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Police Denials of Abductions of 160 during Church service Triggers Security Credibility Crisis

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The most critical domestic security concern this week centers on Kaduna State, where reports emerged of a coordinated mass abduction targeting Christian worshippers in Kurmin Waje village, Afogo Ward, Kajuru Local Government Area. According to eyewitnesses and local representatives, heavily armed attackers stormed three churches during Sunday services and abducted congregants into nearby forests. Initial…

Falana calls on NASS to impeach Buhari

Lokdang Bayok5 years ago02 mins

Human rights lawyer, Mr. Femi Falana (SAN), has called on the National Assembly to impeach President Muhammadu Buhari. Falana who spoke on the sidelines at an event to mark world Press Freedom Day, said Buhari’s administration has “outlived its usefulness” as a result of the worsening insecurity across the country. Falana told Plus Tv that Nigeria…

Insecurity: Senate president, security chiefs, meet

amazingtimes4 years ago01 mins

Cross section of Service Chiefs during a meeting on Wednesday at the National Assembly with the Senate President, Ahmed Lawan, over insecurity. Photo by Sylvanus Tyoakaa.

NBC fines Arise TV N2m for alleged violation of broadcasting code

amazingtimes4 years ago03 mins

The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has imposed a fine of N2 million on Arise TV for alleged violations of the broadcast code. The television station allegedly broadcast statement purportedly from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) claiming that the commission is probing a court case involving Bola Tinubu, APC presidential candidate, in the United States….

Emmanuel Yawe, ACF spokesman is dead

amazingtimes4 years ago02 mins

Emmanuel Yawe, the spokesman of the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), has died. He was aged 65. Yawe, a veteran journalist, from Taraba state, died in his sleep on Friday morning. Murtala Aliyu, Secretary General of the ACF,, confirmed his death on the forum’s WhatsApp media platform. “It is with heavy heart that I bring to…

Lifeless body of Plateau community leader found six days after abduction

amazingtimes11 months ago02 mins

The ward head of Shuwaka, Kyaram District of Kanam Local Government Area, Plateau state Mallam Hudu Barau, has been killed by bandits. His lifeless body was said to have been found in the bush, six days after he was abducted. The Kanam Development Association disclosed this in a statement in Jos, the Plateau state capital….

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Police Denials of Abductions of 160 during Church service Triggers Security Credibility Crisis

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NBC fines Arise TV N2m for alleged violation of broadcasting code

Emmanuel Yawe, ACF spokesman is dead

Lifeless body of Plateau community leader found six days after abduction