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nationwide security emergency, Tinubu orders VIP escorts withdrawal, directing police to focus on core duties and approving 30,000 new recruits to strengthen security across Nigeria.

Insecurity: Seek for help or resign, PDP tells Tinubu

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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has asked President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to seek urgent assistance in tackling the worsening insecurity across the country or resign from office.   The opposition party said the increasing cases of kidnappings, killings, and criminal activities, including recent incidents in Edo State, demonstrate the Federal Government’s failure to protect Nigerians. […]

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BREAKING: 38 abducted Kwara worshippers regain freedom after four days

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Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has announced the release of all 38 worshippers abducted from the Christ Apostolic Church (CAC), Eruku, in Ekiti Local Government Area of the state. The victims, who were seized during a violent attack on the church, regained their freedom on Sunday after days of what the Governor described as intense,

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Niger: 50 children abducted from Catholic school escaped – CAN

Niger: 50 children abducted from Catholic school escaped – CAN

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The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has announced that 50 pupils abducted from St. Mary’s Catholic School in Papiri, Agwarra Local Government Area of Niger State, have escaped and reunited with their families.   CAN disclosed this in a statement on Sunday, explaining that the children regained freedom between Friday and Saturday.   “We have

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Catholic school abduction: we must save our brothers, sisters in Christ — Riley Moore

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  At least 215 children and 12 teachers were kidnapped from St. Mary’s Catholic School in Nigeria, in a shocking incident that has drawn international attention.   Reacting to the tragedy, U.S. Congressman Riley Moore described the situation as “beyond horrific,” stressing that vague statements from the Nigerian government are no longer enough. He called

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A father reportedly died of a heart attack after his three children were kidnapped in the recent Niger school abduction, as families struggle with fear and uncertainty.

BREAKING: 215 pupils, 12 teachers abducted in Niger Catholic school attack

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The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Niger State has confirmed that 215 pupils and 12 teachers were abducted during Friday’s attack on a Catholic school in Papiri, Agwara Local Government Area.   The confirmation was given by the Niger CAN Chairman, Most Rev. Bulus Dauwa Yohanna, who said the incident marks one of the

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BREAKING: FG shuts 41 Unity Colleges nationwide over insecurity

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The Federal Government on Friday ordered the temporary closure of 41 unity schools as abduction cases continue to rise across the country.   The directive was issued in a circular signed by the Director of Senior Secondary Education at the Federal Ministry of Education, Binta Abdulkadir.   “Sequel to the recent security challenges in some

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‘School proceeded to reopen without approval’, Niger govt speaks on St. Mary’s kidnap incident

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The Niger State Government has blamed St. Mary’s School in Papiri, Agwara Local Government Area, for reopening without government approval, leading to the mass abduction of pupils. The government said the school violated a security directive issued weeks earlier following intelligence warnings.   In a press release signed by the Secretary to the State Government,

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Niger: Students, staff kidnapped as terrorists invade Catholic school

Niger: Students, staff kidnapped as terrorists invade Catholic school

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Tension has gripped Niger State after terrorists launched a midnight assault on St. Mary’s School, a Catholic institution in the Papiri community of Agwara Local Government Area, abducting an unconfirmed number of students and staff. Details remain sketchy, but Daily Trust reports that multiple sources confirmed that several students were taken during the late-night raid.

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Full List: Offences Nnamdi Kanu was convicted for by Federal High Court

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The Federal High Court in Abuja has convicted Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), on all seven terrorism-related charges brought against him by the Federal Government. He has been sentenced to life imprisonment.   Justice James Omotosho delivered the judgment on Thursday, holding that Kanu’s actions, both through broadcasts and

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BREAKING: Federal High Court sentences Nnamdi Kanu to life imprisonment

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The Federal High Court has sentenced Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), to life imprisonment after finding him guilty on all seven terrorism charges filed by the Federal Government.   Justice Omotosho delivered the judgment on Thursday, four years after Kanu was arrested in Kenya under controversial circumstances and brought back

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