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Angry Zamfara Youths Block Deputy Governor’s Convoy

KEY POINTS Angry youths blocked Deputy Governor Mani Mummuni’s convoy in Gwashi. At least 20 people were reportedly killed in an October 11 ambush on traders. Residents are demanding stronger government action against banditry. Angry youths in Gwashi town, Bukkuyum Local Government Area of Zamfara...
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Boko Haram Attack Kills Five Security Operatives in Adamawa

KEY POINTS Five security operatives are feared killed in attacks on two Adamawa communities. Troops reportedly repelled an insurgent advance towards Gombi. Residents seek stronger security as fears grow over farming and further attacks. Five security operatives, including four soldiers and a Forest Guard, are...

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Troops rescue 53 hostages and dismantle ISWAP roadblock in Borno

Soldiers of Operation Hadin Kai dismantled an ISWAP roadblock near Buratai in Borno, freeing 53 trapped civilians and recovering eight vehicles the insurgents had seized.
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Borno shortlists 40 ex-Boko Haram terrorists for army recruitment

The Borno government has put 40 former Boko Haram terrorists forward for Nigerian Army recruitment, alarming officers who question their documents and battlefield loyalty.
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State police push shifts to governors and state lawmakers

After the Senate and House passed the state police bill, Nigeria's 36 state assemblies must now decide whether the long-debated policing reform finally becomes law.
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Nigeria signals fresh review of N70,000 minimum wage

Nigeria's government says it will reassess the N70,000 minimum wage soon, arguing that the figure no longer reflects the rising cost of living nationwide.
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EU and GIZ donate 200kW solar facility to SON

The European Union and GIZ have donated a 200kW solar PV system to the Standards Organisation of Nigeria to power energy-performance testing and cut diesel costs.
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Ireland opens scholarship applications for Nigerians on Monday

The Embassy of Ireland says applications for the 2026 Ireland Fellows Programme open on Monday, offering Nigerians a fully funded Master's degree in Ireland.
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NDLEA destroys 51 hectares of cannabis and arrests 281 suspects in Ekiti

The NDLEA says it destroyed more than 51 hectares of cannabis and arrested 281 suspects for drug trafficking and abuse across Ekiti in the past year.
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Oriire: we’ll rescue victims unhurt, says Tinubu as Oyo extends curfew

President Tinubu has vowed to rescue the kidnapped Oriire victims unhurt, as Oyo State extends its curfew by 24 hours across 10 council areas bordering the park.
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Gunmen Kidnap Six Almajiri Pupils in Kaduna

KEY POINTS Six Almajiri pupils were abducted by suspected terrorists near Birnin Gwari, Kaduna...
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CBN Orders Banks to Freeze Accounts Linked to Terror Financing Suspects

KEY POINTS CBN has directed banks and financial institutions to immediately freeze all accounts...
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One Killed, 10 Rescued in Lagos Building Collapse

KEY POINTS One person died while 10 others were rescued after a three-storey shopping...
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Second Batch of Evacuated Nigerians Arrive from South Africa

KEY POINTS 66 Nigerians evacuated from South Africa arrived safely in Lagos as part...
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Angry Zamfara Youths Block Deputy Governor’s Convoy

KEY POINTS Angry youths blocked Deputy Governor Mani Mummuni’s convoy in Gwashi. At least...
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Boko Haram Attack Kills Five Security Operatives in Adamawa

KEY POINTS Five security operatives are feared killed in attacks on two Adamawa communities. ...
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FG renews push for 1 million CNG vehicles as about 120,000 are converted so far

The federal government has renewed its push for one million CNG vehicles to cut transport fares, with about 120,000 vehicles converted so far, officials say.
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Private jet loses door after Abuja takeoff, lands safely as NSIB opens probe

A Triton Aviation business jet lost its door after taking off from Abuja and landed safely with nine people aboard, and NSIB is investigating.