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Politics
When did visibility become expertise? Reflections on NBA’s 2026 conference By Ebuka Ukoh
Here is a critique of the Nigerian Bar Association's decision to feature a popular social media influencer in a plenary…
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Metro
31 states spend N252bn on security in first half of 2026 as killings and kidnappings persist
No fewer than 31 state governments spent an estimated N252.26 billion fighting criminality and insecurity in the first six months…
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Metro
Kachalla Maha threatens to kidnap Nigerian governors
A notorious bandit leader, Kachalla Maha, has sparked fresh security concerns after claiming he has the capacity to kidnap top…
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Feature
Japa for survival: When home no longer feels safe by Mercy Emmanuel
Some leave quietly. Others announce it proudly on social media. Some sell their properties, resign from their jobs, withdraw their…
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Nigerian News
ACF declares Nigeria’s insecurity a “State of War,” urges urgent action
The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) on Wednesday warned that Nigeria’s worsening insecurity has escalated to a “state of war,” urging…
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World/Foreign News
U.S. orders departure of embassy staff in Abuja over security concerns
The United States Department of State has directed non-essential staff and family members to leave the U.S. Embassy in Abuja,…
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Metro
Security expert alleges foreign backing of bandits over illegal mining
A security expert, Salihu Dantata, has alleged that some Western nations are equipping bandits in Nigeria to gain access to…
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Entertainment
People are dying, and you’re releasing music — Mr Real criticises colleagues, fans
Afrobeats singer Mr Real has criticised fellow musicians and Nigerian music fans for continuing to release songs and patronise clubs…
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Entertainment
Seyi Law apologises over comment on Nigeria’s security
Popular Nigerian comedian Seyi Law has apologised for claiming that Nigeria is safer now than it was 10 years ago,…
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Nigerian News
Galadima warns APC may face voter backlash in 2027 over hardship, insecurity
A chieftain of the New Nigeria Peoples Party, Buba Galadima, has warned that Nigerians may express their anger at the…
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Metro
ACF raises alarm over worsening insecurity, poverty in northern Nigeria
The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has raised serious concerns over the escalating insecurity, poverty, and humanitarian challenges in northern Nigeria,…
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Nigerian News
Ex-army general warns against expectation of direct US combat role in Nigeria
Following the deployment of United States troops to Nigeria to support counter-terrorism efforts, a former Director of Operations at the…
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Metro
Security arrived 10 Hours after terror attack on Woro community – Village head
The head of Woro village in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State, Umar Salihu, has said terrorists attacked his…
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Politics
Kano NLC joins protest to demand end to insecurity
The Kano State chapter of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has joined the nationwide protest to express deep-seated grievances over…
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Politics
US, Nigeria near final framework on security amid genocide claims
The United States (US) and Nigeria are reportedly close to finalizing a comprehensive strategic framework designed to tackle the pervasive…
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Entertainment
Lagos prepares for massive Detty December cash frenzy amidst economic struggles
Nigeria’s notorious end-of-year frenzy, known locally as "Detty December," has officially kicked off in Lagos, signaling a period of unprecedented…
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Politics
Reps launch probe Into failed $460m Abuja CCTV project amid rising insecurity
The House of Representatives has set up an ad-hoc committee to investigate the rising insecurity in the Federal Capital Territory…
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Politics
Atiku calls for state of emergency on insecurity after Niger school kidnapping
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has urged the Federal Government to declare a state of emergency on insecurity following the…
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Metro
Loss of family values driving insecurity in Nigeria, says CDS Musa
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Christopher Musa, has attributed the rising insecurity in Nigeria to the erosion of family…
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Nigerian News
Buratai calls for border lockdown to tackle insecurity
A former Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai (rtd), has urged the Federal Government to consider shutting Nigeria’s…
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Metro
30 killed in Zuru bandit attacks, Kebbi government pledges action
At least 30 people have been confirmed dead following recent banditry attacks on communities in the Zuru Emirate of Kebbi…
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Politics
Malami decries rising insecurity in Kebbi, warns against politicising security issues
A former Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, has expressed deep concern over the worsening security situation in…
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Nigerian News
UK hails Tinubu’s bold reforms as game-changer for Nigerian economy, but flags insecurity and visa fraud as threats
On Wednesday, May 14, the United Kingdom offered a rare and resounding endorsement of President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms, describing…
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Metro
Peter Obi backs Northern traditional rulers’ bold stand on insecurity
Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has praised Northern Traditional Rulers for taking a firm stand against the growing…
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Metro
PRP blasts government over rising insecurity and unfair policies in Northern Nigeria
On Monday, January 13, the People’s Redemption Party (PRP) expressed serious concerns about the worsening security situation and growing economic…
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Metro
Insecurity worsens as Nigerians paid N2.2 trillion in ransom in just one year
On Wednesday, December 18, a new report from the National Bureau of Statistics revealed that Nigerians paid a staggering N2.2…
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Nigerian News
Over 970 Nigerians kidnapped in October 2024 – Report warns of worsening security
In October 2024, more than 970 people were kidnapped across Nigeria, according to a new report. This troubling news comes…
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Health/Lifestyle
Kidnapped Kaduna medical doctor released after 10-Month captivity
Dr. Ganiyat Popoola, a resident medical doctor at the National Eye Centre in Kaduna State, has been freed after spending…
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Nigerian News
FG engrossed in inconsequential affairs despite rising insecurity – Atiku Abubakar
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has criticized the Federal Government for neglecting the worsening insecurity in Nigeria, focusing instead on…
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Metro
Insecurity: Ogun shells out land to Navy to build base, dockyard
The Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla, announced plans to build a Naval Base and Dockyard in…
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Nigerian News
FG reveals 15 Terrorism Financiers, BDCs, plans sanctions
The Federal Government has announced the identification of 15 entities, consisting of nine individuals and six Bureau De Change operators…
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Nigerian News
Kaduna School abduction: FG rules out ransom payment, considers US offer
The Federal Government, on Wednesday, reiterated its zero tolerance for the payment of ransom saying it would not pay “a…
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Politics
State Of The Nation: Borno Declares Statewide Fast To Seek Divine Intervention
Borno State Government has declared a one-day statewide fast for Monday, February 19, to seek divine intervention on the rising…
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Nigerian News
Tackling Insecurity: Pres. Tinubu inducts T129 Attack Combat Helicopters
President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday reiterated his administration’s commitment to fighting the insecurity plaguing the country. The president stated this…
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