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Falana demands urgent rescue of abducted Oyo pupils, teachers as June 12 protest rocks Lagos

Nigeria, June 12 -- Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, has called for the immediate rescue of pupils and teachers abducted in Oyo State, warning that the victims are enduring severe hardship in captivi... Read More


FG arraigns five men for terrorism, attempted supply of smuggled arms to Boko Haram

Nigeria, June 12 -- The federal government on Thursday arraigned five men before the Federal High Court in Abuja over an alleged plot to supply 15 AK-103 rifles and 1,434 rounds of live ammunition to ... Read More


Lagos announces plan to reconstruct Ikeja GRA roads, residents pledge support

Nigeria, June 12 -- The Lagos State Government has announced plans to reconstruct and upgrade major roads within Ikeja Government Reserved Area (GRA), including Ladoke Akintola, Oladipo Bateye, Tayo A... Read More


June 12: Tension rises as Falana-led protest against insecurity encounters counter-rally in Lagos

Nigeria, June 12 -- Tension rose a June 12 protest on Friday under the Ikeja Bridge as supporters and counter-protesters occupied the same venue, forcing police intervention to prevent a breakdown of ... Read More


Court jails five men for 25 years over arms supply to suspected Boko Haram network

Nigeria, June 12 -- The Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced five men to 25 years' imprisonment each for providing logistical and arms support to Boko Haram terrorists operating in Niger State, N... Read More


EFCC arraigns three over alleged attempt to defraud bank N10 billion

Nigeria, June 12 -- The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned three men before the Lagos State High Court in Ikeja over an alleged attempt to fraudulently obtain N10 billion fr... Read More


Xenophobia Evacuations: Nigerian returnee recounts traumatic experiences in South Africa

Nigeria, June 12 -- A Nigerian returnee from South Africa, Milly Abuh, has recounted how persistent discrimination against her family, particularly her children, forced her to return to Nigeria after ... Read More


Xenophobia Evacuations: Nigerian returnee recounts traumatic experiences in South Africa as Nigeria evacuates citizens

Nigeria, June 12 -- A Nigerian returnee from South Africa, Milly Abuh, has recounted how persistent discrimination against her family, particularly her children, forced her to return to Nigeria after ... Read More


Xenophobia Evacuations: MTN to donate cash, airtime to returnees as Imo govt promises indigenes N1m

Nigeria, June 12 -- Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State has approved a cash grant of N1 million each for all Imo indigenes evacuated from South Africa, while telecommunications company MTN announced a... Read More


First batch of Nigerians evacuated from South Africa arrives in Lagos

Nigeria, June 11 -- The first group of Nigerians evacuated from South Africa has arrived in Lagos, following weeks of rising xenophobic attacks that triggered a government-coordinated repatriation exe... Read More