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Abduction Toll Rises to 315 as CAN Confirms Updated Figures in Niger School Attack

November 22, 2025

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Niger State has confirmed that 315 people were abducted during the attack on St. Mary’s Catholic Primary and Secondary Schools in Papiri, Agwara Local Government Area. The updated figure comprising 303 students and

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Adams Raises Alarm Over Alleged Terror Plot Targeting South-West States

November 22, 2025

by Amanze Chinonye

Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland, Gani Adams, has issued a fresh warning about an imminent security crisis in Nigeria, alleging that terrorists have infiltrated the South‑West and may be planning coordinated attacks across the region. Speaking on Friday, Adams said

Business

AIICO Records N129.98bn Gross Premium

November 21, 2025

AIICO has revealed that the company recorded a gross written premium of N151.85 billion between January and September 2025, compared to the N129.98 billion

Femi Otedola Issues New Statement After Reports Of Transcorp Plc Acquisition

Business·Top Stories

Otedola Reduces Stake In Geregu — Third Time In Three Months

November 21, 2025

Femi Otedola, the chairman and majority shareholder of Geregu, has reduced his stake in the power-generating company, as he sold 4.29 million shares via

Bulls Charge Ahead As NGX Shatters Records As Market Cap Surpasses N50trn

Business

NCR Tops NGX Gainers, RT Briscoe Leads Losers’ List

November 21, 2025

The market capitalisation of the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) Limited closed at N91.41 trillion on Friday, November 21, below the N91.71 trillion reported on Thursday,

Business

Ghana to Phase Out Manual Cheques in Landmark Public Finance Reform

November 21, 2025

The Ghanaian government has announced that all state entities will stop using manual cheques for financial transactions by the end of the first quarter

Business·Top Stories

From Millionaire To Billionaire: MTN’s Bullish Run Changes Karl Toriola’s Net Worth Status

November 20, 2025

The Chief Executive Officer of MTN Nigeria, Karl Toriola, started 2025 as a millionaire shareholder, but thanks to the company’s bullish run in the

Politics

‘Nnamdi Kanu’s Release Will Restore Peace In South-east’

Opinion·Politics·Top Stories

History, Drama and That Nnamdi Kanu Verdict

November 21, 2025

Indeed, the MNK–Omotosho episode mirrors Nigeria’s present confusion. The country’s ethnic, political, and religious tensions pulsed through the proceedings.

News·Nigeria·Politics

PDP Accuses Security Operatives of Backing Failed Takeover of Party Secretariat

November 19, 2025

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has accused “anti-democratic forces” of attempting to

HURIWA Accuses Tinubu Of Bias, Demands Nnamdi Kanu’s Release For South-East Peace

News·Nigeria·Politics·Top Stories

44 Lawmakers Urge Tinubu to Order Kanu’s Release, Seek Political Dialogue on Southeast Crisis

November 18, 2025

A coalition of 44 serving federal lawmakers has written to President Tinubu,

Politics·Top Stories·World News

US Officially Designates Venezuela’s Cartel de los Soles as Foreign Terrorist Organization

November 18, 2025

The U.S Department of State indicates it will on November 24 officially

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Anyanwu Rejects PDP Expulsion, Says Ibadan Convention ‘Invalid’, Politically Motivated

November 17, 2025

Samuel Anyanwu has rejected his expulsion from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP),

Entertainment

Emmys 2025: ‘Adolescence’ Win Big, Full Winners List

September 15, 2025

The 2025 Emmy Awards were handed out Sunday, with Adolescence, The Studio, The Pitt, and The

Entertainment

How To Vote For AFRIMA 2025

September 9, 2025

The countdown to AFRIMA 2025 has officially begun as the All Africa Music Awards announced that

Entertainment

Full AFRIMA 2025 Nominations List: Davido, Burna Boy Lead List

September 5, 2025

The wait is over! The African Music Awards (AFRIMA) 2025 nominees list has been officially released,

