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NLC Backs Teachers’ Strike, Demands Immediate Release of Abducted Pupils and Educators The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has thrown its weight behind the ongoing teachers’ strike triggered by the abduction of schoolchildren and educators, calling on security agencies and government authorities to take urgent steps to secure the release of those still being held captive. The labour movement’s intervention has added a new dimension to growing national concern over insecurity and the safety of schools, as outrage continues to spread across the country following the kidnapping incident that shocked parents, teachers, and communities. With schools, labour unions, and civil society groups increasingly voicing their concerns, the issue has become one of the most discussed security and education challenges facing the nation. The strike action by teachers has focused attention on what many education stakeholders describe as the growing risks faced by both students and educators. Teachers ...

Ekiti Community in Protest Over Abduction of Worshippers Tension has gripped parts of Ekiti State, Nigeria , following the abduction of 16 worshippers by armed gunmen. The incident has triggered widespread outrage, with residents taking to the streets in protest over what they describe as rising insecurity and delayed rescue efforts. The victims were reportedly taken during an attack on a religious gathering, an incident that has further intensified concerns about safety in rural communities. Following the abduction, residents organized peaceful protests demanding swift action from security agencies. Many community members expressed frustration over repeated attacks in the region and called for stronger government intervention to protect lives and property. The protests reflect growing anxiety in several parts of the country where similar incidents have occurred in recent months. Some reports suggest that kidnappers initially demanded a significant ransom and that negotiations ...

Police Recover Bodies of Kidnap Victims in Edo Forest, Arrest Suspected Gang Member A tragic kidnapping case in Edo State has taken a devastating turn after police operatives recovered the bodies of two victims from a forest in Ovia North-East Local Government Area and arrested a suspect believed to be connected to the crime. The discovery has reignited concerns about the growing threat of kidnapping across parts of Nigeria and the devastating impact such crimes continue to have on families and communities. Authorities say investigations are ongoing as security operatives intensify efforts to dismantle the criminal network responsible for the abduction and deaths of the victims. According to information released by security authorities, the victims were among individuals reportedly abducted from their community by armed kidnappers who later demanded ransom from family members. As is common in many kidnapping cases, relatives reportedly endured weeks of uncertainty while hoping fo...

Nigerian Troops Arrest Suspected Boko Haram Logistics Supplier and Informant in Maiduguri Nigerian troops operating in the North-East have reportedly recorded another breakthrough in the ongoing fight against terrorism with the arrest of a suspected Boko Haram logistics supplier and informant in Maiduguri, Borno State. The development highlights the military’s continued efforts to disrupt the networks that provide support, intelligence, and supplies to terrorist groups operating in the region. Security experts have long argued that weakening these support structures is just as important as direct combat operations against insurgents. The latest arrest is being viewed as part of broader efforts to dismantle the operational capabilities of terrorist organizations that have continued to threaten lives and communities across the North-East. According to reports, the suspect came under the radar of security operatives following intelligence gathering and surveillance activities aimed a...