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South Africa probes death of Nigerian man who collapsed during arrest

South African authorities have opened an investigation into the death of a Nigerian national who collapsed while being taken into police custody, officials confirmed. An initial post-mortem examination noted abrasions on the man’s back and chest, findings that have intensified calls for a transparent inquiry into the circumstances of his arrest. According to investigators, the […]

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Nigerian parents keep children home as school kidnappings reshape education

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Parents across Nigeria are withdrawing their children from classrooms in growing numbers, driven by a persistent fear that schools have become targets for mass abductions. The trend came into sharp focus again in May, when 46 children and teachers were seized from a school in the southwestern state of Oyo. The group was rescued and

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Arrest of Nigerian soldier over alleged links to criminals deepens scrutiny of military conduct

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The detention of a Nigerian army private on suspicion of passing information to criminal networks has once again placed the spotlight on allegations that some members of the country’s armed forces are contributing to, rather than combating, the insecurity gripping parts of the country. The soldier’s arrest, announced recently by military authorities, has prompted renewed

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Lagos Street Boxing Initiative Teaches Discipline to Young Nigerians

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In the bustling streets of Lagos, a growing number of Nigerian youngsters are lacing up their gloves and learning the fundamentals of boxing under the guidance of a former fighter. The informal training sessions, held in open public spaces rather than dedicated gyms, have become a fixture for young people seeking structure, fitness, and a

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Nigeria detains two foreign fighters accused of aiding local jihadist groups

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Security forces in Nigeria have detained two foreign nationals suspected of supporting jihadist groups operating in the country, according to reporting from FRANCE 24’s correspondent in Lagos. The arrests underscore the persistent challenges facing the military more than a decade and a half into its campaign against an entrenched insurgency in the northeast. Foreign fighters

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Nigeria Approves Major Military Expansion Amid Pressure to Tackle Armed Groups

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Nigeria’s president has approved the country’s largest military expansion in recent times, a move that reflects growing concern over the proliferation of armed groups targeting civilians across several regions. The decision underscores the scale of the security challenges confronting Africa’s most populous nation, where multiple insurgencies and criminal networks have stretched security forces thin. A

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Traffic officers arrested in Nigeria over alleged bribery attempt targeting anti-corruption chief

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Several traffic officers have been arrested in Nigeria following allegations that they attempted to solicit a bribe from the head of the country’s anti-corruption agency at a fake roadblock, according to local reports. The officers are accused of stopping the official and instructing him to drive to a nearby cash machine. The alleged incident According

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Nigeria’s recurring boat disasters highlight chronic safety failures on inland waterways

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Boat accidents have become a grimly familiar feature of life across Nigeria’s rivers, lagoons and coastal creeks, with another reported disaster once again underscoring the country’s long struggle to make its inland waterways safe. Communities along the Niger and Benue rivers, as well as in the Niger Delta and Lagos lagoon, rely heavily on wooden

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Nigerians Want Cheaper Petrol, but Renewed Hormuz Tensions Are Keeping Prices High

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Across Nigerian cities and towns, motorists and traders have been pressing for petrol prices to return to the levels they enjoyed before the latest round of geopolitical turbulence disrupted global energy markets. Despite Nigeria’s status as a major crude oil producer on the African continent, consumers at the pump have continued to feel the squeeze,

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U.S. House Passes Bill Linking Nigerian Foreign Aid to Protection of Christian Communities

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The United States House of Representatives has passed legislation that would restrict certain forms of foreign assistance to Nigeria until Congress determines that measurable steps are being taken to protect Christian communities affected by religious violence, according to the bill’s text reported by Premium Times. The measure, as described in its provisions, conditions continued U.S.

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Northeast Nigerian States Tighten Security to Curb Illegal Mining

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Two states in northeastern Nigeria have stepped up security operations aimed at curbing illegal mining activities, amid growing concerns that unregulated extraction of solid minerals is contributing to insecurity across parts of the country. Authorities in Yobe and Adamawa states have rolled out tighter surveillance and enforcement measures targeting unlicensed miners operating in their territories.

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United States Pledges Support for Nigeria’s Efforts to Prosecute Terrorism-Related Offences

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The United States has announced its support for Nigeria’s efforts to strengthen the country’s capacity to prosecute terrorism-related offences, in a move aimed at reinforcing the West African nation’s broader counter-terrorism strategy. The commitment, confirmed in recent diplomatic exchanges, also includes a pledge to enhance intelligence sharing between the two countries. A Renewed Bilateral Focus

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