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“They Asked to Preach, Then Slaughtered Us” — Survivors Recount Horror of Overnight Massacre in Kwara Villages
Survivors of a brutal overnight attack on rural communities in Kwara State have shared chilling accounts of how armed militants turned a request to…
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Abia Lawmaker Laments Killing of Two Residents in Isuikwuato, Calls for Stronger Security Collaboration
The lawmaker representing Isuikwuato constituency in the Abia State House of Assembly, Lucky Udoka Nweke Johnson, has expressed deep sadness over the killing of…
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Naira Closes Week at ₦1,366/$ as Nigeria’s External Reserves Rise to $46.91bn
The Nigerian naira ended the week at ₦1,366.19 per dollar at the official foreign exchange market, as the country’s external reserves climbed to $46.91…
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Yahaya Bello’s N80.2bn Trial Resumes as Witness Reveals N46.5m Paid to American International School
The trial of former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello over an alleged ₦80.2 billion money laundering case resumed on Thursday at the Federal High…
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Tinubu Meets Kaduna Governor After Over 180 Kidnapped Church Worshippers Are Rescued
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has received Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani, at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, as security concerns continue to dominate…
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“₦2.9bn Wasted” — Oyo APC Accuses Makinde of Squandering Billions on State’s 50th Anniversary
The Oyo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has accused Governor Seyi Makinde of allegedly squandering ₦2.9 billion on the recently held…
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“A Very Respected Woman” — Trump Praises Remi Tinubu at US National Prayer Breakfast, Meets Nigeria’s First Lady
Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, met with United States President Donald Trump on Thursday at the 74th Annual National Prayer Breakfast held on…
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“No US Troops Taking Over Nigeria” — DHQ Clarifies Security Deal With America Amid Speculation
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has issued a fresh clarification on Nigeria’s security cooperation with the United States, following widespread speculation about the alleged presence…
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Sheikh Gumi Speaks Out as ‘US Soldiers Arrest’ Photo Goes Viral — Says It’s AI and Fake
Prominent Islamic cleric Sheikh Ahmed Gumi has dismissed viral reports claiming he was arrested by United States military operatives in Nigeria, describing the circulating…
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EFCC Drags Ex-FUDMA VC to Court Over Alleged ₦19.7m Contract Kickbacks
The Kano Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned a former Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University, Dutsinma (FUDMA), Katsina…
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“N46.5m Sent to American International School” — Fresh Twist in Yahaya Bello’s N80.2bn EFCC Trial
The trial of former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello over an alleged ₦80.2 billion money-laundering scheme resumed on Thursday at the Federal High Court,…
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Tinubu Orders Army Battalion to Kaiama After Deadly Kwara Attack, Launches “Operation Savanna Shield”
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ordered the immediate deployment of an Army battalion to Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State following a deadly…
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“Horrific, Unacceptable” — Sowore, Bashir Ahmad React as 162 Residents Massacred in Kwara
Activist Omoyele Sowore and former presidential aide Bashir Ahmad have strongly condemned the killing of at least 162 residents of Woro community, Kaiama Local…
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“Mother of All Appeals” — Nnamdi Kanu Challenges Terrorism Conviction, Life Sentence
The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has formally appealed his conviction and life sentence. His lawyer, Aloy Ejimakor, confirmed…
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“75 Worshippers Slaughtered” — Kwara Governor Confirms Massacre as Tinubu Deploys Army Battalion
Kwara State Governor, Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, has confirmed that armed bandits killed 75 Muslims during a deadly attack on Woro and Nuku communities in Kaiama…
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US Troops Quietly Arrive in Nigeria After Christmas Airstrikes, AFRICOM Confirms
The United States has officially confirmed the deployment of a small contingent of American troops to Nigeria, marking a significant development in the evolving…
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Bombshell in Abuja: DSS Arraigns Ex-AGF Abubakar Malami, Son Over Terrorism Financing, Illegal Arms
Nigeria’s political and security space was jolted on Tuesday as the Department of State Services (DSS) arraigned former Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar…
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Private Jet, Public Outrage: Viral Video Puts Oshiomhole Under Fire Amid Nigeria’s Hardship Debate
Former Edo State governor and current senator representing Edo North, Adams Oshiomhole, has come under intense public scrutiny following the circulation of a viral…