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Nigerians owe N2.06 trillion in personal loans as borrowing to survive overtakes borrowing to invest

Personal loans held by Nigerians rose to about N2.06 trillion in May 2026, CBN data shows, as households increasingly borrow to cope with rising living costs.

NYSC kidnap: Ransom drops from N1 billion to N100 million as police say camp is mined with IEDs

Kidnappers holding 20 prospective corps members in Imo State have cut their ransom from N50 million to N5 million each as parents report the captives are being beaten.

Governor Mbah, Diri Set to Dump PDP for APC

Governors Peter Mbah and Douye Diri are finalizing plans to join APC, heightening PDP turmoil and stirring fears of one-party dominance.

Lagos APC Praises Tinubu’s Pardon of Macaulay, 174 Others

Lagos APC hails Tinubu’s presidential pardon of Herbert Macaulay and others, describing it as a compassionate step toward justice and reconciliation.

Obi Rejects ‘Street Urchins’ Tag, Says Politics for All Nigerians

Peter Obi says his politics centers on ordinary Nigerians, not elites, after dismissing claims that his supporters are “street urchins.”

Minister Geoffrey Nnaji Resigns, DeniesForgery Allegations

Geoffrey Nnaji resigns from Tinubu’s cabinet, saying his decision is personal and not an admission of guilt amid forgery allegations.

Yakubu Steps Down as INEC Chair, Says It’s Time for Fresh Leadership

Yakubu steps down as INEC chairman after 10 years, saying his decision allows a smooth transition and continued electoral reform ahead of 2027 elections.

David Mark: ADC’s 2027 Vision Is Bigger Than Power

ADC says its 2027 mission is not about winning power but building a political legacy rooted in ethics, inclusion, and long-term governance reforms.

Insecurity Deepens, ADC Accuses Tinubu of Leadership Failure

The ADC says President Tinubu has failed Nigerians on security, warning that worsening attacks and kidnappings show the government’s slow response.

Governor Uzodimma to Launch Book on APC’s Decade in Power

Governor Hope Uzodimma to present his book A Decade of Impactful Progressive Governance in Nigeria, assessing the APC decade in power since 2015.

PDP and SANs Challenge Senate Blocking Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Return

Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Senate suspension sparks PDP protests and SAN criticism as legal experts argue the senator should resume after serving six months

Jonathan’s Camp Courts Peter Obi for 2027 Election

Jonathan courts Peter Obi as PDP pushes a Southern coalition to take on Tinubu in 2027, despite doubts over Jonathan’s eligibility.

PDP Leaders Woo Jonathan Amid 2027 Zoning Dispute

PDP leaders are courting Jonathan for the 2027 presidency as zoning sparks internal disputes and Olawepo-Hashim vows open contest.

Amaechi Declares Bid for 2027 ADC Presidential Ticket

Amaechi declares interest in the 2027 ADC presidential ticket, vowing not to step aside as he challenges Tinubu’s government.

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Nigerians owe N2.06 trillion in personal loans as borrowing to survive overtakes borrowing to invest

Personal loans held by Nigerians rose to about N2.06 trillion in May 2026, CBN data shows, as households increasingly borrow to cope with rising living costs.

NYSC kidnap: Ransom drops from N1 billion to N100 million as police say camp is mined with IEDs

Kidnappers holding 20 prospective corps members in Imo State have cut their ransom from N50 million to N5 million each as parents report the captives are being beaten.

Suspected Boko Haram terrorists kill 15 farmers gathering firewood in Borno’s Marte area, three still missing

Suspected Boko Haram terrorists have killed 15 farmers working their fields and gathering firewood in Marte, Borno State, with police searching for three still missing.

N50 million each: Families of 19 abducted NYSC graduates face N950 million ransom demand

Kidnappers are demanding N950 million, or N50 million each, for 19 prospective corps members abducted on the Owerri-Onitsha Road in Imo State on Thursday.