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Sahel States Reject Tinubu’s Claim That Bloc’s Crisis Is Worsening Nigeria’s Insecurity
Sahel bloc rejects Tinubu’s claim that insecurity in Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger is worsening Nigeria’s security crisis.
Aug 9, 2026
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JUST IN: WAFCON 2026: Super Falcons Crash Out After 1-0 Defeat to Cameroon
Super Falcons crash out of WAFCON 2026 after Cameroon’s Myriam Nyadjou Wamen scores the only goal in a 1-0 quarter-final victory.
Aug 9, 2026
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When Darkness Falls at 7 pm, Nigerians Make Babies — Fayose Links Poor Electricity to Population Explosion
REA Chairman Ayodele Fayose says electricity shortages limit nightlife and recreation, joking that early nights contribute to population growth.
Aug 8, 2026
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Nigeria’s Gidado Shuaib Appointed IPRA-UN Youth Representative Ahead of Golden World Awards
Nigerian media entrepreneur Gidado Shuaib appointed IPRA-UN Youth Representative as Nigerian PR agencies prepare for the 2026 Golden World Awards in Athens.
Aug 9, 2026
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Zamfara IED Blast: Experts Warn Neglect of Fallen Police Officers’ Families Could Hurt Morale
Police officers warn that alleged neglect of families of three bomb experts killed in Zamfara could undermine the morale of personnel fighting banditry and terrorism.
Aug 9, 2026
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Okene-Auchi Road Kidnapping: Police Intensify Search as Forest Hideouts Destroyed
Kogi police and military intensify search for kidnapped victims along Okene-Auchi Road, destroying suspected forest hideouts and deploying drones.
Aug 9, 2026
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Troops Rescue 33 Kidnapped Passengers in Zamfara
Troops and police rescue 33 passengers abducted by terrorists in Tsafe, Zamfara, after security forces intercepted their captors.
Aug 9, 2026
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Adeosun: Family Releases Burial Plans as Ex-Minister Shares Tribute Photo
The Adeosun family announces burial plans for Anthony “Sparrow” Adeosun, while Kemi Adeosun shares an emotional tribute to her late husband.
Aug 9, 2026
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Kano Gov Urges 1,500 Newlyweds to Uphold Justice, Respect
Kano Governor Abba Yusuf has urged 1,500 couples who benefited from the state's mass wedding programme to uphold patience, justice, mutual respect and understanding as they begin married life.
Aug 9, 2026
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Soldiers Rescue 33 Kidnapped Passengers in Zamfara
Troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA have rescued 33 passengers abducted by terrorists in Tsafe, Zamfara State, after confronting their captors and forcing them to flee.
Aug 9, 2026
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EITI Assessors Arrive to Evaluate Nigeria's Oil, Gas Reforms
Global EITI assessors have arrived in Nigeria for a five-day validation mission to evaluate the country's progress in transparency, accountability and reforms across the oil, gas and mining sectors.
Aug 9, 2026
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Banditry, Travellers Stranded as Niger Residents Protest Abductions, Block Highway
Niger State residents blocked a major highway to protest repeated abductions, leaving travellers stranded and demanding stronger security measures.
Aug 9, 2026
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Police Intensify Rescue Operation Following Okene-Auchi Road Kidnapping
Police have intensified efforts to rescue passengers abducted along the Okene-Auchi Road, while security agencies work to locate the victims and strengthen security along the route.
Aug 9, 2026
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Police Restore Calm After Reprisal Attack in Kogi Community
Police have restored calm in Abugi, Kogi State, after a reprisal attack killed five people, with investigations ongoing to identify and prosecute those responsible.
Aug 9, 2026
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P-Square Destroyed Africa's Biggest Music Brand, Says Daddy Showkey
Daddy Showkey has criticised Peter and Paul Okoye's prolonged feud, saying it destroyed P-Square, which he described as Africa's biggest music brand, and urged the brothers to reconcile.
Aug 9, 2026
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