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Retired Nigerian General Dies in Terrorist Captivity

A retired Nigerian Major General, who was abducted, has died in terrorist captivity, while his wife was released. This incident highlights ongoing security challenges in Nigeria, with political figures also commenting on the state of the nation.

13 Jun, 21:29 — 14 Jun, 06:33
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BBCHigh17h ago

Nigerian author accuses hospital of stalling review into her son's death

Adichie's 21-month old son died in a Lagos hospital, which she says is trying to stop an inquest into the circumstances of his death.

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Premium TimesMostly Factual12h ago

Tinubu’s enemies sponsoring insecurity to discredit Nigeria’s democracy — Akpabio

“I must say that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is grappling with a lot of enemies of progress, of what you left behind. Today, many are sponsoring insecurity in our country, to paint our democracy in a bad colour." The post Tinubu’s enemies sponsoring insecurity to discredit Nigeria’s democracy — Akpabio appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

By Abdulqudus Ogundapo

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punch-ngMostly Factual12h ago

Police nab driver, accomplice for attempted smuggling of stolen bus to Benin Republic

Ogun State Police foil an attempt to smuggle a stolen 28-seater Toyota Coaster bus into Benin Republic, arresting the driver and his accomplice. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-nab-driver-accomplice-for-attempted-smuggling-of-stolen-bus-to-benin-republic/

By Punch Newspapers

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vanguard-ngMixed13h ago

DHQ mourns retired Major General Rabe Abubakar

…Vows to Intensify Anti-Terrorism Operations By Kingsley Omonobi The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has expressed deep sorrow over the death of former Director of Defence Information, Major General Rabe Abubakar (retd), who reportedly died while in captivity following his abduction. In a statement issued on Sunday by the Director of Defence Information, Major General Samaila Uba, […] The post DHQ mourns retired Major General Rabe Abubakar appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Nwafor

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myjoyonlineMixed21h ago

Kidnapped Nigerian retired general dies in captivity

A retired Nigerian army general who had been kidnapped by gunmen in the country's north-west has died while being held captive, the military has said.

By David Apinga

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