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Five suspected members of the Ansaru terrorist group have been brought before the Federal High Court in Abuja over their alleged involvement in the abduction of pupils and teachers from schools in Oyo State. The defendants, Mahmud Muhammad, Abubakar Abbas, Abdulrazak Umar, Yunusa Musa and Shamsu Sani pleaded not guilty to seven terrorism-related charges filed…
The Federal Government has committed more than ₦10.5 billion to a digital training programme designed to equip 32,000 Nigerians with skills and professional certifications for the global digital economy. The initiative, launched under the Nigeria Education Sector Renewal Initiative, is being implemented through a Digital Training Academy established by the Federal Ministry of Education. The…
About 17,000 missing-person cases remain under active tracing in Nigeria, according to the International Committee of the Red Cross. The humanitarian organisation said the cases involve people whose whereabouts remain unknown, with many cases connected to armed conflict, violence, displacement and other emergencies. The ICRC said it works with the Nigerian Red Cross Society to…
The Nigeria Police Force has rescued nine kidnapped victims and arrested suspects during a series of operations conducted across several states. The operations were carried out between September 17 and 18 as police formations in different parts of the country intensified efforts against kidnapping, armed robbery and other violent crimes. One of the major operations…
Residents of Odenigbo, Nsukka Local Government Area of Enugu State, have been left shocked following the killing of prominent politician Prince Ikechukwu Oloto, popularly known as “Okanga Mo.” Oloto, aged about 53, was reportedly found in a pool of blood inside his residence on Thursday, September 17, 2026, after suffering deep suspected machete injuries. The…
Dutch sperm donor has become the focus of an extraordinary legal case after his donations were linked to at least 550 children, raising fresh questions about donor limits and the way fertility donations are monitored.Jonathan Meijer was ordered by a court in The Hague in 2023 to stop donating sperm to new prospective parents after…
The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has clarified that it does not fix petrol pump prices under the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) 2021.The clarification was contained in a press statement issued by the Authority amid concerns over the recent rise in Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) prices and the financial pressure it has…
The International Criminal Police Organization, INTERPOL, has identified 126 suspected foreign terrorist fighters through an artificial intelligence-powered counter-terrorism operation involving Nigeria and other international partners. The operation used artificial intelligence to analyse visual material linked to suspected jihadist networks and assist law enforcement agencies in identifying individuals believed to be connected to terrorist activities. INTERPOL…
The ongoing Initial Public Offering of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery has attracted strong interest from Nigerians, with some prospective investors reportedly using personal savings, taking loans and selling assets to raise money to purchase shares. The development has generated widespread attention as Nigerians seek to participate in the ownership of one of the country’s biggest…
The Nasarawa State Government has banned children below the age of 18 from participating in mining activities across the state. The government has also established a task force to enforce the restriction and tackle illegal mining activities. The decision comes amid concerns over the risks faced by children who work or operate around mining sites,…