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Fighting erupts in the capital as forces aligned with the internationally recognised government assert their control. Fighting has broken out between Libyan armed factions on the western outskirts of Tripoli, as forces aligned with the Government of National Unity (GNU) under Abdul Hamid al-Dabaiba further consolidated their control over the …

Benue State Police Command has arrested three suspected armed robbers at Logo 1, Wurukum area of Makurdi.    Spokesperson of the command, SP Catherine Anene, who confirmed the arrest on Tuesday, August 30, said the suspects have been terrorising residents of Wurukum, Northbank and Modern Market areas in Makurdi metropolis.   “Fortunately, …

Men of the Anambra state police command have recovered a Mercedes Benz 4matic SUV dumped by criminals after an operation in Amaokpala, Orumba North Local Government Area.   The spokesperson of the state police command,  DSP Toochukwu Ikenga who disclosed this in a press release said a live AK-47 bullet, two masks …

A member of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Samaila Sabo Awudu, has been murdered by suspected robbers in Adamawa State.    It was gathered that the assailants invaded his room on Friday, August 26, 2022, stabbed him and made away with his laptop, mobile phone and other valuables.    The 28-year-old Federal University …

Operatives of the Kwara State Police Command have arrested a four-man armed robbery gang who allegedly robbed one Alhaji Yahaya Ishaku, a cow seller in Oro-Ago, Ifeodun Local Government of Kwara State.   The suspects are, Bello Baneri ‘m’, Umaru Shehu ‘m’, Awalu Umaru ‘m’ and Mamma Muhammed ‘m’ all of Fulani camp …

A commercial bike rider was shot dead by armed men at Ogbaku Junction in Imo state.   According to eyewitnesses, armed men clad in Nigerian police camouflage uniform arrived in the area in a Sienna car without a registration number and opened the doors of the car while flashing their guns.   …

The police in Oyo state has arrested some members of a notorious armed robbery syndicate who have been terrorizing members of the public in Oyo town.   The robbers were arrested on July 23 after they invaded the shop of one Abass Taiwo where he operates Mobile Banking Services and other business …

Nigeria’s armed forces have assured President Muhammadu Buhari of a new strategy to deal with terrorists and bandits in the country.    National Security Adviser (NSA), Major General Babagana Monguno, disclosed this as he briefed reporters after a Security Council meeting on Thursday, July 28 in Abuja. “Members of the …

Popular lawyer and activist, Inibehe Effiong has alleged that a judge sentenced him to one month in prison. The lawyer said this occurred after he asked that the armed policemen in the court room be sent out because he didn’t feel safe. Effiong said Chief Judge of Akwa Ibom State, Justice Ekaette …

Republicans aren’t ashamed to hide an open partnership with Nazis and fascists. There is no real penalty anymore but a tangible benefit to voting down a bill that would make life tougher for a part of their base. This is stunning, and yet it actually isn’t. Mainstream Republicans are so …