29 h. ago Darajamal Attack: Shettima Assures Of Enhanced Military Operations Against Terrorists

Shettima expressed deep condolences to the government and people of Borno State over the incident that claimed the lives of civilians and military personnel. The post Darajamal Attack: Shettima Assures Of Enhanced Military Operations Against Terrorists appeared first on Channels Television.

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30 h. ago Borno Attack: VP Shettima Consoles Families, Pledges Tougher Military Action

Vice President Kashim Shettima has expressed deep condolences to the government and people of Borno State over recent terrorist attack that claimed many lives in Darajamal community of Bama local government area. The Vice President reiterated President Bola Tinubu’s directive to the Armed Forces to review security operations, including the deployment of advanced military hardware […]

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49 h. ago Borno killings: Nigerians paying heavy price in face of terror – Atiku

By John Ogunsemore Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar said the recent Boko Haram attack in Darul Jamal, Bama local government area of Borno State which claimed over 60 lives is a painful reminder of the heavy price Nigerians continue to pay in the face of terror. Atiku said this in a statement condoling with the […] The post Borno killings: Nigerians paying heavy price in face of terror – Atiku appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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50 h. ago ‘It’s Senseless Violence’, Atiku Decries Killing Of 63 Persons By Boko Haram In Borno

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has condemned the recent Boko Haram attack in Borno State, describing it as “senseless violence” and urging Nigerians to unite against terrorism. The attack, which occurred on Friday in Darajamal, a community along the Bama-Banki Road in the Sambisa Forest, claimed the lives of 63 people, including five soldiers and […]

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56 h. ago NCDC Issues Advisory As Ebola Outbreak In DR Congo Claims 15 Lives

NCDC said surveillance had been heightened at entry points, healthcare facilities, and communities to prevent the spread of the disease. The post NCDC Issues Advisory As Ebola Outbreak In DR Congo Claims 15 Lives appeared first on Channels Television.

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58 h. ago Amnesty condemns Boko Haram over fresh killings in Borno, urges govt to protect civilians

By John Ogunsemore Amnesty International Nigeria has condemned Friday night’s attack by Boko Haram that claimed 63 lives in Darul Jamal, Bama Local Government Area of Borno State. In a statement released on Saturday, Amnesty said the vicious attack demonstrated the terror group’s contemptible disregard for human life. The group observed that the town’s people […] The post Amnesty condemns Boko Haram over fresh killings in Borno, urges govt to protect civilians appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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61 h. ago Aiyedatiwa Vows Justice For Victims Of Owo Attack, Pledges Fight Against Insecurity

Ondo State Governor, Mr. Lucky Aiyedatiwa, on Saturday, pledged to secure justice for the victims of the June 5, 2022, terrorist attack at St. Francis Catholic Church, Owo. The tragic attack claimed the lives of at least 41 worshippers, leaving many others seriously injured during Sunday mass. The suspected perpetrators have been arrested by the […] The post Aiyedatiwa Vows Justice For Victims Of Owo Attack, Pledges Fight Against Insecurity appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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64 h. ago Watery graves: How travelling by boats have become deathbeds of the poor in Northern Nigeria

Tribune Online Watery graves: How travelling by boats have become deathbeds of the poor in Northern Nigeria Olakunle Maruf, Attahiru Ahmed, Adelowo Oladipo and Tola Adenubi report on the rising cases of boat accidents that conitnued to claim lives in Northern Nigeria. ONCE regarded as the lifelines of trade, farming, and daily travel, the rivers of northern Nigeria have in recent weeks become watery graves. A string of boat mishaps has left […] Watery graves: How travelling by boats have become deathbeds of the poor in Northern Nigeria Tribune Online

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3 d. ago Federal Gov’t Orders Safety Campaign After Borgu Boat Mishap

The federal government has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic boat mishap in the Borgu area of Niger State which claimed the lives of about 32 people on Tuesday, describing the incident as a painful reminder of the urgent need for improved safety measures on Nigeria’s inland waterways. In a statement issued to journalists yesterday […]

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4 d. ago Niger boat mishap: FG mourns 32 victims, pledges support for families, survivors

By John Ogunsemore The Federal Government has commiserated with the Niger State Government and families of victims of the recent boat mishap in the Borgu area of the state that claimed 32 lives. This is contained in a Friday statement signed by Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris. Daily Sun earlier reported that […] The post Niger boat mishap: FG mourns 32 victims, pledges support for families, survivors appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago ‘Painful Tragedy’: FG Mourns As Niger Boat Accident Claims Over 30 Lives

The wooden boat, which was reportedly carrying 138 passengers on Tuesday, capsized along the Shagunu–Dunga axis on Kainji Lake. The post ‘Painful Tragedy’: FG Mourns As Niger Boat Accident Claims Over 30 Lives appeared first on Channels Television.

