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12-Yr-Old Girl Discharges Maggots After Alleged Sexual Abuse by Stepfather in Osun
NSCDC arrests man in Osun over alleged assault on 12-year-old. Victim’s mother reports the crime after noticing disturbing signs of…
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Seven Kidnapped in Abuja Hours After Tinubu Declares Nationwide Security Emergency
Seven residents, including six girls and one boy, abducted from Gidan-Bijimi, Abuja. Attackers reportedly came from Abuja-Kaduna border, using firearms…
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160,000 Lagos Residents Currently Living with HIV — LASCA
Lagos State reports 160,000 residents living with HIV. 147,466 patients are currently on antiretroviral treatment. Community HIV testing campaigns continue…
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10 Residents Abducted as Bandits Strike Niger Villages
Gunmen abduct 10 villagers from Angwan-Kawo and Kuchipa in Niger Police confirm the attack and say rescue operations are ongoing…
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Court Orders FG, 36 States, FCT To Provide Free, Compulsory Basic Education for All Nigerian Children
Lagos Federal High Court rules FG, 36 States, FCT have a legal obligation to provide free, compulsory basic education. Court…
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FCT: Bandits Abduct 6 Girls, 16-Year-Old Boy in Bwari Community
Six girls and a 16-year-old boy kidnapped in Gidan-Bijimi, Bwari Area Council, FCT. Attackers armed with AK-47s, overpowered local vigilantes;…
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Abducted Kaduna Anglican Priest Dies in Captivity
Venerable Edwin Achi was kidnapped alongside wife in Kaduna community. Family received proof-of-life photos as bandits demanded N600m ransom. Source…
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Gov Radda Signs N897.86bn Katsina Budget Into Law, Retains 81% Capital Spending
Governor Radda signs N897.86bn Katsina 2026 budget into law. Budget prioritises capital projects with 81% allocation. Over 70,000 citizens contributed…
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Bandits Abduct At Least Eight Residents In Deadly Late-Night Attack On Kano Village
Bandits raid Biresawa village, abducting eight residents. Armed attackers hit neighbouring communities. Families recount how gunmen stormed the village. Police…
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Tinubu Orders Full Security Lockdown On Kwara Forests After Deadly Kidnappings
Tinubu orders a total security cordon on Kwara forests after a wave of kidnappings. Nigerian Air Force deployed for 24-hour…
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