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7 Ways to Prepare Adequately for the New Year

Learn how to prepare for the new year with practical tips for goals, finances, routines, and emotional wellbeing.
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37 Worshippers Abducted in Kogi Church Attacks as Bandits Demand N600m

Bandits abducted 37 worshippers from two churches in Kogi, killing a pastor and demanding N600m ransom as residents flee.
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Obasanjo Says Boko Haram War Lasts Too Long

Obasanjo warns Nigeria’s Boko Haram war has dragged on too long and urges specialised training, stronger intelligence and modern technology for the military.
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Obasanjo Urges FG To End Apologies And Negotiations With Terrorists

Obasanjo urges the Federal Government to stop apologising and negotiating with terrorists and to adopt tougher action against rising attacks.
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Safe Schools Project Stops in 30 States as Abductions Increase

Thirty states haven’t implemented the Safe Schools plan, leaving classrooms exposed as kidnappers intensify attacks across Nigeria.
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Ashimolowo Backs Training Corps Members for Security Duty

Ashimolowo urges the Federal Government to adopt NYSC security awareness, saying trained corps members can help strengthen grassroots threat detection nationwide.
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Dickson: Tell President Tinubu the Truth About Rising Insecurity

Senator Seriake Dickson warns Nigeria faces rising insecurity, urging honest updates to President Tinubu. He calls for oversight, condemns praise amid violence, and supports investigations.
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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.
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Nigeria’s Bishops Warn of Rising Security Threats

Catholic bishops raise alarm over Nigeria’s growing insecurity, urging swift government action as communities face escalating violence and instability nationwide.
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Ezekwesili Blames Abductions On Deep Institutional Decay

Oby Ezekwesili warns that Nigeria’s recurring student abductions reflect the corruption impact on weakened state institutions, arguing that persistent failures have fueled worsening insecurity
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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.
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7 Simple Ways Nigerians Can Cope With Constant Bad News

Nigerians are dealing with nonstop reports of kidnappings, attacks and insecurity. These seven practical steps can help people manage the emotional weight and stay grounded.
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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.
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Northwest Nigeria Sees Deadly Spike in School Attacks

Save the Children warns that rising northwest school attacks threaten children’s rights and demand urgent security action after the latest abduction in Kebbi State.
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7 Ways to Prepare Adequately for the New Year

Learn how to prepare for the new year with practical tips for goals, finances, routines, and emotional wellbeing.
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37 Worshippers Abducted in Kogi Church Attacks as Bandits Demand N600m

Bandits abducted 37 worshippers from two churches in Kogi, killing a pastor and demanding N600m ransom as residents flee.
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₦58.18 Trillion Budget: Nigerians Want Impact, Not Figures — Natasha

Lawmakers say Nigeria’s 2026 budget will be judged by impact on daily life, not its ₦58.18 trillion size
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Makinde Approves Conversion of 654 Civil Servants in Oyo State

Oyo State approved the conversion of 654 civil servants after qualification upgrades, signaling an end-of-year workforce incentive under Governor Seyi Makinde.

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