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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.
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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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Lagos Governor Sanwo-Olu Swears in Speaker Obasa’s Son as Agege Chairman

KEY POINTS • Sanwo Olu urged the new Agege chairman to govern inclusively and avoid...
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Niger Governor Bago Receives Last Group of Rescued St Mary’s students

KEY POINTS • Niger governor receives remaining rescued students and staff in Minna• Federal Government...
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US Surveillance Flights Over Nigeria Signal Deeper Security Cooperation

US intelligence aircraft have flown repeatedly over Nigeria since November, reflecting deeper security ties amid violence and diplomatic tension.
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Trump Recalls US Ambassador To Nigeria Amid Major Diplomatic Shake-Up

Trump recalls the US ambassador to Nigeria and several other diplomats, signaling a major diplomatic reshuffle across multiple regions.
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ADC: Tinubu’s 2026 Budget Risks Nigeria’s Financial Future

ADC criticizes Tinubu’s 2026 budget, warning that heavy borrowing and optimistic revenue forecasts could deepen Nigeria’s debt crisis.
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BUA Founder Shares Rare Holiday Glimpse After Staff Bonus

Days after approving a landmark employee cash reward, Abdul Samad Rabiu shared a rare personal moment as BUA posts record profits and expands operations.
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US Envoy Says Visa Curbs Tied to Security Talks

The US envoy says visa rules reflect security cooperation talks, stressing diplomacy and shared responsibility between Nigeria and the United States.
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Dangote NMDPRA Dispute Sparks Call for Strong Institutions

Nigeria’s oil workers union urges stronger institutions as tensions between Dangote Group and the petroleum regulator raise governance concerns.
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Naira Weakens After Central Bank Sells Dollars

Naira depreciation continued despite central bank dollar sales, highlighting persistent demand pressure and cautious sentiment across Nigeria’s foreign exchange market.
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Nigerian Presidency Quells Uproar Over New Tax Legislation

KEY POINTS The Nigerian presidency has intervened to clarify alleged discrepancies between passed and...
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Dangote Slashes Fuel Price, Demands Nationwide Compliance at MRS Stations

KEY POINTS Dangote Refinery has set a new petrol price of ₦739 per litre...
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Hardship Casts Shadow Over Christmas for Onitsha’s Poor

Christmas brings little relief in Onitsha as economic hardship forces poor residents to depend on charity for food and cash.
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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.
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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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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.
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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.