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Gunmen Invade Ondo Church, Abduct Six Worshippers

NewsDeskNgFeb 25, 2026February 25, 20260

Police launch rescue operation after suspected kidnappers storm early-morning church service in Owo, arrest one suspect. Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have invaded a Celestial Church of Christ (CCC) in Uso, Owo Local Government Area of Ondo State, abducting six worshippers during an early-morning service. The incident comes amid heightened...

Oluremi Tinubu: I’ve Been Persecuted For Being Married To A Muslim; Northerners Stood Up For Me

NewsDeskNgFeb 25, 2026February 25, 20260

“A Muslim cleric said I’m a heathen. Most of the people who spoke up for me are from the North.” – Oluremi Tinubu Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has pushed back against claims of a Christian genocide in Nigeria, attributing the country’s violence to terrorism, criminality, and longstanding instability, while...

Abducted Ondo Couple Regain Freedom After N5m Ransom

NewsDeskNgFeb 25, 2026February 25, 20260

Kidnapped Akure North couple released after four days in captivity as 5m ransom paid, from initial N40m demanded. The couple abducted last Friday at Ilu-Abo community in Akure North Local Government Area of Ondo State have regained their freedom following the payment of a N5 million ransom. The victims, identified...

UNICEF Partners Sokoto, Kebbi, Zamfara to Strengthen Early Childhood Education Across Region

NewsDeskNgFeb 25, 2026February 25, 20260

UNICEF and three states collaborate to expand access, awareness, and community support for quality early childhood education. The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) in partnership with the governments of Sokoto, Kebbi, and Zamfara states, is taking steps to strengthen Early Childhood Education (ECCE) in the region. A two-day high-level advocacy...

Kumuyi Urges Personal ‘Turning Points’ To Drive Nigeria’s Transformation

NewsDeskNgFeb 25, 2026February 25, 20260

Pastor William Kumuyi calls for individual spiritual renewal, linking personal transformation to broader societal development across Nigeria. General Superintendent of Deeper Christian Life Ministry, Pastor William Kumuyi, has emphasised the critical need for a “turning point” in the lives of Nigerians to foster national development. Speaking at a World Press...

NAPTIP Responds To Alleged Child Abuse Claims Following Simi’s Old Tweets

NewsDeskNgFeb 24, 2026February 24, 20260

NAPTIP addresses child abuse concerns after Simi’s tweets spark debate; urges confidential reporting of credible claims. The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has issued a public notice following a surge of public discussions and concerns about alleged child sexual abuse and misconduct in Nigerian daycare...

CBN Cuts Interest Rate To 26.5%, Lowest Since May 2024

NewsDeskNgFeb 24, 2026February 24, 20260

CBN has reduced the benchmark interest rate from 27% to 26.5%, the lowest since May 2024. The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reduced the country’s benchmark interest rate from 27 percent to 26.5 percent, signaling a shift in monetary stance amid evolving economic...

Flights Resume As FAAN Reopens Lagos Airspace, Activates Remote Tower After Terminal Fire Containment

NewsDeskNgFeb 24, 2026February 24, 20260

FAAN restores Lagos airport operations, deploying remote tower after MMIA Terminal 1 fire was contained. The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has reopened Lagos airspace following a brief closure due to a fire at Terminal 1 of Murtala Muhammed International Airport. Henry Agbebire, FAAN’s director of public affairs, confirmed...

Tinubu Declares Nigeria Out Of Economic And Security Crisis At Interfaith Iftar With Governors

NewsDeskNgFeb 24, 2026February 24, 20260

Tinubu says Nigeria has exited crisis, promises state police, urges unity as governors praise inclusive leadership. President Bola Tinubu, last night, held an interfaith breaking of fast with governors across political divides, with a declaration that Nigeria was out of the woods, although the best was yet to come. Tinubu...

Tinubu Hosts Governors To Ramadan Iftar At Presidential Villa

NewsDeskNgFeb 24, 2026February 24, 20260

Sani, Zulum, Yusuf, Abiodun, Uzodimma, others in attendance as Tinubu convenes governors, cabinet members for Ramadan Iftar at Presidential Villa. President Bola Tinubu on Monday evening hosted state governors to a Ramadan Iftar dinner at the State House, Abuja, continuing his annual tradition of breaking fast with political leaders during...