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Fear Spreads in Ondo’s Akure North as Kidnappers Target Farmers, Residents Flee Homes

Rising kidnappings and shootings in Ondo’s Akure North force residents to flee homes as authorities promise tougher action against criminals.
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Boko Haram Suspects Attack Borno Settlement, Kill Herder and Rustle 1,400 Sheep

Suspected Boko Haram fighters attacked a nomadic settlement in Borno, killing one herder, injuring another and rustling about 1,400 sheep.
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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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CAN Presses Nigeria After Kwara Church Attack

CAN condemns the Kwara church attack, urging urgent rescue of abducted worshippers and renewed action to address rising violence in vulnerable Nigerian communities.
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Bandits Kill Three and Kidnap Worshippers During Kwara Church Service

Bandits attack a church in Eruku during evening prayers, killing three people and abducting several worshippers as residents seek protection.
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PFN, Islamic Council Clash Over Claims of Christian Genocide in Nigeria

PFN and Islamic Council clash over claims of Christian genocide as Trump’s remarks spark fresh debate on Nigeria’s security crisis.
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Fear and Bloodshed Grip Benue as Herders Launch New Attacks

Seventeen killed in a month as armed herders continue attacks in Benue State, forcing residents to flee their communities.
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Kanu Writes Trump, Alleges Judeo-Christian Killings in Nigeria

Nnamdi Kanu writes Donald Trump alleging Judeo-Christian genocide in Nigeria, heightening diplomatic scrutiny of insecurity and state response.
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Peter Obi Faults Government Over Rising Insecurity, Urges U.S. Cooperation

Peter Obi blames poor leadership for Nigeria’s insecurity and calls for U.S. cooperation to ease diplomatic tension.
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Church Raises Alarm Over Renewed Herders’ Invasion in Taraba Communities

The Holy Family Catholic Parish in Takum reports renewed herders’ attacks destroying farmlands and displacing families across Taraba communities.
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Kwara Governor Considers State Security to Tackle Insecurity

Governor AbdulRazaq considers a state security force to combat kidnapping and violent attacks across Kwara State.
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Fact-Finding Report Links 11,000 Deaths to Plateau Violence

Plateau violence fact-finding report reveals 11,000 deaths, 420 destroyed communities, and urges urgent reforms to end attacks and reprisals.
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Fear Spreads in Ondo’s Akure North as Kidnappers Target Farmers, Residents Flee Homes

Rising kidnappings and shootings in Ondo’s Akure North force residents to flee homes as authorities promise tougher action against criminals.
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Boko Haram Suspects Attack Borno Settlement, Kill Herder and Rustle 1,400 Sheep

Suspected Boko Haram fighters attacked a nomadic settlement in Borno, killing one herder, injuring another and rustling about 1,400 sheep.
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Afenifere Criticizes Electoral Act 2026 for Removing Forged Certificate as Ground to Challenge Elections

Afenifere says the Electoral Act 2026 shields candidates with forged certificates and weakens legal grounds for challenging election results.
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Nigeria Transporters, Commuters Decry Rising Fuel Prices Amid Middle East War

Transporters and commuters say high petrol prices are worsening hardship, despite reports that Dangote Refinery has reduced its gantry price.

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