9 h. 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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3 d. ago Herdsmen attacks: Okpebholo inaugurates Security, Boundary Committees

From Tony Osauzo, Benin Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has inaugurated two committees aimed at tackling pressing issues of security and land disputes in Edo State.  The committee’s, Livestock Control Committee and the Boundary Committee, show the Governor’s commitment to ensuring peace, stability, and development across the State. He inaugurated the Livestock Control Committee […] The post Herdsmen attacks: Okpebholo inaugurates Security, Boundary Committees appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Over 90% of Nigerians face legal problems, most unresolved — Report

Tribune Online Over 90% of Nigerians face legal problems, most unresolved — Report land disputes and domestic violence emerged as the most widespread and persistent legal problems affecting Over 90% of Nigerians face legal problems, most unresolved — Report Tribune Online

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8 d. ago Osun Amotekun operative slumps, dies while preparing for work

Tribune Online Osun Amotekun operative slumps, dies while preparing for work "The death left a profound void within the Corps and the larger security community in Osun State." Osun Amotekun operative slumps, dies while preparing for work Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Osun community protests alleged unlawful detention of residents by Amotekun

Tribune Online Osun community protests alleged unlawful detention of residents by Amotekun The protesters were armed with placards with different inscriptions that read: "Amotekun has become a political tool”... Osun community protests alleged unlawful detention of residents by Amotekun Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Osun community protests against Amotekun, alleges harassment, intimidation

From Lateef Dada, Osogbo Residents of Itapa community in Atakumosa East Local Government of Osun State, on Wednesday, June 4, stormed the office of the Osun Amotekun Corps in Osogbo to protest the detention of five community chiefs. Led by the Odofin of Itapa, Chief Olusegun Owoeye, the community carried placards with inscriptions such as: […] The post Osun community protests against Amotekun, alleges harassment, intimidation appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Kano governor declares Monday public holiday to mourn dead athletes

From Desmond Mgboh, Kano Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic auto accident that claimed the lives of 22 state athletes and injured several others. A statement issued by the governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, declared Monday, June 2, a public holiday to enable the people to pray […] The post Kano governor declares Monday public holiday to mourn dead athletes appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Okpebholo offers amnesty to cultists, holders of illegal arms in Edo

From Tony Osauzo, Benin Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has announced a restitution window for cultists and those in possession of illegal arms in the state, offering them amnesty if they surrendered voluntarily. The governor made the announcement during a meeting with leaders from Obagie, Oke-Oroma and Amagba communities to address land disputes in Benin. […] The post Okpebholo offers amnesty to cultists, holders of illegal arms in Edo appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 w. ago Warlords Burn Ebonyi Gov’t Excavator Deployed For Boundary Demarcation

Suspected warlords in the lingering communal crisis between the people of Ishinkwor and Abaomege in Onicha local government area of Ebonyi State have set a government-owned excavator ablaze. Our correspondent reports that the excavator was deployed by the State Government for the ongoing boundary demarcation exercise in the disputed land. The two neighbouring communities have […]

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