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Governor Alia Denies Genocide in Benue State

  Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, has clarified that the ongoing security challenges in the state should not be categorized as genocide. Governor Alia made the statement during a consultative forum on protecting the rights of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) and Forcibly Displaced Persons (FDPs), organized by the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) […]

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Citing National Security Concerns, Cross River Cancels 2025 Agbokim Waterfalls Marathon 

The Cross River State Government has called off the 2025 edition of the Agbokim Waterfalls Green Marathon, citing rising security concerns across the country. Governor Bassey Otu announced the cancellation on Thursday via his X handle, stating that the decision followed a thorough assessment of the prevailing security situation and prioritised the safety of participants, […]

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Kidnapped Kebbi Schoolgirls Located, Rescue Expected Soon by Security Forces, Says Senator Maidoki

Authorities in Kebbi State say security teams are closing in on the location of the schoolgirls abducted earlier this week, raising hopes among anxious families that a rescue operation may soon reach a breakthrough.   Senator Garba Maidoki, who represents Kebbi South in the National Assembly, disclosed during a televised interview that security agencies have […]

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EFCC Declares Chappal Energies CEO Ufoma Immanuel Wanted Over Alleged Financial Misconduct

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has announced that Ufoma Joseph Immanuel, the managing director and chief executive officer of Chappal Energies, is now on its wanted list over allegations bordering on financial deception and document falsification.   The anti-corruption agency released a public bulletin on Wednesday detailing Immanuel’s personal information and urging Nigerians […]

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Global Study Reveals 840 Million Women Have Faced Violence in Their Lifetimes

A new report by the World Health Organisation (WHO) and United Nations partners has revealed that 840 million women worldwide have experienced partner or sexual violence during their lifetime, underscoring the persistence of one of the world’s most entrenched human rights crises. The study, published ahead of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence […]

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Worst of Boko Haram Insurgency Over, Says Zulum as Borno Sees Improved Security

    Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has expressed optimism that the decade-long Boko Haram insurgency is nearing its end, saying the state’s security situation has improved significantly despite recent incidents. Speaking during a meeting with the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shuaibu, in Maiduguri on Wednesday, Zulum said the state had […]

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EU Unveils Reality-Show Initiative to Counter Youth Extremism in Northwest Nigeria

  The European Union (EU), in partnership with the international peacebuilding organisation Search for Common Ground, has launched a new initiative aimed at reducing youth vulnerability to violent extremism in Northwest Nigeria through economic empowerment and conflict-resolution training. The programme, unveiled at an event in Abuja, introduces a reality-show-style innovation designed to equip young people […]