Collapsed Akwa Ibom church that killed 27 violated several building laws – Officials
Reigners Bible Church collapsed on December 10, 2016 killing at least 27 people.
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156 media workers killed in 2016 – Report
The figure is the highest in 10 years and an increase of 15 per cent compared to 2015.
1 Nigerian killed, another abducted in South Africa – Union
Victor Nnadi, a native of Orlu in Imo State, was reportedly suffocated to death on Thursday.
One killed, 3 injured as gunmen attack APC chieftain
No arrest was made, police said.
UPDATE: Collapsed Nigeria Police barracks that killed two failed integrity tests twice
A part of the building, known as W block, collapsed at about 4:00 a.m. in the early hours of Sunday.
NEMA confirms 20 killed, 10,000 displaced in Taraba communal clash
The violence started on Saturday and continued on Sunday.
74 journalists killed worldwide in 2016, media watchdog says
The most dangerous countries were Syria, Afghanistan, Mexico, Iraq and Yemen.
Appeal Court upholds 10 year jail term for DPO who killed fuel subsidy protester
Ademola Aderinto was killed during the January 9, 2012 protest against fuel subsidy removal in Lagos.
‘Over 50’ killed, injured in Uyo Church building collapse
Governor Emmanuel, who was at the church, escaped unhurt.
Two killed, 15 houses burnt in communal clash – Nigeria Police
The police said 15 houses, five vehicles and 15 motorcycles were burnt by the warring groups.
30 killed as villagers stand up to al-Shabaab in Somalia
“Locals, including nomadic people, took up arms against al-Shabaab fighters who want to loot their resources..."
Ondo Election: APC chieftain ‘killed’
The party said one of its leader was shot dead on Thursday.
At least 73 people killed in suicide attack in Iraq
Most of the passengers in the buses were Shiite Iranian pilgrims coming from the city of Karbala.
Tragic: 128 Nigerian police officers killed in three months
“The Inspector General urges the officers not to relent or be distracted in our collective will to serve this country."
Zamfara killing spree continues, ‘25’ killed in fresh attack
The Police said 9 people include two police officers were killed in the Saturday attack.
1 person killed, police station razed in tanker fire
About 15vehicles were also burnt in the inferno.
At least 60 killed in Indian train derailment
“Still many more passengers are trapped,” an official said.
Many feared killed, several injured as Nigerian soldiers, Boko Haram battle in Borno
It is the sixth time the battalion would be so attacked in recent times, military insiders told PREMIUM TIMES.
Another suicide bomber shot dead while targeting IDPs
The body of the deceased was evacuated by emergency officials.
INVESTIGATION: How Nigerian Army ‘killed’ kidnapped pastor and labelled him militant
A PREMIUM TIMES’ investigation refutes the Army’s claim, and sheds light on the complexities of militant activities in the Niger ...
One killed, 10 kidnapped in attacks on Abuja communities
The Abuja minister called for calm over the attacks
Gunmen storm Niger, kill 6, steal “700” cattle
The attack came barely three weeks after nine people were killed in a similar incident.
Police kill 1, arrest 6 bank robbery suspects
The police said they did not recover any money from the thieves.
3 confirmed killed in Ebonyi communal clash
“We have not witnessed this scale of violence since assuming office," the governor said.
Another Nigerian Lieutenant Colonel ambushed, killed by Boko Haram
The soldiers were said to be on their way to Yola in Adamawa State from Bita in Borno State when ...
