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Abuja’s in the news as Nigeria’s court sentences Kanu to life for terrorism, highlighting ongoing security and political tensions in the capital.

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US Advisories Heighten Nigeria Security Concerns

The US has issued travel warnings and ordered non-essential staff to leave Nigeria due to escalating violence, terrorism, and kidnapping. Nigeria's government criticizes the advisories as unbalanced, citing ongoing security efforts and progress. The situation remains volatile across many states, with US warnings covering over half of Nigeria's regions.

Nigeria Convicts Hundreds in Boko Haram Trials

Nigeria has prosecuted over 500 Boko Haram and ISWAP suspects, securing 386 convictions out of 508 cases. Sentences range from five years to life imprisonment, with rehabilitation mandated. The trials, monitored by international observers, aim to address a decade-long insurgency that has caused thousands of deaths and displacements.