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Fear Spreads in Ondo’s Akure North as Kidnappers Target Farmers, Residents Flee Homes

Rising kidnappings and shootings in Ondo’s Akure North force residents to flee homes as authorities promise tougher action against criminals.

March 12, 2026

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Boko Haram Suspects Attack Borno Settlement, Kill Herder and Rustle 1,400 Sheep

Suspected Boko Haram fighters attacked a nomadic settlement in Borno, killing one herder, injuring another and rustling about 1,400 sheep.

March 12, 2026

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Airtel Africa Strikes Starlink Deal to Expand Satellite Coverage

Airtel Africa’s Starlink deal aims to extend mobile coverage into rural areas, using satellite technology to bypass towers and narrow Africa’s persistent digital divide.

December 17, 2025

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Microsoft Deepens Digital, AI Skills Push in Nigeria

Microsoft is scaling up AI and digital skills training in Nigeria, targeting students, developers and public servants as demand for technology talent accelerates.

December 17, 2025

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TikToker Peller Arrested by Lagos Police Over Reckless Driving

Lagos police arrested TikTok influencer Peller after a reckless driving video sparked outrage, renewing calls for stricter enforcement against dangerous online stunts.

December 17, 2025

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Naira Slides as FX Shortages Grip Official Market

The naira slipped to N1,456 per dollar as FX shortages persisted, keeping pressure on Nigeria’s currency market despite rising external reserves.

December 17, 2025

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Police Deploy Special Forces Nationwide Ahead of NLC Protest

Police deploy tactical units nationwide as NLC protests insecurity and warns of strike if demonstrations face violence.

December 17, 2025

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Aisha Buhari: The Cabal Turned Buhari Against Me, Disrupted His Health Routine

Aisha Buhari claims aides turned her late husband against her and disrupted his nutrition, worsening his health while in office.

December 17, 2025

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Peter Obi: 80% Youth Unemployment Shows Leaders Have Failed Nigeria

Key Points Peter Obi links Nigeria’s 80% youth unemployment rate to leadership failure and...

December 17, 2025

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Workers Face Nigeria’s Worst Survival Crisis, NLC Says

Nigeria’s labour union says inflation, insecurity and weak wages have pushed workers into the harshest survival crisis the country has ever recorded

December 17, 2025

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CardinalStone Seeks $120 Million for West Africa SMEs

CardinalStone is raising a $120 million fund to invest in profitable SMEs across West Africa, betting on mid-market businesses as the region’s next growth engine

December 17, 2025

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Nigeria Pauses Sachet Alcohol Ban After SGF Directive

Nigeria has halted enforcement of the sachet alcohol ban after an SGF directive, pending consultations and a final government review.

December 16, 2025

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CBN Signals Higher Treasury Bill Rates After Bond Reset

Nigeria’s central bank prepares to lift Treasury bill rates after bond yields surge, signalling firmer monetary conditions and renewed focus on yield alignment.

December 16, 2025

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EEDC Blames Power Supply Drop on Gas Shortages

EEDC says gas constraints disrupted generation, forcing load shedding and reducing electricity supply across the South-East as grid operators work to restore stability.

December 16, 2025