
- CRIME, SLIDE
- June 22, 2026
KADUNA, Nigeria — Controversial Islamic cleric Sheikh Ahmad Gumi has expressed concern over the Nigerian government’s approach to tackling banditry, arguing that the designation of armed groups as terrorists has significantly reduced opportunities for dialogue and peaceful resolution. Speaking in a video that has circulated widely on social media, Gumi lamented what he described as
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Notorious bandit leader Bello Turji has declared that his group is willing to engage in peace negotiations with the government but remains prepared to continue armed confrontation if military operations persist. Turji made the remarks in a video recorded in Hausa and dated June 20, 2026, where he also claimed responsibility for recent attacks targeting
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- CRIME, SLIDE
- June 17, 2026
Former Nigerian Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, has been cleared of all bribery allegations brought against her in the United Kingdom, bringing an end to one of the most closely watched international corruption cases involving a former Nigerian public official. A jury sitting at Southwark Crown Court in London unanimously returned verdicts of not
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