The attackers targeted Gidan Wawu and Gidan Sarkin Noma, neighbouring agrarian communities in the Guga Ward of Bakori Local Government Area Suspected bandits on Sunday […]
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Police arrest suspects over alleged ritual killings in Enugu
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Gbenga Daniel’s supporters threaten boycott of Ogun APC senatorial primaries
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