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<title>The Press Fly &#45; : Local News</title>
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<title>Military Fatalities Rock Nigeria as Police Retirees Nationwide Protest</title>
<link>https://thepressfly.com/military-fatalities-rock-nigeria-as-police-retirees-nationwide-protest</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ kidnappers demand N1 billion ransom for Ariko community victims in Kaduna as terrorists kill three soldiers in Kwara; police retirees hold nationwide protests over pensions; Federal Government bans 17 imported goods including cement and pharmaceuticals. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 23:17:08 +0100</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>Nigeria insecurity, Kaduna kidnapping, N1 billion ransom, Kwara military attack, police retirees protest, pension issues, import ban Nigeria, cement ban, pharmaceutical import ban, AANI decentralised policing, Ibrahim Shekarau defection, bird strike crisis Nigeria, United Nigeria Airlines, fuel crisis airline shutdown</media:keywords>
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<title>Atiku Meets Kwankwaso in Kano, Signals Strong ADC Alliance Ahead of 2027</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar met with Rabiu Kwankwaso in Kano to strengthen unity within the African Democratic Congress (ADC), discussing party progress, national development, and strategic positioning ahead of the 2027 elections. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 12:03:53 +0100</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>Atiku Abubakar, Rabiu Kwankwaso, ADC Nigeria, African Democratic Congress, Nigerian politics, 2027 elections, Kano politics, political alliance Nigeria, opposition parties Nigeria, Kwankwaso ADC, Atiku meeting, Nigerian governance, political unity Nigeria</media:keywords>
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<title>Amnesty International Raises Alarm Over Alleged DSS Crackdown on Nigerians Criticising U.S. and Israel</title>
<link>https://thepressfly.com/amnesty-international-raises-alarm-over-alleged-dss-crackdown-on-nigerians-criticising-us-and-israel</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Amnesty International has raised concerns over an alleged crackdown by Nigeria’s Department of State Services (DSS) on citizens criticising the United States and Israel over the Middle East conflict, warning that arrests, detentions, and intimidation linked to social media posts threaten freedom of expression and democratic rights in Nigeria. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 17:33:31 +0100</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>Amnesty International, DSS crackdown Nigeria, freedom of expression Nigeria, Kaduna arrests DSS, Abubakar Adamu case, social media criticism Nigeria, US Israel criticism Nigeria, Nigerian human rights concerns, Middle East conflict reactions Nigeria, digital rights Nigeria</media:keywords>
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<title>Bandits Demand ₦10 Million, AK47 Rifle, and Motorcycles From Zamfara Village to Let Residents Stay</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Residents of Mai Tukunya in Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara State have begun fleeing their homes after armed bandits issued a ₦10 million ransom ultimatum along with demands for weapons and motorcycles. Families, including children and the elderly, are now walking long distances under harsh conditions in search of safety, highlighting the growing insecurity and humanitarian crisis in northwestern Nigeria. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 15:35:53 +0100</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>Zamfara insecurity, Mai Tukunya displacement, Maru Local Government bandits, Zamfara bandit attacks, northern Nigeria security crisis, rural displacement Nigeria, bandit ultimatum Zamfara, insecurity in northwest Nigeria, villagers fleeing bandits, Nigeria security challenges</media:keywords>
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<title>Zamfara Governor Dauda Lawal Defects from PDP to APC Amid Deepening Opposition Crisis in Nigeria</title>
<link>https://thepressfly.com/zamfara-governor-dauda-lawal-defects-from-pdp-to-apc-amid-deepening-opposition-crisis-in-nigeria</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has reportedly defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), alongside his deputy and members of the state cabinet. The political move comes amid an ongoing leadership crisis within the PDP following court rulings that invalidated the party’s controversial national convention, raising concerns about the future strength of Nigeria’s opposition. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 17:31:30 +0100</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>Dauda Lawal, Zamfara Governor defection, PDP crisis Nigeria, APC Nigeria politics, Zamfara politics, PDP to APC defection, Nigeria political news, PDP leadership crisis, Nigerian opposition politics, Court of Appeal PDP ruling, INEC convention dispute, Nyesom Wike allies, Zamfara Government House politics</media:keywords>
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<title>Russia Is Supplying Iran With Intelligence to Strike American Forces</title>
<link>https://thepressfly.com/russia-is-supplying-iran-with-intelligence-to-strike-american-forces</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Reports from U.S. officials suggest Russia may be providing intelligence to Iran to help target American military assets in the Middle East. The alleged cooperation comes as the ongoing conflict escalates, resulting in casualties, drone and missile strikes, and a large-scale U.S.–Israeli military campaign against Iranian infrastructure. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 20:29:28 +0100</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>Russia intelligence Iran, Iran US conflict, Russia Iran military intelligence, US military bases Middle East, Iran drone attacks, US Israel strikes Iran, Middle East war news, Russia Iran cooperation, US troops attack Kuwait, global security tensions</media:keywords>
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<title>Kano Assembly Begins Impeachment Process Against Deputy Governor Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo</title>
