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Peter Rufai, Christian Chukwu Die in 2025

Nigeria's football community was shaken in 2025 as it lost eight iconic stars, including AFCON 1980 heroes Christian Chukwu and Charles Bassey, and legendary goalkeeper Peter Rufai. Read their stories.

Bandit Leader Arrested in Benue-Taraba Axis

Troops of Operation Whirl Stroke have arrested notorious bandit leader Fidelis Gayama, linked to kidnapping and armed robbery along the Benue-Taraba corridor. Read the full details of the intelligence-driven operation.

Army Arrests Notorious Bandit Leader in Benue

Nigerian Army troops have captured Fidelis Gayama, a high-value bandit leader terrorising the Benue-Taraba axis. Details of the operation and his links to wanted criminal Aka Dogo revealed.

Troops Nab Notorious Bandit Leader in Benue-Taraba

Nigerian Army troops arrest high-value bandit leader Fidelis Gayama in Benue State. The operation deals a blow to criminal networks terrorizing the border axis. Read more on the security crackdown.

Bandit Leader Buzu Beheaded by CJTF in Zamfara

CJTF and local vigilante groups eliminate notorious bandit leader Kachalla Isuhu Buzu in Zamfara, sparking celebrations. Read the full story on the security breakthrough.

Buhari, Diogo Jota Top Nigeria's 2025 Google Death Searches

Google's 2025 Year in Search reveals the public figures Nigerians searched most after their deaths. From ex-President Buhari to footballer Diogo Jota, see the full list of names that sparked national mourning and curiosity.

82 Nigerian Women on Death Row, Group Seeks Halt

ASF France reveals 82 Nigerian women face execution, highlighting gender bias and poverty in the justice system. Advocates demand a moratorium and recognition of domestic violence as a mitigating factor.

Police Kill Suspected Lakurawa Bandit in Kebbi

Kebbi police neutralise a suspected Lakurawa bandit in Malan Yaro, recover two motorcycles. CP commends security forces' gallantry. Separate attack on Immigration checkpoint leaves three dead.

Lawmaker Questions Kanu vs Boko Haram Sentencing

Rep Bello El-Rufai challenges IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu's life imprisonment while Boko Haram terrorist got 20 years. Read about the sentencing disparities in Nigeria's terrorism cases.

Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi dies at 99

Renowned Islamic scholar Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi passes away at 99. Family and associates confirm the death of the Tijjaniyya order leader. Read more about his legacy.

Senate Approves Death Penalty for Kidnapping

Nigerian Senate classifies kidnapping as terrorism, imposing mandatory death penalty. Recent abductions in Kano, Niger, Kwara, and Kebbi states highlight urgent security crisis.

11 kidnapped in fresh Kwara bandit attack

Armed bandits kidnapped 11 residents including a pregnant woman in Isapa, Kwara State. Security forces are searching forests for victims after recent church abduction.

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