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NSCDC captures members of kidnapping gang in Kwara

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) of Kwara Command have captured a 40-year-old suspected abductor at Owode near Banni in Kaiama Local Government Area.

Bandits attacked members of Ansaru terrorist sect in Kaduna

Gunmen, locally known as bandits, are reported to have attacked a few members of the Ansaru terrorist sect in Birnin-Gwari Local Government Area of the Kaduna State in Nigeria while the denomination was preaching to locals. The bandits killed two villagers during the attack.

Four women involved in child trafficking caught in Libya

North Africa: The Western Nigeria Security Network (WNSN), code-named Amotekun Corps, has caught four suspects reported to be involved in child trafficking in Libya.

FG promises to fix huge crack on multi-billion bridge in Kano State of Nigeria

The multi-billion naira Ado Bayero Bridge at Zaira road in Kano has again cracked, which raised yet another concern of traffic issues by commuters.

Angry crowd sets thief on fire in Anambra

An angry mob has set a thief on fire at Afor Nkpor market in the Idemili North Local Government Area of the Anambra State of Nigeria.

Man kills brother over land dispute in Anambra

Kosara Ugwuka, a middle-aged man, has reportedly killed his elder brother with the use of rat poison due to some land dispute in Akala village in Ezinifite, Nnewi South LGA of Anambra State of Nigeria.

Nigeria: ASUU replies to President Buhari’s ‘ENOUGH IS ENOUGH’ comment

Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari's statement 'Enough is Enough' over the continuous strike by the ASUU (Academic Staff Union of Universities) has prompted a response from the union.

Minor girl married off to 50-year-old farmer in Benue State of Nigeria

The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) on Wednesday, July 13, rescued a 12-year-old girl who was married to a 50-year-old farmer in Adaka village in northeast Nigeria's Benue State.

Nollywood actress Funke Akindele to run for Lagos State deputy governorship under PDP

Nigerian actress Funke Akindele has stated that she will stop her acting career and become the Logos State deputy governorship candidate under the PDP (People's Democratic Party).

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