Plateau Community As Unknown Assailants Kill Two Fulani Herders

Two Fulani Herders have been fatally shot while riding a motorcycle back from Maikatako market to their camp in the Tahore area of Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State. Chairman of Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria in Plateau, Ibrahim Yusuf Babayo, in a statement on Tuesday, identified the victims as Umar Sa’idu […] The post Panic In Plateau Community As Unknown Assailants Kill Two Fulani Herders appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Gunmen kill breastfeeding mother, injure two others in Plateau

Tribune Online Gunmen kill breastfeeding mother, injure two others in Plateau The gunmen terrorising some communities in Plateau State have killed a 32-year-old breastfeeding mother and injured two other women in the Riyom Local Government Area of the state. Gunmen kill breastfeeding mother, injure two others in Plateau Tribune Online

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4 w. ago 15 farmers killed in Kebbi village, governor donates N24m to families

From Olanrewaju Lawal, Birnin Kebbi Bandits killed 15 farmers and injured three others in Waje village, Danko-Wasagu Local Government Area of Kebbi State, on May 17. Murtala M. Gotomo, Press Secretary to the Deputy Governor, confirmed the incident in a statement on Sunday. Deputy Governor Senator Umar Abubakar Tafida, representing Governor Dr Nasir Idris, visited […] The post 15 farmers killed in Kebbi village, governor donates N24m to families appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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