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Cross River police arrest vigilante over $5,000 robbery and shooting

Cross River police have arrested a vigilante member accused of shooting a villager in Etung and robbing him of $5,000; a locally made pistol was recovered.

NAFDAC finds methanol and cannabis in Ondo drinks that killed 48 people

NAFDAC lab tests found high concentrations of methanol and cannabis in herbal concoctions blamed for 48 deaths and seven cases of blindness in Ondo State.

Nigeria’s Inflation Edges Up to 15.38% in March After Year of Decline

KEY POINTS Headline inflation rose to 15.38% in March 2026, its first increase in...

Nigeria’s Inflation Rate Sees Slight Dip to 15.06% in February, Says NBS

KEY POINTS Nigeria’s inflation rate dipped slightly to 15.06% in February 2026 from...

Nigeria’s Inflation Rate Dips Slightly to 15.1%

KEY POINTS Nigeria’s inflation rate edged down to 15.1 percent in January 2026, showing...

Abuja Farmers Count Losses as Food Prices Fall, Consumers Celebrate Relief

Farmers in Abuja lament huge losses from falling food prices, while residents celebrate cheaper staples after years of high costs.

Nigeria’s Inflation Rate Declines to 23.71% in April

KEY POINTS Nigeria's annual inflation rate decreased to 23.71% in April 2025 from 24.23%...

Five Underlying Forces Fueling Nigeria’s Persistent Inflation Crisis

KEY POINTS Reliance on fuel imports, forex illiquidity, and regulatory bottlenecks add hidden costs...

Nigeria’s Inflation Rate Drops to 23.18% in February 2025

KEY POINTS  Nigeria’s inflation rate dropped to 23.18% in February 2025, down from 24.48%...

Nigeria’s Inflation Battle Intensifies as MPC Meets

Nigeria's inflation battle intensifies as the MPC meets to decide on measures to curb rising prices. Key areas include interest rates, currency stability, and food security.

Nigeria Suspends Duty on Rice and Wheat, Approves ₦2 Trillion to Combat Food Inflation

Nigeria suspends import duties on rice and wheat and approves a ₦2 trillion package to combat food inflation and enhance food security.

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Cross River police arrest vigilante over $5,000 robbery and shooting

Cross River police have arrested a vigilante member accused of shooting a villager in Etung and robbing him of $5,000; a locally made pistol was recovered.

NAFDAC finds methanol and cannabis in Ondo drinks that killed 48 people

NAFDAC lab tests found high concentrations of methanol and cannabis in herbal concoctions blamed for 48 deaths and seven cases of blindness in Ondo State.

Oyo school kidnap survivor tells court of 56 days without clean water

A teacher abducted from an Oriire school in May told the Federal High Court how 46 captives, including toddlers, survived 56 days on dirty water and plain rice.

Civil servants warn Oyedele over 40% allowance he promised to fund

Federal workers have written to Finance Minister Taiwo Oyedele warning that the unpaid 40% peculiar allowance and promotion arrears are building restiveness in the public service.