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Poor leadership fuelling divisions among Nigerians – Baba-Ahmed

The National Chairman of the Peoples Redemption Party, Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, on Sunday expressed concern over what he described as growing hatred and divisions in Nigeria. Baba-Ahmed, in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria in Abuja, blamed the situation…

One killed as insurgents attack Chibok again, burn school block

One person was killed, and a school block was set ablaze when suspected Boko Haram/ISWAP insurgents attacked Kautikari community in Chibok Local Government Area of Borno State on Saturday evening. Kautikari is located about 20 kilometres from Chibok town, the…

Old video of killings in Imo recirculated as a recent attack.

Some social media users have been circulating a video clip of an attack, which they suggested happened in Imo State on Thursday, 11 June 2026. “While we are here laughing on Facebook, terrorists have invaded somewhere in Imo State, leaving…

The army general lost to insecurity

For years, Rabe Abubakar, a Nigerian Army major-general, spoke from podiums and press briefings about jihadists, bandits and other terrorists wreaking havoc across the country. He amplified military operational gains, explained the setbacks, disputed allegations and reassured nervous civilians that…

SERAP sues NNPCL over ₦5.9bn rebranding cost

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project has filed a lawsuit against the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited over what it described as the company’s failure to account for approximately ₦5.9 billion allegedly spent on the incorporation, transition and rebranding of…

Otti pledges support for unity, culture, community projects in Abia

Governor Alex Otti says his administration remains committed to supporting initiatives that promote unity, cultural preservation and community development in the state. Otti disclosed this on Saturday in Aba during the ₦500 million launch and fundraising for the acquisition of…

CAN declares Black Sunday to mourn insecurity victims

The Christian Association of Nigeria on Sunday declared a nationwide Black Sunday in honour of victims of insecurity across the country, describing the situation as a national tragedy that has left countless families devastated by violence, terrorism, kidnapping and banditry.…

Nine states complete return airlift

The return airlift of Nigerian pilgrims from Saudi Arabia has entered its 10th day, with the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) reporting steady progress in the operation. As of Saturday, 17,347 pilgrims had been transported from Saudi Arabia back…

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