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Federal Government Files Criminal Charges Against El-Rufai

KEY POINTS The Federal Government has filed criminal charges accusing El-Rufai of unlawfully intercepting...

February 17, 2026

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Three Suspects Appear in Court Over Killing of Nigerian Student and Driver Isaac Satlat

KEY POINTS Three suspects have appeared in court charged with murdering Nigerian student and...

February 17, 2026

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DSS Tightens Grip On Malami In Terror Financing Case

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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Katsina Plans To Free 70 Bandits, Sparks Outrage Across Nigeria

Katsina’s move to free 70 bandits sparks anger. Critics say it risks safety, justice, and encourages more criminal attacks.

January 20, 2026

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US Air Strikes Trigger Terrorist Movements as Nigerian Military Tightens Surveillance

Nigeria’s military is tracking fleeing terrorists after US air strikes, amid rising debate over security cooperation and foreign troop deployment.

December 30, 2025

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US Missile Strikes Trigger Panic in Parts of Northern Nigeria

US airstrikes ordered by Donald Trump hit parts of Sokoto and Kwara, triggering panic as officials dispute casualties and question intelligence accuracy.

December 27, 2025

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US Surveillance Flights Over Nigeria Signal Deeper Security Cooperation

US intelligence aircraft have flown repeatedly over Nigeria since November, reflecting deeper security ties amid violence and diplomatic tension.

December 23, 2025

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Gunmen Kill Motorist, Abduct Several Residents in Imo Community

Gunmen opened fire on vehicles in Amala, killing a motorist and abducting several people as police begin a search operation.

December 9, 2025

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Anambra on Edge After Gunmen Attack Market Area, Multiple Feared Dead

Gunmen opened fire near Afor Market Junction in Nawfia, killing several people and triggering panic as residents fled the scene.

December 8, 2025

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Defence Minister, NSA Pledge to Defeat Terror and Restore Order

Defence Minister and NSA promise tougher action against terrorism, renewed coordination and faster results as security challenges persist across Nigeria.

December 5, 2025

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Bauchi Police Confirm Death in Farmer-Herder Clash

Police confirmed one death and five arrests after a violent farmer-herder clash in Bauchi, prompting tighter security and a deeper investigation

November 29, 2025

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Senate Spokesman Denies Paying Ransom For Schoolchildren

Senate spokesman Yemi Adaramodu rejects claims of ransom payments in recent school abductions as lawmakers launch a probe into security lapses.

November 28, 2025

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Atiku Faults Government Over Kebbi Schoolgirls Rescue

Atiku challenges the government’s account of the Kebbi schoolgirls rescue, arguing the incident highlights Nigeria’s worsening security failures rather than a victory

November 26, 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