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The Chief of Army Staff and the Chief of the National Guard of Benin Republic have been released after being held hostage during Sunday’s failed coup attempt. Security analyst Brant Grant confirmed their release in a statement on X on Monday. “The Beninese Chief of Army Staff and the Chief of Staff of the National

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Traffic came to a standstill on Kutigi Road in Lavun Local Government Area of Niger State on Monday morning after a fuel tanker caught fire, sending thick black smoke into the sky and causing panic among motorists and nearby residents. Emergency services promptly responded to the scene, working to contain the fire and secure the

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A grassroots organization of voters in Kogi State, the Ijumu Voters Forum (IYF), has urged former Senator Dino Melaye to refrain from making attacks against other political leaders in the state. The call comes in response to Melaye’s recent criticisms of certain federal officeholders. In a statement issued on Monday, the forum, through its coordinator

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Engr. Sale Alhassa Alhassan, Secretary-General of Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore, has alleged that Fulani herdsmen in Plateau State have endured severe and sustained attacks for over 25 years, describing the situation as genocide that has largely gone underreported. Speaking at a sensitization program in Abuja on Saturday, Alhassan accused local media and Christian leaders, including

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Dr. Sam Amadi, Director of the Abuja School of Social and Political Thought, has said that a recent United States congressional fact-finding mission to Nigeria signals Washington’s lack of confidence in the Nigerian government’s official accounts on insecurity and religious freedom. Speaking on Arise News, Amadi explained that the delegation engaged with victims, religious leaders,

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TikTok has temporarily restricted access to its live-streaming feature during late-night hours for users in Nigeria. The social media platform informed creators through an in-app notice, citing the move as part of an ongoing safety investigation. At midnight Nigerian time on Sunday, affected users received a system notification titled “LIVE Notices” which read: “TikTok LIVE

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The Chairman of Agatu Local Government Council and Deputy Chairman of ALGON in Benue State, Hon. Amb. James Melvin Ejeh, on Sunday attended the thanksgiving service of the Commissioner for Education and Knowledge Management, Dr. Mrs. Margaret Ijaguwa Adamu, at ECWA Church, Enugba, Agatu, before leading a security patrol across Western Agatu communities. At the

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The Women for Democratic Accountability (WDA) has expressed concern over Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s escalating media offensive, warning that it threatens the integrity of Nigeria’s democratic institutions. In a statement signed by Hajia Zainab Mohammed, WDA criticized Natasha’s December 5, 2025, social-media post and other public comments, describing them as part of a pattern of incendiary

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A 63-year-old resident displaced by the Oworonshoki demolition in Lagos State has cried out for immediate help, describing the ordeal as harrowing and inhumane. Speaking on Channels Television’s ‘The Morning Brief’, the woman revealed that many affected residents are stranded with nowhere to sleep, some even forced to take refuge in water tanks. She recounted

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Governor Hyacinth Alia, who assumed office in 2023, is widely regarded as a transformative leader for Benue State, fostering development, peace, and social welfare across multiple sectors. Key Achievements: 1. Agriculture and Food Security: 2. Infrastructure Development: 3. Healthcare and Utilities: 4. Peacebuilding and Security: 5. Youth Empowerment and Education: 6. Industrialization and Economic Growth:

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