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Boko Haram Demands Nigerian Govt Negotiate, Pay Ransom To Free 13 Travellers Held For 106 Days

Suspected Boko Haram terrorists holding 13 kidnapped travellers captive for the past 15 weeks have demanded that the Nigerian government negotiate with them and pay a ransom before releasing the victims, who include a woman and her seven-month-old baby. The development comes more than three months after the travellers were abducted along the volatile Biu-Damaturu highway in Borno State, with their families repeatedly accusing both the Federal Government and the Borno State Government of abandoning them. A family source told […]

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DSS, Forest Guards Kill Bandits In Gun Battle, Rescue Nine Abducted Victims

An intelligence-led operation by operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) has resulted in the elimination of three suspected bandits and the rescue of nine of their victims, following a fierce gun battle in the Ekiti Local Government Area of Kwara State. The rescued victims reportedly included farmers seized from their farmlands, along with others earlier abducted in neighbouring Ekiti State. They regained their freedom after the kidnappers fled under heavy gunfire, abandoning their captives in the process. The […]

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‘We’ll Marry Beautiful Ones, Kill The Rest’ — Terrorists Threaten 176 Kaiama Captives

Families of no fewer than 176 people abducted by terrorists in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State have renewed their appeal to the Federal and Kwara State governments to urgently secure the release of their loved ones, nearly six months after they were taken captive. The appeal comes amid allegations that the abductors have threatened to forcibly marry female captives described as "beautiful" and kill the remaining hostages if their demands are not met. According to the victims' relatives, […]

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72% Of World Trade Still Goes On Under WTO — Okonjo-Iweala

The Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, says that despite ongoing policy uncertainties, 72 per cent of world trade still takes place under the organisation's framework. Okonjo-Iweala made this known in Abuja at the ongoing 7th Africa Emerging Markets Forum, jointly organised by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), the Emerging Markets Forum (EMF), and the Centre for the Study of Economies of Africa (CSEA). According to her, world merchandise trade grew by 4.6 per cent […]

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IGP: Police Can’t Produce Detained PFIPC DG Without Court Order

The Inspector General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has said the police will not be able to produce the embattled Director General of the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC), Adeyemi Adeniyi, without a warrant from a competent court. Disu, on Wednesday in Abuja, told the House of Representatives Ad-hoc Committee investigating the controversial inclusion of the PFIPC in the 2026 Appropriation Act that a reproduction warrant would be required from a competent court before the police could produce him. The […]

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Eddie Howe Leaves Newcastle United After Five-Year Spell

Eddie Howe has stepped down as manager of Newcastle United, bringing an end to a five-year tenure at St James' Park, according to reports by the BBC and Sky Sports. The 48-year-old took charge of the Magpies in November 2021, replacing Steve Bruce, and oversaw one of the club's most successful periods in recent history. Under Howe, Newcastle ended a decades-long wait for major silverware by winning the League Cup in March 2025, securing the club's first major trophy since […]

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NIS Warns Public Against Fake Immigration Websites, Scammers

The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has warned members of the public against scammers and fake websites impersonating its official platforms. The warning, issued via its official social media platforms on Thursday in Abuja, urged applicants to use only authorised portals for all immigration-related services. According to the NIS, the alert became necessary to protect Nigerians and foreign nationals from fraudulent websites designed to exploit unsuspecting applicants seeking passport, visa, and other immigration services. The service clarified that the official landing […]

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HoS Admits Lapse in Verification of Purported PFIPC Documents

The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs. Didi Esther Walson-Jack, has admitted that due diligence was not adequately carried out in the process that led to the recognition of the purported Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC). Walson-Jack made the admission while appearing before the House of Representatives Ad Hoc Committee investigating the alleged operations of the council. She accepted responsibility for the lapse, explaining that her office relied on documents that appeared authentic without conducting sufficient […]

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Makinde Reaffirms Commitment to School Security in Oyo

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to ensuring the safety of schools across the state, declaring that the protection of pupils, students and teachers remains a top priority. Makinde made this known on Wednesday during a one-day seminar titled “Building Resilient Schools: Strengthening Operational Capacity for Safety, Security and Child Protection in Oyo State Educational Institutions.” Represented by the Head of Operations of the Oyo State Security Trust Fund, Akin Oyedele, the governor said the state […]

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