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BREAKING: Unknown Gunmen set Governor Hope Uzodinma house on fire, killed security guards

24/04/2021 Tunde

Governor Hope Uzodinma house at Omuma Community in Oru East Local Government Area set ablaze (set on fire), his vehicles burnt and his security guards killed by unknown gunmen. Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo State house set ablaze at Omuma Community in Oru East Local Government Area. The Global News Nigeria gathered that the hoodlums who set the house on fire came early Saturday morning. Uzodinma house allegedly set on fire, burn down his vehicles and killed two of his security guards after he said that some politicians were involve…

BREAKING: Chadian President Idriss Deby dies at 68

20/04/2021 Tunde

“Chad’s troops destroy 90% of Boko Haram” - Chad's President Idriss Deby

Chadian President Idriss Deby is dead, Idriss Deby dies at 68, “has just breathed his last defending the sovereign nation on the battlefield” over the weekend, army spokesman General Azem Bermandoa Agouna said in a statement on state television. He was reelected for a sixth term on April 11. The Chadian army has been battling rebel forces, which launched an assault on the capital, N’Djamena. Details shortly…

BREAKING: Gov. Akeredolu orders indefinite suspension of NURTW activities in Ondo

09/03/2021 Tunde

Ondo state government has announced the indefinite suspension of all activities of the union across the state following the violent clash between the factions of the Ondo State chapter of the National Union of Road Transport Workers on Tuesday. The Senior Special Assistant to Governor Rotimi Akeredolu on Special Duties and Strategy, Dr Doyin Odebowale, also ordered the NURTW members to immediately vacate all motor parks across the state. The government described the clash as unruly and uncultured behaviour of the union leaders which resulted in violent attacks on members…

BREAKING: One Person Killed, Others Abducted As Gunmen Attacks passengers At Ibokun Road

03/03/2021 Tunde

BREAKING: One Person Killed, Others Abducted At Ibokun Road

Some unknown gunmen attacked commercial bus killed a passenger and abducted some others along Osogbo/Ibokun road. According to sources in the area, the incident occurred between 7:30 and 8:00 pm near Ajebandele, a village in the Obokun Local Government area, about three kilometres to Osogbo, the state capital. The gunmen had reportedly attacked travellers and shot dead a man, whose name is not immediately available, while an unspecified number of passengers were also abducted. The Field Commander, Amotekun Corps in Osun, Amitolu Shittu, who was at the scene of the…

BREAKING News: Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala resumes office as WTO DG

01/03/2021 Tunde

Former minister of Finance Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has resumed office today as the new Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO DG) Okonjo-Iweala being the first African to be in the night esteem position of WTODG in history has now resume office to serve the world in large Details later….

BREAKING: Nigeria Police Arrested 20 IPOB Members In Orlu

23/02/2021 Tunde

Nigerian security operatives in an operation involving the Army, Air force and the Police in Orlu community of Imo State have arrested 20 members of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB. According to PRNigeria, the arrest of members of the secessionist group followed recent attacks on soldiers and civilians in Orlu town. “IPOB members who were using Orlu as their base ambushed and killed our soldiers who were on the escort of the Director Civil Affairs, Brigadier General HE Nzan and his team on inspection of the Civil-Military Project at…

BREAKING: Military aircraft King Air 350 crash at Abuja airport killed all onboard

21/02/202121/02/2021 Tunde

A military aircraft King Air 350 crashed and killed all onboard near Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja. Aviation minister Hadi Sirika confirmed the development in a short statement on Twitter Sunday afternoon. “A military aircraft King Air 350 has just crashed short of our Abuja runway after reporting engine failure enroute Minna. It appears to be fatal. We should remain calm & wait for the outcome of investigation by the military, while we pray for the departed soul/souls if any,” the minister said. The aircraft crashed and burn down completely as…

BREAKING: Mr. Macaroni, other 11 #EndSARS protesters arrested at Lekki toll gate

13/02/2021 Tunde

Lagos police task force have arrested over 11 #EndSARS protesters, along side with comedian Mr. Macaroni at Lekki toll gate on Saturday morning who turn up to demanding justice for the killing of fellow members in Lagos. Youths turn en masse to protest against the opening of Lekki toll gate as they demand for justice before the Lekki plaza will open. VIDEO: Police arrest more than 10 #Lekkitollgate protesters pic.twitter.com/XiPEX4Fc0l — 'Fisayo Soyombo (@fisayosoyombo) February 13, 2021 #Lekkitollgate#Lekkitollgate: Mr Macaroni's in a black Maria after being arrested pic.twitter.com/olCSxGMl9Q — Wisdom…

BREAKING: 2 Feared Dead, Several Injured As Lagos NURTW Rival Clash At Obalende

11/02/2021 Tunde

No fewer than two (2) people have reportedly dead and several injured in the clash between the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) rival group at Obalende Area of Lagos Gunshots have been reportedly fired as rival factions of the National Union of Road Transport Workers allegedly clashed in the Obalende Area of Lagos State on Thursday morning. The clash which started around 8am, as learnt, led to panic in the area as motorists, passengers and passersby scampered for safety. Video NURTW clash at Obalende. Avoid Obalende area for…

BREAKING: 5 feared dead, several injured as two rival cults clash at Alakuko

09/02/2021 Tunde

No few than 5 people have reportedly dead and several injured in a clash between a rivalry cultist members at Baale Animashaun Road, Alakuko Bus Stop in Lagos According to information gathered by The Global News Nigeria correspondence that more than five people have been killed and several injured as two cultist members fight at Alakuko, as the whole area has been throw in confusion. “Alakuko, a suburb along Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway has been thrown into confusion as two cult groups clash, throwing the whole community into distress & destroying properties…