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A 29-year-old 300-level student from the Federal University of Education, Pankshin, was killed in an attack by suspected herdsmen in Dum Village, Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State. Another individual was injured in the incident that occurred on Monday night.
Authorities in Katsina State have arrested four individuals in connection with the brutal killing of KC Joe, who was set ablaze by a mob in Kokami village, Danja Local Government Area. The incident occurred after an argument escalated into a fatal stabbing.
As the curfew imposed by the Plateau State government continues into its third day, residents of Jos are largely adhering to the restrictions, resulting in eerily deserted streets and businesses. The curfew comes in response to recent violent attacks in the area.
A Nigerian woman, featured in a viral video, mourns her only son, Promise, who lost his life during the Angwan Rukuba attack in Jos, Plateau State on Palm Sunday. She expresses her sorrow and calls for justice for her son and other victims.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has condemned the recent violent incidents in Plateau and Kaduna States, announcing plans to enhance security forces with advanced equipment for real-time criminal tracking. He vowed to bring the perpetrators to justice.
The Jasawa Community Development Association has expressed strong condemnation of a recent violent attack in Jos North, Plateau State, which resulted in numerous fatalities and property damage. The group has called on the government for immediate action to ensure justice for the victims.
A wedding celebration in Kahir village, Kagarko Local Government Area, Kaduna state, turned tragic when armed assailants invaded the event, resulting in the deaths of 13 guests and leaving many others injured or abducted.
Casualties are feared following a violent confrontation between security forces and residents of Katai and Fauda villages in Wudil Local Government Area, Kano State. The clash reportedly stems from a land dispute that has ignited tensions within the community.
The FCT police have arrested seven individuals in connection with violent clashes among members of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) while refuting allegations of officers discharging firearms at the scene.
A 20-year-old man named Damian Oforbuike has confessed to the murder of his mother, Onyemaechi, in Ebonyi State, claiming it was due to her refusal to bathe him and provide financial support for his brother's barbing salon.
Mina Orupabo, a renowned event organizer in Port Harcourt, was reportedly shot by unknown assailants on March 19, 2026. Emergency responders rushed her to a hospital, but she succumbed to her injuries shortly after.
Violent confrontations broke out between supporters of Newcastle United and Sunderland AFC prior to the Tyne-Wear derby at St James' Park on March 22, resulting in damage to the Sunderland team bus and chaotic scenes outside the stadium.
Nigeria faces multiple crises including escalating violence, economic struggles, and governance issues, as President Bola Tinubu attends a dinner in the UK on the same day as severe attacks back home, highlighting a significant disconnect between leadership and the realities faced by citizens.
A 46-year-old woman was brutally killed by a mob in Zambia after being accused of having mystical powers that caused a man's genitals to disappear. The incident has raised serious concerns about mob justice in the region.
A recent wave of violence in Katsina has resulted in the deaths of three individuals, including a well-known local musician, Sufiyanu Abubakar, known as Abu Amshi. The clashes raised alarms over escalating urban insecurity.
