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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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PDP Faction Plans Talks With Atiku And Peter Obi Ahead Of 2027 Elections

PDP aims to meet Atiku and Obi as part of efforts to challenge APC in 2027, despite internal party conflicts.

Heavy Taxes And Rising Debt Threaten Nigeria’s Stability, Labour Congress Warns

The Labour Congress warns that heavy taxes and rising debt are hurting workers and calls on government to rethink tax laws.

Bandits And Herders Kill Nine In Oyo And Benue As Police Rescue 76 Children In Kaduna

Deadly attacks in Oyo and Benue claim nine lives as police foil a kidnapping plot and rescue dozens of children.

ICPC Presses Ahead With Probe of Ex-NMDPRA Chief

Nigeria’s ICPC says it will continue probing former NMDPRA chief Farouk Ahmed despite the withdrawal of a petition that initially prompted the investigation.

Nigeria’s Private Sector Ends 2025 in Expansion, PMI Shows

Nigeria PMI stayed in expansion territory in December, showing sustained private sector growth as demand lifted orders, output and confidence toward the end of 2025.

US Will Require Nigerians to Post Visa Bonds

The US plans to require some Nigerian B1/B2 visa applicants to post bonds of up to $15,000 under new travel restrictions starting 2026.

Nigerian Court Grants Malami, Family ₦500 Million Bail

A Nigerian federal court granted Abdulaziz Malami and his family ₦500 million bail each, imposing strict conditions ahead of a February corruption trial.

Over 5 Million Nigerians Still Without Electricity Meters

More than five million Nigerians lack electricity meters, causing billing disputes and highlighting the slow pace of metering progress nationwide.

5 Forces That Will Shape Nigeria’s Direction In 2026

Nigeria’s path in 2026 will depend on the economy, politics, public mood and security as the country edges closer to 2027.

Oyo Suspends Monarch Over Illegal Mining, Ogun Cracks Down on Farmlands

Oyo suspends Oba Adefabi over illegal mining; Ogun stops mining in Ado-Odo to protect farmland and forests.

Rivers Political Feud Escalates as Wike-Aligned PDP Faction Issues Apology Ultimatum to APC Secretary

KEY POINTS A PDP faction loyal to Nyesom Wike has given APC National Secretary...

Atiku: No ADC Aspirant will Step Aside in 2027 Race

KEY POINTS Atiku says every ADC presidential aspirant will contest without pressure to withdraw. ...

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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.