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The Federal Government and Borno State Government have intensified efforts to secure the release of 44 pupils abducted from Mussa Central Primary School in Askira/Uba Local Government Area. The children have been in captivity for 100 days.
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Benue’s three major socio-cultural organisations have opposed the Federal Government’s proposed pilot ranching scheme in the state, insisting that displaced residents must first be safely returned to their ancestral homes. They said ranching should be voluntary, community-driven and must not threaten food production.
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Governors, ministers, traditional rulers and other dignitaries attended the fifth coronation anniversary of the Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse III. The anniversary attracted prominent figures from across Nigeria and featured celebrations honouring the monarch’s reign and contributions to the development of the Warri Kingdom.
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The International Republican Institute (IRI) has identified insecurity and political violence as the biggest threats to the credibility and peaceful conduct of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections. The institute also highlighted misinformation, disinformation, electoral reforms and weak political-party structures as issues requiring attention ahead of the polls.
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Chile’s National Immigration Service has introduced a free digital Work Authorisation Certificate that allows foreign workers and employers to verify work authorisation online. The certificate is available through SERMIG’s immigration platform and includes a QR code for digital verification.
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ADC governorship candidate Manir Muhammad Dan’iya has decried the rising deaths and insecurity in Sokoto State, saying more than 100 people may have died in separate incidents over the past 10 days. He cited bandit attacks and the Gorau boat tragedy, where the reported death toll had risen to 53, and called for urgent government action.
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La Liga Atlético Madrid CEO to Protect Julián Álvarez Amid Transfer Rumours
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Some Jigawa residents have expressed support for ADC presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar’s promise to restore fuel subsidy, saying subsidy removal has worsened economic hardship for ordinary Nigerians. Atiku made the pledge during his first media chat after the 2027 campaign season officially opened.
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World No. 1 Jannik Sinner has withdrawn from the 2026 US Open due to a persistent right knee injury. The Italian, who won Wimbledon in July and the US Open in 2024, said he needs more time to recover.
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President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Maryam Ibrahim Dan’Azumi of Gombe State for winning the women’s category of the 46th King Abdulaziz International Qur’anic Competition in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. She defeated competitors from 132 countries and won a prize of 300,000 Saudi Riyals, equivalent to about ₦120 million.
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The Benue State Police Command has rescued 13 passengers who were abducted along the Ankpechi–Omutele axis of Ohimini Local Government Area. The victims had spent eight days in captivity before security operatives rescued them during a night operation in Amla-Cho Forest, Otukpo LGA.
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The Nigeria Immigration Service, Osun State Command, has arrested 55 irregular migrants from Cameroon and Congo who allegedly entered Nigeria through unauthorised routes without valid travel documents. The migrants were also accused of engaging in unregistered online business activities.
