37 h. ago Escaped lion shot dead after attacking man near Turkish resort

Tribune Online Escaped lion shot dead after attacking man near Turkish resort A lion named Zeus was shot dead on Sunday after escaping from the Land of Lions theme park near Turkey’s Mediterranean resort city of Antalya and attacking a man, authorities said. Escaped lion shot dead after attacking man near Turkish resort Tribune Online

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7 d. ago Kano Resident Kills Suspected Thief During Failed Robbery Attempt 

A Suspected robber, identified as Musa Nuhu has been killed, following a failed robbery attempt in Dorayi Babba area of Unguwar Jakada, Kano State. Musa was pronounced dead on Sunday, after suffering from injuries sustained during a failed attack on a home. In a statement by Spokesman of Kano State Police Command, Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa […] The post Kano Resident Kills Suspected Thief During Failed Robbery Attempt  appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Senate demands upgrade of security infrastructure after bandit attacks in Niger, Zamfara, Sokoto

From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja Following deadly attacks that claimed scores of lives across Niger, Zamfara, and Sokoto states last Tuesday, the Senate has called on the federal government to immediately upgrade the country’s security infrastructure and adopt modern and scientific methods in combating terrorism and banditry. The request followed the adoption of a motion titled […] The post Senate demands upgrade of security infrastructure after bandit attacks in Niger, Zamfara, Sokoto appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Mariga Killings: Niger North Senator Slams Bandits, Salutes Fallen Soldiers, Other Victims

Lawmaker representing Niger North Senatorial District, Senator Abubakar Sani Bello, has strongly condemned the deadly bandit attack on communities in Mariga local government area of Niger State. Senator Bello who is the Chairman, Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs described the assailants as “depraved enemies of peace.” The attack, which occurred on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, […]

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1 week ago Bandits leader Turji kills 44 security operatives, burns military truck in Zamfara

Notorious bandit leader Bello Turji has reportedly killed about 44 security personnel, including 40 members of the Joint Task Force (JTF) and four soldiers, in a deadly ambush near Shinkafi Local Government, Zamfara State. The attack was revealed in a post by security analyst, Bakatsine on X yesterday. According to Bakatsine, the insurgents also burnt […] The post Bandits leader Turji kills 44 security operatives, burns military truck in Zamfara appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Bandits Holding Kebbi Hostage While Govt. Does Nothing – Malami

Former Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, has raised alarm over the rising wave of killings and insecurity in Kebbi State, lamenting that the government at all levels has failed to protect the people. In a statement issued on Saturday, Malami expressed deep concern over deadly attacks in the Argungu and Zuru Emirates, where […] The post Bandits Holding Kebbi Hostage While Govt. Does Nothing – Malami appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago 13 Villagers Killed, Properties Destroyed As Gunmen Attack Plateau Community

No fewer than 13 people have been killed, following a deadly attack on innocent villagers in Juwan Village of Tangur district of Bokkos local government area of Plateau State. INFORMATION NIGERIA reports that the horrible incident occurred on Thursday when some yet to be identified assailants invaded the community and destroyed properties belong to the […] The post 13 Villagers Killed, Properties Destroyed As Gunmen Attack Plateau Community appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Osun Community In Mourning As Deadly Land Dispute Turns Violent

Panic and grief have engulfed the Ido Aiyegunle community in Obokun Local Government Area of Osun State following a deadly attack linked to a long-standing boundary dispute with neighbouring Esa-Oke. The attack, which occurred on Thursday, reportedly left over 100 residents injured, with several others feared dead and many abducted. Eyewitnesses described a horrifying scene […] The post Osun Community In Mourning As Deadly Land Dispute Turns Violent appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago 13 Confirmed Killed, Scores Injured In Fresh Plateau Attacks

Gunmen launched a deadly attack on innocent villagers in Juwan Village of Tangur district of Bokkos local government area of Plateau State, killing 13 persons. Eyewitnesses account identified most to the victims as women and children. Chairman of the Community Peace Observers in Bokkos LGA, Mr. Kefas Mallai, confirmed the killings to newsmen in Jos, […]

