The National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, met on Monday with the parents of more than 300 abducted pupils and staff of St. Mary’s Private Catholic Primary and Secondary School, Papiri, in Agwarra Local Government Area of Niger State. The meeting, held at St. Michael’s Catholic Cathedral in Kontagora, came amid growing criticism from

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A fresh wave of anger has erupted in Yola after the Adamawa State Government issued a 21-day demolition notice for several multi-billion-naira commercial properties allegedly owned by supporters of former Governor Umar Jibrilla Bindo. The notice, dated November 1, 2025, was issued by the Adamawa State Urban and Regional Development Board (ASURB). It orders developers

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The Enugu State Government has deployed a fleet of security drones in response to the alarming rise in kidnappings and violent attacks across several communities, especially within Udenu Local Government Area. The drones—equipped with long-range surveillance systems, real-time tracking capabilities, and options for weaponized attachments—were unveiled at the command and control centre inside the Government

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Tension erupted on Monday in the Ƙofar Ruwa area of Kano State as angry residents took to the streets, burning tyres and demanding that police hand over suspected kidnappers allegedly brought into the local police station. A video obtained by SaharaReporters shows thick plumes of black smoke rising from burning tyres placed across a major

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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Osun State has announced the cancellation of its December 2 governorship primary, citing deepening internal crises and uncertainty over Governor Ademola Adeleke’s willingness to contest for the 2026 ticket under the party. Speaking at a press briefing in Osogbo on Monday, the Osun PDP Chairman, Sunday Bisi, said the

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Amnesty International has renewed calls for urgent action over the unresolved disappearance of Ikechukwu Henry, a father of one who was allegedly abducted by security operatives in Enugu more than four years ago. In a statement on Monday, the human rights organisation said Henry, originally from Orlu in Imo State, was taken from his home

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The Sultan of Sokoto and Chairman of the Northern Traditional Rulers Council, Sultan Sa’ad Abubakar III, has called on governors across the 19 Northern states to take public criticism seriously, warning that dismissing citizens’ concerns could worsen the region’s escalating challenges. Speaking on Monday at a joint meeting of the Northern Governors’ Forum and the

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The Inspector General of Police has ordered a nationwide clampdown on officers providing personal security escorts to VIPs, following a directive from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. According to a confidential wireless signal obtained by SaharaReporters, the order—dated November 30, 2025—was circulated to all state commands and specialised police units, mandating strict enforcement. The memo, addressed

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The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire, and Immigration Services Board has released the official list of physical verification centres for the 2025 recruitment exercise, following the completion of last month’s computer-based tests. The board will publish the list of shortlisted candidates for physical screening and document verification between Monday, December 1, and Wednesday, December 3, 2025.

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Oyo State College of Agriculture and Technology (OYSCATECH), Igboora, has urged the public to disregard false reports claiming an attack on the institution. The college clarified that it is not under any siege and that a picture circulating online, suggesting militants at its entrance, is AI-generated. In a statement signed by Deputy Registrar of Public

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