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Nigeria: Plateau Killings - Presidency Says More Murdered Between 1999, 2015
Premium Times, 28 June 2018
The presidency has accused the main opposition party, PDP, of dancing "on the graves of the dead, playing cheap, infantile politics," over the recent killings in Plateau. Read more »
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Nigeria: Killings - PDP Declares 7 Days Mourning
Vanguard, 28 June 2018
The People's Democratic Party (PDP) has declared a mourning period of seven days for the victims of attacks in in Plateau State and other parts of the country. Read more »
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Nigeria: PDP to Presidency - Stop Blame Game, End Killings
Daily Trust, 28 June 2018
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has asked the Presidency to stop the blame-game and end the violent killings of innocent citizens by marauders in the country. Read more »
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Nigeria: Plateau Killings - Buhari Urged to Fulfil Campaign Promise On Security
Vanguard, 29 June 2018
Past Students Leaders Forum, PSLF, has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to fulfil his campaign promise of stamping out violent activities of militia groups in the country upon… Read more »
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Nigeria: Plateau Killings: Presidency Accuses PDP of Crocodile Tears
Premium Times, 28 June 2018
President Buhari says ongoing killings should not be politicised, but the latest statement could further deepen partisan bickering. Read more »
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Nigeria: Presidency - PDP Shedding Crocodile Tears Over Plateau Killings
This Day, 28 June 2018
The Presidency Thursday in Abuja accused the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) of shedding crocodile tears over last weekend's killing of over 100 persons in Plateau State. Read more »
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Nigeria: Plateau Killings - Buhari Approves N10 Billion for Affected Communities
Premium Times, 28 June 2018
President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday said N10 billion would be made available for the rehabilitation of affected communities in Plateau State which recently witnessed attacks by… Read more »
'Stop Shedding Crocodile Tears' - Presidency Slams Opposition
The presidency has slammed the opposition Peoples Democratic Party for declaring seven-days of mourning over recent killings in Plateau State, saying the party is playing "cheap and infantile" politics. At least 100 people have been killed in the violence between farmers and herdsmen in the state.
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President Muhammadu Buhari has met with Senate President Bukola Saraki and the Speaker of the House of Representatives Yakubu Dogara to review the circumstances surrounding the ... Read more »
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President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered security chiefs to remain vigilant and ensure the protection of lives and property. The president urged traditional and community leaders to ... Read more »
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President Muhammadu Buhari has warned that those responsible for the deaths of at least 86 people in communal violence in Plateau State will not be spared. Buhari described the ... Read more »
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At least 86 people have been killed after violent clashes broke out between farmers and cattle herders in Plateau State. A curfew has been imposed in three parts of the state. Read more »
