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Terrorists have reportedly invaded some communities in Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State, killing no fewer than 26 people.
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By Demola Akinyemi, Ilorin Kwara State — Residents in parts of southern Kwara have begun relocating from their communities following the circulation of a letter allegedly warning of impending bandit attacks. The letter, purportedly issued by a group calling itself the Nigeria Terrorist Association (NTA), was discovered at Ira Market in Oyun Local Government Area […]
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The Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) has expressed concern over the Senate’s stance on the transmission of election results ahead of the 2027 general elections, warning that it could undermine public trust in Nigeria’s electoral process.
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Contrary to reports suggesting that the President of the Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, Mazi Afam Osigwe, SAN, described judges and lawyers as the “worst bribe takers and givers,” excerpts from his full speech show that no such assertion was made.
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The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has announced the permanent cancellation of the Monday sit-at-home directive across the South-East, effective Monday, February 9, 2026. The directive comes directly from IPOB leader Onyendu Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, who emphasized that the people should return to schools, workplaces, and markets without fear or intimidation. IPOB’s spokesperson, Emma Powerful, […]
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United States Congressman Riley M. Moore has rejected claims that the United States supports any move to break up Nigeria, warning that pushing separatist agendas would worsen insecurity and place Christian communities at greater risk.
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” The young ones shooting were of about 15 years of age. The one who shot me was not up to 15 years. The old one who attacked me called me a witch as his gun could not fire, that was after firing the shot that killed my friend. Then he instructed the young one to shoot me, brushing my stomach.”
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The Movement for Credible Elections (MCE) has condemned in very strong terms the decision of the Senate to remove and refuse the mandatory electronic transmission of election results as proposed by the Electoral Act Amendment Bill 2026.
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Tony Okoronkwo still remembers the moment the celebration at his polling unit turned into suspicion.
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United States, US, President, Donald Trump, yesterday, at the 74th Annual National Prayer Breakfast on Capitol Hill, acknowledged Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, as a very respected woman.
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