Author: Olumide Akinrinlola
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U.S. Lawmakers, Diplomats Visit Nigeria to Investigate Christian Persecution Concerns
A high-level delegation of United States lawmakers and diplomats arrived in Nigeria on Sunday for a security-focused fact-finding mission, amid growing concerns in Washington over widespread persecution and killings of Christians in the country. U.S. lawmaker Riley Moore, part of the delegation, shared on X (formerly Twitter), “I came to Nigeria in the name of…
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FG Secures Release of 100 Abducted Schoolchildren in Niger State
The Federal Government has successfully secured the release of 100 schoolchildren abducted from St. Mary’s Private Catholic Primary and Secondary School in Papiri, located in the Agwara Local Government Area of Niger State. On November 21, 2025, armed bandits attacked the school in the remote community of Papiri. Arriving around 2:00 a.m. on motorbikes, the…
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Arrests Follow Attempted Coup in Benin as ECOWAS Responds
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) on Sunday ordered the deployment of elements of its standby force to the Republic of Benin, shortly after condemning what it described as an attempted military takeover in the country. The ECOWAS Commission disclosed the decision in a statement issued immediately after consultations among members of the…
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Land Disputes: Okitipupa LG Boss Urges Police to Call Aduro to Order
Hon. Andrew Ogunsakin, the Chairman of Okitipupa Local Government Area in Ondo State, has urged the police and relevant security agencies to rein in Dr. Anthony Aduro, the CEO of Aduro Farms, for allegedly providing false information regarding a disputed piece of land between him and the local government. In response to protests by members…
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Sowore Claims Defence Minister Was Forced to Resign Amid Controversies
Prominent activist and publisher of Sahara Reporters, Omoyele Sowore, has voiced strong criticism regarding the recent resignation of Nigeria’s Defence Minister, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar. In a shocking revelation made on his Facebook page on Monday evening, Sowore asserted that Abubakar did not resign voluntarily; rather, he was compelled to step aside by President Bola Ahmed…
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FG Unveils List of Alleged 15 Terrorism Sponsors In Major Counter-Terrorism Push
The Federal Government has released a fresh list of 15 individuals and companies accused of bankrolling terrorism across the country. This announcement, part of Nigeria’s renewed effort against extremist networks, represents a decisive action in the ongoing 2024 counter-terrorism campaign. According to officials, the list emerged from an extensive security review conducted by multiple agencies…
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Badaru Abubakar, Defence Minister, Resigns
Nigeria’s defence minister, Alhaji Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, has resigned his appointment, with immediate effect. In a letter dated December 1, sent to President Bola Tinubu, Abubakar said he was quitting on health grounds. President Tinubu has accepted the resignation and thanked Abubakar for his services to the nation. President Tinubu will likely inform the Senate…
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Sowore Raises Concerns Over Ondo Amotekun Existing Members Amid Fresh Recruitment Exercise
Popular activist and Publisher of Sahara Reporters, Omoyele Sowore, has condemned the Ondo State Government’s recent authorization for the Chairman of the Amotekun Corps to proceed with the recruitment of new operatives. According to Starnews NG, Sowore’s criticism was shared on his verified Facebook page on Sunday, where he highlighted the government’s failure to address…
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Gunmen attack Kogi church, abduct pastor, wife, worshippers
The Kogi State Government has confirmed the early Sunday morning attack on a Cherubim and Seraphim Church in Ejiba, Yagba West Local Government Area of the state. The state Commissioner for Information, Kingsley Fanwo, made the confirmation in a statement on Sunday in Lokoja, where he strongly condemned the incident. The News Agency of Nigeria…
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“You have no authority to close another country’s airspace”, Venezuela Minister fires back at Trump
Venezuela has accused US President Donald Trump of making a “colonialist threat” after he said the airspace around the country should be considered closed. The country’s foreign ministry called Trump’s comments “another extravagant, illegal and unjustified aggression against the Venezuelan people”. The US does not legally have the authority to close another country’s airspace, but…
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Nigeria Launches ECOWAS National Biometric Identity Card to Boost Regional Security
Abuja, Nigeria – In a significant advancement for regional security and migration management, Hon. Olubunmi Tunji Ojo, the Minister of Interior of Nigeria, has announced the launch of the ECOWAS National Biometric Identity Card (ENBIC). The Minister broke the news on his verified Facebook account on Friday, following a successful launch event that took place…
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Gumi Rejects Calls for His Arrest, Says: “I Am Not Supporting Bandits”
Popular Islamic scholar, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, has vehemently denied allegations of supporting bandits, asserting that his involvement is solely centred on peace efforts amid escalating calls for his arrest. The Nation reports that these calls come in the wake of a fresh wave of kidnappings sweeping across northern Nigeria, prompting school closures and renewed security…