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20 Farmers Kidnapped in Niger State Attack

Armed bandits have kidnapped about 20 farmers, including pregnant women and children, from a rice farm in Niger state. This comes just days after a mass school abduction. Read the latest details.

Southern Governors Renew Call for State Police

Southern Governors Forum, meeting in Abeokuta, has intensified the demand for state police as a crucial solution to Nigeria's escalating insecurity. Read their unified stance.

Katsina Governor Signs N897.87bn 2026 Budget

Katsina State Governor Dikko Radda has officially signed the 2026 budget of N897.86 billion into law. The budget incorporates inputs from over 70,000 residents across 361 wards.

Bandits kidnap eight villagers in Kano attack

Armed bandits kidnapped eight villagers in Biresawa, Kano State, despite prior warnings to security forces. Victims include women and teenagers taken to unknown locations.

Katsina Govt Warns of Stringent Measures Against GBV

Katsina State Government vows stringent action against Gender-Based Violence perpetrators. Governor Radda announces new laws and urges public reporting. NAPTIP highlights rape as a prevalent issue.

Bandit Leader Imposes N50m Levy on Katsina Towns

Notorious bandit Mustapha Babaro demands N50 million from Yargoje communities in Katsina, raising questions about peace deals effectiveness. Residents fear repercussions if deadline missed.

N54m Scholarship for 2,199 Katsina Students

Hon. Abdullahi Ahmed empowers 2,199 students with over N54 million in scholarships and announces job opportunities for 420 constituents. A major boost for education and youth development in Musawa/Matazu.

South-West Leaders Map Out Security Strategy

South-West governors, senators, and traditional rulers have outlined a comprehensive, tech-driven security strategy at a regional summit. Learn about the plan to safeguard the region.

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