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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 a palace attack in Benue. Attackers disguised themselves and spoke the local language to avoid suspicion before striking. Five people died, one was injured, and security agencies have begun investigations. Gunmen...

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 by armed men. Kidnappers demanded ₦60 million, later converted to dollars, and negotiated through an intermediary. She was released after her family paid $17,500 ransom despite involvement of security agencies. Mrs....

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Zenith Bank Rally Lifts Jim Ovia’s Stake by $18.5 Million

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Nigeria Allocates ₦822 Billion to Digital Economy Over Six Years

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Wike Praises Tinubu, Umahi as East West Road Opens to Traffic in Rivers Bonny Axis

KEY POINTS Wike applauds Tinubu and Umahi for opening the East West Road linking...

Tinubu Hails NGX Crossing ₦100 Trillion as Investor Confidence Returns to Nigeria

KEY POINTS NGX market value has crossed ₦100 trillion, a historic first for Nigeria ...

FG Orders All Airlines, Shipping Firms To Submit Manifests Through Single Window

FG mandates airlines, shipping firms to use National Single Window for cargo manifests, aiming to reduce delays and improve trade.

Ogun Residents Petition Governor Over Harmful Quarry Operations in Isara Remo

Isara Remo residents petition Ogun governor over quarries destroying roads, farmland, and air quality, urging strict regulation and oversight.

Dangote Refinery Sells Petrol Directly To Marketers After Depot Deal Fails

Dangote cuts petrol price, sells directly to independent marketers after depot deal fails, aiming to ease fuel supply issues.

Obi Warns 141 Million Nigerians Live In Poverty As Politicians Focus On Power

Peter Obi warns poverty is rising fast in Nigeria as politicians chase power and national football players remain unpaid.

Datti Baba Ahmed Declares 2027 Presidential Bid

KEY POINTS Datti Baba Ahmed announced his 2027 presidential ambition at the Labour Party...

Nigeria Posts N12 Trillion Trade Surplus As Non-Oil Exports Soar

Nigeria posts N12 trillion trade surplus in H1 2025 as non-oil exports rise 21% and Special Economic Zones create jobs.

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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...

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...

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.

NNPC denies selling refinery scrap, warns public against fraudsters

NNPC Limited has denied selling scrap materials, equipment or components from its three refineries, warning the public against fraudsters posing as company agents.