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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.

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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D’Tigress Crush Colombia 70-37 in World Cup Qualifier

Nigeria's D'Tigress beat Colombia 70-37 in their FIBA Women's World Cup qualifying opener in France, with Victoria Macaulay leading the scoring.

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Court Delays Anthony Joshua Driver’s Case

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East Africans Dominate Again as Kenya and Ethiopia Sweep 2026 Lagos City Marathon Titles

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Anthony Joshua Pays Tribute to Late Friends With Emotional Tattoos After Fatal Crash

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AFCON Morocco 2025 Sets Digital Records, CAF Says

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Regragui Calls Senegal Walk-Off Shameful After AFCON Final Penalty Chaos

Morocco coach Walid Regragui blasts Senegal’s walk-off after a late penalty drama marred the AFCON final showdown.

Rabiu Pays $500,000 Bonus to Super Eagles Despite Loss

Abdul Samad Rabiu has paid a $500,000 Super Eagles cash gift despite Nigeria’s loss, praising the team’s effort, unity and impact on national morale.

Chelle Praises Eagles’ Mental Strength After AFCON Exit

Eric Chelle says Nigeria showed strong mentality despite losing the AFCON 2025 semi-final to Morocco on penalties and urges focus on the third-place match.

Peter Obi Slams Unpaid Super Eagles Match Allowances

Peter Obi has criticised Nigeria over unpaid Super Eagles match allowances, saying the failure embarrasses the country and distracts players ahead of crucial matches.

Super Eagles Beat Mozambique 4–0 To Reach AFCON 2025 Quarter-Finals

Nigeria cruised past Mozambique 4–0 in Fès, sealing a quarter-final place after another composed display at AFCON 2025.

Anthony Joshua Considers Retirement After Fatal Car Crash in Nigeria

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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.

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.

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.

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.