Zamfara massacre: Death toll now 70

•1000 villagers flee homes

From ATTAHIRU AHMED, Gusau

The death toll of the recent Zamfara killings has risen to over 70. The dead included Chief Imam and village head of Kizara in the state. Also, no fewer than 1,000 people,

 

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“Civilian JTF” versus Boko Haram: The new battle in Borno

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A new battle is emerging in Borno. It is a ‘war’ being championed  by a group of youths .   Borno people  have labeled  this  group of young unarmed men hunting for  Boko Haram insurgents in Maiduguri since last weekend  “Civilian JTF”. The label was derived  from  the acronym used to describe the military Joint Task Force (JTF)

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Detained Lebanese Nationals Battle For Freedom

The Three Lebanese held by the Federal Government for illegal arms dealing has sued the Federal Government of Nigeria for unlawful detention.

The suspects have been under the custody of the Nigerian government since last month after a huge arms cache was discovered in their residences.

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Federal Minister Of Education Visits NANS Accident Victims

The Minister of Education; Ruqayyatu Ahmed Rufai has visited the surviving NANS leadership members who were involved in an auto accident on their way to the University of Uyo to resolve the crisis that led to the death of some students, reiterating the Federal Government’s commitment at ensuring the welfare of Nigerian students.

The minister, who visited the recuperating accident victims in the Federal Medical

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