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Troops rescue 53 hostages and dismantle ISWAP roadblock in Borno

Soldiers of Operation Hadin Kai dismantled an ISWAP roadblock near Buratai in Borno, freeing 53 trapped civilians and recovering eight vehicles the insurgents had seized.

Borno shortlists 40 ex-Boko Haram terrorists for army recruitment

The Borno government has put 40 former Boko Haram terrorists forward for Nigerian Army recruitment, alarming officers who question their documents and battlefield loyalty.

Protests Erupt in Ondo, Oyo as Youths Block Highways Over Killings, Kidnappings

Residents in Ondo and Oyo block highways in protest after killings and kidnappings, demanding urgent government action to restore security.

US to Deploy 200 Troops to Train Nigerian Forces

US Nigeria military cooperation deepens as Washington deploys 200 troops to train Nigerian forces in the fight against jihadist insurgents.

Tinubu Vows Security Push as Insecurity Weighs on Economy

Tinubu says insecurity keeps his administration sleepless, warning terrorism and banditry threaten economic growth as he pledges stronger security action.

Fifty Abducted Niger Students Reportedly Escape

CAN confirms that 50 abducted Niger students have escaped, offering rare relief amid ongoing school kidnappings and rising insecurity in the region.

ADC Urges Tinubu to Declare Emergency in Katsina, Zamfara

ADC calls on Tinubu to declare emergency in Katsina and Zamfara after deadly attacks leave over 140 people dead in two months.

Peter Obi Criticizes Tinubu’s 12-Day Foreign Trip

Peter Obi slams Tinubu’s 12-day Japan-Brazil trip, urging him to address Nigeria’s worsening insecurity and hunger instead.

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Troops rescue 53 hostages and dismantle ISWAP roadblock in Borno

Soldiers of Operation Hadin Kai dismantled an ISWAP roadblock near Buratai in Borno, freeing 53 trapped civilians and recovering eight vehicles the insurgents had seized.

Borno shortlists 40 ex-Boko Haram terrorists for army recruitment

The Borno government has put 40 former Boko Haram terrorists forward for Nigerian Army recruitment, alarming officers who question their documents and battlefield loyalty.

State police push shifts to governors and state lawmakers

After the Senate and House passed the state police bill, Nigeria's 36 state assemblies must now decide whether the long-debated policing reform finally becomes law.

Nigeria signals fresh review of N70,000 minimum wage

Nigeria's government says it will reassess the N70,000 minimum wage soon, arguing that the figure no longer reflects the rising cost of living nationwide.