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Truck Crash Forces Otedola Bridge Closure in Lagos

A crash involving two container trucks shut Otedola Bridge, halting traffic and forcing officials to redirect motorists through alternative Lagos routes.

NGX Nears N98 Trillion as Santa Rally Lifts Stocks

Nigerian stocks surged in a Santa rally, lifting market value close to N98 trillion as investors pocketed more than N953 billion in gains.

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Sam Darwish adds $6.7 million as IHS Towers shares surge

Sam Darwish’s IHS Towers growth accelerates as the company’s shares rise, adding $6.7 million to his fortune amid renewed investor confidence.

Falode Calls For Single Seven-Year Term

Falode renews calls for Nigeria to adopt a single seven-year term, arguing it would cut political waste and strengthen long-term governance

Atiku Faults Government Over Kebbi Schoolgirls Rescue

Atiku challenges the government’s account of the Kebbi schoolgirls rescue, arguing the incident highlights Nigeria’s worsening security failures rather than a victory

Nigeria Lawmakers Demand Urgent Action as Violence Surges Nationwide

Lawmakers warned of rising insecurity in Nigeria, citing kidnappings, banditry, and weak institutions, and called for legislative reforms and stronger security measures.

Rights Group Says Nigeria’s Failure To Act Fuels Repeated School Kidnappings

Armed men raided a Kebbi community and took 25 schoolgirls. Families are waiting for updates as security agencies continue search operations across nearby forests.

Kidnappings Spread Across Kwara, Kebbi and Kano as Raids Intensify

Armed groups raided Kwara, Kebbi and Kano, took twenty people and sparked wider security deployments while families and communities pushed for stronger protection.

South-East Residents Explain Monday Business Shutdowns

South-East residents say ongoing fears and uncertainty still force many businesses to remain closed on Mondays despite efforts to restore normal activity.

Nigeria Students Link Kidnappings to Security Failures

NANS says an internal security collapse is fueling rising school abductions, warning that campuses are becoming prime targets for armed kidnappers.

New Nigerian Tax Law Sets Tougher Penalties

Nigeria’s revised tax law imposes new tax penalties aimed at tightening compliance, reducing evasion and boosting government revenue across key sectors.

Pinnick Blames New Format for Super Eagles’ World Cup Miss

Super Eagles failed to qualify for the World Cup, with Pinnick blaming new qualification format for altering Nigeria’s path and complicating the campaign.

CBN Holds Benchmark Interest Rate at 27 Percent

The Central Bank of Nigeria has held its benchmark rate at 27 percent, keeping pressure on inflation while signaling caution on economic risks.

Nigeria’s Bishops Warn of Rising Security Threats

Catholic bishops raise alarm over Nigeria’s growing insecurity, urging swift government action as communities face escalating violence and instability nationwide.

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Truck Crash Forces Otedola Bridge Closure in Lagos

A crash involving two container trucks shut Otedola Bridge, halting traffic and forcing officials to redirect motorists through alternative Lagos routes.

NGX Nears N98 Trillion as Santa Rally Lifts Stocks

Nigerian stocks surged in a Santa rally, lifting market value close to N98 trillion as investors pocketed more than N953 billion in gains.

Air Peace To Shift Regional Flights To Daytime Operations In 2026

Air Peace plans to move regional flights to daytime operations and expand Africa routes by early 2026 to improve connectivity and passenger convenience.

7 Most Visited Countries During Christmas as Holiday Travel Peaks

As Christmas approaches each year, international travel surges. Europe’s historic cities and warmer destinations across the Americas consistently rank among the most visited countries during Christmas due to culture, tradition and seasonal appeal.