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Kwara ruler freed after one month in captivity, family paid N32 million ransom

Nigeria, Feb. 6 -- A traditional ruler abducted in Kwara State in late December has regained freedom after about one month in captivity, family sources have confirmed. The Oniwo of Afin, Simeon Olani... Read More


Police officer, civilians killed as terrorists attack Benue community

Nigeria, Feb. 4 -- At least five people, including a police officer, were killed on Tuesday when gunmen attacked the Abande community in the Turan district of the Kwande Local Government Area of Benue... Read More


Terrorists kill 10 residents, torch homes in Kwara communities

Nigeria, Feb. 4 -- More than 10 residents have been killed after terrorists attacked Woro and Nuku communities in the Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State, setting several houses on fire and di... Read More


Yelwata Killings: Suspects deny terrorism charges in Abuja court

Nigeria, Feb. 2 -- Nine men accused of involvement in the deadly Yelwata attack in Benue State on Monday pleaded not guilty to terrorism-related charges at the Federal High Court in Abuja, a day after... Read More


Bandits release kidnapped persons after collecting motorcycles as ransom

Nigeria, Feb. 2 -- Bandits have released the remaining three residents of Olle-Bunu community in Kabba/Bunu Local Government Area of Kogi State who were abducted earlier this year, after collecting th... Read More


Plateau suspends mining, imposes curfew amid fresh attacks

Nigeria, Feb. 2 -- Authorities in Plateau State have tightened security measures in parts of the state following renewed attacks that have left several residents dead and deepened fears over the safet... Read More


Nigerian govt to arraign suspects who killed scores of people in Yelwata, Benue

Nigeria, Feb. 1 -- The federal government says it will on Monday, 2 February, arraign suspects allegedly involved in the fatal attack on Yelwata community in Guma Local Government Area of Benue State.... Read More


Land dispute claims two lives in Niger community

Nigeria, Jan. 31 -- At least two farmers were killed on Thursday in Poto, a village in the Mokwa Local Government Area of Niger State, after a long-running land dispute with neighbouring Ketso village... Read More


Nigerian Army launches forest operation, dislodges bandits in Kwara

Nigeria, Jan. 31 -- The Nigerian Army says its troops have recorded fresh gains against bandits and terrorist groups in parts of Kwara State following sustained offensive operations under a new campai... Read More


Niger government lifts night ban on motorcycles, tricycles in Minna

Nigeria, Jan. 31 -- The Niger State Governor, Mohammed Bago, has lifted the restriction on the movement of motorcycles and tricycles in Minna, the state capital, ending a curfew that had been in place... Read More