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NADF Infuses Insurance into Agricultural Loans

NADF signs MoU with Leadway Assurance and Verdure Climate to provide insurance packages for agricultural loans, enhancing climate resilience for smallholder farmers across Nigeria.

96 Arrested for Flouting Sanitation Law in Nasarawa

Nasarawa State Government arrested 96 persons for violating environmental sanitation laws. The state also plans to revitalize waste recycling plants in Lafia and Karu to improve public health.

Ngige's convoy attacked by gunmen in Anambra

Former Minister Chris Ngige recounts how gunmen dressed in security uniforms attacked his convoy in Anambra, leaving one woman dead and others injured. Read full details.

CSOs Question FG's $2.5bn JBS Farming Deal

Civil society organizations raise concerns about Nigeria's $2.5 billion industrial farming agreement with Brazilian company JBS, demanding transparency and protection for local farmers.

Uniformed Gunmen Attack Police Patrol in Anambra

Armed assailants wearing military-style uniforms ambushed a joint police patrol in Anambra, leading to a shootout that left one officer injured and a patrol vehicle burnt. Police confirm incident and heighten security.

20 Farmers Kidnapped in Niger State Attack

Armed bandits have kidnapped about 20 farmers, including pregnant women and children, from a rice farm in Niger state. This comes just days after a mass school abduction. Read the latest details.

South Africa slams Trump's G20 summit ban

South Africa denounces US President Trump's decision to bar it from 2026 G20 summit, calling the move punitive. Read about the escalating diplomatic tensions.

Bandits kidnap 20 farmers in Niger State

Gunmen abducted 20 rice farmers, including pregnant women and children, in Niger State. The attack occurred just 500m from a military camp. Read more on this security crisis.

Bandits kill 2 in Kogi community invasion

Suspected bandits invaded Aiyetoro Kiri in Kogi State, killing two residents. Local vigilantes prevented mass abduction of students. Security operations intensified.

Asahi Beer Refuses to Pay Ransom in Cyber Attack

Japanese beer giant Asahi confirms it will not negotiate with hackers after a sophisticated ransomware attack disrupts operations for nearly three months. CEO details the impact.

Nasarawa's N517.5bn 2026 Budget Aims for Development

Governor Abdullahi Sule presents a N517.5 billion 2026 budget to the Nasarawa State Assembly. Focused on infrastructure and job creation, the 'Budget of Strategic Consolidation' promises growth.

Kogi School Attack: Conflicting Reports Emerge

Kogi government denies kidnapping at Kiri High School while local chairman confirms two deaths during bandit attack. Get the latest details on this developing security situation.

Open grazing now capital offence in Nigeria

Federal Government bans open grazing nationwide, declaring it a capital offence to curb farmer-herder conflicts. Minister urges adoption of ranching for better productivity.

Eruku Church Attack: Kidnapped Victims Released

Nigerian lady's emotional viral video reveals her sister and three children freed after Eruku church kidnapping. Governor Abdulrazak praised for securing release without ransom payment.

ISWAP Demands N10m Ransom for 13 Teenagers

Islamic State terrorists demand N10 million ransom for 13 abducted teenage female farmers in Borno State. Families in distress as police confirm investigation.

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