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Lafarge Terror Financing Conviction Raises Concerns for Nigeria

By Elizabeth Ugbo A landmark ruling in France has placed Lafarge under intense scrutiny, raising urgent questions in Nigeria. The court convicted the company for financing terrorism in Syria, sentenced…

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British Pound Holds Firm Against Naira as New Week Trading Begins

By Elizabeth Ugbo The British Pound opened trading on Monday, April 20, 2026, in Nigeria at around ₦1,817.83 in the official market, reflecting steady demand and global currency pressures. Investors,…

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US Strike on Drug Vessel Raises Legal Concerns as Death Toll Climbs

By Elizabeth Ugbo The United States military killed three suspected traffickers on Sunday in the Caribbean during a strike on an alleged drug-smuggling vessel, according to US Southern Command, as…

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JAMB Releases 2026 UTME Results for April 17 and 18 Candidates

By Elizabeth Ugbo The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has released the 2026 UTME results for candidates who sat the exam on April 17 and 18, 2026, across Nigeria,…

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VILLA INFOSTRATIC CONGRATULATES TUNDE RAHMAN, SUNDAY DARE ON RENEWED HOPE APPOINTMENTS

By Elizabeth Ugbo Villa Infostratic has congratulated Tunde Rahman and Sunday Dare on their appointments as Ambassadors of the Directorate of Renewed Hope, announced in Nigeria by Hope Uzodinma to…

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Manchester United Boost UCL Hopes with Win Over Chelsea

By Elizabeth Ugbo Manchester United defeated Chelsea 1-0 on Saturday at Stamford Bridge, London, as Matheus Cunha scored just before halftime from Bruno Fernandes’ assist to strengthen United’s push for…

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Bandits Abduct Monarch, Wife, Others in Midnight Attack in Kwara

By Elizabeth Ugbo Suspected bandits abducted a traditional ruler, his wife, and another resident in Olayinka community, Ifelodun Local Government Area, during a midnight raid on Saturday around 1:40 a.m.,…

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Shekarau Returns to APC as Kano Politics Shifts Ahead of 2027

By Elizabeth Ugbo Former Kano State governor Ibrahim Shekarau has returned to the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano State after weeks of consultations, following a personal appeal by APC…

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Strait of Hormuz Reopens as Iran and US Signal De-escalation, Oil Prices Drop

By Elizabeth Ugbo Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and United States President Donald Trump announced on Friday that the Strait of Hormuz remains open for commercial shipping during the Israel-Lebanon…

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Carrick Says Rashford Future Still Undecided as Manchester United Face Contract and Transfer Pressure

By Elizabeth Ugbo Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick confirmed on Friday that no decision has been made on Marcus Rashford’s future, as the England forward faces an uncertain contract…

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