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Kwara Massacre: Village Head Says Bandits Operated 10 Hours Before Soldiers Arrived

The Kwara massacre has reopened hard questions about how quickly Nigeria’s security apparatus reacts when rural communities come under attack. In Woro village, Kaiama Local...

DSS Arraigns Malami, Son Abdulaziz on Terrorism Financing and Firearms Charges

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The Department of State Services has arraigned former Attorney-General of the Federation Abubakar Malami (SAN) and his son, Abdulaziz Abubakar Malami, before a Federal High Court in Abuja on five counts bordering on terrorism financing and unlawful possession of firearms. The charges mark a rare national-security prosecution involving a former chief law officer, with sweeping implications for due process and accountability.

Onitsha Traders Reopen Market as Army Warns IPOB/ESN Remnants

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Commercial activity has resumed at the Onitsha Main Market after years of disruption, as traders returned amid renewed security assurances from the Nigerian Army. The move follows sustained operations against violent groups in the South-East and marks a critical test of confidence in security efforts, economic recovery, and the state’s ability to restore normalcy in one of Nigeria’s largest trading hubs.

Eighty Kidnapped Worshippers Escape Captivity in Kaduna

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Eighty worshippers abducted during a raid in Kaduna State have escaped captivity, authorities said, offering a rare moment of relief in a region long troubled by abductions. The escape shifts attention to survivor safety, gaps in rural security, and the urgent need for sustained protection as communities weigh hope against persistent fear.

Court Remands Nine Terror Suspects Over Yelwata Massacre

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A Nigerian court has ordered the remand of nine terror suspects linked to the Yelwata massacre, placing the case firmly within the judicial process after weeks of public outrage. The development shifts attention from the violence itself to accountability, evidence, and whether prosecutions can deliver justice in cases that have scarred communities and tested confidence in security responses.

Defence Minister Says He Was Target in Foiled Coup Plot

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Nigeria’s Defence Minister has disclosed that he was a primary target in a recently foiled coup plot, describing the incident as a direct threat to constitutional order. The revelation has drawn attention to internal security vulnerabilities, the resilience of democratic institutions, and how intelligence-led interventions are shaping Nigeria’s response to destabilisation attempts.

Nwifuru Sacks Appointees, Dethrones Monarch After Ebonyi Killings as State Moves to Quell Violence

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Ebonyi State Governor Francis Nwifuru has dismissed government appointees, dissolved community leadership structures, and withdrawn a traditional ruler’s certificate following deadly attacks in parts of the state. The sweeping sanctions come as authorities respond to violent incidents that left at least four people killed, signalling a hardline approach to restoring order and preventing escalation.

Timipre Sylva Yet to Return as EFCC, Interpol Trail Ex-Governor Over Coup Probe and Alleged Fraud

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Former Bayelsa State Governor Timipre Sylva has yet to return to Nigeria months after his Abuja residence was raided amid investigations linked to an alleged coup plot against President Bola Tinubu. The ex-minister, also declared wanted by the EFCC over alleged $14.8m fraud, is now being tracked internationally as authorities weigh arraignment in absentia.

US Airstrikes in Sokoto Spark Senate Pushback as Akpabio Orders Closed-Door Briefing

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Nigeria’s Senate has moved to interrogate the circumstances surrounding US airstrikes conducted in Sokoto State, following complaints of inadequate legislative oversight. Senate President Godswill Akpabio confirmed that lawmakers will be briefed in a closed session, framing the issue as a constitutional balance between executive authority, sovereignty, and parliamentary accountability.

Army Major Killed as ISWAP Ambushes Military Patrol in Borno

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A Nigerian Army Major has been killed following an ambush by Islamic State West Africa Province fighters on a military patrol in Borno State, security sources confirmed on Friday. The attack, which targeted troops operating in the Lake Chad axis, underscores persistent insurgent pressure in the North-East despite sustained counter-terrorism operations.