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DSS Raises Alarm Over Planned Kidnap Attacks on Farmers in Kwara

KEY POINTS DSS warns of a planned increase in farmer kidnappings in parts of Kwara State. Bandits are targeting rural communities in Edu LGA as retaliation for military operations. Security agencies are urged to strengthen presence in vulnerable areas to prevent attacks. The Department of...

Mother Cries for Help as Kidnappers Demand ₦50 Million for Daughter Taken from Bus

KEY POINTS Gunmen attacked a bus on the Benin–Lagos road, killed the driver. The victim’s widowed mother says kidnappers are demanding ₦50 million ransom. Nigerians have started donating, while calls grow for better security on highways. A sad and frightening incident has taken place along...

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Makinde Crowns 14 Oyo Chiefs as Obas in Major Traditional Leadership Elevation

KEY POINTS Governor Makinde elevated 14 Oyo chiefs and Baales to crown-wearing Obas...

INEC Seeks N873.8 Billion for 2027 Elections

INEC proposes N873.8 billion for the 2027 elections, separating the poll budget from its 2026 spending plan and seeking flexible funding.

FG Lists 15 Million Households for Cash Support

Nigeria says 15 million households are in its Benefit Register for conditional cash transfers, distinct from the broader National Social Register.

NELFUND Denies Diversion of Student Loan Funds at UniAbuja

NELFUND says student loan disbursement at the University of Abuja was not diverted, dismissing media allegations and citing compliance procedures.

Professor Abducted on Highway Dies After Year in Captivity

KEY POINTS A Nigerian Army University Biu professor died in Boko Haram captivity nearly...

Workers Storm NAFDAC Office in Lagos Over Sachet Alcohol Ban Dispute

KEY POINTS Food and beverage workers protested at NAFDAC’s Lagos office demanding reversal of...

INEC Declines to State Position as Senate Reverses Stance on Real-Time Election Result Transmission

KEY POINTS INEC declined to comment on the electoral amendment controversy until lawmakers complete...

Shettima Lands in Ethiopia for AU Summit Talks on Africa’s Future

KEY POINTS Shettima is representing Nigeria at the AU summit in Ethiopia, where leaders...

Drama Unfolds as Security Operatives Confront El-Rufai on Arrival in Abuja

KEY POINTS El-Rufai was confronted by security operatives at Abuja airport shortly after arriving...

Murder Trial of Arise News Anchor Stalls Again

KEY POINTS The murder trial of Arise News anchor Somtochukwu Maduagwu was adjourned to...

Arik Air Jet Makes Precautionary Emergency Diversion to Benin After Mid-Air Engine Anomaly

KEY POINTS An Arik Air Lagos–Port Harcourt flight diverted safely to Benin after pilots...

Tinubu Nominates Former Envoy Ismail Yusuf as NAHCON Chairman

KEY POINTS President Tinubu has nominated former ambassador Ismail Abba Yusuf as NAHCON chairman...

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DSS Raises Alarm Over Planned Kidnap Attacks on Farmers in Kwara

KEY POINTS DSS warns of a planned increase in farmer kidnappings in parts of...

Mother Cries for Help as Kidnappers Demand ₦50 Million for Daughter Taken from Bus

KEY POINTS Gunmen attacked a bus on the Benin–Lagos road, killed the driver. The...

JAMB Explains Why Some 2026 UTME Candidates Are Seeing “No Result Yet”

KEY POINTS Some candidates are seeing “No Result Yet” because they are underage, not...

Tinubu drops Edun and Dangiwa, hands finance to Oyedele

President Bola Tinubu has dropped Wale Edun and Ahmed Dangiwa from his cabinet, handing the finance brief to Taiwo Oyedele in a minor reshuffle.