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Bandits in the North are taxing farmers just to let them harvest their crops, turning basic survival into a nightmare. The Arewa Consultative Forum warns this isn’t new—it’s a deepening crisis fueled by criminal exploitation. Professor Tukur Baba demands the government tackle root causes, not just symptoms, to break the cycle of fear and economic collapse for Nigeria’s northern farmers. Listen in...

Former VP Atiku Abubakar’s silence after the release of kidnapped Oriire school pupils and teachers has sparked criticism, especially since he made the abduction a major campaign issue during his 57-day captivity. While Peter Obi publicly praised the rescue and called for a day of thanksgiving, Atiku’s absence from the celebration raises questions about his accountability and gratitude — especiall...

Uyo’s flooding crisis hits hard—governor urges citizens to clear drains while government tackles major blockages, stressing this is a shared responsibility as rainy season ramps up Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to fee...

The Committee for the Defence of Human Rights is applauding security agencies for the successful rescue of kidnapped teachers and students in Oyo State, crediting smart, coordinated intelligence as the key to shutting down violent crimes. But they’re urging the government to turn this win into a nationwide campaign against kidnapping, banditry, and extremism — emphasizing that lasting security req...

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A British citizen, Ndodana Mkhanyisi Tshuma, has been charged with three counts of murder after the bodies of his wife, Nothabo Zandile Tshuma, and their daughters, Natalie and Nala, were found at their home in Bedfordshire. Arrested in Johannesburg following a high-stakes international operation, Tshuma is now facing justice as UK and South African authorities collaborate to extradite him. The fa...

Arewa Consultative Forum slams Nigeria’s government for ghost agencies, even under Buhari, exposing how insiders quietly rebrand and exploit the system—raising alarms about accountability and the disappearance of oversight. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary base...

UK travel rules just got a major update—citizens from select countries now need to secure a visa before boarding a flight to the UK, starting [Date]. This new requirement, aimed at tighter border control and enhanced security, means travelers must prepare for a full application process involving personal info and biometrics. While exact costs and procedures are still pending, officials say it’ll m...

Nigerian Air Force jets have launched devastating airstrikes in Borno State, hitting Boko Haram camps and reportedly wiping out dozens of terrorists in a major offensive aimed at crippling their operations. Using Alpha jets and other fighter aircraft, the military struck with precision based on intelligence, signaling a renewed, aggressive push to restore peace in the northeast. While exact casual...

Presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga is slamming Atiku Abubakar for staying silent after the dramatic rescue of 39 abducted pupils and 7 teachers in Oyo State — a mission completed without negotiation and resulting in 8 arrests and neutralization of others. Onanuga notes Atiku was vocal during the crisis but has remained conspicuously quiet since the victims’ release, sparking questions about hi...

Manchester City just pulled off a major youth coup, snapping up 17-year-old winger Jeremy Monga from Leicester for a rumored £10 million with add-ons. Already a Premier League debutante at 15 and Leicester’s youngest ever starter, Monga has racked up 37 appearances for the Foxes. Now the third English youngster to join City this window under new manager Enzo Maresca, he’s also the third-youngest e...

Africa’s World Cup hopes hit a rough patch as no top teams snagged direct qualifiers for 2026, leaving fans and analysts questioning the continent’s trajectory amid stiff global competition and urgent calls for strategic overhaul ahead of the African Cup of Nations. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is...

Schoolchildren and teachers snatched in Oyo are finally back safe — a huge relief — but the timing of their rescue, coinciding with the ruling party’s presidential campaign kickoff, has sparked serious questions. While the military gets credit for the rescue, critics blast the administration for prioritizing politics over people’s safety. The message is clear: securing citizens should come before...

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Nigerian Air Force jets struck a terrorist camp in Borno State after drone intel confirmed enemy activity—precision bombing destroyed key structures and disrupted fighters. Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke praised the crew and vowed relentless air operations to dismantle terrorist networks, ensuring they can’t regroup or rebuild. This bold move underscores Nigeria’s ongoing, determined push to crus...

Lagos Governor Sanwo-Olu applauds President Tinubu’s administration for the dramatic rescue of 39 schoolchildren and 7 teachers held for 55 days in Oyo — a powerful signal that Nigeria’s security forces are stepping up. The joint military and police operation brought the hostages home safely, prompting heartfelt praise and condolences from Sanwo-Olu. Tragically, one teacher died in the initial att...

Nollywood star Femi Branch is sounding the alarm over the kidnapping of Nigerian schoolchildren, accusing politicians of using kids as political pawns. After the release of 46 hostages held for 56 days, Branch slammed the abuse of children in both abductions and the broken education system, citing a suspicious timing of one kidnapping following a governor’s presidential announcement. He urgently c...

Retired Lt. Gen. Tukur Yusuf Buratai delivered a wake-up call to Africa: the continent can’t keep relying on foreign powers to solve its security crises. At a major security forum in Addis Ababa, he warned that terrorism, cyber threats, and transnational crime are escalating — especially in the Sahel, where nearly half of global terror deaths occur. He stressed the urgent need for stronger regiona...

The Federal Government is rolling out a nationwide screening for its Skill-Up Artisans Programme, led by the Industrial Training Fund, to identify top-tier Nigerian craftspeople and technicians capable of competing globally. Aimed at reducing reliance on foreign labor, the initiative targets all 36 states and FCT, evaluating candidates on eligibility, competence, and real-world experience. Running...

Fulani leader Garba Abdullahi Muhammed is sounding the alarm over what he calls a genocide and ethnic cleansing campaign against his people in Plateau State, accusing local communities and security forces of targeting herders, killing thousands, seizing land, and committing sexual violence — while the narrative wrongly blames Fulani bandits. He demands urgent government intervention, transparent i...

Former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello has issued a stern warning to “political criminals” in the state, especially in Kogi Central, vowing consequences without naming names — urging them to reflect on their actions. He’s signaling the end of tolerance for misconduct, backing current leadership including Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo and President Bola Tinubu as steering the state toward progress. B...

Rep. Philip Agbese is sounding the alarm over newly approved NYSC reforms, warning President Tinubu that changes like ditching the khaki uniform for Adire fabric and switching from military to civilian leadership could undermine the program’s core mission of national unity. He’s also alarmed by proposals to extend camp to six weeks, overhaul the curriculum, emphasize skills training, and digitize...

Typhoon Bavi is barreling through Asia, forcing nearly a million evacuations in China, blanketing Taiwan and Japan in chaos, and leaving thousands without power—while record ocean heat and returning El Niño fuel its deadly intensity. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news su...

Turkey’s health ministry is cracking down on doctors performing C-sections, fining over a hundred OB-GYNs, suspending them, and forcing retraining — all as part of a national push to slash the country’s record-high C-section rate, which hit 62% in 2023. President Erdogan backs the move, aiming to boost natural births and curb unnecessary surgeries, with private hospitals soon required to justify e...

Top Boy star Micheal Ward walks free after a jury unanimously acquitted him on all five charges—including rape and sexual assault—following a tense, five-hour deliberation at Snaresbrook Crown Court. The 28-year-old, who denied the allegations tied to a January incident, broke down emotionally as verdicts were read, with loved ones celebrating the outcome. His defense consistently argued the encou...