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Osun Shock: FRSC Officer and Daughter Murdered in Ritual Killing Orchestrated by Lover

An FRSC officer, Lasisi Funmilayo, and her daughter were found brutally murdered in Osun State after being lured from Ogun by her lover, Victor Fajemirokun. Police say the victims were slaughtered in a ritual operation involving herbalists who harvested body parts. The shocking confession has ignited national outrage over rising ritual-related killings.

Immigration Officers Protest Deadly Frontline Deployments After Boko Haram Killings in Borno

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Fresh outrage is erupting within the Nigeria Immigration Service after a colleague was killed during a Boko Haram raid in Borno. Officers say the immigration frontline deployment crisis is exposing them to direct combat roles without training, armour or fair rotation—conditions they describe as deadly, unfair and institutionally negligent.

Nigerian Army Breaks Major Terror Networks, Neutralises 8, Arrests 51, Rescues 27 in Nationwide Raids

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The Nigerian Army terror operations between November 29 and December 1 have delivered sweeping results: eight terrorists neutralised, 51 suspects arrested and 27 victims rescued. Troops also intercepted explosives, dismantled oil theft sites and seized large weapons caches, marking one of the strongest nationwide counter-crime interventions of 2025.

Boko Haram Kills Immigration Officer in Muna Attack as Security Failures Exposed

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A deadly Boko Haram Muna attack has claimed the life of a Nigeria Immigration Service officer and injured soldiers in Borno, raising fresh outrage over poor equipment, dangerous deployments and institutional neglect. Officers say NIS personnel are being pushed into frontline combat zones without adequate training, armour, ammunition or rotation fairness.

Tinubu Ambassadorial List Sparks National Outrage as Presidency Defends Political Picks

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President Tinubu’s new ambassadorial nominations have triggered nationwide outrage, with critics warning the list undermines public trust and blurs the line between politics and diplomacy. While the Presidency insists the nominations follow global norms, the Tinubu ambassadorial list outrage is intensifying as key figures—including Mahmood Yakubu—face calls for rigorous Senate scrutiny.

Osimhen’s Early Return Splits Galatasaray Fans Ahead of Fenerbahçe Derby

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Galatasaray supporters are sharply divided after Victor Osimhen made an unexpectedly early return to full training ahead of Monday’s crucial derby against Fenerbahçe. The Nigerian striker, recovering from a moderate hamstring strain, was all smiles in new club photos, but many fans fear a rushed comeback could trigger a recurrence at the worst possible moment.

Pope Condemns Nigerian Kidnappings, Demands Immediate Release of Abducted Schoolchildren

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Pope Leo XIV has issued a strong statement as the Pope condemns Nigerian kidnappings, calling for the immediate release of abducted schoolchildren and worshippers. Addressing pilgrims after the Angelus prayer, he said the situation brings “immense sadness” and urged global prayers for Nigeria.

Nigeria Orders Nationwide School Closures as Kidnapping Crisis Deepens

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The Federal Government has ordered the shutdown of 47 Unity Colleges nationwide following escalating attacks on schools across northern states. The closures come amid mass abductions in Niger and Kebbi, prompting chaotic evacuations at FGGC Bwari as parents rushed to withdraw their children.

253 Children Still Missing as 50 Escape Niger–Kebbi Mass Abductions in Escalating School Safety Crisis

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Fifty abducted pupils from St. Mary’s Catholic School, Niger State, escaped their captors between Friday and Saturday, but 253 children and staff remain missing. The breakout comes amid sweeping school shutdowns across northern states and mounting fears of coordinated attacks targeting educational institutions.

Ekweremadu Transfer Splits Igbo Leaders as Nigeria–UK Prisoner Swap Deal Roars Back to Life

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Nigeria’s attempt to secure the transfer of former Deputy Senate President Ike Ekweremadu from a UK prison has sharply divided Igbo leaders, with debates over fairness, politics and precedent. The move coincides with renewed efforts to revive Nigeria’s long-stalled prisoner swap agreement with the UK, raising legal, diplomatic and humanitarian questions across both nations.