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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...
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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...

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Nigeria Reports 156 Lassa Fever Deaths in 2025

Lassa fever deaths reach 156 in Nigeria this year, with health officials warning of rising cases and intensified containment efforts.
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Car Hits Crowd in Jigawa, Injuring 18 People

Eighteen people were injured in a Jigawa car crash when a speeding vehicle rammed into a busy market crowd.
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Obi Tells Police: Release Sowore Or Charge Him to Court

Peter Obi demands that police either release Sowore or formally charge him immediately to uphold legal rights.
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Political Thugs Tighten Grip on Nigerian Politics

Political thugs in Nigeria are increasingly taking control of elected offices, undermining democracy and weakening electoral integrity.
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CHIMAMANDA: OBI WANTS PRESIDENCY TO TRANSFORM NIGERIA

Chimamanda Adichie endorses Peter Obi’s presidential bid, citing his genuine concern for Nigeria's future and his potential to drive meaningful change.
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NIGERIAN ANGLICAN CHURCH REJECTS OPENLY GAY ARCHBISHOP

The Nigerian Anglican Church rejects the election of an openly gay Archbishop, deepening the divide within the global Anglican Communion.
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6 Ways to Spot Propaganda During Elections

Discover key ways to spot propaganda during election campaigns and protect your vote from manipulation and misinformation
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How ASUU Strikes Have Muzzled Nigeria’s Future

ASUU strikes continue to destabilize Nigeria’s education sector, delay student graduation, and drain the country’s future of talent and innovation
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5 Life Lessons You Won’t Learn In A Nigerian Classroom

KEY POINTS Emotional intelligence is a key life skill missing from Nigerian education.  Financial...
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7 Times Youth Activism Changed Nigerian Politics

Youth activism has continually shaped Nigeria's political journey, demanding reforms and achieving impact across history
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Diploma or Die Trying: The Mental Cost of Surviving Nigeria’s Broken School System

This article explores the mental cost of Nigeria’s broken school system and offers solutions to reduce stress and improve students’ success
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The Rent is Due: Surviving Urban Poverty in Nigeria’s Flashiest Cities

KEY POINTS Urban poverty in Nigeria’s flashy cities worsens with soaring rent and stagnant...
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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...
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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...
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Atiku Backs Petrol Subsidy Amid ₦19.1tn Cost Dispute

KEY POINTS Atiku says he will restore a targeted petrol subsidy if elected president. ...
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Sunday Igboho Allegedly Stops Police Arrest of Tani Olohun

KEY POINTS Sunday Igboho allegedly stopped police from arresting Tani Olohun in Ibadan. Olohun...