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Nigerian Troops Rescue 308 Kidnap Victims in Kwara and Niger Forests

Nigerian troops successfully rescued 308 kidnap victims after a six-month operation in the forests of Kwara and Niger states, with a Kano APC chieftain commending President Tinubu for the rescue of 176 abductees from Kwara.

5 Aug, 21:21 — 6 Aug, 08:27
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BBCHigh4h ago

Nigerian security forces rescue more than 300 abductees

Nigeria's government says the rescue is the country's largest single-day operation by joint security forces.

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le-mondeHigh11h ago

Nigerian security forces rescue 300 kidnapping victims

The victims were rescued from a location in the Kainji Lake National Park Forest. Sprawling, often sparsely governed forests and reserves across the country have turned into hideouts for Nigerian criminal groups.

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Al JazeeraMostly Factual9h ago

Nigeria announces rescue of 308 kidnapped citizens

Kidnapping for ransom by armed groups and bandits has become a major crisis in Nigeria.

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France 24High6h ago

Nigeria rescues more than 300 kidnapping victims in major operation

Nigerian authorities announced the rescue of 308 people abducted by armed groups, including 163 villagers seized during a deadly attack earlier this year, calling it the country's largest single-day hostage rescue operation.

By FRANCE 24

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rte-newsMostly Factual5h ago

Nigerian security forces rescue 300 kidnapping victims

The Nigerian government has announced the release of more than 300 kidnapping victims, including 163 taken from a single village in the west of the country earlier this year.

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Premium TimesMostly Factual27m ago

UNFPA partners Lagos, GoMed to expand reproductive health services for Nigerian students

Through the platform, students will have access to discounted health products and discreet delivery to campuses and student hostels. The post UNFPA partners Lagos, GoMed to expand reproductive health services for Nigerian students appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

By Mariam Ileyemi

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punch-ngMostly Factual1h ago

Kano APC chieftain hails Tinubu over rescue of 176 Kwara abductees

A Kano APC chieftain commends President Tinubu’s government for the successful rescue of 176 Kwara abductees, highlighting efforts to combat insecurity. Read More: https://punchng.com/kano-apc-chieftain-hails-tinubu-over-rescue-of-176-kwara-abductees/

By Punch Newspapers

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vanguard-ngMixed46m ago

Navy recovers 85,000 litres of stolen crude products in Niger Delta

The Nigerian Navy, in furtherance of its offensive against crude oil theft, has successfully deactivated 2 illegal refining sites while maintaining pressure by dismantling a reactivated illegal refining network in the Niger Delta. The post Navy recovers 85,000 litres of stolen crude products in Niger Delta appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Henry Oduah

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myjoyonlineMixed6h ago

Dangote has ‘strong intent’ for South Africa listing after Nigeria IPO – JSE

The Johannesburg Stock Exchange has engaged with Nigeria's Dangote Group ​and said the company could list ‌its petroleum refinery in South Africa after a Nigerian IPO, a spokesperson told Reuters on Wednesday.

By Abubakar Ibrahim

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