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Kaduna Woman’s Husband Alleges Police Returned Her to Mob Before Lynching

KEY POINTS The husband of Ummulkhairi Muhammad alleges that a police officer returned his wife to a mob shortly before she was lynched and burnt in Kaduna. He claimed the victim sought refuge at a police station but was allegedly ordered out and handed...

Police Dismiss Helicopter Relocation Claim on Abducted Oyo Pupils

KEY POINTS Oyo Police have described as false a viral claim that abducted schoolchildren and teachers were flown to Kaduna by helicopter. Security agencies said rescue operations are ongoing and have been intensified to secure the victims’ release. The command warned against spreading unverified...

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KEY POINTS Suspected bandits attacked Yashikira community in Kwara, abducting residents and burning parts...

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Civil service heads, CIPM vow to modernize public service

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Teacher Killed in Oyo School Attack Laid to Rest Amid Ongoing Rescue Efforts

KEY POINTS Joel Adesiyan, a teacher killed during the Oyo school attack, was buried...

Ogun Hunters Warn of Planned School Kidnappings, Ask Government for More Security Support

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Kaduna Woman’s Husband Alleges Police Returned Her to Mob Before Lynching

KEY POINTS The husband of Ummulkhairi Muhammad alleges that a police officer returned his...

Police Dismiss Helicopter Relocation Claim on Abducted Oyo Pupils

KEY POINTS Oyo Police have described as false a viral claim that abducted schoolchildren...

Former Kebbi APC Chairman Reportedly Dies in Captivity

KEY POINTS Former APC chairman in Kebbi’s Koko/Besse LGA, Alhaji Muhammadu Mai Barga Besse,...

Lagos Shuts Oshodi Market Over Alleged Attack on Sanitation Officials

KEY POINTS The Lagos State Government has shut down Oshodi Resettlement Market following an...