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Soldiers and policemen foil ISWAP attack on Borno school, rescue 46 students

Soldiers and policemen have foiled an attack by suspected ISWAP terrorists on a school in Borno State, rescuing 46 students. Security sources said the attackers targeted the school while students were writing examinations, but troops of Operation Hadin Kai and police operatives responded quickly and engaged the gunmen in a fierce battle. According to the military, the joint operation forced the terrorists to abandon their plans and flee, allowing the security forces to safely evacuate the students from the area. Some of the would-be abductees were briefly taken away during the chaos, but were later rescued after ground troops, backed by air support and surveillance, tracked the militants and confronted them around nearby communities. Officials said the rescued students are receiving medical checks and counselling, while efforts continue to hunt down the fleeing attackers and reinforce security around schools in […]

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Shettima departs Abuja for ECOWAS summit in Freetown

Vice President Kashim Shettima has departed Abuja for Freetown, Sierra Leone, to represent President Bola Tinubu at the 69th Ordinary Session of the Authority of Heads of State and Government of ECOWAS.pmnewsnigeria+4 According to a statement by Stanley Nkwocha, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Communications in the Office of the Vice President, Shettima will join other political and business leaders from across West Africa and beyond at the summit.dailytrust+3 The meeting, holding at the Julius Maada Bio International Conference Centre in Freetown, is part of the ECOWAS mid year statutory sessions and will focus on key policy decisions and strategic resolutions.pmnewsnigeria+4 Leaders are expected to reaffirm their collective commitment to peace, democracy, economic growth and regional integration, while also discussing security, trade, infrastructure and sustainable development across the sub region.dailypost+4 The vice president is scheduled to […]

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I heard students shouting ‘bandits, bandits’: Oriire survivor narrates dramatic capture

A survivor of the Oriire school abductions has described the dramatic moment bandits stormed their convoy, saying he first realised what was happening when students began shouting “bandits, bandits” in panic. He said the attackers suddenly appeared and ordered teachers and pupils to leave the road and move into the bush, adding that they obeyed because the gunmen were many and about 700 children were following behind. According to the survivor, the bandits then marched the group deep into the forest, where they spent weeks under harsh conditions, often exposed to rain and cold and surviving on limited food and water. He recalled that some captives were later separated from the group and taken away, and that they only realised two men had been killed when they heard their cries fade after being dragged out of sight. The survivor said […]

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Nigeria, Morocco agree deal on agricultural intelligence, food security

Nigeria and Morocco have agreed to deepen cooperation on agricultural intelligence and food security through a new technology driven partnership. A high level Nigerian delegation has been sent to Morocco to finalise the arrangement, which will support the development of Nigeria’s first National Agro-Productivity System. The initiative is designed to provide real time data on crop location, land availability, yield projections and food security threats across the country. According to officials, the shared geospatial platform will help federal, state and local governments make better decisions on crop planning, agribusiness investment and early warning for food supply risks. The partnership is expected to be formalised with the signing of a memorandum of understanding between Nigeria’s PFSCU, OCP Africa and Ground Truth Analytics. Phase one of the project will begin with a six month pilot in three states before wider rollout.

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Mary Habila’s family petitions IGP, demands release of body for burial

The family of the late nurse, Mary Habila, has petitioned the Inspector General of Police, asking for the immediate release of her body so they can proceed with burial rites.thewhistler+5 Mary died at the residence of the Minister of Works, David Umahi, in Ebonyi State, a development that sparked public controversy and calls for a thorough investigation into the circumstances of her death.naijanews+3 Her father, Tanko Habila, led other relatives and the family’s lawyers to Force Headquarters in Abuja, where they submitted the petition and complained that the Ebonyi State Police Command had held on to the body for weeks despite the family completing all required procedures.thesun+4 Speaking to journalists, Tanko said the family is not interested in an autopsy and does not suspect anyone of foul play, insisting that sudden death can occur naturally and that their only wish […]

