Mentally ill man grabs soldier’s ak-47 at Lagos checkpoint, fatally shooting him
A soldier was shot dead at a Lagos checkpoint after a mentally unstable man grabbed his rifle.
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Dog accidentally shoots man…
A Pennsylvania man is recovering after being accidentally shot in the back when his dog stepped on a loaded shotgun he had placed on his bed.
Oyo residents block roads in protest against Circular Road extension
Thousands of Oyo residents staged a peaceful protest against the planned extension of the Ibadan Circular Road, causing major traffic gridlocks in the state capital.
Kano Muslims protest Trump’s threat of U.S. military action in Nigeria
Islamic groups in Kano protested against U.S. President Donald Trump’s claim of Christian genocide in Nigeria, denouncing his remarks as misleading and inflammatory.
Nine soldiers linked to Boko Haram escape from Maiduguri Barracks jailroom
Nine soldiers detained over alleged links to Boko Haram escaped from a military guardroom in Maiduguri’s Maimalari Cantonment, with one recaptured as authorities intensify manhunt.
Soldiers storm former Minister Timipre Sylva’s Abuja residence, detain brother in coup probe
Security sources told SaharaReporters that a special military team raided the Maitama residence of former Petroleum Minister Timipre Sylva, arresting his brother over an alleged coup plot.
Tension in Lagos as Oworonshoki youths plan Third Mainland Bridge protest over demolition
The Lagos State Police Command has deployed officers around the Third Mainland Bridge following threats by Oworonshoki youths to protest ongoing demolitions in their community.
Free Nnamdi Kanu protest misguided and ill-timed – Lawyer
Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Oba Maduabuchi, has described the #FreeNnamdiKanu protest as ill-timed, arguing that since the matter is still before the court, calling for his release amounts to urging the government to interfere with judicial proceedings.
Amnesty slams Tinubu govt over detention of IPOB lawyer, others
Amnesty International has criticised the Tinubu administration for the arrest and remand of Nnamdi Kanu’s lawyer, Aloy Ejimakor, and his brother, Emmanuel Kanu, describing it as an attempt to silence dissent.
Court remands Nnamdi Kanu’s brother, lawyer, 10 others in Kuje prison
A magistrate court in Kuje, Abuja, has ordered the remand of Nnamdi Kanu’s brother, Prince Emmanuel Kanu, and his lawyer, Aloy Ejimakor, over their involvement in the #FreeNnamdiKanuNow protest.