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The Nigerian Senate has urged the Federal Government to halt the rehabilitation and reintegration of former insurgents, calling instead for prosecution of those involved in deadly attacks.

Faced with renewed xenophobic violence, some Nigerians in South Africa are reportedly arming themselves for protection, prompting police intervention and diplomatic appeals for calm.

Insurgents launched coordinated attacks on military positions in northern Mali, including in Anefis, Aguelhoc, and Gao, according to reports. The Malian army stated the situation is under control.

Fifteen worshippers abducted from a Christ Apostolic Church in Eda Oniyo-Ekiti on April 28 have been released after 67 days in captivity. One fatality was reported.

Recent research and student-led protests underscore Nigeria's deepening security challenges, with violence extending beyond Boko Haram to include campus unrest and missing military personnel.

As Nigeria intensifies military operations against jihadists and bandits, concerns emerge over missing troops, defence spending, and alleged profiling of Muslims by security forces.

Police and security agencies in Rivers, Delta, Katsina, and Kwara states have arrested multiple suspects linked to armed robbery, kidnapping, and cult-related violence, recovering weapons and stolen items.

President Tinubu’s development focus on the North, a new national security operation, and reflections on political accountability highlight key governance themes in Nigeria’s current political moment.

South African authorities are intensifying security operations following an attempted assassination of Major-General Khan and a shopping centre police chase, as protests loom nationwide.

A federal court's judgment on the deregistration of the Nigeria Democratic Congress has surfaced, as security concerns mount in Katsina and Yoruba activist Sunday Igboho reports on injured operatives following an Oyo forest ambush. Meanwhile, Omoyele Sowore identifies 'ignorance' as his main obstacle ahead of the 2027 election.