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Federal Court Rejects El-Rufai’s ₦120 Million Human Rights Claim Against DSS, ICPC, and EFCC

ABUJA, Nigeria — A Federal Capital Territory High Court has dismissed a ₦120 million fundamental rights suit filed by former Kaduna State Governor Nasir...

BREAKING: Emmanuel Uduaghan, Former Delta State Governor, Dies at 71

ASABA, Nigeria — Former Delta State Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan has died at the age of 71. His family confirmed that he died on Monday morning,...

How a Pregnant 16-Year-Old Was Banished With the Father Accused of Sexually Abusing Her

ENUGU, Nigeria — Fresh concerns have emerged over the safety of a pregnant girl reportedly banished alongside her father from a community in Enugu...

Teenage Philanthropist Joshua Peters Donates 200 Laptops to Nigerian Students

LAGOS, Nigeria — A charity founded by 17-year-old Joshua Peters has donated 200 laptops to Nigerian students, including girls displaced from Chibok. The donation, valued...

Anglican Church Suspends Nigerian Archbishop Over Alleged ₦2 Billion Land Scandal

AWKA, Nigeria — The Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) has suspended Archbishop Alexander Chibuzo Ibezim from his official duties for six months amid allegations...

US-Based Lawyer Questions $33 Billion in Chagoury Deals, Says Nigeria Has Failed Its Citizens

ABUJA, Nigeria — A United States-based Nigerian lawyer, Emmanuel Ogebe, has accused President Bola Tinubu of failing to improve Nigerians' living conditions despite major...

Father and Pregnant Daughter Cursed and Banished Over Incest Allegation

ENUGU, Nigeria — A man and his pregnant daughter have reportedly been banished from a community in Enugu State following allegations that he impregnated...

Finnish Appeals Court Upholds Simon Ekpa’s Terrorism Conviction

KUOPIO, Finland — A Finnish appeals court has reduced the prison sentence of Simon Ekpa from six years to four while upholding his terrorism...

CBN Governor Yemi Cardoso Appointed Chairman of Africa Finance Corporation

LAGOS, Nigeria — The Africa Finance Corporation has appointed Central Bank of Nigeria Governor Olayemi Cardoso as chairman of its board of directors. Cardoso succeeds...

Enugu Witchhunt Victim to Receive Medical Care as Police Investigate Alleged Torture

ENUGU, Nigeria — A human rights organisation has arranged medical care for a woman who was allegedly tortured after being accused of witchcraft in...

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