Invasion
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Defence
Our operation in Umunze, not invasion of churches – Army
The Nigerian Army has dismissed a report that its personnel invaded churches and dispersed the congregation in their places of worship at Umunze in Orumba North Local Government Area of Anambra. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that some media outlets had reported the alleged invasion on some Catholic Churches in the town creating panic among the people. Reacting…
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NLC alleges invasion of labour house by armed security operatives
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has alleged the invasion of its national secretariat in Abuja by armed security operatives both in uniform and mufti. Mr Joe Ajaero, NLC President said this in a text message sent to the group WhatsApp platform of Labour Correspondents on Wednesday in Abuja. Ajaero said that the invasion of the Labour House was carried out at…
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Gunmen invade community, burn cars, houses in Edo – Police confirm
Armed bandit, who identified itself as “Ijaw Freedom Fighters” on Sunday night attacked Imariogha Community, near Okomu oil palm plantation, setting ablaze over eight vehicles, reports the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN). NAN investigation reveals that the bandit invaded the community, formerly known as AT&P, located in Ovia South West Local Government Area of Edo. The Commissioner of Police in…
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Fiji police aware of home invasion trend
The Fiji Police Force said that home invasion has become a trend in the Pacific island nation, and most of the suspects are opportunists and unemployed. According to Livai Driu, chief operations officer of police, the police have continued to receive reports of home invasions from across the country, local media reported on Monday. In response to these incidents, Driu…
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News
Jonathan To Trump: ‘It Is Better To Lose Power At Cost Of Gaining Peace’
Former Nigerian president, Goodluck Jonathan, has reacted to the invasion of the United States Capitol by supporters of President Donald Trump on Wednesday. The Trump supporters had wreaked havoc at the seat of the legislative branch of the U.S. Government, where lawmakers were expected to hold a ceremonial counting of electoral votes that would confirm Joe Biden as the winner…
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Africa
Uganda gets World Bank $48m to fight Locust Invasion
The World Bank said its board of executive directors has approved $48 million to help Uganda fight a desert locust invasion threatening livelihoods. The funds, under the Emergency Locust Response Programme, will help Uganda monitor and manage locust swarms to limit the growth of existing and new desert locust populations, the bank said in a statement. The funds will also…
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