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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.

FG, 21 States to Allocate N3.846 trillion to Healthcare in 2025

For 2025, FG, 21 states allocate N3.846 trn to healthcare.

Free Surgery Fees To Make Deliveries Safer For Mothers, FG

Nigeria leads the way into addressing challenges of maternal health through provision of free Caesarean sections to women.

Rising Cost of Malaria and Diabetes Treatments Strains Nigerians’ Wallets

The escalating costs of treating malaria and diabetes in Nigeria are straining citizens' wallets, especially for low-income families. Healthcare advocates call for urgent measures to address these rising costs

Government Inaction on Import Levy Worsens Medical Cost Crisis

High import levies on medical products in Nigeria continue to drive up healthcare costs, affecting affordability for patients across the nation.

Nigeria’s Government Fails to Lift Import Levy Amid Rising Medical Costs

Despite rising medical costs, Nigeria's government has not lifted the import levy on medical supplies, causing financial strain on healthcare providers and patients.

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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.