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Eruku Abduction: All 38 Victims Freed, Reunited with Families

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All 38 worshippers abducted from Eruku, Kwara State, have been successfully rescued and reunited with their families. They arrived back in the community around 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, December 2, following their release and medical attention in Ilorin. The Ekiti Local Government Council has announced the safe return of all abducted individuals after a successful rescue operation. In a press statement issued by Prince Dada Sunday, chief press secretary to the Council Chairman, attributed the success to a coordinated effort involving President Bola Tinubu, Kwara State Governor Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRasaq,…

Amid Security Crisis, Tinubu Taps Former Defence Chief Christopher Musa for Minister Role

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President Bola Tinubu has nominated former Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Gwabin Musa (rtd.), as the new Minister of Defence. His nomination was conveyed in a letter to the Senate via Senate President Godswill Akpabio on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, following the resignation of the former Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, on health grounds. General Musa, who served as Chief of Defence Staff from 2023 until October 2025, is a highly decorated officer with over three decades of distinguished military service. President Tinubu expressed confidence in his extensive…

Insecurity: Tinubu Demands Decisive Action, Ends ‘Cycle of Excuses’

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President Tinubu ordered service chiefs to flush out terrorists and other non-state actors. Tinubu gave the directive and launched the 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Day emblem on Tuesday, November 2 where he held a closed-door meeting with security chiefs at the Aso Villa in Abuja to address the nation’s security challenges. During the event, he also announced a personal donation of ₦200 million to the Nigerian Legion to support the welfare of veterans and the families of fallen heroes. Those in attendance included Olufemi Oluyede, chief of defence staff (CDS);…

Nigerian Shippers’ Council’s Boss Akutah, Champions Benue Port Under Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda

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In a move to boost trade facilitation, the Nigerian Shippers’ Council, acting as the Nation’s Port Economic Regulator, is actively advocating for the development of a Benue River Port. The Benue River Port initiative was a central discussion point when members of the Benue State Shippers Association met with NSC Executive Secretary/CEO Akutah Pius Ukeyima, Esq, Ph.D, at the Abuja Liaison office to advocate for stronger developmental support. During a courtesy visit, the Shippers Association stressed the dire need for the Benue River Port, positioning it as critical infrastructure to…

Health Concerns Prompt Defence Minister Badaru Abubakar’s Resignation

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President Bola Tinubu accepted the resignation of Defence Minister Mohammed Badaru Abubakar today, Monday, December 1. Abubakar cited health concerns as the reason for his departure. Abubakar resigned as Nigeria’s Defence Minister on health grounds. President Tinubu has since accepted the resignation, with presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga conveying the President’s appreciation for the former minister’s service to the nation in a statement released on Monday. “President Tinubu will likely inform the senate of Badaru’s successor later this week,” the statement reads. Badaru, 63, was a two-term governor of Jigawa state…

Hope Amid Anguish: NSA Ribadu Vows Speedy Reunion for Niger School Children

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The nation’s top security official, Malam Nuhu Ribadu, has offered a glimmer of hope to grieving families, confirming that the pupils and staff taken from St. Mary’s Catholic School in Niger are “doing fine” and will be home soon. This statement comes amidst growing protests by parents, more than a week after bandits stormed the school on November 21. While 50 students have managed to escape their captors, over 260 pupils and teachers are still being held, prompting urgent calls for government action. The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in…

Tinubu Charges 1,187 Police Graduates: Uphold Integrity, Not Intimidation

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, on Saturday, November 29, officially commissioned 1,187 cadets of Regular Course 7 into the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) as Assistant Superintendents of Police (ASPs). The Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the development in a statement released on Saturday, November 29. The statement noted the event was a pivotal moment for the new officers:  “The colourful Passing Out Parade (POP) held at the Nigeria Police Academy, Wudil, Kano State, marked the successful completion of five years of…

Bauchi, Shandong Minsheng Group Strengthen Partnership to Develop Mineral Resources

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By: Bashir Hassan Abubakar Bauchi State has taken a major step toward economic diversification and industrial expansion as Governor Bala Mohammed hosted the leadership of China’s Shandong Minsheng Group at the Government House, Bauchi. The high-level visit followed the groundbreaking of the BMCC Nigeria Limited mining project in Baraza, Dass Local Government Area — a landmark joint venture expected to redefine the state’s mining and industrial profile. BMCC Nigeria Limited, co-owned by the Bauchi State Government and Shandong Minsheng Group, aims to tap into the state’s abundant mineral reserves while…

Tasteless Deals as NDLEA Intercepts ‘Loud,’ Tramadol in Toy Bears, Valued at N6.7 Billion in Christmas Cookies; 1,125 Rounds of Ammo Seized, Suspects Held in Lagos, Kaduna

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In continuation of the routine fight against drugs in the Country, the NDLEA operatives have dismantled a sophisticated social media network distributing illicit substances packaged as imported Christmas cookies and snacks. The operation, part of Nigeria’s ongoing war against drugs, culminated in the arrest of two suspects during a raid on their Lekki hideout, in Lagos. The development was disclosed in a statement released to the press on Sunday, November 30. The agency’s Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, highlighted the syndicate’s methods: “The drug syndicate run by the…

Bandits Causing Chaos Across Nigeria: A Breakdown of the Crises

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Sooth News presents an exclusive English translation of a recent BBC Hausa report. The report highlights how banditry is causing chaos across various parts of Nigeria, fostering fear and insecurity and disrupting daily life. We have translated this story for our readers to provide a comprehensive understanding of the situation, covering the key details of the insecurity crisis currently afflicting the nation, as originally reported by the BBC. ‘’Nigeria is grappling with a severe security crisis characterized by widespread kidnappings, killings, and various other security challenges. Comments previously made by…