Entertainment

AFRIMA 2025 Nominees List Unveiled: Voting Details, Top Contenders

September 5, 2025

The African Music Awards (AFRIMA) 2025 nominees list is finally here, music fans across the continent

Entertainment

Court Orders Mohbad’s Wife To Run DNA On Their Son

September 4, 2025

A Lagos State Magistrate Court sitting in Ikorodu, on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, ordered a DNA

Technology

Business·Finance & Economy·News·Technology

Swiss Deposit Token Trial Shows Banks Can Adopt Digital Money Reliably, Says D24 Fintech

November 19, 2025

The Swiss Bankers Association (SBA) is taking steps to establish a digital Swiss franc known as the deposit token. In September, PostFinance AG, Sygnum

US-based Global Inventor Cyprian Emeka Uzoh Receives Cheiftaincy Title In Nigeria

Business·News·Technology·Top Stories·World News

The Copper Catalyst: How Cyprian Uzoh’s Breakthrough Changed the World

November 8, 2025

Uzoh's copper interconnect technology has been a game-changer for the tech industry, enabling faster, more powerful, and more efficient electronics. His commitment to giving

Business·Finance & Economy·Technology

Arab Bank, DCO Agree on Framework for Cooperation on Inclusive, Sustainable Digital Economies

November 1, 2025

The Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO), the world’s first standalone international intergovernmental organization dedicated to accelerating inclusive and sustainable digital economies, and the Arab Bank

Business·Climate Change & Sustainability·Technology

South African Start-Up SeaH4 Wins Global Green Business Competition

October 30, 2025

More than 300 volunteers from around the world served as mentors, coaches, and jury members in 2025, providing crucial support to participating teams. SeaH4

News·Technology·World News

UAE Breaks New Grounds with 6G Trial, Hits Record 145Gbps Speed

October 23, 2025

The United Arab Emirates has successfully conducted the Middle East’s first 6G network trial, achieving a record-breaking speed of 145 gigabits per second (Gbps).

Sport

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League Expels Katsina United From Home Ground, Slams ₦9m Penalty Over Violence

November 10, 2025

The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has imposed a ₦9 million fine on Katsina United and ordered the club to play all remaining home fixtures behind closed doors at the New Jos Stadium, following severe security lapses during Saturday’s 1–1 draw with Barau FC. In a strongly worded statement, the league said Katsina United were formally charged for breaching multiple

News·Sports

Nigeria’s World Cup Hopes Take Hit: Moffi and Ajayi Out of Gabon Playoff

October 19, 2025

The playoff match against Gabon is scheduled for November 13 in Morocco,

News·Sports

I Believe In You – Tinubu Hails Super Eagles for Thrashing Benin Republic 4.0

October 14, 2025

President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday evening congratulated the Super Eagles on what

News·Sports

Osimhen’s Hat-Trick Heroics Spark Super Eagles’ Thrilling 4-0 Victory Over Benin Republic

October 14, 2025

In a breathtaking display of attacking prowess, Nigeria’s Super Eagles stormed to

News·Sports

Miracle Landing: Super Eagles Touch Down Safely in Uyo After Mid-Air Scare

October 12, 2025

The Super Eagles have finally arrived in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, after

Markets

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Nigeria Inflation Falls to 16% in October, Cost Pressures Remain High

November 18, 2025

Nigeria’s headline inflation dropped sharply to 16.02% in October 2025 from 18.02% in September, marking the steepest monthly decline in 2025, according to a

Agro-Economy·Markets·News·Top Stories

Lagos Unveils Fresh Food Subsidy Drive to Ease Holiday Price Pressures

November 13, 2025

The Lagos State Government has rolled out the second phase of its Ounje Eko Farmers’ Subsidy Programme, expanding its intervention in key agricultural value

Business·Markets·News·World News

Markets Brace for Wave of Delayed U.S. Economic Data as Shutdown Backlog Clears

November 13, 2025

With federal agencies returning to operation after weeks of paralysis, global markets are shifting focus from politics to data the flood of delayed economic

