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177 churchgoers, including children, were kidnapped in Kaduna. Families fled. Security agencies and rights groups demand urgent action.

January 21, 2026

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DSS is seeking a court order to keep former Attorney-General Abubakar Malami in custody over alleged terror financing issues.

January 21, 2026

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Bayelsa halts illegal mining statewide and warns community leaders against signing unapproved MoUs with miners operating without government consent.

December 9, 2025

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Nigeria recovered 90 mining sites and generated N28 billion in 2024, signalling a stronger policy focus on mining sector revenue and reform

November 1, 2025

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Oshiomhole attributes illegal mining to the involvement of retired military general officers while calling for immediate military action.

January 25, 2025

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Solid Minerals Minister of Nigeria implicates influential locals in terrorism, underscoring challenges in managing the country's mineral wealth.

December 13, 2023

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177 churchgoers, including children, were kidnapped in Kaduna. Families fled. Security agencies and rights groups demand urgent action.

January 21, 2026

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DSS is seeking a court order to keep former Attorney-General Abubakar Malami in custody over alleged terror financing issues.

January 21, 2026

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Nigeria produced 87 percent of its cooking gas in 2025 as local refineries cut imports and improved supply nationwide.

January 21, 2026

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Nigeria’s government plans to raise ₦900bn from bonds in January 2026, doubling last year’s borrowing amid rising debt pressure.

January 21, 2026