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May 2025

56-Year-Old Man Sentenced to Life Imprisonment for Defiling 14-Year-Old Stepdaughter

Crime

| 26-05-2025

56-Year-Old Man Sentenced to Life Imprisonment for Defiling 14-Year-Old Stepdaughter

An Ado-Ekiti High Court has sentenced Jayeoba Oluwafemi to life imprisonment for repeatedly defiling his 14-year-old stepdaughter, violating the Child's Right Law of Ekiti State.

Vietnam's First Lady and Brigitte Macron Celebrate Vietnamese Art at National Museum

News

| 26-05-2025

Vietnam's First Lady and Brigitte Macron Celebrate Vietnamese Art at National Museum

Ngô Phuong Ly, wife of Vietnam's Communist Party Secretary General, guided France's First Lady Brigitte Macron through an exhibition of national treasures at Vietnam's Museum of Fine Arts in

Peter Obi Highlights Northern Nigeria's Untapped Agricultural Potential at Political Forum

Politics

| 26-05-2025

Peter Obi Highlights Northern Nigeria's Untapped Agricultural Potential at Political Forum

Former presidential candidate Peter Obi addressed the National Political Consultative Northern Group Meeting, emphasizing how Northern Nigeria's vast land resources could generate more reven

Peace Bureau Condemns Violent Attacks in Taraba's Karim Lamido, Dozens Dead

Crime

| 26-05-2025

Peace Bureau Condemns Violent Attacks in Taraba's Karim Lamido, Dozens Dead

The Taraba State Bureau for Peace and Conflict Management has condemned recent violent attacks in Karim Lamido local government area that left dozens dead, many injured, and others missing.

EFCC's N4bn Fraud Case Against Obiano Stalled as Judge Faces Suspension

Politics

| 26-05-2025

EFCC's N4bn Fraud Case Against Obiano Stalled as Judge Faces Suspension

The money laundering case against former Anambra Governor Willie Obiano has been temporarily halted following the suspension of Justice Inyang Ekwo by the National Judicial Council (NJC).

FG Inaugurates Committee to Dispose 753 Housing Units Recovered by EFCC

Politics

| 26-05-2025

FG Inaugurates Committee to Dispose 753 Housing Units Recovered by EFCC

Housing Minister Ahmed Dangiwa has inaugurated a ministerial committee to assess, complete, and develop a disposal strategy for 753 housing units recently recovered by the EFCC in Abuja.

Nigerian Economy Worse Under Tinubu Than Buhari, GDP Slumps Below $200 Billion - Economist

Business

| 26-05-2025

Nigerian Economy Worse Under Tinubu Than Buhari, GDP Slumps Below $200 Billion - Economist

Senior economist at Nigerian Economic Summit Group, Wilson Erumebor, reveals Nigeria's economy has deteriorated under President Tinubu's administration with GDP falling from $450 billion to

Violent Clash in Kano's Rano LGA: Police Station Burned After Youth's Death

Crime

| 26-05-2025

Violent Clash in Kano's Rano LGA: Police Station Burned After Youth's Death

Rano Local Government Chairman appeals for peace following violent protests that erupted after a young man's death during an encounter with police, resulting in a burned station and injured

Senator Udende Calls for Unity Among Leaders to End Insecurity in Sankera Region

Politics

| 26-05-2025

Senator Udende Calls for Unity Among Leaders to End Insecurity in Sankera Region

Senator Emmanuel Memga Udende has urged traditional rulers, religious leaders, and community stakeholders to unite in addressing the growing insecurity and persistent attacks in Sankera, Ben

23 Brigade Commander Assesses Troop Deployment Across Adamawa Amid Security Concerns

News

| 26-05-2025

23 Brigade Commander Assesses Troop Deployment Across Adamawa Amid Security Concerns

Brigadier General Amechi Agwu, Commander of 23 Brigade, Yola, completes three-day operational tour of troops in insurgency-affected northern Adamawa, meeting with traditional rulers to enhan