More than 210 people were killed over several days of ethnic violence in Ethiopia's tense Oromia region last week, the Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (EHRC) said Thursday. The state-affiliated but independent commission said witnesses described gunmen affiliated with the Oromo Liberation Army (OLA), a rebel group, arriving on August 18 after security forces withdrew from … Continue reading More than 210 killed in Western Ethiopia.
Some political leaders rejoice over rising killing Gov. reveals.
Zamfara State Governor, Bello Matawalle, has expressed dissatisfaction over the alleged involvement of politicians working against the restoration of peace in the State. Governor Matawalle told Daily Post in a phone interview that politics now in Nigeria had become a do-or-die affair, saying that democracy was supposed to be ”the government of the people by … Continue reading Some political leaders rejoice over rising killing Gov. reveals.
Helicopter shoots passengers boat in Rivers State.
A yet-to-be identified helicopter has reportedly shot at a local passenger boat travelling from Port Harcourt to Bonny in Rivers State. There are fears of casualties, with some occupants severely injured and rushed to the hospital. An eye witnesses at the Bonny-Nembe waterside where the boat took off from in Port Harcourt, told newsmen that … Continue reading Helicopter shoots passengers boat in Rivers State.
FG to discuss #ENDSARS panel reports.
The National Economic Council (NEC) will discuss reports of judicial panels on police brutality and the defunct police unit, Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) at its next meeting. Laolu Akande, the spokesman for Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, who heads NEC, shared the news via a statement on Thursday in Abuja He said all 28 states that … Continue reading FG to discuss #ENDSARS panel reports.
Ebonyi State denies receiving N6BILLION ranching fund.
h THE revelation by the Presidency on Wednesday night that Ebonyi State was among the four states that have got N6bn each from the Federal Government for ranching has continued to generate ripples in some quarters, a source learnt . This was as both the Federal and Ebonyi State Governments disagreed over the development. According … Continue reading Ebonyi State denies receiving N6BILLION ranching fund.
NARD recalls striking doctors as patients, corpses fill hospital.
The Nigerian Medical Association in Plateau State on Thursday expressed deep concern over what it described as the increasing population of the hospitals’ emergency wards and mortuaries by victims of attacks and killings in various communities in Plateau State. A source learnt on Thursday that following the attacks, the striking resident doctors at the Jos … Continue reading NARD recalls striking doctors as patients, corpses fill hospital.
Citizens can now report corruption cases through phone line~ICPC
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other-Related Offences Commission on Thursday said the deployment of security gadgets, including body cameras, had assisted in the tracking and prosecution of electoral offenders in Nigeria. The agency added that it had, therefore, strengthened its fight against political corruption and electoral fraud with the opening of telephone lines “through which … Continue reading Citizens can now report corruption cases through phone line~ICPC
Hoodlums abduct, kill Lagos guard over market space tussle.
A security guard, Hamza Adams, has been killed by suspected hoodlums in the Amuwo Odofin Local Government Area of Lagos State. A source gathered that Adams and his colleague, identified simply as Haruna, were eating in a room in the Agboju Market when no fewer than 20 hoodlums stormed the market and abducted them. The … Continue reading Hoodlums abduct, kill Lagos guard over market space tussle.
Rolando set to join Man City.
Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo is in talks with Manchester City and could join the club before the close of transfer window. Ace sport journalist Fabrizio Romana disclosed this in a tweet on Thursday night. “Juventus are waiting for Manchester City official bid to arrive in the next hours to reach an agreement as soon as … Continue reading Rolando set to join Man City.
Kabul: Biden vows to hunt down those responsible for the attack.
U.S. President Joe Biden has pledged to hunt down those responsible for the terrorist attack on the Hamid Karzai International Airport, Kabul that killed at least a dozen American service members and injured 15 others. Mr Biden who spoke from the White House on Thursday said the attack will not stop the frantic evacuation of … Continue reading Kabul: Biden vows to hunt down those responsible for the attack.
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