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Crime and Violence

“Defend yourselves,” says Niger Governor as bandit attacks surge

Admin - October 23, 2025

Niger State Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago has had enough of bandits — and he’s making that crystal clear. During a condolence visit to communities...

News

Honoured in Guinea-Bissau, President Buhari vows to defend democracy in Africa

Admin - December 8, 2022

PRESIDENT BUHARI VOWS THE DEFENCE OF DEMOCRACY IN AFRICA President Muhammadu Buhari Wednesday reaffirmed the commitment of Nigeria to work with Guinea Bissau and other...

Opinion

Pantami is My Friend, But He Can’t Be Defended

Admin - April 17, 2021

By Farooq A. KperogiTwitter: @farooqkperogiThis is a difficult column to write because although scores of people have importuned me to intervene in the controversy regarding...

Features

Video: What exactly did Nigeria’s Defence Minister mean that communities should defend themselves against bandits?

Admin - February 18, 2021

s he suggesting they should arm themselves with high calibre guns to take on bandits?He called rural dwellers cowards, he incited them to rise...

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