NGX Set To Lose N60bn As MRS Oil Nigeria Plc Plans To Delist Shares

Business·Markets·News·Nigeria

Nigeria’s Stock Market Suffers Sharpest Slide in 15 Years as Trump Threat, CGT Fears Trigger Massive Sell‑off

November 12, 2025

Nigeria’s equity market plunged in mid November as a toxic mix of geopolitical jitters following public comments by U.S. President Trump and anxiety over

Business·Markets·News·Nigeria

NGX Sheds ₦1.8 Trillion as Capital Gains Tax Anxiety, Geopolitical Tensions Spike

November 7, 2025

Nigerian equities have recorded one of their sharpest declines this year, with panic-driven sell-offs wiping out roughly ₦1.8 trillion in market value within four

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Abduction Toll Rises to 315 as CAN Confirms Updated Figures in Niger School Attack

November 22, 2025

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Niger State has confirmed that 315 people were abducted during the attack on St. Mary’s Catholic Primary and Secondary Schools in Papiri, Agwara Local Government Area. The updated figure comprising 303 students and 12 teachers

News·Nigeria·Security·Top Stories

Adams Raises Alarm Over Alleged Terror Plot Targeting South-West States

November 22, 2025

Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland, Gani Adams, has issued a fresh warning about an imminent security crisis in Nigeria, alleging that terrorists have infiltrated the South‑West and may be planning coordinated attacks across the region. Speaking on Friday, Adams said credible intelligence

News·Nigeria·Security·Top Stories·World News

Hegseth, Ribadu Meet at Pentagon as U.S. Pressures Nigeria to Act on Killings of Christians

November 22, 2025

United States War Secretary Pete Hegseth on Thursday, hosted a high-level Nigerian security delegation at the Pentagon, intensifying Washington’s push for immediate action against the escalating violence faced by Christian communities in northern Nigeria. The delegation, led by Nigeria’s National Security Adviser,

News·Nigeria·Top Stories

FG Shuts 41 Unity Colleges Nationwide as Wave of Student Abductions Escalates

November 22, 2025

Amid a renewed surge of school attacks across northern Nigeria, the Federal Government has ordered the immediate closure of 41 Federal Unity Colleges, citing heightened security threats and the urgent need to safeguard students. The shutdown directive, issued in a circular dated

Business

AIICO Records N129.98bn Gross Premium

November 21, 2025

AIICO has revealed that the company recorded a gross written premium of N151.85 billion between January and September 2025, compared to the N129.98 billion reported in the corresponding period in 2024. The 17 percent increase in gross written premium was disclosed in

Business·Top Stories

Otedola Reduces Stake In Geregu — Third Time In Three Months

November 21, 2025

Femi Otedola, the chairman and majority shareholder of Geregu, has reduced his stake in the power-generating company, as he sold 4.29 million shares via a cross-deal stock transaction on November 11. Prime Business Africa gathered that Otedola sold the 4.29 million shares

Business

NCR Tops NGX Gainers, RT Briscoe Leads Losers’ List

November 21, 2025

The market capitalisation of the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) Limited closed at N91.41 trillion on Friday, November 21, below the N91.71 trillion reported on Thursday, November 20. Also, the all-share index (ASI) declined to 143,722.62 ASI, from 144,187.03 ASI, indicating a drop of

News·Nigeria·Top Stories

Kanu Transferred to Sokoto Prison After Life Sentence

November 21, 2025

Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has reportedly been moved from the Department of State Services (DSS) detention in Abuja to a correctional facility in Sokoto. The information was disclosed by Kanu’s lawyer, Aloy Ejimakor, on his

News·Security·Top Stories

Kebbi Governor Questions Military Pullout Ahead of Schoolgirl Abduction

November 21, 2025

Kebbi State Governor Nasir Idris has called for an urgent investigation into the withdrawal of military personnel from Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School, Maga, just minutes before armed bandits abducted dozens of students. The governor raised the concern on Friday while receiving

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