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Makinde Receives NAF Delegation, Calls for Patience on Oyo Abduction

Governor Seyi Makinde has urged patience as efforts continue to rescue abducted teachers and pupils in Oyo State, while commending the Nigerian Air Force for its support and surveillance assistance.

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Oyo Muslim Leaders Reject Kidnappers' Sharia Demand, Urge Safe Return of Students

Muslim leaders in Oyo State have denounced the demand for Sharia law by the kidnappers of the Oriire schoolchildren, labeling the act as criminal and un-Islamic.

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Atiku Knocks First Lady Remi Tinubu Over Birthday Celebration Amid School Abductions

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has criticised First Lady Oluremi Tinubu for celebrating her birthday while abducted schoolchildren remain in captivity, questioning the timing amid Nigeria's security crisis.

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Grenada Grants Nigerians Visa-Free Entry, Targets Trade and Investment Boom

Grenada has approved visa-free entry for Nigerian passport holders and is awaiting reciprocal action from Nigeria, in a move set to boost trade, tourism and investment between both countries.

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Angry Nasarawa Residents Set Ablaze Governor Sule's 2027 Campaign Posters

Tension has gripped Nasarawa State as angry residents burnt Governor Abdullahi Sule's 2027 senatorial campaign posters in a public show of frustration over his political ambitions and endorsement of a preferred successor.

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School Abductions: UN Pushes for Violence-Free Learning Environment in Nigeria

The UN has urged stronger action to secure schools in Nigeria, calling for safe learning environments, improved security response, and the immediate release of abducted students and teachers.

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Insecurity: ‘Acquire Arms to Defend Yourselves,’ Emir of Argungu Tells Residents

The Emir of Argungu has urged residents to legally acquire arms for self-defence against bandits, stressing vigilance, intelligence sharing, and cautioning against revenge attacks and unlawful violence.

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Insecurity: Bode George Faults Adeboye’s Ultimatum to Service Chiefs

Bode George has faulted Pastor Adeboye’s 90-day ultimatum to security chiefs, insisting that responsibility for Nigeria’s insecurity lies with President Bola Tinubu, not the Service Chiefs.

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US Senate Approves $70bn for Trump Immigration Crackdown

The US Senate has approved $70bn in funding for Donald Trump’s immigration enforcement agenda, advancing a major bill that expands ICE and Border Patrol operations despite internal Republican disagreements.

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Police Arrest Five Suspected Kidnappers, Rescue Victims in Bauchi

Bauchi police have arrested five suspected kidnappers and rescued two victims after a coordinated intelligence-led operation involving security forces and local vigilantes in Alkaleri LGA.

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FG Repatriating Over 1,000 Nationals From S’Africa as Tensions Rise

Nigeria plans to repatriate over 1,000 citizens from South Africa as rising xenophobic tensions and anti-immigrant violence spark renewed concerns across the continent.

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2027: Greed Scattered Coalition — Solomon Dalung Laments

Solomon Dalung says greed and personal ambition have fractured Nigeria’s opposition coalition, warning that regional politics and political fragmentation could create confusion ahead of the 2027 general elections.

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