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FG Hands Foreign Illegal Mining Suspects To NSA Over Terrorism Concerns

Illegal mining terrorism Nigeria concerns have escalated after the Federal Government disclosed that foreign nationals arrested for illegal mining activities and suspected terror-linked operations were handed over to the Office of the National Security Adviser for investigation. The development has intensified debate over resource theft, national security, foreign criminal networks, and the growing threat illegal mining poses to Nigeria’s economic stability.

Military Defends Shiroro Airstrikes As Civilian Impact Claims Trigger Security Debate

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The Shiroro airstrike controversy has intensified after residents alleged that civilian communities were affected during military operations in Niger State, while Defence Headquarters insisted the strikes specifically targeted armed bandits. The military said about 70 bandits were neutralised during the operation, but conflicting accounts from nearby communities have renewed calls for verification and operational accountability.

Tinubu Says ‘Enemies’ Exploiting Insecurity to Undermine Government

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Tinubu insecurity enemies claim has intensified Nigeria’s political debate as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu said adversaries are exploiting insecurity to weaken his administration. The remarks come amid rising safety concerns, introducing a sharper contest over responsibility, perception and control of the national security narrative.

Police Order Dismissal, Prosecution After Handcuffed Man Is Shot Dead in Delta

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Police extrajudicial killing Delta has triggered outrage after a handcuffed man was shot dead by officers in Effurun. The Nigeria Police Force has ordered dismissal and prosecution of those involved, while Governor Sheriff Oborevwori condemned the act as unlawful, placing the case at the centre of a national accountability test.

Court Hears Alleged Coup Plot Linking Military Officers, Civilians and Financial Trails in Nigeria

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Nigeria coup plot trial has entered a critical phase as a military witness told a Federal High Court in Abuja that investigators uncovered plans to overthrow the government, with alleged links to officers, civilians and financial networks. The testimony introduces operational details, monetary trails and intelligence reports now forming the backbone of a high-stakes treason case.

Adamawa Football Pitch Massacre: 29 Killed as Boko Haram, ISWAP Claims Expose Security Breakdown

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The Adamawa football pitch attack has left at least 29 people dead after gunmen stormed a community gathering in north-east Nigeria, targeting youths watching a match. Authorities blame Boko Haram, while ISWAP has also claimed responsibility, exposing a fragmented insurgency. The incident deepens concerns over Nigeria’s worsening security crisis and the vulnerability of civilians to coordinated attacks

Borno Attack Soldiers Killed: CO, Six Troops Die in IED Blast After Repelling Monguno Assault

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🟥 Troops Repel Attack — Then the Battlefield Turns Again Troops of Sector 3 under Operation HADIN KAI of the Nigerian Army came under what...

Military Defends Jilli Airstrike as Terror Target Amid Civilian Casualty Outrage

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Jilli airstrike civilian casualties Nigeria has sparked outrage after a military strike in Yobe State reportedly hit a civilian area, with local sources citing multiple deaths. While the Nigerian military says the target was a terrorist enclave, rights groups and political leaders are demanding an investigation, raising urgent concerns over intelligence accuracy and civilian protection in counterinsurgency operations.

Borno Attack Kills Troops as Shettima Reassures Armed Forces Amid Renewed Insurgency Threat

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Borno attack troops killed has intensified national security concerns after insurgents launched a deadly assault on Nigerian military positions in the North-East. Vice President Kashim Shettima moved to reassure the armed forces, pledging continued support. The incident exposes persistent vulnerabilities in counter-insurgency operations, raising urgent questions about troop safety, intelligence coordination, and overall battlefield readiness.

FG Identifies 48 Alleged Terror Financing Sponsors as Nigerians Demand Immediate Arrests

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FG identifies 48 alleged terror sponsors has triggered widespread outrage, as Nigerians question why those named have not yet been arrested or prosecuted. According to official disclosures linked to terrorism financing investigations, the development has intensified calls for enforcement, accountability, and transparency, raising concerns over the gap between intelligence exposure and concrete state action.