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Gunmen killed a traditional ruler, his wife, son, and two others in a palace attack in Benue.
Attackers disguised themselves and spoke the local language to avoid suspicion before striking.
Five people died, one was injured, and security agencies have begun investigations.
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A Lagos woman was kidnapped from her home in a late-night attack by armed men.
Kidnappers demanded ₦60 million, later converted to dollars, and negotiated through an intermediary.
She was released after her family paid $17,500 ransom despite involvement of security agencies.
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The World Bank has approved $500 million in Nigeria agriculture funding through its International Development Association arm, backing the AGROW project to boost smallholder productivity, strengthen market linkages and improve food security.
Scores of children and wives of military officers detained over an alleged Nigeria coup plot staged a peaceful protest at the National Assembly on Wednesday, demanding a speedy trial or the release of their loved ones.
The Central Bank of Nigeria has concluded the Nigeria bank recapitalization programme, with 33 deposit money banks raising a combined N4.65 trillion in fresh capital over 24 months.
Nigeria's pension industry is forming an investment consortium to unlock pension infrastructure investment at national scale, PenCom Director General Omolola Oloworaran announced Wednesday in Lagos.
More than 11,000 Nigerians have applied to sail on a Nigerian Navy warship, blowing past expectations and forcing officials to draw up a selection plan.
NNPC Limited has denied selling scrap materials, equipment or components from its three refineries, warning the public against fraudsters posing as company agents.