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Military Presence Fuels Sit-at-Home Fear in South East, Not Security – Igbo Women’s Leader

The President of the Igbo Women’s Assembly, Lolo Nneka Chimezie, has raised concerns over the increasing militarisation of the South East, stating that...

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Malian Army Kills 21 Terrorists in Sébégougou

The Malian Armed Forces (FAMa) have killed atleast 21 terrorists in a decisive military operation aimed at dismantling armed groups in Sébégougou, located...

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India, Pakistan Cut Ties as Tensions Escalate After Kashmir Attack

A deadly attack in the Indian-administered region of Jammu and Kashmir has led to growing tension between nuclear-armed neighbours India and Pakistan. The...

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26 Travellers Killed in Borno Bomb Blast as Boko Haram Escalates Attacks

At least 26 people were killed on Monday when two vehicles struck an improvised explosive device (IED) along the Kala-Balge to Gamboru-Ngala road...

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Niger Acquires Advanced Turkish Aksungur Drones to Improve Aerial Surveillance, Strike Capabilities

The Nigerien Armed Forces (FAN) has acquired Turkish-made Aksungur drones to enhance their aerial surveillance and strike capabilities, military officials confirmed. As part...

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Gunmen Abduct 35 Passengers in Separate Attacks Along Akwa Ibom-Cross River Waterways and in Benue

At least 15 passengers were abducted by gunmen on Thursday along the Adoka-Naka Road in Gwer West Local Government Area of Benue State....

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Malian Army Intensifies Antiterror Strikes Near Algerian Border Following Algeria Escalation

The Malian Armed Forces (FAMa) have intensified their counter-terror operations near the Algerian border, targeting terrorist groups in the Talhandak area, approximately 82...

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Suspected Coup Plot in Burkina Faso: Several Military Officers Arrested

Authorities in Burkina Faso have reportedly arrested several military officers, including two high-ranking unit commanders, in connection with an alleged plot to overthrow...

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Loctician Accused of Being a ‘Cultist’ Becomes Another Victim of Police Brutality After Ketu Division Officers Demand ₦25,000 for Release

A male loctician who resides in Lagos has been another victim of Nigeria Police brutality after paying ₦25,000 as bail in exchange for...

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Terror Group ‘Mahmuda’ Issues Fresh Threat After Attack on Duruma Village in Kwara

Reports have emerged that a newly identified terrorist group calling itself Mahmuda has issued a threat to residents of Duruma village and the...

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“We Deserve to Live”: Church Leaders Lead Protest Over Plateau Killings

Thousands of Christians took to the streets of Jos, Plateau State, on Monday to protest the wave of deadly attacks across local communities....

President Bola Tinubu is set to leave Abuja on Monday for a brief working visit to France, according to a statement issued by Ajuri Ngelale, the presidential spokesperson.
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Remote Leadership: Tinubu Stays in Europe as Killings Continue in Benue and Plateau

President Bola Tinubu remains in Europe as armed violence continues to claim lives and displace communities across the country. In a statement released...