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Forest routes are fueling kidnappings across South-West

Forests and porous borders across Oyo, Osun, Ogun and Ekiti are fueling a wave of South-West kidnappings, a Saturday PUNCH investigation has revealed.

Marafa Secures NDC Governorship Ticket in Zamfara

KEY POINTS Senator Kabiru Marafa has emerged as the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) governorship candidate in Zamfara State through a consensus process. Marafa pledged to tackle corruption, improve security, strengthen governance, and ensure prudent management of public funds. The NDC also unveiled candidates for...

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Dangote Refinery Cuts Petrol Price to ₦865

KEY POINTS Dangote Refinery reduced petrol prices to ₦865 per litre, citing improved supply...

FG, AfDB Launch Special Agro-Industrial Zones Plan in Cross River

FG and AfDB launch SAPZ in Cross River, aiming to transform agriculture and create jobs while ensuring food security across Nigeria

Nigeria Partners with Chinese Firm on $328 Million Deal to Strengthen National Power Transmission Grid

KEY POINTS The Nigerian federal government has signed a $328.81 million contract with China...

WTO Chief Warns US-China tariff War Could Slash Trade

WTO chief Okonjo-Iweala warns that the US-China tariff war could reduce trade by 80%, posing a significant threat to the global economy and global GDP.

Adesina Applauds Kaduna’s Launch of Agro-Industrial Zone

Akinwumi Adesina celebrates Kaduna's launch of Nigeria's first agro-industrial zone, a step toward transforming agriculture and boosting local economy

Passengers Lament Fare Hikes Despite Fuel Price Cuts

Nigerians are frustrated with rising transport fares despite fuel price cuts and the introduction of CNG, citing exploitation by transport unions and government inaction.

Nigeria’s Debt Surges by N55 Trillion in First 19 Months of Tinubu Administration

KEY POINTS Nigeria's debt grew by N55.2 trillion under Tinubu, with external borrowing accounting...

FIRS Staff Forfeits Abuja, Kano Properties to FG

EFCC secures final forfeiture of two properties linked to a senior FIRS staff member, Aminu Sidi Garunbabba

FG Plans to Open More Gemstone, Jewellery-Making Centres

FG to establish gemstone and jewellery-making centres to boost entrepreneurship and support local value addition

Aliko Dangote Tops Forbes 2025 List of Africa’s Richest People

Forbes 2025 reveals Africa’s richest people, with Aliko Dangote at the top, worth $23.9 billion. Discover the wealthiest individuals in Africa.

Tinubu Sacks Kyari and NNPCL Board Over Poor Performance

KEY POINTS The president dismissed Kyari and the NNPCL board members after they demonstrated...

Fuel Prices May Drop to ₦750/Litre by December – NIPSS

KEY POINTS NIPSS forecasts petrol prices may fall to ₦750/litre by December 2025, citing...

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Forest routes are fueling kidnappings across South-West

Forests and porous borders across Oyo, Osun, Ogun and Ekiti are fueling a wave of South-West kidnappings, a Saturday PUNCH investigation has revealed.

Marafa Secures NDC Governorship Ticket in Zamfara

KEY POINTS Senator Kabiru Marafa has emerged as the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) governorship...

Tinubu at Three Years: Nigeria on the Path to Recovery Despite Challenges

KEY POINTS President Bola Tinubu says Nigeria is undergoing difficult but necessary reforms that...

Teachers, Pupils’ Abduction Sparks Protest in Oyo

KEY POINTS Teachers and civil society groups staged a peaceful protest in Ibadan Protesters...