2 h. ago Shettima, Northern Governors, Others Decry Borno Mosque Suicide Bombing

Condemnation has continued to trail the suicide bomb attack on a mosque in Borno State during prayers, which killed about five people and maimed more than 35 others. LEADERSHIP Friday reports that a teen suicide bomber detonated the bomb strapped to his body in the midst of worshippers at the mosque in Ngamboru Market, Maiduguri, […]

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3 h. ago Cleric condemns Borno mosque blast, demands protection for worshippers

Pastor Femi Faseru condemns the deadly Borno mosque blast, urging the government to protect worshippers’ rights and calling for unity against religious vio Read More: https://punchng.com/cleric-condemns-borno-mosque-blast-demands-protection-for-worshippers/

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4 h. ago UN Condemns Borno Mosque Bombing, Seeks Protection Of Worshippers

The United Nationsn (UN) has condemned a deadly suicide bombing at a mosque in Gamboru Market, Maiduguri, Borno State capital, describing it as an attack on civilians and freedom of worship. The explosion occurred on Wednesday evening, while worshippers were observing prayers, killing five people and injuring many others. In reaction, the UN Resident and […]

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5 h. ago UN condemns Borno mosque bombing, calls for protection of worshippers

The UN condemns the recent Borno mosque bombing, calling it a heinous attack on civilians and urging for increased protection for worshippers. Read More: https://punchng.com/un-condemns-borno-mosque-bombing-calls-for-protection-of-worshippers/

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10 h. ago UPDATE: Maiduguri mosque explosion was carried out by Boko Haram suicide bomber, Army confirms

The Nigerian Army has confirmed that the explosion which ripped through a mosque in Maiduguri, Borno State, on Wednesday evening read more UPDATE: Maiduguri mosque explosion was carried out by Boko Haram suicide bomber, Army confirms

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14 h. ago Boko Haram suicide bomber behind Borno mosque blast, army says

The Nigerian Army confirms a Boko Haram terrorist was responsible for the suicide bombing at a Borno mosque that killed several people and injured dozens. Read More: https://punchng.com/boko-haram-suicide-bomber-behind-borno-mosque-blast-army-says/

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19 h. ago Christmas: Police deploy 1,000 officers across Borno after mosque bomb blast

Following a deadly mosque bomb blast, Borno security is heightened as police deploy over 1,000 officers to protect churches and residents during Christmas. Read More: https://punchng.com/christmas-police-deploy-1000-officers-across-borno-after-mosque-bomb-blast/

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28 h. ago Zulum condemns Maiduguri mosque suicide attack, calls for heightened security

Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State has strongly condemned a suicide attack at the Gamboru Market Mosque in Maiduguri metropolis read more Zulum condemns Maiduguri mosque suicide attack, calls for heightened security

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28 h. ago UPDATED: 5 Die, 35 Injured In Borno Mosque Bomb Blast As Zulum Condemns Suicide Attack

  Five persons have been confirmed dead, while 35 others sustained varying degrees of injuries when a teen suicide bomber detonated the bomb strapped on his body in the midst of worshippers at a mosque in Ngamboru Market, Maiduguri, during evening prayers on Wednesday. An eyewitness, on the condition of anonymity, said the blast occurred […]

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29 h. ago UPDATED: Death toll rises to five as bomb explosion hits Borno mosque

A bomb explosion at a mosque near Gamboru Market in Maiduguri, Borno State, has killed at least five people and left 35 others injured. Read More: https://punchng.com/bomb-explosion-hits-borno-mosque-during-prayers/

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31 h. ago BREAKING: Several Feared Dead As Bomb Blast Rocks Mosque In Borno

Several people were feared dead and many others were injured following a bomb explosion at a mosque in Gamboru Kasuwa, Maiduguri, Borno State capital city on Wednesday evening. The incident occurred during the Maghrib prayers at the worship centre, eyewitnesses and local residents confirmed. Details of the bomb attack, including the exact number of casualties, […]

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32 h. ago VIDEO: Many Feared Dead As Bomb Blast Rocks Maiduguri Mosque On Christmas Eve

The incident occurred at about 6:10 p.m. on Wednesday while Muslim worshippers were observing the Maghrib prayer. The post VIDEO: Many Feared Dead As Bomb Blast Rocks Maiduguri Mosque On Christmas Eve appeared first on Channels Television.

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32 h. ago VIDEO: Many Feared Dead As Bomb Blast Rocks Maiduguri Mosque

The incident occurred at about 6:10 p.m. on Wednesday while Muslim worshippers were observing the Maghrib prayer. The post VIDEO: Many Feared Dead As Bomb Blast Rocks Maiduguri Mosque appeared first on Channels Television.

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6 d. ago CSOs raise the alarm over killings, demand protection for IDPs

A coalition of CSOs calls on the Nigerian government for urgent protection for IDPs following a persistent pattern of deadly attacks during Christmas. Read More: https://punchng.com/csos-raise-the-alarm-over-killings-demand-protection-for-idps/

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1 week ago Foundation seeks implementation of Intellectual Disabilities Act

The Down Syndrome Foundation Nigeria calls for the full implementation of the Intellectual Disabilities Act to protect and support persons with Down syndro Read More: https://punchng.com/foundation-seeks-implementation-of-intellectual-disabilities-act/

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2 w. ago Shettima reaffirms FG’s commitment to protecting traditional institutions

VP Shettima reaffirms the FG’s commitment to preserving and protecting Nigeria’s traditional institutions, calling them permanent pillars of society. Read More: https://punchng.com/shettima-reaffirms-fgs-commitment-to-protecting-traditional-institutions/

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2 w. ago EFCC seeks updated laws, stronger protection for prosecutors

Nigeria’s EFCC highlights risks in prosecuting financial crimes, calling for updated laws and better protection for prosecutors handling high-profile cases Read More: https://punchng.com/efcc-seeks-updated-laws-stronger-protection-for-prosecutors/

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3 w. ago Digital abuse: Oborevwori’s wife calls for urgent action to protect women, girls

Tobore Oborevwori, the wife of Delta State Governor and founder of You Matter Charity Foundation, has called for urgent collective read more Digital abuse: Oborevwori’s wife calls for urgent action to protect women, girls

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3 w. ago PDP crisis: Democracy under threat, Bode George tells Tinubu

He called for the protection of democratic institutions and cautioned that Nigerians’ silence should not be mistaken for indifference....

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3 w. ago Shettima reaffirms govt’s commitment to protect press freedom

VP Shettima reaffirms the government’s commitment to protecting press freedom in Nigeria, calling it a non-negotiable pillar of the country’s democracy. Read More: https://punchng.com/shettima-reaffirms-govts-commitment-to-protect-press-freedom/

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