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Borno’s Guzamala council chairman says troops repelled a two-hour terrorist attack on a military post

Suspected Boko Haram fighters attacked a military post in Mairari, Borno State, on Tuesday night; the council chairman says troops repelled them and no civilians died.
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Lagos banker and seven others arraigned over alleged N710 million proof-of-funds fraud

A Lagos banker and seven others have been arraigned on a 12-count charge over an alleged N710 million proof-of-funds fraud, according to the Police Special Fraud Unit.
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EndSARS at 5: Justice Still Out of Reach for Victims

Five years after the #EndSARS protests, the scars of police brutality and state violence remain. Judicial panels sat, reports were written, but victims still wait for justice.
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Why Nigeria’s Suicide Crisis Demands Urgent Reform

Nigeria’s suicide crisis worsens as punitive laws fuel stigma and silence. Experts push to decriminalise suicide attempts and expand mental health care.
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Fury in Lagos as Traders Protest Owode-Onirin Killings

Traders protest Owode-Onirin killings in Lagos, demanding justice, police accountability, and laws to stop land grabbing and brutality.
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Delta Police Say Officers Can Search Without Warrants

Delta police say officers can conduct warrantless searches, sparking public concern about rights, accountability, and abuse of stop-and-search powers.
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IGP Bans Police Officers in Mufti from Carrying Firearms

The Nigerian IGP has issued stringent rules about firearms possession for police personnel to minimize illegitimate conduct.
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Tinubu Challenges Court’s Power to Order His Impeachment

Tinubu petitioned the court to dismiss the impeachment proceedings and denied any infringement of rights of the plaintiffs.
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Alison-Madueke Defended By Human Rights Group

Nigerians have been asked to stop making unfounded allegations against Diezani Alison-Madueke and to put the rule of law front and centre by working with evidence based justice.
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Nigerian Leaders Demand Sanctions Over Minors’ Arraignment

Prominent Nigerians criticize officials over the harsh treatment of young protesters, pushing for accountability and sanctioning key figures.
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Amnesty International Demands Release of 50 Protesters Arrested in Abuja

Amnesty International Nigeria demands the release of 50 protesters arrested in Abuja, condemning the violent crackdown on peaceful demonstrations.
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ECOWAS Court Finds Nigerian Government Violated Rights During #EndSARS Protests

The ECOWAS Court has ruled that Nigerian security forces violated the human rights of #EndSARS protesters in 2020. The court ordered compensation for victims and an investigation into the abuses.
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ECOWAS Court Grapples with Enforcement of Judgments

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Court of Justice faces a significant...
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Father Arrested for Trying to Sell Son for N20m

Child trafficking is a global problem that affects millions of children every year. According...
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Borno’s Guzamala council chairman says troops repelled a two-hour terrorist attack on a military post

Suspected Boko Haram fighters attacked a military post in Mairari, Borno State, on Tuesday night; the council chairman says troops repelled them and no civilians died.
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Lagos banker and seven others arraigned over alleged N710 million proof-of-funds fraud

A Lagos banker and seven others have been arraigned on a 12-count charge over an alleged N710 million proof-of-funds fraud, according to the Police Special Fraud Unit.
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Algorithms won’t decide 2027 elections, INEC chairman says as deepfake fears grow

INEC chairman Joash Amupitan says algorithms will not decide the 2027 elections, even as artificial intelligence shapes how Nigerians get information ahead of the polls.
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Nigerian Air Force Orders Safety Checks After Fatal Igbokoda Crash

KEY POINTS The Nigerian Air Force has ordered stricter aircraft airworthiness checks, maintenance reviews...