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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.

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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Rivers Assembly Orders Arrest of RSIEC Chairman, Four Commissioners

Rivers Assembly orders the arrest of RSIEC chairman and commissioners after they failed to appear in response to an election annulment ruling.

El-Rufai’s Defection to SDP Comes Too Soon, Says APC Chieftain

APC chieftain Salihu Lukman says Nasir El-Rufai’s defection to SDP was too early, raising concerns about its impact on Nigeria’s political landscape.

SERAP Demands Reinstatement of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan

KEY POINTS SERAP has demanded the immediate reinstatement of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, calling her...

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Abacha Family Rejects Babangida’s Claim on June 12 Annulment

The Abacha family says Babangida was solely responsible for the June 12 election annulment, rejecting claims that blame the late Sani Abacha.

Saraki Urges Open, Fair Probe Into Akpabio Harassment Allegations

Saraki calls for an open investigation into Akpabio's harassment allegations, warning against turning the issue into politics.

El-Rufai Visits Aregbesola, Tunde Bakare in Lagos

The Lagos meeting of Nasir El-Rufai with Rauf Aregbesola and Pastor Tunde Bakare triggered political speculation about his upcoming election plans for 2027.

ACPN Backs NAFDAC’s Crackdown on Fake Drugs

ACPN supports NAFDAC's crackdown on open drug markets and calls for periodic enforcement and stronger regulatory oversight.

Kogi Youths Condemn Akpoti-Uduaghan Suspension

Kogi youths condemn Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan's suspension as unjust and call for gender reforms and political accountability in Nigeria.

Ekiti State Launches Stadium Rehabilitation with FIFA-Standard Turf

Ekiti State has started upgrading the Oluyemi Kayode Stadium with FIFA-standard turf and modern facilities to boost sports development.

The Hidden Struggles of Nigerian Students: What No One Talks About

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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.

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.

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.

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.