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Kidnappers Collect ₦7.8bn in One Year, Study Finds

KEY POINTS 7,825 Nigerians were kidnapped in one year, a 66% increase from the previous period. Confirmed ransom payments rose to ₦7.78bn, though the actual figure may be higher. SBM Intelligence warns that ransom payments are helping turn kidnapping into a major funding source...

August 28, 2026

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Gunmen Abduct Kogi Principal, NECO Official, Students During Exam

KEY POINTS Gunmen abducted a Kogi school principal, NECO official and students during an examination. Security agencies have launched a joint operation, with police saying one victim has been rescued. NAPTAN and NUT renewed calls for full implementation of the Safe Schools Initiative nationwide. Gunmen...

August 28, 2026

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FCT Teachers Suspend Strike After Wike’s Intervention

KEY POINTS FCT teachers have suspended their strike after intervention by the minister, Nyesom...

April 27, 2026

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Obasanjo says NNPC refineries will never work again

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has insisted Nigeria's three NNPC refineries will never work, citing past rejection by Shell and pressure that scuttled the Dangote sale.

April 27, 2026

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Nigerian airlines plan Thursday shutdown as Jet A1 prices triple

Nigerian airlines may ground flights Thursday over a 300 percent surge in Jet A1 fuel prices, pushing operating costs past breaking point.

April 27, 2026

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Army Cracks Down on Oil Theft, Destroys 10 Illegal Refineries and Arrests Nine in Niger Delta

KEY POINTS Nigerian Army arrested nine suspects and destroyed 10 illegal refining sites across...

April 27, 2026

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FG Commits Over ₦5bn Through UBEC to Tackle Out-of-School Crisis Nationwide

KEY POINTS The Federal Government has allocated over ₦5 billion through UBEC to improve...

April 27, 2026

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Mother of NYSC Member Killed in Abuja Crossfire Demands Justice

KEY POINTS An NYSC member, Abdulsamad Jamiu, was killed during a crossfire between soldiers...

April 27, 2026

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Hunter Killed in Accidental Explosion During Joint Patrol in Adamawa

KEY POINTS A local hunter was killed in an accidental explosion during a joint...

April 27, 2026

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Yahaya Bello Money Laundering Trial Adjourned to May 6

KEY POINTS The court adjourned Yahaya Bello’s alleged money laundering trial to May 6–7,...

April 25, 2026

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EFCC Arrests Former Skye Bank Chairman Tunde Ayeni Over Alleged ₦36.5bn Fraud

KEY POINTS EFCC arrested former Skye Bank chairman Tunde Ayeni over alleged ₦36.5bn and...

April 25, 2026

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Gunmen Storm Benue Palace, Kill Traditional Ruler, Family and Two Others

KEY POINTS Gunmen killed a traditional ruler, his wife, son, and two others in...

April 25, 2026

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Kidnapped Lagos Woman Freed After Family Pays $17,500 Ransom

KEY POINTS A Lagos woman was kidnapped from her home in a late-night attack...

April 25, 2026

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Over 11,000 Nigerians apply to sail on Navy warship

More than 11,000 Nigerians have applied to sail on a Nigerian Navy warship, blowing past expectations and forcing officials to draw up a selection plan.

April 25, 2026