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Coercion, Not Ideology, Drives Majority of Terrorist Foot Soldiers — Military 0
- NEWS
- April 4, 2026
The National Coordinator of Operation Safe Corridor, Yusuf Ali, has revealed that more than 60% of terrorist and bandit foot soldiers in Nigeria are not motivated by ideology but are forced into involvement through coercion, abduction, or conflict pressures. He said the finding highlights the need for a more targeted approach to deradicalisation, noting that
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Fresh Jos South Attack Leaves Three Dead, One Injured Hours After Tinubu’s Visit 0
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- April 4, 2026
A fresh wave of violence has hit Jos South in Plateau State, leaving three people dead and one injured just 24 hours after President Bola Ahmed Tinubu visited the area. The victims—Luka Sandu Pam, Samuel Davou, and Deme Saidu—were ambushed Friday evening while returning from Gero on a motorcycle. They were part of a group
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Nasarawa Crisis Turns Deadly as Police Confirm 11 Killed, Homes Destroyed 0
- NEWS
- April 4, 2026
At least 11 people have been confirmed dead and about 52 houses razed following a violent communal clash in Nasarawa State, according to the Nigeria Police. The attack, which occurred in the early hours of April 3, 2026, affected Akyawa and Udege Kasa communities in Nasarawa Local Government Area. Authorities say the violence was triggered
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Onyejeocha Resigns As Labour Minister Amid 2027 Political Realignments 0
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- April 4, 2026
Nkeiruka Onyejeocha has stepped down as Minister of State for Labour and Employment, describing her time in office under Bola Ahmed Tinubu as an honour and privilege. In her resignation statement, she expressed gratitude for the opportunity to serve and emphasized that her exit marks “a new beginning” rather than an end to her public
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Tinubu Met Plateau Attack Victims at Jos Airport Due to Logistical Constraints — Aide 0
- GOVERNANCE
- April 4, 2026
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu met with families affected by the March 29 killings in Plateau State at the Jos airport, a decision his aide says was driven by timing and logistical challenges. The President visited the state days after the attack in Jos North Local Government Area that left at least 28 people dead. His
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Appeal Court Upholds Ruling Stripping NBC of Power to Fine Broadcasters 0
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- April 3, 2026
The Court of Appeal in Abuja has affirmed a landmark judgement barring the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) from imposing fines on broadcast stations for alleged violations of its code. In a unanimous decision, the appellate court dismissed NBC’s appeal, ruling that it was incompetent and lacked merit. The court thereby upheld the earlier judgement delivered
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