<link>https://thepressfly.com/kano-assembly-begins-impeachment-process-against-deputy-governor-aminu-abdussalam-gwarzo</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The Kano State House of Assembly has initiated impeachment proceedings against the Deputy Governor of Kano State, Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, over allegations of gross misconduct, abuse of office, and diversion of local government funds. Lawmakers claim the alleged financial dealings, which reportedly occurred during his tenure as Commissioner for Local Government, involve hundreds of millions of naira and may constitute a breach of public trust under the provisions of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 13:35:50 +0100</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>Kano deputy governor impeachment, Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, Kano State House of Assembly, Kano politics, impeachment proceedings Nigeria, local government fund diversion Kano, abuse of office allegations, Nigerian political news, Kano State government crisis, Section 188 Nigerian Constitution</media:keywords>
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<title>Ramadan Sermon: JIBWIS Suspends Sheikh Alkali Over Criticism of Tinubu and  Governors</title>
<link>https://thepressfly.com/ramadan-sermon-sparks-controversy-as-jibwis-suspends-sheikh-alkali-over-criticism-of-tinubu-and-northern-governors</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The suspension of Sheikh Alkali Abubakar Salihu Zaria by Jama’atu Izalatil Bid’ah Wa Iqamatis Sunnah (JIBWIS), Jos faction, has sparked widespread reactions across Nigeria. The cleric was suspended after delivering a Ramadan sermon criticizing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and northern governors over insecurity and governance issues. The development has generated debate on the role of religious leaders in political discourse, freedom of expression, and the intersection of faith and governance in Nigeria. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 22:09:59 +0100</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>Sheikh Alkali Abubakar Salihu Zaria, JIBWIS suspension, Jama’atu Izalatil Bid’ah Wa Iqamatis Sunnah, Bola Ahmed Tinubu criticism, Ramadan Tafseer controversy, northern Nigeria insecurity, Islamic cleric suspension, Nigerian politics and religion, freedom of expression Nigeria, Muhammad Sani Yahaya Jingir</media:keywords>
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<title>Iran’s Closure of the Strait of Hormuz Sparks Global Oil Market Turmoil</title>
<link>https://thepressfly.com/irans-closure-of-the-strait-of-hormuz-sparks-global-oil-market-turmoil</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Rising tensions between the United States, Israel, and Iran have disrupted shipping through the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, triggering a sharp surge in global oil prices. With tanker traffic reduced, energy markets shaken, and supply chains under pressure, the crisis underscores the geopolitical risks surrounding one of the world’s most critical energy corridors. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 18:32:46 +0100</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>Strait of Hormuz crisis, Iran oil blockade, global oil prices surge, US Israel Iran conflict, Middle East tensions, energy supply disruption, oil market volatility, Gulf shipping crisis, LNG supply risk, global energy security</media:keywords>
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<title>El&#45;Rufai Files N1bn Rights Suit Against ICPC Over Abuja Residence Search</title>
<link>https://thepressfly.com/el-rufai-files-n1bn-rights-suit-against-icpc-over-abuja-residence-search</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai has filed a N1 billion fundamental rights enforcement suit against the ICPC, challenging the legality of a search warrant and the alleged unlawful search of his Abuja residence. The case, before the Federal High Court in Abuja, also questions the commission’s procedures during an ongoing investigation. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 21:38:40 +0100</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>Nasir El-Rufai, ICPC, fundamental rights suit, Abuja residence search, Federal High Court Abuja, search warrant Nigeria, anti-corruption investigation, Kaduna former governor, legal challenge ICPC, Nigeria politics, constitutional rights, Aso Drive raid</media:keywords>
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<title>Held for a Month: The Faces of Insecurity in Zamfara</title>
<link>https://thepressfly.com/held-for-a-month-the-faces-of-insecurity-in-zamfara</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ A disturbing video has emerged showing two young women, including a student named Maryam, who have been held captive by bandits in northwestern Nigeria for over a month. The footage reveals the victims&#039; trauma and desperate pleas for help, highlighting the ongoing insecurity and normalisation of kidnapping in Zamfara and Sokoto states. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 14:46:18 +0100</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>Nigeria banditry, Zamfara kidnapping, Sokoto abduction, Maryam Al-Mustapha, Nigerian insecurity, kidnapping for ransom, student abduction, North-West Nigeria crisis, bandit video, Aisha Al-Mustapha</media:keywords>
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<title>Deadly Raid in Northwestern Nigeria: Dozens Killed, Women and Children Abducted</title>
<link>https://thepressfly.com/deadly-raid-in-northwestern-nigeria-dozens-killed-women-and-children-abducted</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ At least 50 people were killed and several women and children abducted after armed men attacked Tungan Dutse village in Zamfara state, Nigeria. The assailants, arriving on over 150 motorcycles, burned buildings and shot residents during a 10-hour raid despite prior warnings to security forces. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2026 15:53:53 +0100</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>Nigeria, Zamfara, bandit attack, village raid, mass killing, abduction, insecurity, Tungan Dutse, armed men, northwestern Nigeria</media:keywords>
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<title>INEC Releases 2027 Election Timetable: Key Dates for Presidential, Governorship Polls Announced</title>
<link>https://thepressfly.com/inec-releases-2027-election-timetable-key-dates-for-presidential-governorship-polls-announced</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially released the timetable for Nigeria&#039;s 2027 General Elections. Key dates include the Presidential and National Assembly elections on February 20, 2027, and Governorship polls on March 6, 2027. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 13:51:04 +0100</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>INEC 2027 election timetable, Nigeria 2027 general elections, INEC election schedule, 2027 presidential election date, news, Nigeria governorship election 2027, INEC voter registration 2026, party primaries 2026 Nigeria, Nigerian election campaigns 2027, INEC news update, 2027 elections Nigeria</media:keywords>
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