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Nigeria's president fired top security officials amid ongoing unrest, military attacks, and fears of a coup. Recent violence includes Boko Haram attacks and clashes with armed groups, highlighting persistent insecurity in the country. The government denies a coup plot, but tensions remain high as security challenges persist.
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Between November 21-23, 2025, armed bandits abducted over 250 students and 12 teachers from St. Mary's Catholic School in Niger State, Nigeria. This follows a recent kidnapping of 25 schoolgirls in Kebbi State. Nigerian security forces, including military and local hunters, are actively searching for the victims amid escalating insecurity in northern Nigeria. President Bola Tinubu postponed foreign trips to address the crisis.
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Nigerian court reaffirms that self-determination outside the constitution is illegal, convicting Nnamdi Kanu, founder of IPOB, who seeks independence for Biafra. Kanu's calls for secession have led to accusations of terrorism and historical conflict, including the Nigerian Civil War.
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Nnamdi Kanu, leader of IPOB, was convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment for terrorism by a Nigerian court. The case stems from his broadcasts inciting violence and advocating for Biafra independence. The ruling has sparked outrage in the South-east and raised concerns over regional stability.
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South Africans staged a nationwide protest against gender-based violence and femicide, coinciding with the G20 summit. The government declared gender violence a national disaster after protests demanding action, highlighting the ongoing crisis despite legal frameworks and law changes.