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After Maiduguri varsity explosions, UNILORIN begs students, staff to be security conscious

“Everyone on the campus is advice to be vigilant, even though it is only God who gives ultimate protection,” the school management said in a statement.

University of Maiduguri reschedules examination after deadly explosions

Exams scheduled for Monday were postponed by 24 hours.

Nigerians attack Buhari for RESPONDING QUICKLY to University of Maiduguri terror attack

They accused the president of religious bigotry and tribalism.

University of Maiduguri mosque attacked by 7-year-old suicide bomber – police

The attack has been blamed on Boko Haram, a sect the Nigerian government said it had “totally” crushed.

REVEALED: Name, department of professor killed by “child” terrorist in University of Maiduguri

One of the teenage suicide bombers is a 12-year-old, officials say.

Professor, 4 others killed as twin blasts hit University of Maiduguri

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) confirmed the unfortunate attack.

Lagos: Police arrests two for stoning LASTMA commander to death, suspects deny involvement

Police says it has arrested two suspects, Ibrahim and Ahmad in connection to Olatunji Bakare’s lynching at Apapa, the suspects however said they were framed.

Man divorces wife after she kidnapped thier son to buy new car

The mother of two allegedly made the move because her husband refused to buy her a new car.

“Uncle rapes 2-year-old niece after mother went for church program”

“Right now, this toddler is unconscious, with all the paraphernalia of rape…bruises on her thigh, fracture of the right femur, gaping hole in the private part.”

Delta: “No herdsmen, farmers clash in our state” – police

“Such unfounded reports are unprofessional, misleading and capable of causing a breakdown of law and order,” the police said.

Florida shooting: “3 killed, several wounded at Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood airport”

The shooter has been arrested, reports say.

“Arrest passengers who attack our workers” – Arik Air begs airport security

“Arik Air also appeals to its passengers to be civil and refrain from such disruptive and unlawful actions.”

Buhari orders “decisive action” on Southern Kaduna killings

These measures should soon ensure the return of normalcy to the region, the Presidency said.

Ilorin: Patients flee hospitals due to lack of money, doctors blame police

Many of the patients flee due to their inability to pay for medical expenses incurred after being abandoned by their relatives, medical personnel in Ilorin have said.

Heroes: Watch LASEMA officers save Lagos community from fire disaster following petrol tanker crash

The agency acted quickly and averted a disaster.

Rivers: Soldiers kill notorious gang leader identified as “Jungle Boy”

He was shot dead with two other gangsters.

Uganda: Police arrest girl, 14, married off after father received goat, cash from groom

“She dropped out of school and told us that she wanted to get married to the man who was responsible for her pregnancy and as a Muslim, I had no objection,” her father, Ngobi reportedly said.

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