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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.
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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.
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Otti vows security will stay top priority in Abia

Abia Governor Alex Otti reaffirmed that security remains the top priority of his administration, telling Naval College alumni that development cannot thrive in unsafe environments.
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US lawmaker accuses Matawalle of trying to silence her

Florida state representative Kimberly Daniels has accused Bello Matawalle, Nigeria's minister of state for defense, of pressuring US officials to counter her insecurity report.
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Senate Directs North Central Commission to Focus Spending on Agriculture and Security

KEY POINTS The Senate has told the North Central Development Commission to prioritise agriculture...
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Nigeria Students Link Kidnappings to Security Failures

NANS says an internal security collapse is fueling rising school abductions, warning that campuses are becoming prime targets for armed kidnappers.
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38 Worshippers Abducted From Kwara Church Regain Freedom

Thirty eight worshippers abducted during a church service in Kwara have regained freedom, with officials crediting the release to coordinated efforts led by President Tinubu.
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Oyedepo Warns of Rising Danger and Urges Christians to Take Charge

Key Points Oyedepo renews a fifteen year warning after new church attacks leave worshippers...
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Court Sends Nnamdi Kanu to Life in Prison on Terrorism Charges

Federal High Court gives Nnamdi Kanu life term over terrorism charges as South East leaders reject ruling and plan appeal.
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DSS Warns of ISWAP Plot to Attack Ondo and Kogi Communities

The Department of State Services has issued a security alert warning that Islamic State West Africa Province militants are planning coordinated attacks on parts of Ondo and Kogi states.
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CAN Defends Position, Says Christian Genocide Is Real In Nigeria

CAN says the Presidency distorted its comments on Christian killings, reaffirming that the violence in parts of Nigeria amounts to Christian genocide.
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Army Chief Warns Enemies, Says ‘Your Time Is Up’

Army chief Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede has warned criminals that their time is up as artillery units train in Kaduna to boost precision firepower and combat readiness.
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Gunmen Kill 17 in Coordinated Attacks on Benue Communities

Gunmen killed 17 people in attacks on two Benue LGAs. The police engaged suspects, but many victims died before help arrived.
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CDS Reaffirms that Nigerian Borders Won’t Be Used for Attacks

Nigeria's borders will never be used for attacks, CDS Gen. Musa assures, promises security collabo with neighbors.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.