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One dead as security operatives allegedly invade Enugu community, raze houses

Nigeria, May 6 -- One person was confirmed dead on Saturday when combined security operatives invaded Igga, a community in Uzo-Uwani Local Government Area of Enugu State, Nigeria's south-east. The se... Read More


Police arrest 17-year-old, two 18-year-olds, four others terrorising Anambra residents - Official

Nigeria, May 5 -- The police in Anambra State, south-east Nigeria, say they have arrested seven suspected cultists terrorising residents of Awka, the state capital. The police spokesperson in the sta... Read More


Ex-Nigerian army chief Ihejirika gets new job

Nigeria, May 5 -- Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has appointed a former Nigerian Chief of Army Staff, Azubuike Ihejirika, as the chairperson of a newly constituted security council in the state. Mr... Read More


Ford Foundation partners seek development of Nigeria's oil producing communities

Nigeria, May 4 -- Partners of the Ford Foundation have begun efforts to address issues around Host Community Development Trusts (HCDTs) implementation in Nigeria. The HCDTs was created by the Nigeria... Read More


Police speak on efforts to track down hoodlums behind killings in Enugu

Nigeria, May 4 -- The police in Enugu State, South-east Nigeria, have arrested 195 crime suspects for various offences in the state. The Commissioner of Police in Enugu State, Kanayo Uzuegbu, disclos... Read More


Gunmen kill pregnant woman, ten others in Ebonyi community

Nigeria, May 3 -- Eleven people, including a pregnant woman, were killed when gunmen, suspected to be warlords from a neighbouring community, attacked the residents of Inikiri, a village in Ezza Effiu... Read More


Why Nigeria should adopt state police - governor

Nigeria, May 3 -- Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi State has given why Nigeria should adopt State police. Mr Nwifuru, while speaking on the need for state police, said Nigeria has grown to the exte... Read More


Man arrested for allegedly forcing underage daughter into marriage

Nigeria, May 2 -- The Anambra State Government has arrested a man for allegedly forcing his daughter to marry in the state. The man, Uzochukwu Okoli, was arrested after his daughter reported the inci... Read More


Man allegedly rapes 8-year-old girl

Nigeria, May 1 -- A 75-year-old man has allegedly raped an eight-year-old girl in Anambra State, Nigeria's south-east. The suspect, Nwankwo Nweke, hails from Isi Agu, a community in Awka South Local ... Read More


Uzodinma appoints self as land commissioner, gives reason

Nigeria, May 1 -- Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo State has appointed himself as the commissioner for lands, survey and physical planning in the state. Mr Uzodinma announced this on Tuesday during the ... Read More