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Kwara kidnap victims beg for rescue in new video, say they’ve been held since February

A new video shows Kwara State kidnap victims, gaunt and exhausted, pleading directly to state governments for rescue more than two months after their abduction.

Catholic diocese says 24 killed in Easter Sunday attack on Kebbi village, contradicts police count

The Catholic Diocese of Kontagora says 24 people were killed in an Easter Sunday attack on a Kebbi village, six times the number police initially confirmed.

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Chief Imam of Ilorin Sheikh Muhammad Bashir Sali Dies at 75

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Geregu Power Posts $29.5m Profit as Abdulaziz Yari Era Begins with Strong Results

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Paystack Expands into Banking as Shola Akinlade Targets Nigeria’s $32bn Small Business Funding Gap

KEY POINTS Paystack has acquired and rebranded a microfinance bank to expand into lending...

Katsina Plans To Free 70 Bandits, Sparks Outrage Across Nigeria

Katsina’s move to free 70 bandits sparks anger. Critics say it risks safety, justice, and encourages more criminal attacks.

FCTA Workers Shut Abuja Offices, Demand Meeting With Minister Wike

FCTA and FCDA staff strike shuts Abuja offices. Workers demand Minister Wike resolve unpaid promotions and welfare issues.

Nigeria Wastes 2,275MW of Electricity As Many Homes Stay Dark

Nigeria produces enough electricity, but poor power lines and gas problems stop much of it from reaching homes and businesses.

Nigeria’s Economy Set To Soar: IMF Predicts 4.4% Growth In 2026

IMF forecasts Nigeria’s economy to grow 4.4% in 2026, highlighting reforms, energy prices, and fiscal stability.

Turaki Denies PDP’s N10,000 Levy Claim, Says Funding Talk Was Misrepresented

KEY POINTS PDP leadership rejects claims of a N10,000 contribution request Party says comments...

Otedola Hosts Rabiu, Business Leaders at Private Dubai Dinner

KEY POINTS Femi Otedola hosted Abdul Samad Rabiu and friends at a private dinner...

Haske Group Expels Abba Atiku Over APC Defection

KEY POINTS Atiku Haske Organisation dismisses Abba Atiku following his move to the APC ...

FCTA Removes 607 Beggars and Mentally Challenged People From Abuja Streets

FCTA removed 607 beggars and mentally challenged people from Abuja streets and sent them back home for help and safety.

Petrol Imports Dominate Nigeria Despite Rise In Local Refinery Output

Nigeria relied on imported petrol for 62% of fuel in 2025, with local refineries supplying only 38 percent of demand.

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Kwara kidnap victims beg for rescue in new video, say they’ve been held since February

A new video shows Kwara State kidnap victims, gaunt and exhausted, pleading directly to state governments for rescue more than two months after their abduction.

Catholic diocese says 24 killed in Easter Sunday attack on Kebbi village, contradicts police count

The Catholic Diocese of Kontagora says 24 people were killed in an Easter Sunday attack on a Kebbi village, six times the number police initially confirmed.

Nigeria’s rent crisis: Families flee cities as landlords double, triple prices with no warning

Across Nigeria's major cities, families are being priced out of their homes by rent hikes that sometimes double overnight, with little legal protection.

Nigeria’s 63 percent poverty rate defies inflation easing

Nigeria's poverty rate climbed to 63 percent in 2025 even as inflation declined sharply, the World Bank said in its April 2026 Nigeria Development Update.