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Nov

2025

Conspiracy Theories Rise After Trump Threatens Nigeria With Attack

Conspiracy Theories Rise After Trump Threatens Nigeria With Attack Conspiracy theorists are having a field day in Nigeria and elsewhere after United States President Donald Trump threatened to attack the West African nation. Trump had claimed, without presenting any evidence, that there was an ongoing Christian genocide in the country and redesignated Nigeria as a “Country of Particular Concern”. Nigerian authorities have consistently denied the genocide claims. Trump’s threat has divided opinion in the country’s social media space and fuelling conspiracy theories. Nigeria’s support for Palestine Many in Nigeria are insisting that the threat of attacks was because Nigeria had…

Nov

2025

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We’ll Defend Our Territory- Bashir Ahmad Vows As US Moves Against Sharia Law

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Religion, Security

We’ll Defend Our Territory – Bashir Ahmad Vows As US Moves Against Sharia Law Former presidential media aide Bashir Ahmad has opposed a move by United States Senator Ted Cruz to stop Sharia laws in Nigeria. ATTNEWS reports that Cruz, in a post on X while reacting to Nigeria’s designation by President Donald Trump, hinted at his bill “targeting those who implement blasphemy and Sharia laws in Nigeria.” However, angered by the post, Bashir, who served as media aide to the late President Muhammadu Buhari, questioned why the US Senator would target those who implement Sharia law in Nigeria. According…

Oct

2025

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Notorious Bandit Leader, Bello Tunji Releases 100 Captives In Fresh Peace Deal Effort

Crime, News Flash, Security

Notorious Bandit Leader, Bello Turji Releases 100 Captives In Fresh Peace Deal Effort A notorious bandit leader, Bello Turji, has released no fewer than 100 captives in a renewed peace initiative aimed at ending years of violent attacks and abductions in Zamfara State. Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the release followed sustained dialogue and confidence-building efforts led by community leaders and facilitated through the peace deal process of North West Operation Safe Corridor. The freed victims, comprising men, women, and children, were handed over to local authorities and taken to a hospital for medical evaluation before being reunited with…

Oct

2025

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Why We Tear-Gassed Free Nnamdi Kanu Protesters – Police Headquarters

News Flash, Police Force, Security

Why We Tear-gassed Free Nnamdi Kanu Protesters — Police Headquarters The Nigeria Police Force Headquarters has defended the use of tear gas by its operatives to disperse protesters in Abuja who were calling for the release of the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. The incident occurred across several parts of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), including the Three Arms Zone, Maitama, and Jabi, where demonstrators had gathered to demand Kanu’s release from prolonged detention by the Department of State Services (DSS). Protesters reportedly attempted to march toward the Three Arms Zone — an…

Oct

2025

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Violent Protest Will Not Lead To Meaningful Progress, I Don’t Support Igbo Secession – Gov. Soludo

Human Rights, News Flash, Security

‘Violent Protests Will Not Lead To Meaningful Progress, I Don’t Support Igbo Secession’ – Gov Soludo Anambra State Governor, Charles Soludo, has called for a dialogue on the future of the Igbo people, emphasising the need to openly discuss issues surrounding separatist agitations. Soludo, who hails from southeast Nigeria, where there has been agitation for secession, stated that he does not subscribe to separatist views or agitation for an independent Igbo nation. In an appearance on Channels Television’s “Sunday Politics” programme monitored by SaharaReporters, Soludo emphasised the importance of engaging in honest dialogue with all stakeholders, including those calling for…

Oct

2025

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Counter-Protesters Rally In Abuja, Reject #FreeNnamdiKanu Protest

Human Rights, News Flash, Security

Counter-Protesters Rally In Abuja, Reject #FreeNnamdiKanu Protest Some protesters have taken to the streets in Abuja to demonstrate against the ongoing rally demanding an unconditional release of Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), from detention. Some of the counter-protesters at about 10.00 a.m., around the Labour House bridge in the central area. Some of them were waving the Nigerian flag, with music playing in the background. Others held placards with the inscription, ‘No Pressure to the Rule of Law’, to counter the demand for the release of Mr Kanu, who is facing terrorism charges…

Oct

2025

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Tension Builds As Police Begins Show Of Force In Lagos; Storm Lekki, Ojota Over Protest Fears

News Flash, Human Rights, Security

Tension Builds As Police Begin Show Of Force In Lagos; Storm Lekki, Ojota Over Protest Fears The Lagos State Police Command has moved to reassure residents that the state remains calm and secure, despite reports of protests in parts of the country. Commissioner of Police, Olohundare Jimoh, gave the assurance on Monday during a “Show of Force” exercise in Ikeja, aimed at demonstrating the command’s readiness to maintain peace and order. Jimoh said police operatives had been strategically deployed to key flashpoints, including the Lekki Toll Gate, Ojota, Maryland, and Gani Fawehinmi Park — to forestall any breakdown of law…

Oct

2025

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Nnamdi Kanu’s Protest: Correctional Centres Are Red Zones, FGN Warns

FGN, News Flash, Security

Nnamdi kanu’s protest: Correctional centres are red zones, FG warns The federal government, through the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has declared all correctional centres nationwide as red zones following the plans to protest for the release of detained leader of IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu. Publisher of Sahara Reporters, Omoyele Sowore, said he will lead a protest to the Aso Roack Villa on Monday. In a statement released Sunday in Abuja, signed by the Public Relations Officer of the NCoS, Umar Abubakar, declared that correctional centres nationwide are restricted areas and anyone who has no official business therein should stay off to…

Oct

2025

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Nigerian Army Begins Recruitment For Regular And Short Service Intake; Apply Now

News Flash, Security

APPLY NOW: Nigerian Army Begins Recruitment For Regular And Short Service Intake The Nigerian Army has announced the commencement of applications for the Regular Recruit Intake (RRI) and the Short Service Combatant Commission (SSC) Course 49/2026. According to a statement released by the Military Secretary (Army) at the Army Headquarters, Mambilla Barracks, Asokoro, Abuja, the recruitment exercise aims to strengthen the Nigerian Army with competent and patriotic individuals ready to contribute to national security and development. Applications for both the Regular Recruit Intake and the Short Service Combatant Commission are to be completed online and free of charge via the…

Oct

2025

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Sowore Meets Jonathan In Abuja Over Nnamdi Kanu

Judiciary, Human Rights, News Flash, Security

Sowore Meets Jonathan In Abuja Over Nnamdi Kanu Activist Omoyele Sowore on Friday met with former President Goodluck Jonathan over the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, who is being held by the Department of State Services (DSS) on terrorism charges. Mr Sowore is planning a march to the Aso Rock Presidential Villa in Abuja on October 20 to demand Kanu’s unconditional release. He said in an X post that the ex-president agreed with him that there is an “urgent and compelling need to address this matter decisively and justly.” Sowore thanked Jonathan “for recognizing the…