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Kaduna Woman’s Husband Alleges Police Returned Her to Mob Before Lynching

KEY POINTS The husband of Ummulkhairi Muhammad alleges that a police officer returned his...

June 24, 2026

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Police Dismiss Helicopter Relocation Claim on Abducted Oyo Pupils

KEY POINTS Oyo Police have described as false a viral claim that abducted schoolchildren...

June 24, 2026

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Nigerians furious as government reintegrates 744 repentant terrorists: ‘Help victims before helping killers’

Nigeria's reintegration of 744 former Boko Haram fighters has triggered a furious backlash from victims, retired officers and lawyers who say justice has been abandoned.

April 18, 2026

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Security expert Yahuza Getso says Nigeria’s ‘repentant Boko Haram’ policy is playing games with citizens

Security expert Dr. Yahuza Getso has rejected the Federal Government's "repentant Boko Haram" framing, calling it deceptive and dangerous to public trust.

March 31, 2026

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Tinubu Vows to Crush Terrorism, Banditry as Security Tops Agenda at NEC Conference

KEY POINTS President Tinubu has vowed to defeat terrorism and banditry, describing insecurity as...

February 10, 2026

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Nnamdi Kanu Appeals Life Sentence, Seeks Quashing of Terrorism Conviction

KEY POINTS Nnamdi Kanu has personally filed an appeal to quash his life sentence...

February 5, 2026

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DSS Arraigns Ex-AGF Malami, Son Over Terrorism

KEY POINTS DSS has arraigned former AGF Abubakar Malami and his son on terrorism...

February 4, 2026

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Terrorists Hold Over 7,000 Nigerians in Captivity Across Seven States

Over 7,000 Nigerians remain captive in northern forests, as abductions escalate, spreading fear and destroying communities across seven states.

December 6, 2025

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Obasanjo Urges FG To End Apologies And Negotiations With Terrorists

Obasanjo urges the Federal Government to stop apologising and negotiating with terrorists and to adopt tougher action against rising attacks.

November 29, 2025

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Nigeria Lawmakers Demand Urgent Action as Violence Surges Nationwide

Lawmakers warned of rising insecurity in Nigeria, citing kidnappings, banditry, and weak institutions, and called for legislative reforms and stronger security measures.

November 26, 2025

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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.

November 25, 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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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.

October 30, 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