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Dozens of fighters from the armed group al-Shabab have attacked two towns in southern Somalia, sparking clashes with government troops that left at least 18 dead, according to a Somali military official. Mohamed Abdullahi, a Somali military commander in Somalia’s Lower Shabelle region, said the clashes on Saturday happened in Awdhegle and Mubarak townships, but that fighters were driven out after government troops launched a counter-attack. He gave no more details on the causalties, saying only that there were deaths on both sides, the Associated Press news agency reported. The fighting in southern Somalia came as gunmen attacked two Somali MPs in the capital Mogadishu, killing one. Yusuf Mohamed Dirir died in hospital after a group of men stopped his car and proceeded to fire at him and his colleague, Abdallah Boss, who escaped unhurt. The latest attack took place on Maka Almukarramah Boulevard, which is mostly used by government officials and African Union forces in Mogadishu. ...

Some Muslim youths on Friday stormed the Kano Government House and the palace of the Emir of Kano, Mahammad Sanusi II, to protest an alleged blaspheming of Prophet Mohammed (SAW) by a Tijjani preacher, Abdul Nyass. The protesters, armed with sticks and other dangerous weapons, stormed the streets of the city to express their anger over Nyass’ alleged blasphemous statements against Prophet Mohammed. The youths attempted to gain entry into the Kano State Government House, but were prevented by security operatives, who had hectic time calming them. Chanting “Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar,” meaning “God is great,” “God is great,” the youths temporarily caused chaos at the Government House, causing stampede for about an hour before the intervention of government officials and security agents, who also formed a ring-like barricade to prevent their entry. The intervention of Governor Rabiu Kwankwaso was said to have averted a bloody clash between the protesters and security operatives ...

This pastor of a church named End times disciples ministries in Gauteng, South Africa made his members strip and then he marched on them during an evening Live Service yesterday 20 May 2015.

AT least 21 suspected cult members were killed by operatives of the Rivers State Anti-Robbery Squad in Egi community of Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Area. A source from the community explained that the incident happened in the wee hours of Thursday in a forest located between Egi and Egburu. It was gathered that security operatives, who got wind of the hideout of the cultists, stormed the forest and opened fire on them. The team that stormed the bush was said to have left the corpses of the suspected cultists in the bush while permitting the deceased relatives to get their bodies there. It will be recalled that Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni had in recent times been the centre of most cult-related killings, with scores of people losing their lives before and during the 2015 elections. Another source, who preferred not to be mentioned, told Saturday PUNCH that three suspected cult members were arrested by the police on Friday morning in the area. However, the State Police Public ...

No fewer than 50 shops and two residential buildings located within the Oja-Oba market in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State capital, were burnt as the crisis between drivers and Hausa traders escalated on Friday. The arson took place at about 2am in spite of the dusk to dawn curfew imposed by Governor Ayodele Fayose on Thursday. Interestingly, the market, which is populated by people of different ethnic groups, predominantly Yoruba, is directly opposite the king’s palace. As of press time, the police had yet to announce any arrest made in connection with the arson. Traders cried uncontrollably on Friday, lamenting the loss of goods estimated to be worth several millions of Naira. Security agencies had taken over the place on Wednesday to prevent the fight between the two groups from escalating. Residents and workers living along Odo-Ado, Ajilosun-Ikere Road woke up to see thick smoke rising from the market. Most schools in the city shut their gates to pupils while those that ope...

President Goodluck Jonathan on Friday said his major commitment after leaving office on May 29 is to engage religious and ethnic leaders across the country on the need to allow peace to reign. The President said he took the decision because of his strong belief that Nigerians could only practise their different religions in an atmosphere of peace. Jonathan stated this shortly after he was presented with the 2015 Epitome of Peace Award by the Field Superintendent of The Apostolic Church Nigeria, Federal Capital Territory Field, Apostle John Buzu, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Jonathan said the award, which was in recognition of the step he took after the March 28 presidential election, had further spurred him into doing more for the country. He said he would work hard to reduce religious and racial discrimination in the country after leaving office, expressing the hope that people would be ready to join him in the crusade. Jonathan said, “To whom much is given, much is e...

The President-elect, Muhammadu Buhari, has again commended President Goodluck Jonathan for conceding defeat at the March 28 polls. Mr. Buhari, who gave the commendation in Abuja on Thursday when he received Nigerien President Issoufou Mahamadou, said Mr. Jonathan’s action turned around Nigeria’s nervous political process. He said: “The Nigerien president purposely came to congratulate me on my victory and President Jonathan for the maturity and statesmanship that he exhibited by accepting that he had lost the election. “His action actually doused tensions and averted crisis in Nigeria. “Not only Africa but the world has commended the president for that because if he had disputed the elections, there would have been crisis in the country. “That is what people don’t want, not only Nigerians but other countries. So, he came to commend President Jonathan for his courage and statesmanship.’’ He said Mr. Mahammadou had also come to show solidarity and acknowledge Nigeria’s im...