Tag: Kidnapping

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Ayomitide AdeyinkaMarch 14, 2024

The Naira Appreciates against the US Dollar in the Black Market | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. ...

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YNaijaSeptember 1, 2023

Wike Must Also Demolish Aso Villa, Military Barracks –  Bwala; PDP Hails Its 16 Years in Power as Nigeria’s ‘Golden Era’ of Democracy | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss Wike ...

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YNaijaAugust 8, 2023

El-Rufai, Two Others Await Clearance as Senate Approves 45 Ministerial Nominees; FG Drops Contempt Suit Against NLC and TUC | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss El-Rufai, ...

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YNaijaDecember 7, 2022

CBN places N100,000 limit on cash withdrawal; My husband only candidate with strong support for women – Rukaiya Atiku | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

CBN places N100,000 limit on cash withdrawal Sultan, CAN say 2023 elections won’t break Nigeria My husband only candidate with ...

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YNaijaNovember 17, 2022

Ghana reverses course, apologizes for Abuja travel warning

The government of Ghana has apologized for advising its nationals to avoid visiting Abuja, Nigeria’s capital. Ghana’s Ministry of Foreign ...

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YNaijaNovember 3, 2022

2023 Elections: Court okays suit seeking to void nomination of all APC candidates; It’ll be difficult convincing voters PDP can rescue Nigeria – Wike | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

2023 Elections: Court okays suit seeking to void nomination of all APC candidates NSCDC CG Commander’s wife kidnapped in Nasarawa ...

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YNaijaOctober 28, 2022

2023 elections: Atiku takes presidential campaign to US; Women can help Tinubu realize his presidential ambitions – Betta Edu | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

2023 elections: Atiku takes presidential campaign to US Former Enugu SSG allegedly kidnapped UK licenses 91 Nigerian doctors in 15 ...

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YNaijaSeptember 20, 2022

Bandits abduct over 45 persons in Kaduna church, demand N200m ransom; FG will review minimum wage, says Ngige | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Bandits abduct over 45 persons in Kaduna church, demand N200m ransom FG will review minimum wage, says Ngige Police parade ...

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Joshua OnonoseAugust 24, 2022

U.S. to repatriate fresh $23m Abacha loot to Nigeria; Fake news, misinformation is worsening insecurity – Lai Mohammed | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

U.S. to repatriate fresh $23m Abacha loot to Nigeria Lagos, FG start fresh COVID-19 vaccination Fake news, misinformation worsening insecurity ...

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Joshua OnonoseAugust 10, 2022

Kizz Daniel apologizes to Tanzanians, promises free show on Friday; ASUU declares ongoing examinations at Kaduna university illegal, seeks cancellation | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Kizz Daniel apologizes to Tanzanians, promises free show on Friday. ASUU declares ongoing examinations at Kaduna University illegal, seeks cancellation ...

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Ado AminuNovember 30, 2020

It appears the Northern States Governors Forum has gone AWOL as insecurity worsens

It is common knowledge to most Nigerians that politics in the country of over 200 million is more about protecting ...

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Oludolapo AdelanaNovember 5, 2018

The YNaija Cover – the 5th of November

Follow the links to read the stories and analyses on YNaija: UPDATE: 78 children kidnapped in Cameroon The internet is ...

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Omoleye OmoruyiOctober 20, 2017

Kidnapped DPO, 4 others rescued

A Divisional Police Officer (DPO) who was kidnapped in Niger earlier this week has been rescued, the Force Headquarters has ...

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AzeezSeptember 29, 2017

Senate approves death sentence for kidnapping

The Senate has approved death sentence for abduction, wrongful restraints or wrongful confinement for ransom. The upper chamber also approved ...

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AzeezSeptember 7, 2017

Police inaugurate mobile app to curb kidnapping

The Nigeria Police Force has inaugurated a mobile app, iPolice-Hawk Eye Crime Reporting System to curb kidnapping. Representative of the ...

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AzeezAugust 30, 2017

Police to arraign kidnapper Evans today

Notorious kidnapper, Chukwudi Onwuamadike a.k.a. Evans, will be arraigned today by the Police on 52 charges. According to Punch, the charges bordered ...

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AzeezAugust 21, 2017

FG, states to set up special courts for hate speech, others

The Federal and State governments have agreed on special courts for promoters of hate speeches as well as terrorists and ...

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Omoleye OmoruyiAugust 13, 2017

Police arrest ‘associates’ of Evans the kidnapper

The ongoing police investigation has revealed that billionaire kidnapper, Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike known as Evans was involved in crimes in South ...

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Omoleye OmoruyiAugust 5, 2017

Why we are yet to arrest Nnamdi Kanu, Arewa youth – IGP

The Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris yesterday gave reasons when the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), ...

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EditorJuly 29, 2017

Igbonla boys release: The Nigeria Police can do better

by Tosin Adesina The Nigeria Police Force is one that has lost its values over the years, from bribery to ...

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AzeezJuly 27, 2017

Stiffer punishment, quick judicial process will stop kidnapping – IGP

Inspector-General of Police, Idris Ibrahim has said the slow judicial process was encouraging kidnapping in the country. He said this ...

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EditorJuly 21, 2017

Why has Osinbajo been silent about the abducted Igbonla boys?

by Alexander O. Onukwue This time in 2014, it had been nearly a 100 days after the abduction of over ...

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EditorJuly 21, 2017

After 56 days: Where are the abducted Igbonla Six?

by Alexander O. Onukwue It’s been fifty-six days – EIGHT WEEKS – since six students were abducted from a secondary ...

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AzeezJuly 3, 2017

Rate of kidnapping has reduced since arrest of billionaire kidnapper Evans – Police

The police has said the rate of kidnapping has dropped since the arrest of billionaire kidnapper, Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike popularly known ...

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EditorJune 24, 2017

The YNaija Cover this morning – the 24th of June

Read full stories and analyses on YNaija ‘Lawmakers stop use of official number plates for fear of kidnapping’ Ethnic, religious ...

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AzeezJune 24, 2017

‘Lawmakers stop use of official number plates for fear of kidnapping’

Lawmakers in the country have reportedly stopped the use of official number plates on their vehicles over fear of kidnapping ...

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Op-ed EditorJune 23, 2017

Ololade Ajekigbe: What lessons can we learn from the Evans saga?

by Ololade Ajekigbe Salutations steeped in reverence, unhindered access to exclusive places, extra attention, and all round preferential treatment. That ...

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Oludolapo AdelanaApril 28, 2017

Lagos to dethrone traditional rulers for kidnapping

by Dolapo Adelana The Lagos State Government on Friday vowed to dethrone any traditional ruler found aiding kidnappers in the ...

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AzeezFebruary 22, 2017

Kidnapping: Ben Ayade announces N1m reward for whistleblowers

by Azeez Adeniyi Cross River State governor, Ben Ayade on Tuesday announced the compensation of N1 million to anyone who’s ...

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Op-ed EditorFebruary 8, 2017

The Thread: Why karma is everything they say it is

When karma is stalking you, this is what happens. Do see below: Okay let me share this story that happened ...

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