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Panic As Heavy Gunshots Rock Presidential Palace, Airport 0

Heavy gunfire has been reported across Niamey, Niger, after members of the armed forces allegedly attempted to enter the presidential palace, with the presidential guard moving to repel the insurgents. Nigeria’s Oil Sector Gains Momentum As Rig Count Rises, $21bn Bonga Project Advances Security sources told AFP that intense shooting was heard in several parts

Kidnappers Rake In ₦7.7 Billion In Ransom Payments Across Nigeria – Report 0

About ₦7 billion in ransom was reportedly paid in two major kidnapping incidents in Nigeria, according to SBM Intelligence, with the amount accounting for almost 90 per cent of the total ransom reportedly paid nationwide over a 12-month period. Osun: Adeleke Reaches Out To Akande, Aregbesola, Oyinlola As Oyetola, Oyebamiji Shun Phone Calls One of

US To Withdraw 200 Troops From Nigeria 0

The United States is preparing to withdraw about 200 military personnel from Nigeria, months after deploying them to support the country’s counterterrorism operations against Islamist militant groups. According to The New York Times, the larger contingent is expected to leave Nigeria by the end of September 2026, although the US plans to retain smaller teams

Military Speaks On Viral Video Linking CDS Oluyede To Politics 0
- SECURITY & CRIME, SLIDE
- August 27, 2026
Social media activist Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, has challenged the Nigeria Police Force to charge him to court if it wants him to provide evidence backing his allegations that some security personnel are aiding kidnappers and bandits. ‘Charge Me To Court’ – VDM Dares Police Over Insecurity Allegation Otse made the position known
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Sunday Igboho Launches Iru Ekun Security Network In Another South-West State 0
- SECURITY & CRIME, SLIDE
- August 27, 2026
Yoruba Nation activist, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, has launched the Ogun State chapter of the Iru Ekun Security Network, a community-based security initiative aimed at tackling kidnapping, banditry and other criminal activities across the South-West. The inauguration, held on Wednesday, attracted hundreds of supporters, while reports indicated that thousands of people had
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Osun Election: Immigration Officers Protest Delay In Payment Of Special Duty Allowance 0
- SECURITY & CRIME, SOUTH WEST
- August 26, 2026
Some officers of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) deployed for the August 15 Osun State governorship election have raised concerns over the alleged delay in the payment of their special duty allowances, weeks after completing their assignments. A source within the NIS told SaharaReporters on Wednesday that about N120 million was allegedly released for the
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