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Supreme Court okays forfeiture of Emefiele’s $2m, properties and share certificates to FG

The Supreme Court has affirmed the final forfeiture of $2.045 million, several luxury properties and share certificates linked to former Central Bank of Nigeria governor Godwin Emefiele to the Federal Government.thecable+5 In a unanimous judgment delivered by a panel led by Justice Ibrahim Saulawa, the apex court set aside an earlier decision of the Court of Appeal in Lagos, which had nullified the forfeiture order and ordered a fresh hearing at the Federal High Court.naijanews+3 The ruling restores the November 1, 2024 order of Justice Deinde Dipeolu of the Federal High Court in Lagos, which directed the permanent forfeiture of the funds, seven choice landed properties and share certificates of Queensdorf Global Fund Limited Trust believed to be linked to Emefiele.pmnewsnigeria+3 The forfeited assets include fully detached duplexes on Hakeem Odumosu Street in Lekki Phase 1, an undeveloped parcel of […]

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US missionary condemns Plateau killings and slams Nigerian authorities

A United States missionary, Alex Barbir, has strongly condemned the recurring killings in Plateau State, accusing Nigerian authorities of failing to protect vulnerable communities and downplaying the true scale of the violence.nationalperiscope+3 Barbir, who works as a humanitarian in affected areas, said recent attacks that left dozens dead, including a Palm Sunday assault in Jos and a night raid that wiped out nine members of one family, show a grave security failure.premiumtimesng+3 He alleged that official casualty figures released after major incidents in Plateau and neighbouring Benue often understate the number of victims, claiming that what he has seen on the ground does not match government reports.b In a viral video, the missionary criticised President Bola Tinubu and other leaders, saying they are “doing nothing” while communities face repeated attacks from armed militias and terrorists.dailyobserver+2 Barbir also rejected attempts to […]

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Why Igbo youths avoid army recruitment IPOB counsel explains

Aloy Ejimakor, counsel to detained IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu, has explained why many Igbo youths avoid enlisting in the Nigerian Army.dailypost+3 He said the low participation of young people from the South East in military recruitment is not because they lack courage, but because they do not trust the army and other security institutions. Ejimakor argued that years of perceived marginalisation, unfair treatment and security operations in the region have created deep resentment and suspicion among many youths. He noted that military campaigns and clashes in the South East, especially those linked to IPOB and other groups, have reinforced the belief that the army does not protect Igbo interests.dailypost+2 The lawyer was reacting to comments by the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, who had appealed to South East youths to join the army and help defend the […]

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Troops apprehend terrorist informants and logistics suppliers in Borno

Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have arrested suspected terrorist informants and logistics suppliers during fresh operations across Borno State. According to an operational report, soldiers of 195 Battalion working with members of the Civilian Joint Task Force tracked and apprehended individuals believed to be passing information and supplies to insurgent groups. In a related operation, troops of 19 Battalion and 25 Brigade Garrison intercepted suspected terrorist logistics suppliers near Road Kauji in Damboa Local Government Area, disrupting attempts to move food, fuel and other items to fighters.dailypost+1 The report added that one member of ISWAP surrendered to the troops and provided useful information to support ongoing counter terrorism efforts. Troops also located and destroyed improvised explosive devices in some areas, preventing possible attacks on civilians and security personnel. The army described the latest actions as part of intelligence led operations […]

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Plateau youths demand justice after 50 killed in one week

Youths in Plateau State have called for justice and stronger security action after about 50 people were killed in a week of renewed violence. The youths said the killings have left many communities in fear and deep sorrow, while families continue to mourn their loved ones. They described the situation as unacceptable and demanded urgent government intervention. They also renewed their call for state police, saying the current security structure has not done enough to stop repeated attacks in the state. According to them, local communities need a more responsive security system that can act quickly when violence starts. The youths urged both the federal and state governments to identify the attackers and bring them to justice. They said the cycle of killings must end so that people can live safely on their farms and in their villages. The repeated […]

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