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FG Completes South Africa Evacuation, Brings Home Final Batch of 308 Nigerians

VitalnewsarenaJuly 15, 2026July 15, 202652 mins

The Federal Government has concluded the evacuation of stranded Nigerians from South Africa following the arrival of the final batch of 308 returnees, bringing an end to the emergency airlift operation coordinated through the Nigerian Mission in Pretoria and relevant government agencies. The last group of evacuees landed in Nigeria after being airlifted from South…

Bandit Attack in Niger State: Over 30 Killed, Scores Abducted in Kasuwan Daji Market Assault

VitalnewsarenaJanuary 5, 2026January 5, 202603 mins

Security sources have confirmed that more than 30 people were killed and numerous others abducted after suspected armed bandits ambushed a busy market in Niger State, Nigeria on Saturday. According to the Niger State Police Command, the attackers launched their assault at the Kasuwan Daji market in Demo community, located within the Borgu Local Government…