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Kaduna Church Attack: 177 Worshippers Kidnapped, Families Traumatized

177 churchgoers, including children, were kidnapped in Kaduna. Families fled. Security agencies and rights groups demand urgent action.

January 21, 2026

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DSS Tightens Grip On Malami In Terror Financing Case

DSS is seeking a court order to keep former Attorney-General Abubakar Malami in custody over alleged terror financing issues.

January 21, 2026

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Cooking Gas Price Jumps to N25,000 as Shortage Deepens

Cooking gas price in Nigeria rises to N25,000 amid supply shortage and refinery disruption.

October 6, 2025

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Nigeria’s $92 Billion Lithium Boom Leaves Local Investors Struggling

Nigeria’s $92 billion lithium industry is dominated by foreign companies, leaving local investors sidelined in the race for green energy profits.

October 6, 2025

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Nigeria’s Bureau Launches 2025 Transparency and Integrity Index

BPSR launches the 2025 Transparency and Integrity Index to boost openness, accountability, and ethical governance across Nigeria’s public sector.

October 4, 2025

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Lagos Shuts Ojota Chemical Market Over Fire Safety Dispute

Lagos shuts Ojota Chemical Market over fire safety rules, leaving traders counting heavy losses as Nigeria battles fragile economic recovery.

October 4, 2025

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NNL Gets ₦494m Boost From Gaming-Tekno Partnership

The NNL gaming partnership with Tekno and PalmPay injects ₦494m to boost grassroots football, fan engagement, and sports innovation in Nigeria.

October 4, 2025

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Police Yet to Get Court Order on Tinted Permits

Nigeria Police clarify that no court order has reinstated tinted-glass permits, maintaining suspension until legal review is completed under Egbetokun’s directive.

October 4, 2025

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Governor Says Terror War May Persist Despite Reforms

A northern governor admits Nigeria’s terror war may not end soon, blaming overstretched troops, weak manpower, and corruption.

October 4, 2025

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Boko Haram Once Picked Buhari as Negotiator, Jonathan Says

Jonathan says Boko Haram once picked Buhari as negotiator and calls the Chibok girls’ abduction a scar that will never heal.

October 3, 2025

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Nigeria Bank CEOs Hold Small Stakes Compared to Global Peers

Nigeria bank CEOs stakes remain small compared to global peers, raising investor concerns as property overshadows equity in executive wealth.

October 3, 2025

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NAFDAC Destroys N15 Billion Fake Drugs in Oyo

KEY POINTS NAFDAC destroyed fake and expired drugs worth N15 billion in Oyo State. ...

October 3, 2025

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Steel Industry Vital to Nigeria’s Maritime Sector — SEREC

SEREC says a functioning steel industry is key to maritime development, stressing Nigeria must revive steel to unlock its maritime potential.

October 3, 2025

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Cooking Gas Prices Jump 34.6% to N17,500

Cooking gas price rise of 34.6 percent to N17,500 underscores Nigeria’s forex crisis, import dependence, and the urgent need for domestic gas processing.

October 3, 2025