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2 w. ago Yelwata Massacre: Benue Professionals Demand End To Killings, Urge Tinubu To Act

Following the recent wave of deadly attacks, including the horrific massacre in Yelwata community, Guma Local Government Area of Benue State, a coalition of 37 concerned citizens, operating under the umbrella of Benue Development Professionals (BDP), has urgently appealed to President Bola Tinubu to intervene. The coalition appealed to all well-meaning Nigerians, the African Union […]

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2 w. ago Tinubu Visits Benue Survivors, Condoles With Victims Of Yelewata Attack

President Bola Tinubu on wednesday visited Makurdi, Benue State, on a condolence trip following the deadly herdsmen attack on Yelewata community in Guma Local Government Area, which left over 200 persons dead. Tinubu arrived at the Nigeria Air Force Base at about 12:58 pm and was received by Secretary to the Government of the Federation, […] The post Tinubu Visits Benue Survivors, Condoles With Victims Of Yelewata Attack appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago MACBAN Condemns Benue Killings, Demands End To Ethnic Profiling Of Fulani Herders

The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) has condemned the recent deadly attack on Yelewata community of Guma LGA in Benue State, calling for an end to the cycle of violence and what it described as systemic ethnic profiling of Fulani pastoralists. In a statement released on Wednesday, MACBAN National President, Baba Othman […]

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2 w. ago BIPC donates bread, water to Yelwata IDPs, promises donation every three days

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi In a compassionate show of solidarity, the Benue Investment and Property Company Limited (BIPC) has donated 500 loaves of BIPC bread and 1,000 sachets of water to victims displaced by the recent deadly attack on Yelwata community in Guma Local Government Area (LGA) of Benue State. The Group Managing Director of […] The post BIPC donates bread, water to Yelwata IDPs, promises donation every three days appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago 15 dead, dozens injured as Russia missile hits Ukraine overnight

Tribune Online 15 dead, dozens injured as Russia missile hits Ukraine overnight The attack has triggered widespread panic. 15 dead, dozens injured as Russia missile hits Ukraine overnight Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Armed Herders Attacking Benue Didn’t Come With Cattle – Gov Alia

Governor of Benue State, Hyacinth Alia, has said that the recent killings in the state were perpetrated by armed herders who came to the state without cattle. On June 14, over 100 people were killed by suspected herdsmen in Yelewata and Daudu communities in the Guma local government area of the state. By Sunday, the […]

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3 w. ago Outrage as Dauda hosts political rally amid escalating bandit attacks in Zamfara

From Shafa’atu Suleiman, Sokoto A growing wave of criticism has trailed Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal for hosting a political rally in the state capital, Gusau, shortly after returning from a pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia, despite a surge in deadly bandit attacks that have claimed hundreds of lives across multiple local government areas. The Zamfara […] The post Outrage as Dauda hosts political rally amid escalating bandit attacks in Zamfara appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Benue governor blames ‘armed herders without cattle’ for deadly attacks

Hyacinth Alia, governor of Benue, has blamed a wave of deadly attacks in the state on armed herders entering communities read more Benue governor blames ‘armed herders without cattle’ for deadly attacks

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3 w. ago Tinubu orders security crackdown, calls for reconciliation to end Benue crisis

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja   President Bola Tinubu has renewed his directive to security agencies to implement earlier orders aimed at restoring lasting peace and security in Benue State following a recent wave of deadly reprisal attacks. In a statement issued by Special Adviser on Information and Strategy Bayo Onanuga, the President reaffirmed the administration’s […] The post Tinubu orders security crackdown, calls for reconciliation to end Benue crisis appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 w. ago Taraba community laments govt’s neglect after herdsmen attack

Tribune Online Taraba community laments govt’s neglect after herdsmen attack The Munga Dosso community in Karim Lamido Local Government Area of Taraba State has lamented what it described as complete neglect by the government following a recent deadly attack by suspected herdsmen, which left several people dead and others injured. Taraba community laments govt’s neglect after herdsmen attack Tribune Online

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