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Breaking news and verified updates from EMTV News—Nigeria, Africa, and global headlines, politics, business, security, and community reports
Barely 48 hours after the deadly attack on Kasuwan-Daji Market in Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State, which left about 42 people dead and scores of others—including children and elderly women—abducted, Terrorists have struck the area again. This time, the attackers targeted a Mobile Police (MOPOL) checkpoint in New Kalli, Wawa Ward of Borgu…
“This is the best award we have won so far, and it came with a dollar reward. It is down to the exceptional performance of the Commissioner for health. When you work hard, there will be results like this.”
“Several narratives have been coming up and people are bringing a lot of information, but I can tell you for free that as of 10:00 yesterday morning, we counted 55 dead bodies. I personally told them not to bury them until they are counted, until we take records, videos, pictures, and the rest of them.”
“Brambaifa left a legacy of unblemished and committed service to Nigeria, the old Rivers State, Bayelsa and indeed his community.
“They came out of the forest about a week ago, wreaking havoc on villages. Just yesterday (Saturday), they burnt a major market and abducted many people, including children.”
Nigeria’s ongoing fight against terrorism recorded a significant milestone with the arrest of Shariff Umar, also known as “Yusuf,” who has been identified by security agencies as a top coordinator within a Boko Haram suicide bombing network operating in the North-East. According to official military sources, Umar was apprehended during an intelligence-led operation carried out…
“While this ceremony has traditionally taken place at the national level, from next year, we hope to replicate it in all states. We want First Ladies in the states to partner with our Federal Commissioners and State Directors to register and celebrate the first babies of the year.”
The Southern Ijaw Chiefs and Elders Forum, on Saturday, paid a courtesy visit to the Member representing Southern Ijaw Federal Constituency in the National Assembly, Hon. Engr. Rodney Ebikebina Ambaiowei, and the Senator representing Bayelsa Central Senatorial District, Sen. Konbowei Friday Benson, in appreciation of their commitment to the people of Southern Ijaw. The visit…
“I am sure he is not serious. Firstly, where are Christians being persecuted in Nigeria? Also, at what time did he become a Christian that he wants to defend their interests?”
“Israel is the only country in the Middle East where Christians can practise their faith with full rights and in total freedom; where Christian pilgrims are embraced with open arms and deeply appreciated; and where Christians can celebrate their traditions proudly and openly, without fear.”
