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Sokoto Court Sentences 19-Year-Old to 21 Years for Raping Four-Year-Old Girl

By Elizabeth Ugbo The Sokoto State High Court on Thursday sentenced Yasir Muhammad, 19, to 21 years imprisonment for raping…
Africa

Kebbi Mosque Attack: Five Worshippers Killed in Maiyama

By Elizabeth Ugbo Five worshippers were killed and three injured when suspected terrorists attacked a mosque in Dadin Kowa community,…
Business

Nigeria’s IDA Loan Exposure Rises to $18.7bn in 2025

By Elizabeth Ugbo Nigeria’s debt to the International Development Association (IDA) rose to $18.7bn as of December 31, 2025, according…
Breaking News

Ghana, Nigeria Lead Global Youth Mind Health Rankings – 2025 Report

By Elizabeth ugbo The 2025 Global Mind Health Report released on Wednesday by Sapien Labs reveals that 41 percent of…
Africa

Troops Kill Eight Boko Haram/ISWAP Terrorists in Konduga Operation

By Elizabeth Ugbo Troops of the Joint Task Force North East under Operation Hadin Kai killed eight Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists…
Africa

EFCC Arraigns Three NRC Officials for Alleged N2.04bn Fraud in Lagos

By Elizabeth Ugbo The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) arraigned three senior Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) officials—Felix Njoku, Benjamin…
Business

Dangote Petroleum Expands Refinery to Reduce Africa’s Import Dependence

By Elizabeth ugbo Dangote Petroleum, led by Managing Director David Bird, announced a $400,000-tonne Linear Alkaline Benzene (LAB) plant expansion…
Africa

Open Budgeting and Climate Finance: Budget Urges Federal Reforms

By Elizabeth Ugbo BudgIT Foundation on Wednesday called on the Federal Government to strengthen climate finance reporting and budget transparency…
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Ondo 2027 Return Ticket Crisis Deepens as Aiyedatiwa, Lawmakers Clash

By Elizabeth Ugbo The political rift between Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa and federal lawmakers from Ondo State has deepened ahead of…