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5 d. ago Lisbon Tragedy: Historic Streetcar Derailment Leaves 15 Dead, 18 Injured In Portugal

Tragedy struck Lisbon on Wednesday evening when the city’s iconic yellow-and-white streetcar, the Elevador da Glória, derailed, claiming 15 lives and injuring 18 others. The National Institute for Medical Emergencies in Portugal confirmed that the injured included a child and several foreign nationals, with five victims reported to be in critical condition. The fatal accident, […] The post Lisbon Tragedy: Historic Streetcar Derailment Leaves 15 Dead, 18 Injured In Portugal appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 d. ago LP Interim Chair Nenadi Mourns Niger Boat Accident Victims, Seeks Stricter Regulation Of Waterways

The Interim National Chairman of the Labour Party (LP), Senator Nenadi Usman, has expressed deep sorrow over the boat accident in Niger State that has claimed nearly 60 lives. In a press statement issued on Thursday, Usman described the tragedy as “one too many,” lamenting the alarming frequency of boat mishaps across Nigeria’s inland waterways. […]

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6 d. ago Malaria Still Ravaging Nigeria, Claims More Lives Daily – Obasanjo

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Tuesday decried the poor state of healthcare in Nigeria, lamenting that millions of citizens still trek long distances to access medical services. He expressed concern that many Nigerians continue to die from preventable conditions such as malaria. Speaking at the unveiling of the Care365 Health Hub in Abuja, chaired by […] The post Malaria Still Ravaging Nigeria, Claims More Lives Daily – Obasanjo appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Abia: Trailer accident in Abiriba claims four lives, several injured

From Kenneth Udeh, Umuahia A tragic accident occurred earlier Tuesday, September 2, in Abiriba, Ohafia Local Government Area of Abia State, when a trailer loaded with tiles and foreign doors lost control and crashed opposite Enuda High School, Agbo Court, Abiriba. Eyewitnesses at the scene reported that the crash was devastating, leaving four people dead […] The post Abia: Trailer accident in Abiriba claims four lives, several injured appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Ndume raises concerns renew attacks in two LGAs, as eight lives claimed 

Mohammed Ali Ndume, Senator representing Borno South Senatorial District at the national assembly, has decried the renewed attacks by suspected read more Ndume raises concerns renew attacks in two LGAs, as eight lives claimed 

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8 d. ago Ruth Otabor’s death, reminder of recurring tragedies claiming innocent lives — NAPS

Tribune Online Ruth Otabor’s death, reminder of recurring tragedies claiming innocent lives — NAPS File Edit View Insert Format Tools Table Paragraph The National Association of Polytechnic Students (NAPS) has described the passing of Ruth Obadon Otabor, as confirmed by the Director of Insurance at Dangote Cement Plc, Mr. Obashola Alo, as a painful reminder of the recurring tragedies that continue to claim the lives of innocent students. Ruth Otabor’s death, reminder of recurring tragedies claiming innocent lives — NAPS Tribune Online

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1 week ago TikTok Star Peller Confirmed Safe As Lagos Police Probe Alleged Abduction

The Lagos State Police Command has clarified that TikTok influencer Habeeb Hamzat, popularly known as Peller, is safe, contrary to claims that he was kidnapped during a livestream on Wednesday. According to the command’s spokesperson, Benjamin Hundeyin, who spoke on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief on Thursday, initial investigations confirmed that the content creator was […] The post TikTok Star Peller Confirmed Safe As Lagos Police Probe Alleged Abduction appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Lagos: Tension Erupts At Balogun Market As Clash Claims Two Lives

A violent confrontation broke out on Wednesday at the popular Balogun Market on Lagos Island, reportedly leaving no fewer than two people dead. Disturbing videos that have gone viral on social media captured chaotic scenes from the incident. In one of the clips, a man believed to have been attacked with a machete was seen […] The post Lagos: Tension Erupts At Balogun Market As Clash Claims Two Lives appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago 4,364 die in 140,000 suspected cases of cholera since 2021 –Dr. Udoh

From Aniekan Aniekan, Calabar A paediatric gastroenterologist with the University of Uyo Teaching Hospital, Dr. Ekong Udoh, has disclosed that cholera remains endemic in Nigeria as it claimed 4364 lives between 2021 and 2024. He disclosed this in Calabar during a media roundtable organised by Cochrane Nigeria  to update information on cholera. Dr. Udoh, in […] The post 4,364 die in 140,000 suspected cases of cholera since 2021 –Dr. Udoh appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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