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Terrorists Abduct Students, Staff From Catholic School in Niger State

Terrorists have attacked St. Mary’s School, a Catholic educational institution in Papiri community, Agwara Local Government Area of Niger State, abducting an unspecified number of students and staff. The incident occurred on Friday, plunging the quiet community into fear and uncertainty. School officials are still compiling the list of those taken, as initial reports indicate that both students and employees were among the victims. A member of the church community confirmed the attack but said full details would be released […]

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966 Lassa fever cases, 177 deaths recorded – NCDC

  Nigeria has confirmed 177 deaths from Lassa fever between January and early November 2025, marking one of the deadliest yearly outbreaks of the disease in recent times. The data, covering up to epidemiological Week 44, highlights the persistent challenge the country faces in controlling the viral infection despite ongoing response efforts. According to the latest update from national health authorities, Nigeria has recorded 966 confirmed cases so far this year, spread across 21 states and 102 Local Government Areas. […]

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Olusegun Awolowo, Grandson of Chief Obafemi Awolowo, Dies at 62

Olusegun Awolowo, grandson of the late statesman Chief Obafemi Awolowo, has passed away at the age of 62. His family announced his death on Thursday, describing him as a devoted husband, father and grandfather, as well as a patriotic Nigerian who dedicated his life to public service. “Segun was the constant anchor of our family — steady, wise, endlessly loving,” the family said in a statement. “We are shattered by this loss but forever grateful for his life and legacy.” […]

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Tinubu Directs Defence Minister to Relocate to Kebbi as Search for Abducted Schoolgirls Intensifies

President Bola Tinubu has ordered the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, to immediately relocate to Kebbi State to coordinate security operations aimed at rescuing schoolgirls abducted earlier in the week. The directive, issued on Thursday, follows the kidnapping of at least 24 students from Government Girls’ Comprehensive Secondary School, Maga, in the Danko-Wasagu area of Kebbi State. The armed attackers reportedly stormed the school around 4:00 a.m. on Monday, firing shots before forcing the girls into the nearby […]

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BREAKING: Nnamdi Kanu Sentenced to Life Imprisonment

Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has been sentenced to life imprisonment by a Federal High Court in Abuja after being found guilty on all seven counts of terrorism brought against him. Delivering the judgment, Justice James Omotosho described Kanu as a terrorist whose actions have caused significant bloodshed and destabilized communities in the South-East region of Nigeria. The judge noted that, despite portraying himself as a defender of his people, Kanu’s activities have […]

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NYSC disowns safety pamphlet advising corps members to pay ransom.

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has warned corps members and the public to disregard a pamphlet circulating on social media that allegedly advises members to pay ransom in the event of kidnapping. In a statement released on Thursday, the NYSC clarified that the document is not an official publication and does not reflect the Scheme’s policy regarding the safety and security of corps members. The management explained that a similar document had been presented for consideration in 2021 by […]

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FG, states, LGs share N2.09tn October revenue.

  The Federal Government, states, and local governments shared a total of N2.094 trillion as revenue for October 2025, slightly below the N2.103 trillion allocated in September. This represents a marginal shortfall of N9 billion, equivalent to a 0.43 percent month-on-month decline. The allocation breakdown shows that the distributable pool of N2.094 trillion comprised N1.376 trillion in statutory revenue, N670.303 billion from Value Added Tax (VAT), and N47.870 billion from the Electronic Money Transfer Levy (EMTL). The total gross revenue […]

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FG seeks death penalty for Nnamdi Kanu.

The Federal Government has asked the Federal High Court in Abuja to impose the death penalty on Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), following his conviction on seven terrorism-related charges. The request was made on Thursday by the government’s lead counsel, Adegboyega Awomolo, SAN, moments after the court pronounced Kanu guilty on all counts. The conviction marks a major turning point in a legal battle that has lasted more than a decade. Prosecution Pushes for […]

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BREAKING: Court Convicts Nnamdi Kanu of Terrorism After 10-Year Trial

The Federal High Court in Abuja has convicted the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, on terrorism-related charges after a decade-long legal battle with the Nigerian government. Justice James Omotosho delivered the judgment on Thursday, ruling that the prosecution had proven its case that Kanu committed acts of terrorism through his directives and broadcasts. “It is clear from the evidence that the defendant committed a terrorism act. The defendant is convicted in respect of count […]

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