Tag: Nigeria security
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Two soldiers, 19 bandits killed in Kano firefight
Overview of the Kano firefight In a confrontation that underscores ongoing insecurity in parts of northern Nigeria, soldiers from the Nigerian Army clashed with armed bandits in the Shanono Local Government Area of Kano State. Official sources confirmed that 19 bandits were killed during the exchange, while a number of the attackers were neutralized through…
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Killings in Nigeria Not Genocide, Says Pastor Wale Adefarasin
Introduction: A controversial stance from a Nigerian pastor Pastor Wale Adefarasin, senior pastor of Guiding Light Assembly in Abuja, has sparked renewed debate about the nature of violence against Christians in Nigeria. In remarks that quickly drew international attention, he challenged the prevailing narrative that the country is facing acts of genocide. He argued that…
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EFCC and NFIU Crackdown on Alleged Nigeria Coup Plot Fund Flows
Overview of the Crackdown In a coordinated effort to dismantle the financial networks that underpin the alleged coup plot in Nigeria, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Nigeria Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU) have intensified their investigations. Their focus is on tracing and disrupting illicit financial flows that proponents of the plot may…