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Borno Makes Repentant Terrorists Swear on Quran Before Rejoining Society

KEY POINTS Borno says repentant terrorists must swear on the Quran before rejoining society. The state says nearly 9,000 former insurgents have completed rehabilitation so far. Officials identified inadequate funding as a major challenge affecting the reintegration programme. The Borno State Government has revealed that...
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Plateau Governor Cracks Down on Night Grazing, Mining After Fresh Killings

KEY POINTS Plateau Governor Caleb Mutfwang has banned night grazing and night mining after deadly attacks in Barkin Ladi and Bassa. Mining activities must now end by 5 p.m., while underage children are barred from herding livestock. The governor ordered security agencies to intensify...

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Lagos Unveils New Abraham Adesanya Housing Units

Lagos introduces 233 new homes in the Abraham Adesanya Estate, continuing its push to expand public housing and meet rising demand across the state
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Nnamdi Kanu Removed from Courtroom After Protest Over Written Address

Kanu is removed from court after protesting denial of written address as Federal High Court prepares to deliver judgement.
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Northern CAN Raises Alarm Over Church Attack and Officer’s Killing

Northern CAN warns that church attacks, abductions and a general’s killing point to attempts to destabilise Nigeria and urges stronger security action.
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Obi Accuses Tinubu of Chasing Politics While Violence Rises

Peter Obi criticises President Tinubu and the ruling party for focusing on political fights while kidnappings and attacks continue across Nigeria.
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Army Chief Urges Troops to Sustain Push Against Terrorists

Army chief Waidi Shaibu orders heightened vigilance and sustained aggression as North-East security operations intensify against entrenched terrorist groups.
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Labour Warns Senate Ban on Sachet Alcohol Will Cripple Industry

Labour warns that the sachet alcohol ban crisis could trigger massive job losses, collapse local manufacturers and worsen Nigeria’s already fragile economic climate.
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Kwankwaso Urges Federal Probe as Insecurity Deepens in Nigeria

Kwankwaso calls for an urgent federal probe as kidnappings, military killings, and bandit raids highlight Nigeria’s deepening insecurity crisis nationwide.
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Nigeria Ranks States On Health Commitments Progress

Nigeria’s health ministry ranks states on their progress in implementing National Council on Health resolutions, showing sharp differences in execution and funding readiness
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Kebbi Schoolgirls: Widow Describes Daughter’s Narrow Escape from Abduction

Bandits kill Kebbi school vice principal and abduct 25 girls. Widow recalls her daughter’s quick thinking that saved her life.
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Nigeria Plans National University Ranking for 2026

Nigeria schedules its next national university ranking for October 2026 as NURAC outlines plans to boost quality and align with global standards.
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UNFPA Seeks Stronger Political Will on Maternal Mortality

UNFPA says Nigeria must strengthen political will and overhaul health systems to reduce soaring maternal and neonatal deaths.
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CAN Stands Firm on Claim of Widespread Christian Genocide in Nigeria

CAN warns of ongoing attacks on Christian communities in northern Nigeria and urges immediate national and global action to stop the violence.
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Borno Makes Repentant Terrorists Swear on Quran Before Rejoining Society

KEY POINTS Borno says repentant terrorists must swear on the Quran before rejoining society. ...
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Plateau Governor Cracks Down on Night Grazing, Mining After Fresh Killings

KEY POINTS Plateau Governor Caleb Mutfwang has banned night grazing and night mining after...
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IGP Bans POS Operators Near Police Stations Across Nigeria

KEY POINTS The IGP has banned POS operators from working within 200 metres of...
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Army: Civilians, Markets and Transport Networks Helping Boko Haram in North-East

KEY POINTS The Nigerian Army says some civilians, transport networks and cattle markets are...