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Nigeria Announces Release of Abducted Schoolchildren

100 schoolchildren abducted in Nigeria are released; more still being held

A total of 100 of the schoolchildren abducted from a Nigerian Catholic school last month have been released, the Christian Association of Nigeria said Monday, adding that more than 100 students remain...

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One Hundred Schoolchildren Released After Kidnapping in Nigeria

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Nigeria secures release of 100 abducted schoolchildren from Catholic school after weeks in captivity

Benin, Nigeria and coup too far

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Nigeria Sends Soldiers, Jets Into Benin to Stop Coup Attempt

Nigeria’s military sent fighter jets and ground forces into neighboring Benin to support President Patrice Talon, after a group of soldiers attempted to seize control of the West African nation.

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A coup too far: Why Benin's rebel soldiers failed where others in the region succeeded

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Nigerian airstrikes helped foil coup attempt, Benin says

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Nigeria Senate Approves Tinubu's Troop Deployment to Benin Republic After Coup Bid

Nigeria's ‌Senate on Tuesday gave ‌its approval for President Bola Tinubu's deployment of troops to Benin Republic after Benin's government asked its bigger neighbour ‍for help to quell an attempte...

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Benin president condemns foiled attempted coup, says situation is "under control"

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Benin coup thwarted by loyalist troops, president tells nation

"Early on Sunday morning, 7 December 2025, a small group of soldiers launched a mutiny aimed at destabilising the state and its institutions," Interior Minister Alassane Seidou said "Faced with this s...

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Coup Attempt Rocks Benin, but Government Says It’s Over

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Benin's interior minister says a coup attempt has been foiled

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Nigeria's central bank licenses 82 exchange bureaus under new forex rules

By Camillus Eboh Dec 9 - Nigeria’s central bank has granted final licenses to 82 exchange bureaus (BDCs) under revised guidelines, effective Nov. 27, following a sweeping crackdown last year that saw 4,

Nigeria’s president nominates ex-military chief for defense minister weeks after he was forced out

Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has nominated the former military chief as defense minister just weeks after he was made to step down.

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Trump admin targets anti-Christian violence with new visa crackdown policy following Nigeria attacks

Secretary of State Marco Rubio announces policy allowing State Department to deny visas to individuals involved in religious freedom violations globally.

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12 young girls kidnapped in Nigeria freed by abductors

Their release comes as Nigeria has experienced a surge in abductions of young people over the past two weeks.

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Nigeria seeks French help to combat insecurity, Macron says

LAGOS, Dec 7 (Reuters) - Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has sought more help from France to fight widespread violence in the north of the country, French President Emmanuel Macron said on Sunday, weeks after the United States threatened to intervene to protect Nigeria's Christians.

Nigeria Sets Ambitious Plan Targeting Almost 8% Growth by 2028

Nigeria set an ambitious three-year growth target that leans heavily on the non-oil sector in Africa’s biggest oil-producing nation.

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AFCON 2025: How has Nigeria fared against its Group C rivals?

How has Nigeria performed against its group stage opponents at AFCON 2025?Nigeria/@score nigeriaNigeria is eyeing a fourth title at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2025) after having already lifted