12.09.2026

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Soludo Says Sit-at-Home Suspension Is Driving Monday Trade Rebound in Onitsha

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Anambra Governor Charles Soludo says the sit-at-home suspension trade rebound is becoming visible in Onitsha, with increased Monday market activity following recent security enforcement. He linked improved commercial turnout to restored public confidence, though no independent economic data has yet quantified the scale of recovery....

El-Rufai Alleges Attempted Arrest at Abuja Airport, Links Move to Associates’ Detention

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Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai has alleged that security operatives attempted to arrest him at Abuja’s Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport upon arrival from Cairo. El-Rufai alleged arrest attempt claims were made by his aides, while his legal team says he had already notified the EFCC of a scheduled appearance next week....

Labour Party Secretariat Takeover Deepens Rift as Usman Assumes Control, Abure Cites Appeal

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A Labour Party secretariat takeover in Abuja has intensified factional tensions as rival camps cite competing court orders and leadership claims. Police presence at the premises followed attempts to assert control, while both sides referenced INEC records to justify authority. The dispute now shifts toward legal interpretation rather than street confrontation....

Tinubu Says Terrorism Keeps Him Awake, Pledges Decisive Action

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President Bola Tinubu has described terrorism and banditry as threats that keep him and other Nigerians awake at night, pledging renewed action to defeat insecurity. Speaking at the National Economic Council conference in Abuja, Tinubu framed security as both a national survival issue and an economic constraint, vowing stronger coordination and delivery across affected regions....

Nigeria Immigration Probes Officer Over Alleged Unlawful Detention, Sexual Assault

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The Nigeria Immigration Service has opened an investigation into an officer accused of unlawful detention and sexual assault, following public complaints and calls for accountability. The agency says internal procedures have been activated while authorities review the allegations, a case that places institutional safeguards and due process under close scrutiny as investigations proceed....

US Military Confirms Small Team Deployed to Nigeria

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The United States military has confirmed the deployment of a small team to Nigeria, describing the move as part of ongoing security cooperation. While officials insist the personnel are not on combat operations, the disclosure has drawn attention to Nigeria’s evolving counterterrorism partnerships and the scope of foreign military involvement at a time of heightened insecurity....

Benue Attack Kills Police Officer, Civilians as Gunmen Overrun Abande Community

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A deadly attack on Abande community in Kwande Local Government Area of Benue State has left a police officer and several civilians dead, deepening concerns over rising insecurity in rural areas. Authorities say gunmen struck on a market day, overwhelming residents and security personnel before reinforcements arrived, prompting renewed calls for sustained protection....

Nnamdi Kanu Appeals Terrorism Conviction, Citing Legal Errors and Repealed Law

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The detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra has filed a notice of appeal challenging his terrorism conviction, alleging procedural breaches, denial of fair hearing and sentencing under a law he says was repealed before judgment. The appeal raises questions about trial competence, unresolved objections and double jeopardy as the case moves to the appellate court....

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....

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