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Malala Fund Pledges $1.7 Million for Nigeria Girls

Malala Fund invests $1.7 million in Nigeria to strengthen girls’ education, supporting nine local organisations focused on access, re-entry, and accountability.
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CAN Presses Nigeria After Kwara Church Attack

CAN condemns the Kwara church attack, urging urgent rescue of abducted worshippers and renewed action to address rising violence in vulnerable Nigerian communities.

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The Quiet Exodus: Why Nigeria’s Middle Class is Trading City Lights for Rural Living

KEY POINTS Rising inflation, insecurity, and urban stress are driving middle-class Nigerians to relocate...
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When Nollywood Meets Politics: How Celebrities Are Shaping Nigeria’s Electoral Landscape

KEY POINTS Nigerian celebrities from Nollywood and the music industry are increasingly influencing political...
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5 Cultural Practices Still Relevant in 21st Century Nigeria

Explore five Nigerian cultural practices that still influence society and reflect the nation’s enduring identity in modern times
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The Owambe Economy: Celebrating Through Crisis in an Era of Soaring Inflation

KEY POINTS Despite soaring inflation, Nigeria’s owambe celebrations remain widespread, with families spending millions...
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Akpabio, Bello to Testify in FG’s Defamation Case Against Natasha

FG sues Natasha for defamation, with Akpabio and Bello set to testify over her televised accusations.
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Trump Blocks Harvard From Enrolling International Students

Harvard faces visa ban for international students amid Trump administration crackdown.
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Nigeria’s Debt Service Payment Rises 49 Percent in 4 months

During the first four months of 2025, spending to service debt in Nigeria increased to \$2.01 billion, up 49.2% year-over-year and worsening fiscal sustainability.
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Insecurity’s Invisible Toll: How Fear Quietly Transforms Daily Existence in Northern Nigeria

KEY POINTS Fear of kidnappings and attacks has shuttered schools and forced families into...
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Beyond Floods: The Unseen Ripple Effects of Rainy Days in Lagos

KEY POINTS Rain amplifies Lagos’ reliance on informal economies, from darkness-driven side hustles to...
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Eight Landmark Cases That Redefined Nigeria’s Judiciary in 2024–2025

KEY POINTS Eight landmark court decisions in Nigeria between 2024 and 2025 significantly advanced...
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Seven Inmates Flee Ilesa Prison as Storm Collapses Wall

KEY POINTS Seven inmates escaped Ilesa prison after torrential rains collapsed an aging perimeter...
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Army, DSS, Police Tighten Security After Ilesa Jailbreak

Security has been intensified at the Ilesa Correctional Centre following a jailbreak as authorities pursue escaped inmates.
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Malala Fund Pledges $1.7 Million for Nigeria Girls

Malala Fund invests $1.7 million in Nigeria to strengthen girls’ education, supporting nine local organisations focused on access, re-entry, and accountability.
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CAN Presses Nigeria After Kwara Church Attack

CAN condemns the Kwara church attack, urging urgent rescue of abducted worshippers and renewed action to address rising violence in vulnerable Nigerian communities.
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NYSC disowns ransom pamphlet circulating online

The NYSC has rejected a viral pamphlet advising ransom payments to corps members, reiterating it is fake and stressing official safety protocols.
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Lagos Unveils New Abraham Adesanya Housing Units

Lagos introduces 233 new homes in the Abraham Adesanya Estate, continuing its push to expand public housing and meet rising demand across the state

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