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Nigerians owe N2.06 trillion in personal loans as borrowing to survive overtakes borrowing to invest

Personal loans held by Nigerians rose to about N2.06 trillion in May 2026, CBN data shows, as households increasingly borrow to cope with rising living costs.
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NYSC kidnap: Ransom drops from N1 billion to N100 million as police say camp is mined with IEDs

Kidnappers holding 20 prospective corps members in Imo State have cut their ransom from N50 million to N5 million each as parents report the captives are being beaten.

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Nnamdi Kanu’s Terrorism Trial to Begin Afresh on March 21

KEY POINTS Nnamdi Kanu’s terrorism trial will restart on March 21, 2025, with Justice...
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Nigerian Lawyer Sues Judge for ₦610 Million Over Rights Violation

A Nigerian lawyer sues judge for rights violation, alleging illegal detention and forceful phone confiscation. The case has been adjourned to April 29, 2025
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Lassa Fever: Nigeria Records 29 New Cases as Deaths Hit 100

Nigeria has recorded 29 new Lassa fever cases and five deaths in one week, with Ondo, Bauchi, and Edo accounting for most of the cases.
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NAFDAC Launches Greenbook App to Fight Fake Drugs

NAFDAC launches the Greenbook app to help Nigerians verify drugs' authenticity and reduce the circulation of counterfeit medical products.
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Fubara Ready to Re-Present 2025 Budget Amid Assembly Standoff

Rivers State Governor Fubara says he is ready to re-present the 2025 budget amid Assembly tensions, as lawmakers insist on formal procedures.
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Gov Eno: I Expect EFCC Petitions After Leaving Office

Governor Umo Eno predicts EFCC petitions will come after his time in office but he chooses to enable Akwa Ibom residents through empowerment while turning away from handout distribution.
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Tinubu Urges Rivers Stakeholders to Obey Supreme Court

The president has addressed Rivers State stakeholders by requesting they observe the Supreme Court decision while seeking peace during political tensions that continue to rise.
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Transport Ministry Refutes Claims of Diverting $3 Billion Railway Project

The transport ministry refutes claims of diverting the $3 billion railway project to Gombe, stating that no construction is currently ongoing there.
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Reps to Probe Oil Pipeline Security Amid Rising Vandalism

Nigeria’s lawmakers set up a committee to investigate pipeline security and tackle vandalism, aiming to protect the country’s oil and gas infrastructure.
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El-Rufai Leaves APC, Joins SDP to Challenge Ruling Party

Former Kaduna Governor Nasir El-Rufai leaves APC, joins SDP, and plans to bring opposition leaders together ahead of the 2027 elections.
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Dangote Refinery Faces Trouble as NNPC Ends Naira-for-Crude Deal

NNPC ends the naira-for-crude deal, increasing costs for local refiners. Dangote Refinery adjusts while fuel prices could rise.
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Falana Condemns Natasha’s Suspension as Legislative Recklessness

KEY POINTS According to Femi Falana the suspension driveway constructed by Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan against...
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Nigerians owe N2.06 trillion in personal loans as borrowing to survive overtakes borrowing to invest

Personal loans held by Nigerians rose to about N2.06 trillion in May 2026, CBN data shows, as households increasingly borrow to cope with rising living costs.
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NYSC kidnap: Ransom drops from N1 billion to N100 million as police say camp is mined with IEDs

Kidnappers holding 20 prospective corps members in Imo State have cut their ransom from N50 million to N5 million each as parents report the captives are being beaten.
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Suspected Boko Haram terrorists kill 15 farmers gathering firewood in Borno’s Marte area, three still missing

Suspected Boko Haram terrorists have killed 15 farmers working their fields and gathering firewood in Marte, Borno State, with police searching for three still missing.
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N50 million each: Families of 19 abducted NYSC graduates face N950 million ransom demand

Kidnappers are demanding N950 million, or N50 million each, for 19 prospective corps members abducted on the Owerri-Onitsha Road in Imo State on Thursday.