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December 24, 2025

NEMA distributes relief materials to Taraba flood victims

The National Emergency Management Agency, on Tuesday, distributed relief materials to flood victims in Jalingo and Yorro LGAs of Taraba.

Flooded Taraba
December 23, 2025

Yobe, Benue top list of internally displaced persons, NHRC dashboard  shows

The NHRC dashboard in mid-2025 highlighted significant internal displacement in Nigeria, with Yobe and Benue recording high numbers.

IDPs
December 23, 2025

Mass kidnapping of schoolchildren, others by Nigerian bandits worries UN

The United Nations has expressed concern over the spate of indiscriminate abductions of civilians by bandits in Nigeria.

Bandits attack
December 23, 2025

Otti restores power to 33 Ukwa West communities after nearly decade-long blackout

The Abia government on Monday restored electricity to 33 communities in Ukwa West LGA after nine years of blackout.

Alex Otti
December 22, 2025

FG hails release of Catholic school pupils

FG says the rescue of the remaining 130 children and staff from St. Mary’s Catholic School, Papiri, Niger is a reaffirmation “of our nation’s resolve to protect its people”.

December 22, 2025

Designating Nigeria as country of particular concern won’t weaken bilateral relations: U.S.

“The core message is that all citizens, regardless of faith, must be protected and feel safe,” Mr Huizenga said.

December 21, 2025

130 Catholic school pupils kidnapped in November released: Presidency

“Another 130 abducted Niger state pupils released, none left in captivity,” Mr Dare said, posting a photo of the released pupils.

Released kidnapped pupils
December 21, 2025

Tinubu hails SSS director-general Ajayi on IPI press freedom award

According to the IPI, the SSS director-general has demonstrated a strong commitment to press freedom since his appointment in late August 2024.

director-general of the State Security Service, Oluwatosin Ajayi
December 21, 2025

NAF settles victims mistakenly bombed, reaffirms commitment to protecting civilians

NAF has paid compensation to victims and families affected by the December 24 accidental airstrike in Sokoto.

Nigerian Air Force officers
December 21, 2025

Tinubu committed to efficient, accountable justice sector: AGF Fagbemi

President Bola Tinubu is committed to a justice sector that delivers timely outcomes to Nigerians.

Chief Justice of Nigeria, Kudirat Olatokunbo