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Panic in Abuja Suburb Schools as Parents Withdraw Children over Abduction Scare

Panic spread across Abuja suburbs as parents withdrew children from schools over alleged bandit threats. Police later dismissed the reports as false alarm, confirming no attack or abduction attempt occurred.

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Atiku’s Aide Urges DSS to Question Igboho Over Oyo School Abduction Claims

Atiku Abubakar’s aide, Paul Ibe, has urged security agencies to question Sunday Igboho over claims that politicians sponsor kidnappers involved in the abduction of students and teachers.

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Gunmen Shoot Accord Party Chairman in Osun Assassination Attempt

Tension has gripped Osogbo after unknown gunmen on a motorcycle attacked and shot the Accord Party Local Government Chairman, Asimiyu Ajibola, leaving him hospitalised.

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Gov. Soludo Pledges to Rebuild Nnewi, Transform it into Leading Industrial Hub

Anambra State Governor Charles Soludo has vowed to restore Nnewi's status as a major commercial and industrial centre through strategic urban renewal and the revival of abandoned public assets.

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Atiku Accuses FG of Failing to Learn from Insecurity Mistakes

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has criticized the Federal Government’s security strategy, stating it fails to match the evolving tactics of terrorists, bandits, and kidnappers. He called for an urgent review of the National Counterterrorism Policy, advocating for intelligence-driven, community-based models, regional fusion centers, and addressing root causes like poverty.

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GNA Congratulates Obafemi Awolowo University at 65

Celebrating a Legacy of Excellence, Leadership, Innovation, and Nation Building

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Nigeria, 7 Others Risk 12.5% US Tariff Over Forced Labour Claims

Nigeria and seven African countries risk a proposed 12.5% US tariff over forced labour concerns, with Washington warning of stricter trade penalties if compliance with labour standards is not improved.

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Manufacturing Recovery Lifts Business Confidence Index to 104.6pts — NESG

The NESG reports improved business confidence in May 2026, driven by manufacturing recovery and strong demand, though businesses still face high costs, insecurity, weak power supply and financing challenges.

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Katsina Cleric Raises Alarm as Banditry Forces Closure of 10 Churches

A Katsina cleric says banditry has forced the closure of 10 churches across several communities, with residents displaced, attacks increasing, and calls for urgent government security and humanitarian intervention.

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NSCDC Secures Conviction of Four Oil Pipeline Vandals in Delta State

The NSCDC has secured the conviction of four pipeline vandals in Delta State, with a Federal High Court sentencing them for conspiracy and tampering with oil installations after proven charges.

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Kidnapped School Children: ‘Politicians Behind Abduction’ — Pastor Ibiyeomie Queries DSS

Pastor David Ibiyeomie has alleged that politicians may be sponsoring schoolchildren abductions across Nigeria, questioning why security agencies have been unable to identify, track and arrest perpetrators.

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FG Receives Report on Alleged Corruption, Torture in Nigerian Correctional Centres

The Federal Government has received an investigative report on alleged corruption and abuse in correctional centres, pledging reforms to strengthen rehabilitation, accountability and inmates’ welfare nationwide.

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