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Gunmen abduct journalist’s wife, two daughters in Kaduna

5 months ago1902 min

The wife and two daughters of a Kogi-based journalist, Muhammed Bashir, were among the ten members of the same family kidnapped on Thursday in Kaduna State. Bashir’s wife and his two daughters arrived in Kaduna earlier on Thursday for a holiday with her (the wife’s) family in a suburb of Kaduna. Bashir, a correspondent with the Nigeria Telegraph, disclosed this to colleagues on Friday in Lokoja, the Kogi State capital, in a terse statement. “My...

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Kaduna gunmen abduct eight family members, journalist’s wife, daughters

5 months ago923 min

Gunmen have abducted 11 family members including the wife and two daughters of a Kogi-based journalist, Muhammed Bashir, in Kaduna State. Bashir’s wife, Aminat, and his two daughters, Aisha and Hajara, were said to have arrived in Kaduna on Thursday for a holiday with her family members. Bashir, a correspondent with the New Telegraph, in a terse statement, disclosed the abduction to colleagues on Friday in Lokoja. “My dear colleagues, please, I need your prayers,...

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National Stadium deserted after security agents shot at protesters, journalists

5 months ago1114 min

The Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja, has been deserted after security agents deployed to the facility dispersed protesters and journalists with gunfire on Saturday. Masked security operatives, suspected to be personnel of the Department of State Services, had fired shots sporadically at the protesters. Some of the protesters ran into bushes around the stadium, with some security operatives giving chase. The Deserted National Stadium. Photo Credit: Solomon Odeniyi A Premium Times reporter’s vehicle, conveying journalists...

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Security operatives shoot at protesters, journalists in Abuja

5 months ago10810 min

3rd August 2024 Premium Times reporter’s car riddled with bullets. Photo Credit: Solomon Odeniyi Security operatives at the MKO Abiola National Stadium, Abuja have dispersed protesters and journalists from the facility with gunshots. The security operatives aimed at protesters and journalists who ran for cover. A car belonging to a Premium Times reporter was shot at while in motion. Details later… Solomon Odeniyi The PUNCH journalist, Solomon, has five years experience covering...