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NUT Warns Nigerian Schools Are Becoming Targets After Fresh Attacks And Killings

Attacks on Nigerian schools have triggered renewed national fear after the Nigeria Union of Teachers warned that classrooms, teachers and students are increasingly exposed to killings, abductions and violent attacks. The union says worsening insecurity is turning schools into vulnerable targets, deepening anxiety among parents and educators while raising fresh concerns about the effectiveness of Nigeria’s school protection measures.

EFCC Hunts Down Ex-Power Minister Saleh Mamman After 75-Year Conviction

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EFCC arrests Saleh Mamman after weeks of intelligence tracking and surveillance following the former power minister’s shocking 75-year conviction linked to the Mambilla hydropower fraud case. The dramatic operation has intensified Nigeria’s anti-corruption narrative, reinforcing the message that high-profile convicts and politically exposed figures remain vulnerable to coordinated enforcement action despite attempts to evade authorities.

Oyo School Abduction Crisis Triggers South-West Security Shock As Tinubu Pushes State Police Pressure

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The Oyo school abduction crisis has triggered a deepening security shock across Nigeria’s South-West after the reported execution of a kidnapped teacher intensified public fear and outrage. President Bola Tinubu has ordered a full-scale manhunt while Governor Seyi Makinde opened a negotiation channel, as the crisis rapidly strengthens national pressure for state police and broader security restructuring.

FG Hands Foreign Illegal Mining Suspects To NSA Over Terrorism Concerns

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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...