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UN: Terror and Banditry Push Millions in Northern Nigeria Toward Famine

The UN reports a surge in hunger across northern Nigeria as renewed attacks, mass abductions and funding cuts push thousands toward catastrophic, famine level conditions.
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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.
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NYSC disowns ransom pamphlet circulating online

The NYSC has rejected a viral pamphlet advising ransom payments to corps members, reiterating it is fake and stressing official safety protocols.
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Northern CAN Raises Alarm Over Church Attack and Officer’s Killing

Northern CAN warns that church attacks, abductions and a general’s killing point to attempts to destabilise Nigeria and urges stronger security action.
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How Bandits Seized 25 Schoolgirls in Kebbi and Killed Vice Principal

Bandits storm a Kebbi girls school, kill a school official and abduct twenty five students, prompting urgent reactions from leaders.
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Nigeria’s Service Chiefs Outline Plans To Tackle Security Challenges

Nigeria’s new military leaders outlined clear plans to strengthen internal security and called for reforms in the police system.
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Nigeria’s 270 Hidden Terrorist Enclaves Exposed in New Security Report

A report exposes 270 terrorist enclaves in Nigeria, showing how violence spreads through rural communities and endangers lives nationwide.
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Tinubu Convenes Council Meetings to Tackle Rising Insecurity

Tinubu convenes Council of State and Police Council meetings to discuss Nigeria’s rising insecurity and key governance priorities.
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NDLEA Dismantles International Drug Cartel With Global Links

NDLEA dismantles a global drug cartel spanning Brazil, UK and Australia after coordinated raids and arrests.
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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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Benue, Plateau Killings Demand Stronger Action from Security Forces

Benue and Plateau face mass killings, and Boko Haram’s resurgence threatens national security, requiring immediate strategic responses from Nigerian authorities.
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Gani Adams Calls for Recalibration of Nigeria’s Security System

Gani Adams calls for security reform in Nigeria to address rising violence and insecurity, urging the creation of local police forces.
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FG Rejects US Embassy’s Claims on Nigeria’s Security Situation

The Nigerian government disputes U.S. Embassy’s portrayal of its security efforts, emphasizing its commitment to tackling national security challenges and protecting citizens.
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Former NYSC Director General Recounts Terrifying Kidnap Ordeal with Hyenas, Snakes

Key Points General Tsiga was held captive for over two months in a dangerous...
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UN: Terror and Banditry Push Millions in Northern Nigeria Toward Famine

The UN reports a surge in hunger across northern Nigeria as renewed attacks, mass abductions and funding cuts push thousands toward catastrophic, famine level conditions.
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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.
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US Presses Nigeria for Action as Hundreds of Schoolchildren Remain Missing

The US will share intelligence and deepen security cooperation with Nigeria after the Kebbi and Niger school abductions, as hundreds of children remain missing today.
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SEC Urges Compliance After Nigeria’s Exit From FATF Grey List

Nigeria’s SEC urges stronger, proactive compliance after the country’s FATF Grey List exit, warning that global institutions will closely monitor whether reforms remain sustainable.

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