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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.

Five Nigerian Cities Experiencing the Fastest Rising Cost of Living in 2025

KEY POINTS Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt, Uyo, and Jos are the top five Nigerian...

Lagos to Introduce Special Vehicle Plates for Persons with Disabilities

Lagos introduces special number plates for persons with disabilities to improve vehicle identification and inclusivity

Five Dead, 13 Rescued After Lagos Building Collapse

Five people were killed, and 13 were rescued after a building collapsed in Lagos. Eyewitnesses say signs of distress were ignored before the collapse.

Over 1,000 Investors Stormed CBEX Office Over Lost Investments

Investors protest at CBEX Lagos office after losing millions in a Ponzi scheme, demanding accountability

Peter Obi Demands Action on Genocidal Threats in Lagos

Peter Obi calls for immediate investigation and action against genocidal threats targeting Igbos in Lagos, emphasizing the need for unity and strong leadership to counter divisive rhetoric.

Lagos Market Traders Struggle Without Amenities: A Call for Change

Approximately 2,000 women who trade in Mushin and Oyingbo markets, Lagos State’s bustling commercial...

Texas Businessman Found Dead in Lagos Hotel Room

A US-based businessman, Onyejekwe Izuchukwu, was discovered dead in his hotel room in Lagos, Nigeria on June 9, 2024. The 51-year-old Texan was on a business trip and had been staying at the hotel for several days. Authorities have launched an investigation to determine the cause of death, and Izuchukwu's body was transported for autopsy.

Lagos Slips to 5th Place Among Africa’s Wealthiest Cities

Lagos, Nigeria's economic powerhouse, has seen a decline in its ranking among Africa's wealthiest...

Nigerian Drug Bust Nets Traffickers, NDLEA Rejects Bribe Attempt

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) of Nigeria has had a busy week,...

Kidnapped Furniture Maker Escapes Death in Nigeria

 A young entrepreneur who was abducted by unknown gunmen in Lagos, Nigeria, has shared...

Lagos Commuters Enjoy Peaceful and Secure Transport Despite Fare Hike

The management of Oshodi Transport Interchange (OTI), a world-class bus terminal in Lagos, Nigeria,...

Northern Nigeria’s Outrage over Relocation of Key Agencies to Lagos

The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has accused the federal government of plotting to undermine...

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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.