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Egyptian queen’s 673-diamond necklace stolen from Vienna Museum
The International Criminal Police Organisation (INTERPOL) has flagged a diamond necklace once owned by Egypt’s Queen Nazli after the jewellery was stolen from an exhibition at Vienna’s Museum of Applied
Edo govt issues transmission, distribution licence, power company targets 2026 completion
By Ozioruva Aliu BENIN CITY – Determined to enhance electricity supply, the Edo State government has issued a transmission and distribution licence to CCETC Ogua Energy Limited for full utilization
Married father of two exposed for posing as Catholic priest
By Enitan Abdultawab A married father of two has been exposed in Kenya for allegedly posing as a Catholic priest and conducting religious activities in several parishes in Turkana County.
Ecuador ex-president bags five-year jail term over $76m bribery scandal
An Ecuadorian court has sentenced former President Lenin Moreno to five years in prison for accepting bribes linked to the construction of the country’s largest hydroelectric dam. Moreno, who served
2027 campaigns can’t stop NASS from legislative duties – Akpabio
By Henry Umoru Senate President Godswill Akpabio has assured Nigerians that the 2027 electioneering will not stop members of the National Assembly from carrying out their legislative duties. According to
‘I don’t miss them’ – Michelle Obama faces backlash over remarks on daughters
Former US First Lady Michelle Obama has faced criticism after saying she does not miss having her adult daughters, Malia and Sasha, living at home. Obama made the comments during
Hisbah rejects claims of anti-Christian restrictions in Sokoto
By Musa Ubandawaki, Sokoto Sokoto State Hisbah Board has dismissed as false and misleading allegations circulating on social media that the state’s religious enforcement agency has imposed restrictions on Christian
Clashes rock Niger capital, junta says back in control
Niger’s ruling junta said Saturday it “gradually took back control” after mutinying soldiers attacked key sites around the capital including the presidential palace, after the city was rocked by hours
Why labour movement will miss Ugboaja — NLC
By Victor Ahiuma-Young The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, has mourned the death of its General Secretary, Emmanuel Ugboaja, describing him as a towering figure whose departure has left a deep
FCT Police secures conviction of two wanted ammunition suppliers
By Kingsley Omonobi The FCT Police Command has secured the conviction of two wanted suspects, Yau Sule and Mariya Sule, following intelligence-led operations that led to their arrest on the
