16 Killed in Fresh Benue Attacks as Angry Residents Stage Protests

At least 16 people have been killed following fresh attacks by suspected armed herdsmen on communities in Otukpo Local Government Area of Benue State, triggering widespread protests and renewed calls for stronger security measures. According to local reports, the attackers first struck Akpachi village late on Saturday before launching another assault on Otukpo-Nobi in the…

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Heavy Security Deployed Across Nairobi as Kenya Marks Protest Anniversary

Kenya witnessed heightened security across Nairobi as authorities deployed large numbers of police officers to prevent demonstrations marking the anniversary of the country’s landmark pro-democracy protests, while fresh allegations of torture involving detained protesters have intensified concerns over human rights. Roads leading to key government buildings and the central business district were heavily secured as…

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282 More Nigerians Return from South Africa as Xenophobic Crisis Deepens

Another 282 Nigerian returnees have arrived safely in Lagos as the Federal Government continues its evacuation of citizens fleeing rising anti-immigrant violence and xenophobic tensions in South Africa. The latest group landed at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport as part of the ongoing voluntary repatriation program coordinated by the Federal Government. The arrival marks the…

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Sudan Faces Dual Crisis as Cholera Death Toll Tops 120, UN Warns of Massacre Risk in El-Obeid

Sudan is facing a worsening humanitarian emergency as a deadly cholera outbreak continues to spread while the United Nations warns that civilians in the besieged city of El-Obeid are at risk of large-scale violence. The World Health Organization (WHO) has confirmed that the latest cholera outbreak has killed more than 120 people, with over 1,100…

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Security Update: Ekiti Church Worshippers Rescued as Nigeria Recalibrates Counterterrorism Strategy

Nigeria recorded significant developments on the security front this week as abducted church worshippers regained their freedom in Ekiti State, while military authorities continue adjusting operations following the withdrawal of U.S. troops from a joint counterterrorism mission in the Lake Chad Basin. In Ekiti State, security agencies successfully rescued worshippers who were kidnapped during an…

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Nigeria Demands Accountability from South Africa Over Killings of Citizens Amid Xenophobia

Nigeria has issued a strong diplomatic warning to South Africa following the killing of two Nigerian citizens amid renewed anti-immigrant violence, demanding a thorough investigation and justice for the victims as tensions between the two African nations continue to rise. In a statement released by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Federal Government condemned the…

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