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Bandits Kill Policeman, Torch Health Centre in Fresh Katsina Community Attack

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Bandits Kill Policeman, Torch Health Centre in Fresh Katsina Community Attack

Armed bandits have launched a deadly attack on a rural community in Katsina State, killing a police officer and setting a primary healthcare facility ablaze in a renewed wave of violence in Nigeria’s North-West. The incident occurred in Sayaya town, located in Matazu Local Government Area, where heavily armed assailants reportedly stormed the community in…

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Insecurities and insurgencies, News

Easter Tragedy in Benue: 17 Killed as Gunmen Storm Mbalom Community

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Easter Tragedy in Benue: 17 Killed as Gunmen Storm Mbalom Community

Not fewer than 17 persons have been confirmed dead following a deadly attack on Mbalom community in Gwer East Local Government Area of Benue State, in an incident that has cast a dark shadow over Easter celebrations in the region. The attack, which occurred on Sunday, April 5, 2026, reportedly involved heavily armed assailants who…

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Insecurities and insurgencies, News

INEC Suspends Planned Voter Revalidation, Orders Halt to Publicity and Preparations

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INEC Suspends Planned Voter Revalidation, Orders Halt to Publicity and Preparations

Nigeria’s electoral body, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has announced the suspension of its planned nationwide voter revalidation exercise, directing officials across the country to immediately halt all related publicity and logistical arrangements. The directive, issued through a formal communication dated April 4, 2026, and signed by the Commission’s Secretary, Rose Oriaran-Anthony, instructs all…

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Four Officers, Hunter Dead Following Boko Haram/ISWAP Attack on Borno Police Facility

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Four Officers, Hunter Dead Following Boko Haram/ISWAP Attack on Borno Police Facility

Suspected terrorists linked to Boko Haram and the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) have killed at least four police officers and a local hunter in a fresh attack in Borno State, Nigeria’s insurgency-ravaged northeast. The deadly assault reportedly occurred in the early hours of Saturday, April 4, 2026, when heavily armed fighters stormed a…

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Insecurities and insurgencies, News

CNG Bus Explosion Ravages Kaduna Terminus, Sparks Fresh Safety Concerns

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CNG Bus Explosion Ravages Kaduna Terminus, Sparks Fresh Safety Concerns

A compressed natural gas (CNG)-powered bus explosion has caused significant destruction at a busy transport terminal in Kaduna, raising urgent questions about safety standards in Nigeria’s rapidly expanding gas-powered transport sector. The incident occurred at a motor park in the Mando area of the city, where a CNG-fueled luxury bus reportedly exploded, triggering a fire…

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Iran Alleges 30 Universities Bombed, Over 1,900 Civilians Killed in Escalating US-Israeli Strikes

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Iran Alleges 30 Universities Bombed, Over 1,900 Civilians Killed in Escalating US-Israeli Strikes

Iran has accused the United States and Israel of carrying out widespread military attacks on its territory, claiming that at least 30 universities have been struck and more than 1,900 civilians killed in what it describes as a sustained campaign of aggression. The allegation comes amid an intensifying regional conflict involving Iran, Israel, and allied…

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Conflict and warfare

Kwara Police Intensify Security Ahead of Easter with Statewide Show of Force

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Kwara Police Intensify Security Ahead of Easter with Statewide Show of Force

The Kwara State Police Command has heightened security operations across the state with a coordinated show of force aimed at ensuring a safe and peaceful Easter celebration for residents. The operation, conducted on Saturday, April 4, 2026, was led by the Commissioner of Police, Ojo Adekimi, and covered strategic locations across the state. It forms…

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University Sacks Registry Officer Over Illegal NYSC Mobilisation Racket

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University Sacks Registry Officer Over Illegal NYSC Mobilisation Racket

The Usman Dan Fodio university Sokoto has dismissed a staff member in its registry department over involvement in an illegal mobilisation scheme linked to the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), authorities have confirmed. The dismissed staff member, identified as Mr Ahmed, was reportedly employed in the university’s registry, an office responsible for maintaining academic records…

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ADC Leadership Turmoil: Nafiu Bala Rejects Resignation Letter, Alleges Forgery Amid Protracted Party Crisis

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ADC Leadership Turmoil: Nafiu Bala Rejects Resignation Letter, Alleges Forgery Amid Protracted Party Crisis

Nigeria’s opposition African Democratic Congress (ADC) remains embroiled in a deepening leadership dispute after Hon. Nafiu Bala, who leads one of the rival factions, publicly disowned a widely circulated resignation letter, asserting that his signature on the document was forged and that he did not resign from his position within the party. Speaking in a…

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Politics

U.S. Policy Firm to Brief Trump Team, Congress on INEC’s Suspension of ADC Leadership

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U.S. Policy Firm to Brief Trump Team, Congress on INEC’s Suspension of ADC Leadership

A prominent United States–based policy firm, Von Batten‑Montague York L.C., has announced plans to actively engage members of the U.S. Congress and the Donald Trump administration over a controversial decision by Nigeria’s electoral umpire that has effectively paused official recognition of the leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). The development follows a decision by…

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