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Cross River Confirms New COVID-19 Case, Activates Emergency Response

KEY POINTS Cross River recorded its first recent case of COVID-19 involving a foreign...

April 22, 2026

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Abure Rejects Appeal Court Ruling, Heads to Supreme Court Over Labour Party Leadership Crisis

KEY POINTS The Court of Appeal upheld a ruling recognising Nenadi Usman as Labour...

April 22, 2026

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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.

November 26, 2025

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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.

November 24, 2025

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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...

November 24, 2025

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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.

November 21, 2025

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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.

October 22, 2025

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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.

October 21, 2025

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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.

October 15, 2025

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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.

April 19, 2025

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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.

December 27, 2024

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Obasanjo Meets Southeast Governors: Focus on Regional Development

Former Nigerian President Obasanjo clarifies his meeting with Southeast governors, stating the focus was on regional development issues like security, infrastructure, and economic growth, not Nnamdi Kanu's release.

July 4, 2024

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