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South-west governors launch regional security fund, vow to protect the people
Sanwo-Olu

South-west governors launch regional security fund, vow to protect the people

Governors of the six states in Nigeria’s South-West have approved the creation of a South-West Security Fund (SWSF) as part of efforts to strengthen regional security coordination. The decision was…

Tinubu orders withdrawal of 100,000 police from VIPs to tackle kidnappings

Tinubu orders withdrawal of 100,000 police from VIPs to tackle kidnappings

‘They knew every route’: Survivor speaks on ordeal in Kwara Church kidnapping

‘They knew every route’: Survivor speaks on ordeal in Kwara Church kidnapping

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38 abducted Kwara Church worshippers regain freedom after intensive rescue operation
Christ Apostolic ChurchEkiti

38 abducted Kwara Church worshippers regain freedom after intensive rescue operation

Paul, Joshua trade KO threats ahead of £100m Miami showdown
Anthony JoshuaJake Paul

Paul, Joshua trade KO threats ahead of £100m Miami showdown

Mass school closures sweep across northern states as insecurity worsens
KadunaKano

Mass school closures sweep across northern states as insecurity worsens

Obi condemns Kanu’s imprisonment, warns of escalating tensions
IPOBNnamdi Kanu

Obi condemns Kanu’s imprisonment, warns of escalating tensions

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