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Generals Also Cry

Global UpfrontApr 8, 2025April 8, 20250

Thumbprint by Andy Ezeani The joy of Ismaila Abdullahi, a retired Brigadier General of the Nigerian Army, knew no bounds late last week. Understandably so.

Bandits Kill 6 Persons, Abduct Over 50 In Katsina

Global UpfrontApr 7, 2025April 7, 20250

At least six persons have been killed by bandits suspected to be bandits in Dandume Local Government Area (LGA) of Katsina State. Residents confirmed that

General Tsiga, Ex-NYSC DG, Regains Freedom After 56 Days In Captivity

Global UpfrontApr 3, 2025April 3, 20250

Former Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier General Maharazu Tsiga (rtd), has regained his freedom after spending 56 days in captivity. General

Anxiety Over Abduction Of Lieutenant Cynthia E. Akor Of Armed Forces Radio In Mpape, Abuja

Global UpfrontMar 23, 2025March 23, 20250

There is growing anxiety within the Nigerian military over the abduction of Navy Lieutenant Cynthia E. Akor by gunmen in the Mamman Vatsa area along

How Gunmen Abducted, Murdered 21-year-old Seminarian In Nigeria – Report

Global UpfrontMar 20, 2025March 20, 20250

Christians in Nigeria are in shock after a 21-year-old seminarian was brutally killed by kidnappers. In a statement sent to Catholic charity Aid to the

Despite Peace Deal, Bandits Abduct 10, Injure 2 In Kaduna Midnight Attacks

Global UpfrontMar 14, 2025March 14, 20250

Bandits have kidnapped 10 villagers and injured two others in coordinated midnight raids across three remote communities in Kajuru LGA of Kaduna State. The attacks

23 Days After, Ex-NYSC DG General Tsiga Remains In Captivity

Global UpfrontMar 1, 2025March 1, 20250

It is exactly 23 days since armed bandits invaded Tsiga town in Bakori Local Government Area of Katsina State and abducted Brigadier General Maharazu Tsiga

Nigeria: Bandits Strikes Again, Kill 5, Abduct 100 In Zamfara, Katsina States

Global UpfrontFeb 27, 2025February 27, 20250

Bandits have struck again in Northwest Nigeria, killing five people and abducting 100 in Zamfara and Katsina States. In Zamfara State, the bandits killed five

Bandits Abduct 12 Worshippers From Sokoto Mosque, Kill Vigilante, Kidnap 6 Teenage Girls In Niger State For Sex Slaves

Global UpfrontFeb 8, 2025February 8, 20250

Bandits have abducted 12 worshippers from a mosque while observing their dawn prayer at Gidan Baushe village in Sabon Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto

Decomposing Body Of Abducted Anambra Lawmaker, Justice Azuka Found

Global UpfrontFeb 6, 2025February 6, 20250

The decomposing body of Honourable Justice Azuka, the member representing Onitsha North Constituency I in the Anambra State House of Assembly, who was abducted on