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Peter Obi Declares 2027 Presidential Ambition

KEY POINTS Peter Obi confirms he will contest the 2027 presidential election as a...

February 3, 2026

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FMC Abuja Denies Negligence in Death of Singer Ifunanya Nwagene After Snake Bite

KEY POINTS FMC Abuja says it made every effort to save singer Ifunanya Nwagene...

February 3, 2026

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Nigeria Lawmakers Demand Urgent Action as Violence Surges Nationwide

Lawmakers warned of rising insecurity in Nigeria, citing kidnappings, banditry, and weak institutions, and called for legislative reforms and stronger security measures.

November 26, 2025

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Rights Group Says Nigeria’s Failure To Act Fuels Repeated School Kidnappings

Armed men raided a Kebbi community and took 25 schoolgirls. Families are waiting for updates as security agencies continue search operations across nearby forests.

November 26, 2025

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Kidnappings Spread Across Kwara, Kebbi and Kano as Raids Intensify

Armed groups raided Kwara, Kebbi and Kano, took twenty people and sparked wider security deployments while families and communities pushed for stronger protection.

November 26, 2025

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UN: Terror and Banditry Push Millions in Northern Nigeria Toward Famine

The UN reports a surge in hunger across northern Nigeria as renewed attacks, mass abductions and funding cuts push thousands toward catastrophic, famine level conditions.

November 25, 2025

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Governors Race To Contain Worsening Kidnappings As Schools Shut Across Northern States

Governors across the North and South West prepare new security plans as school closures, kidnapping cases and rising attacks force states to review protection measures.

November 25, 2025

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US Presses Nigeria for Action as Hundreds of Schoolchildren Remain Missing

The US will share intelligence and deepen security cooperation with Nigeria after the Kebbi and Niger school abductions, as hundreds of children remain missing today.

November 25, 2025

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Tinubu Redeploys 100,000 Police as Military Hunts Abducted Schoolchildren

President Tinubu redeploys 100,000 police to boost community security as military intensifies operations to rescue abducted schoolchildren in Niger and Kwara states.

November 24, 2025

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38 Worshippers Abducted From Kwara Church Regain Freedom

Thirty eight worshippers abducted during a church service in Kwara have regained freedom, with officials crediting the release to coordinated efforts led by President Tinubu.

November 24, 2025

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Oyedepo Warns of Rising Danger and Urges Christians to Take Charge

Key Points Oyedepo renews a fifteen year warning after new church attacks leave worshippers...

November 24, 2025

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UN Condemns Abduction of Niger Pupils, Says Schools Must Be Safe

The UN condemns the abduction of more than 200 pupils and teachers in Niger State and urges authorities to protect schools and secure the victims’ safe return.

November 22, 2025

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Terrorists Raid Catholic School in Niger, Abduct Students and Staff

Unidentified gunmen abduct students and staff from St. Mary’s Catholic School in Niger State. Authorities are assessing the full scope of the attack.

November 21, 2025

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U.S. Lawmakers Call for Action Against Christian Killings in Nigeria

U.S. lawmakers held a congressional hearing on violence against Christians in Nigeria and met with Nigerian security officials to discuss counterterrorism and religious protection.

November 21, 2025