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Bandits Abduct Over 10 Passengers Travelling to Abuja

KEY POINTS Bandits reportedly abducted over 10 passengers and a driver travelling from Kebbi to Abuja. A video appears to show the captives being forced to make ransom calls. Security agencies had yet to confirm the incident or announce rescue efforts. Armed bandits have reportedly...

Swiss Authorities Confirm Ebola Patient’s Safe Arrival

KEY POINTS Ebola patient and husband arrive safely in Switzerland for treatment and isolation. Nigeria continues monitoring 52 contacts linked to the imported case. The outbreak could be declared over by December 7 if no new cases emerge and WHO criteria are met. Swiss authorities...

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Bandits Abduct Over 10 Passengers Travelling to Abuja

KEY POINTS Bandits reportedly abducted over 10 passengers and a driver travelling from Kebbi...

Swiss Authorities Confirm Ebola Patient’s Safe Arrival

KEY POINTS Ebola patient and husband arrive safely in Switzerland for treatment and isolation. ...

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The Senate says a state police law will be enacted by the end of 2026, after at least 24 state assemblies approved the constitutional amendment.

Gunmen Kill Islamic Cleric, Associate in Katsina

KEY POINTS Gunmen killed Sheikh Yahaya Masussuka and his associate in Dutsin-Ma, Katsina State. ...