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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.

Tinubu’s Bold Pitch: Nigeria Emerges as Prime Investment Destination for Samsung

In a strategic move aimed at wooing global investment, former Lagos State Governor and...

Ortom Calls on Bello to Face EFCC Investigation

In a surprising turn of events, former Benue State Governor Samuel Ortom urged Yahaya Bello, the immediate past governor of Kogi State, to surrender himself to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) amid ongoing corruption investigations. Ortom's statement comes after Bello's recent absence from court hearings related to the EFCC probe.

Lagos Governor and Senator Push for Ikorodu-Itokin Road Dualization

Lagos Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and Senator Adetokunbo Abiru are advocating for the urgent dualization of the Ikorodu-Itokin Road, a vital artery for economic activity in the region. The road's rehabilitation and planned dualization are expected to significantly improve traffic flow and boost economic growth in Lagos State and beyond.

Diesel Prices Remain Steady Despite Dangote’s Cuts

Despite recent price cuts by Dangote Group, diesel prices in Nigeria have yet to...

Nigerian Minister Defends Lagos-Calabar Highway Project

Nigerian Works Minister David Umahi defends the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway project, calling critics who question its funding and economic viability "unpatriotic." The project is expected to improve connectivity between Nigeria's economic hubs and boost national growth.

Federal Government Plans to Offload Banks’ Managed Discos

In a move aimed at restructuring Nigeria's energy sector, the federal government has announced...

Nigerian Lawyer Ozekhome Denies Defending Governor Bello

Nigerian lawyer Mike Ozekhome has distanced himself from a fabricated social media post that claimed he criticized the EFCC's pursuit of corruption charges against Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello. Ozekhome called the statement "a lie from the pit of hell.

Nigeria Seeks Stronger Manufacturing Ties with South Korea

In a bid to bolster Nigeria's manufacturing sector, prominent Nigerian politician Bola Tinubu has...

Nigeria Issues N8 Trillion in Treasury Bills to Boost Economy

In a bid to bolster the country's economy, Nigeria has issued a staggering N8...

Nigerian Officials Vow to Crack Down on Oil Theft in Niger Delta

Nigerian officials are working together to tackle oil theft and pipeline vandalism in the Niger Delta, hoping to boost oil production and strengthen the country's economy.

Naira Gains Put Spotlight on Petrodollar Inflow

In a striking turn of events, Nigeria's currency, the naira, has experienced a noteworthy...

Nigeria Plunged into Darkness Again as National Grid Collapses

Latest grid collapse leaves Nigeria in darkness, exacerbating energy woes.

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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.