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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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Nigerian Calls for FG’s Intervention Amid Mozambique Unrest

A Nigerian businessman in Mozambique appeals to the FG for urgent intervention, citing violence targeting Nigerians amid political unrest.

Odili: Fubara Stops Wike from Turning Rivers into Private Estate

Rivers State former Governor, Peter Odili, commended Governor Fubara for resisting the political aggression of Wike, to free Rivers people from further unhappiness and years of the administration of confusion and allowing them to enjoy steady governance and happiness.

Nigerian Government to Investigate Civilian Deaths in Sokoto Airstrike

Nigerian government pledges thorough investigation into the Sokoto airstrike that killed 10 civilians, citing erroneous intelligence as the cause.

NCC Approves MTN-Exchange Telecom Disconnection Over Unpaid Charges

The NCC approves Exchange Telecom’s disconnection from MTN Nigeria due to unpaid interconnect charges, impacting telecom traffic routing

Nigeria 2025: Deepening Poverty and Economic Hardship

Budget short falls, inflation and a decline in manufacturing is what the economic experts foresee this year, 2025, which shall be deeper poverty for the average Nigerian

Ribadu Refutes Niger’s Destabilisation Claims

Nigeria’s NSA Nuhu Ribadu, has denied claims made by Niger’s military leader General Tchiani that Nigerian authorities have collaborated with France, and that Nigeria would allow foreign military bases.

Adeleke Approves Haastrup as Owa Obokun Adimula of Ijeshaland

Governor Adeleke approves Adesuyi Haastrup as Owa Obokun and Johnson Abikoye as Asaoni, urging peace and unity in Osun communities.

FG Dismisses Niger’s Allegations of Conspiracy with France

FG refutes Niger’s conspiracy claims involving France, emphasizing Nigeria's dedication to regional stability and fighting terrorism effectively.

14 Nigerians Wanted by INTERPOL for Drug, Human Trafficking

INTERPOL on Wednesday released a wanted list of 14 Nigerians accused of crimes from human trafficking to drug smuggling and fraud.

Atiku Won’t Be President in 2027, It’s South’s Turn – Doyin Okupe

Former presidential spokesman, Doyin Okupe, has stated that the South must serve its eight years as president before the North can come back again

CDS Reaffirms that Nigerian Borders Won’t Be Used for Attacks

Nigeria's borders will never be used for attacks, CDS Gen. Musa assures, promises security collabo with neighbors.

Wike Defends Record Amid Criticism From Omehia, Secondus

Nyesom Wike rebuts allegations from Omehia and Secondus, emphasizing his contributions to Rivers and ongoing leadership as FCT Minister.

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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.