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an Upper Shariah Court in Rijiyar Zaki has sentenced 38-year-old Shafiu Abubakar to death by hanging for a horrific arson attack on a mosque in Gadan Village, Gezawa Local Government Area. The tragic incident, which occurred on May 15, 2024, claimed the lives of 25 worshippers and left several others injured, marking it as one…
In a heartbreaking incident that has left the community of Gulu in mourning, Reverend Father James Omeh, the beloved Parish Priest of Saint Anthony’s Catholic Church, Gulu, in Lapai Local Government Area of Niger State, Nigeria, lost his life in a devastating flood on Saturday, May 25, 2025. Alongside him, a woman identified as Charity…
the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), led by Chairman Ola Olukoyede, has made significant strides in tackling the N1.3 trillion Crypto Bridge Exchange (CBEX) fraud. The agency’s relentless pursuit of justice has led to the freezing of multiple accounts, recovery of substantial funds, and the arrest of key suspects, marking a pivotal moment in…
Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 Nigerian general election, has described Nigeria as a “difficult place for good people to govern” due to entrenched systemic challenges that stifle progress and leadership. Speaking at an event, Obi painted a vivid picture of a nation at a crossroads, grappling with corruption, insecurity, and…
The solid minerals sector has attracted over $800 million in foreign investment, driven by sweeping reforms under President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Dr. Dele Alake, the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, recently highlighted the unprecedented progress in a detailed briefing, underscoring how these reforms are positioning Nigeria as a global hub for critical minerals like lithium….
Sierra Leone is facing a rapidly worsening mpox outbreak, with the country’s health ministry confirming 3,011 cases and 14 deaths as of May 24, 2025. This marks a nearly 50% surge in cases since May 13, when 2,045 cases and 11 deaths were reported, underscoring the alarming spread of the disease across the nation. As…
In a decisive blow against banditry in Nigeria’s northwest, the Nigerian Army’s 17 Brigade Strike Group conducted a highly successful clearance operation on May 23, 2025, in the dense Shawu Forest, located in the Ruwan Godiya Ward of Faskari Local Government Area, Katsina State. The operation, part of the ongoing Operation Forest Sanity III, resulted…
In a bold move to cement its reputation as a leading global education hub, Hong Kong is significantly expanding opportunities for international students, offering a vibrant academic environment, enhanced scholarships, and relaxed work policies. The city’s proactive strategies, including doubling university quotas for non-local students and capitalizing on recent geopolitical shifts, position it as an…
In a bold move to reposition Nigeria’s public institutions and drive the Renewed Hope Agenda, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of 22 distinguished individuals to lead critical federal agencies and commissions. Announced on May 24, 2025, by Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, this sweeping set…
In a bold and decisive move to curb the rampant issue of oil theft in Nigeria’s Niger Delta, troops from the 6 Division of the Nigerian Army have struck a significant blow against illegal oil bunkering activities. Between May 12 and May 18, 2025, military operations in the oil-rich region successfully prevented the theft of…
