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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.
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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.
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NNPC Declares State of Emergency on Crude Oil Production

NNPC declares a state of emergency on crude oil production, addressing theft, vandalism, and operational disruptions to stabilize Nigeria's vital oil industry.
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Nigeria’s Oil Production Inches Up, But Challenges Remain

Nigeria's oil production edged slightly higher in April 2024, offering a glimmer of hope for the nation's economic prospects. However, this increase falls short of government targets, highlighting persistent challenges that continue to plague the oil sector.
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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.
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Oil Thieves Threaten Nigeria’s Economy and Environment

Oil theft, also known as illegal bunkering, is a rampant problem in Nigeria's Niger...
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Ijaw Youth Network Champions Tantita’s Anti-Oil Theft Initiative

In a decisive move against crude oil theft, the Ijaw Youths Network (IYN) is...

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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.