Category: News
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ANAMBRA STEPS IN OVER ALLEGED ASSAULT OF JSS3 GIRL
State government promises justice as police detain guardian over shocking abuse claims. The Anambra State Government has moved swiftly to address the alleged assault of a JSS3 student, Miracle Amah, of Community Secondary School, Agulu, assuring that justice will be served. The case came to light when the student arrived at school with fresh burns…
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FG DOUBLES DOWN ON ENDING AVOIDABLE BLINDNESS
With most vision loss in Nigeria preventable, the Federal Government says eye care is now a development priority. The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to ending avoidable blindness and expanding inclusive eye health services nationwide. The pledge was made in Abuja as the Minister of State for Health, Dr Iziaq Salako, launched SightQuest Nigeria,…
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UN SEEKS $400M LIFELINE FOR HUMAN RIGHTS IN 2026
With crises multiplying and budgets shrinking, the UN says protecting human rights can’t be put on pause. The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, has launched a $400 million funding appeal for 2026, warning that the global human rights system is operating in “survival mode” just as demands on it keep rising. Speaking…
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NCDC MOURNS VICTIMS OF NORTH-CENTRAL ATTACKS, STANDS WITH KWARA, NIGER, BENUE
Grief, outrage and a renewed call for coordinated action as deadly attacks rock communities across the region. The North Central Development Commission (NCDC) has expressed deep sorrow over recent terrorist attacks in Kwara, Niger and Benue states, describing the incidents as heartbreaking and unacceptable. In a statement on Thursday, the Commission said it was particularly…
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82 KURMIN WALI WORSHIPPERS FREED, KADUNA PROMISES OTHERS WILL FOLLOW
Relief and hope as abducted church members regain freedom, but the rescue mission isn’t over yet. Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani has confirmed the release of 82 worshippers kidnapped during the January 18 attack on Kurmin Wali village in Kajuru LGA — calling it a major boost to ongoing security operations in the state. The…
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POWERFUL SOLAR FLARE COULD JAM RADIO SIGNALS — NOAA WARNS
A rare burst from the sun may briefly knock out communications across parts of Earth. U.S. scientists are sounding the alarm after a strong solar flare erupted on Wednesday, with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) warning it could disrupt high-frequency (HF) radio communications. The flare was rated X4.2 — the most intense class…
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ONE DAY, N310 MILLION: COURT SLAMS POLICE OVER ILLEGAL DETENTION OF LAWYER
A Delta High Court says unlawful arrest has a price — and the police must pay it. A Delta State High Court sitting in Ozoro has fined the Nigeria Police Force and its officers ₦310 million for the unlawful arrest and one-day detention of a lawyer, Otedjere Jude. In a strongly worded judgment, Justice E.O.…
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THIN STAFF, FULL CLASSROOMS: SRI LANKA’S SCHOOL TEACHER CRUNCH
New data shows thousands of schools running with single-digit teaching staff, raising concerns about learning quality and equity. More than 3,000 schools in Sri Lanka are operating with fewer than 10 teachers, exposing deep staffing gaps in the country’s education system, according to fresh figures from the Department of Census and Statistics. The data shows…
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PRIVACY FIRST: NDPC RALLIES NIGERIA ON ETHICS IN THE DIGITAL AGE
As AI and big data reshape the economy, stakeholders say trust, ethics and teamwork must come first. Stakeholders across Nigeria’s digital ecosystem have called for stronger collaboration, ethical governance and public trust as the country deepens its digital transformation. The message came through loud and clear at the National Data Privacy Summit organised by the…
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FOREST GUARDS BUST KIDNAP GANG, FREE 3 FARMERS IN KOGI
Swift action, gun recovered, victims safe — forest operatives tighten the noose on kidnappers along Abuja–Lokoja road. Forest security operatives in Kogi have foiled a kidnap attempt along the Abuja–Lokoja expressway, rescuing three abducted farmers and recovering an AK-47 rifle with 22 rounds of ammunition. The Nigeria Forest Security Services (NFSS) said the rescue followed…
