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FG Set to Name Terrorism Financiers as Tinubu Government Signals Major Security Shake-Up

The Federal Government says it is preparing to publicly reveal the identities of individuals, networks and financiers behind Nigeria’s terror organisations. Presidential adviser Daniel Bwala...

Bishop Kukah Dismisses Christian Genocide Claims, Says Numbers Don’t Match Intent Required for Genocide

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Catholic Bishop Matthew Kukah has rejected widespread claims that Christians in Nigeria are victims of genocide, insisting the narrative is exaggerated and unsupported by verifiable data. The Kukah Christian genocide debate intensified after he said genocide is defined by intent, not casualty numbers, and warned against manipulated figures fueling religious tension.

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 Appoints Gen. Christopher Musa as New Defence Minister After Badaru’s Sudden Exit

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President Bola Tinubu has nominated General Christopher Gwabin Musa, a former Chief of Defence Staff known for his operational depth in the North-East theatre, as...

Tinubu Security Emergency Deepens as Ex-CDS Musa Visits Villa After 490 Kidnappings in 13 Days

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Nigeria’s escalating insecurity has intensified the Tinubu security emergency after former Chief of Defence Staff General Christopher Musa made an unannounced visit to the Presidential Villa. The visit comes as more than 490 Nigerians were kidnapped in 13 days, prompting new federal security directives and nationwide anxiety over coordinated attacks.

US ISR Flights Over Nigeria Intensify as Silence From Abuja Fuels Security Speculation

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Reports of US ISR flights over Nigeria have triggered intense speculation after a manned American surveillance aircraft allegedly flew repeated missions over ISWAP strongholds in Borno. With neither Abuja nor Washington confirming the operations, public anxiety is rising amid questions about covert counterterrorism agreements and foreign military presence in Nigerian airspace.

BADARU RESIGNS — NIGERIA’S DEFENCE CHIEF QUITS IN THE MIDDLE OF SECURITY EMERGENCY

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Nigeria woke up to a shock on Monday as Defence Minister Mohammed Badaru resigned instantly, citing health concerns—just days after President Tinubu declared a national security emergency. The presidency confirmed acceptance of his resignation, with a new minister expected within days. The timing has triggered fresh questions over stability inside Nigeria’s defence leadership

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.