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38 abducted Kwara worshippers finally regain freedom

Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has confirmed the release of 38 people abducted during the recent attack on the Christ Apostolic Church (CAC) in Eruku, Ekiti Local Government Area.

The victims regained their freedom on Sunday, November 23, after several days of coordinated rescue efforts by security agencies and government officials.

Rafiu Ajakaye, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, announced the development in a statement on Sunday. He said Governor AbdulRazaq credited the successful rescue operation to the “hands-on approach” of President Bola Tinubu, who ordered decisive measures to secure the victims’ release.

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Insecurity: Trump criticises Tinubu, calls Nigeria “a disgrace”

United States of America President Donald Trump has intensified his criticism of Nigeria’s handling of insecurity, describing the country as “a disgrace” during an interview on Fox News Radio’s The Brian Kilmeade Show on Friday.

Trump alleged that thousands of people were being killed in what he termed “genocide,” accusing the Nigerian government of failing to act decisively.

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Police debunk viral Boko Haram alarm

The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has dismissed a viral message circulating on social media alleging the influx of Boko Haram fighters into parts of Southern and North-Central Nigeria, including Lagos, Ilorin, and Rivers State.

The false alert also claimed that key holders embedded with tracking devices were being distributed in public places.

Education

NYSC urges Akwa Ibom to fast-track camp reconstruction

The Akwa Ibom State Coordinator of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Mr Sam Pepple, has appealed to the state government to expedite the reconstruction of the permanent orientation camp in Nsit Atai.

Pepple appealed on Friday during the swearing-in ceremony for the NYSC 2025 Batch ‘C’ corps members at the Ikot Itie Udung camp.

He said the camp’s aging infrastructure required urgent attention to guarantee a safe and conducive environment for corps members.