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UK Teenager Sues Parents for Sending Him to Africa Over Alleged Gang Ties
UK Teenager Sues Parents After Being Enrolled in African Boarding School Amid Concerns Over Gang Involvement
A 13-year-old boy has initiated legal proceedings against his parents, claiming they “brutally” took him overseas to enroll him in a boarding school and … Continue Reading
CBN announces New measures to Handle ATM cash shortages
CBN Introduces New Measures to Tackle Cash Shortages at ATMs
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has unveiled a series of initiatives aimed at resolving the ongoing issues related to cash accessibility at automated teller machines (ATMs) nationwide. This announcement … Continue Reading
Court Approves N1bn Bail for 109 Foreign Nationals Linked to Cybercrime
Federal High Court Grants N1bn Bail to 109 Foreign Nationals in Cybercrime Case
The Federal High Court in Abuja has granted bail of N1 billion to 109 foreign nationals accused of participating in high-level cybercrime and hacking activities that allegedly … Continue Reading
50 Suspected IPOB Members Cleared of Terrorism Allegations
Federal High Court Acquits 50 Suspected IPOB Members of Terrorism Charges in Abuja
ABUJA – The Federal High Court in Abuja discharged and acquitted 50 individuals who were facing terrorism-related charges linked to the banned Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). … Continue Reading
JUST IN: Central Bank Hacked And Over 62 Billion Allegedly Stolen
Cybersecurity Breach Rocks Uganda’s Central Bank as Officials Downplay Losses and Lawmakers Demand Transparency
KAMPALA, UGANDA– Uganda’s Ministry of Finance has confirmed a cyberattack on the country’s central bank but dismissed claims that hackers made away with as much as … Continue Reading
Osun State Set to Implement New Minimum Wage Starting December 1
Osun State Government Announces New Minimum Wage for Civil Servants
The Osun State Government has declared that the implementation of the newly approved minimum wage of N75,554.20 for civil servants will begin on December 1, 2024. This announcement follows successful … Continue Reading
Name change no longer Needed for redeployment – NYSC
Change of Name Not Required for Married Female Corps Members Seeking Redeployment, NYSC Announces
ABUJA – The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has made a significant policy update regarding the redeployment of married female corps members. In a recently … Continue Reading
JUST IN: Simon Ekpa to Face Finnish Court in May 2025 for Terror-Related Charges
Simon Ekpa’s Arrest and Pending Trial Highlight Global Efforts to Tackle Separatist Violence and Terrorism Financing
Prominent pro-Biafra agitator and self-proclaimed “Prime Minister” of the Biafra Republic Government-in-Exile, Simon Ekpa, is set to face potential terrorism-related charges in Finland by … Continue Reading
Mozambique Election Crisis: Security Forces Kill 10 Children Amid Protests – HRW
Mozambique’s Post-Election Protests Escalate: Security Forces Accused of Killing Children, Detaining Minors, and Suppressing Dissent Amid Fraud Allegations
Mozambique’s post-election unrest has turned deadly, with security forces accused of killing at least 10 children and injuring dozens more during weeks-long … Continue Reading
Naira Rises to N1,740/$ in parallel market
Naira Sees Positive Movement Against the Dollar in Parallel and NAFEM Markets
In an encouraging development for the Nigerian economy, the Naira strengthened against the US dollar in the parallel market, climbing to N1,740 per dollar from N1,745 per dollar … Continue Reading