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Jeffrey Epstein tried to buy palace in Morocco days before arrest

Epstein tried to buy a palace in Morocco days before his arrest in 2019 Jeffrey Epstein tried to buy a multimillion-dollar palace in Morocco the day before his arrest in 2019, according to documents released by the US Department of Justice last month. Epstein had pursued acquiring Bin Ennakhil sinc…

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Anambra Judicial Commission laments shortage of magistrates, judges

The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) in Anambra State has lamented the shortage of judges and magistrates in the state judiciary. The Executive Secretary and Permanent Secretary of Judicial Service Commission (JSC), Stanley Mbanaso, disclosed this at a news briefing in Awka on Thursday. The Execut…

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FG approves N21.68bn for new NAMA headquarters

The federal government will spend over N21 billion on the first phase of the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) headquarters in Abuja. The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, disclosed this on Thursday at the groundbreaking ceremony for the new NAMA corporate head…

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Eight lessons from FCT Area Council elections that may shape 2027 polls

Saturday’s Area Council election in Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory (FCT) was more than a routine local contest that produced chairpersons and councillors. It offered a glimpse into what could shape the 2027 general elections, particularly in Abuja. Voting commenced early in many polling units …

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Kenyan charged with luring young men to fight for Russia in Ukraine

Kenyan charged with luring young men to fight for Russia in Ukraine Police in Kenya have charged a man accused of luring young men to Russia with job opportunities, only for them to end up fighting in Ukraine. Festus Arasa Omwamba, head of recruitment agency Global Faces Human Resources, recruited …

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T20 World Cup: India beat Zimbabwe by 72 runs to keep title defence alive

Defending champions India kept their T20 World Cup semi-final hopes alive and eliminated opponents Zimbabwe with a 72-run victory in Chennai. Having previously gone unbeaten in the group stage, Zimbabwe leaked more than 250 runs for the second consecutive match in the Super 8s as India piled on 256…

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T20 World Cup: South Africa stay unbeaten with nine-wicket win over West Indies

Aiden Markram smacked 82 not out off 46 balls as South Africa beat West Indies by nine wickets to maintain their unbeaten record at the 2026 T20 World Cup. South Africa's captain struck seven fours and four sixes as South Africa chased 177 with 23 balls to spare to move two points clear at the top …

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Atlantis school shooting: South African girl and businessman killed in Cape Town

Girl, 14, shot dead as South Africa's 'taxi wars' hit school Police in South Africa are investigating a fatal shooting at a secondary school in the coastal city of Cape Town that killed a 14-year-old pupil and a taxi operator. An unidentified man opened fire on a taxi as the driver waited to pick u…

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Is Ethiopia heading back to war with the TPLF or Eritrea in Tigray?

Is Ethiopia heading back to war in Tigray? Fears of a return to war in northern Ethiopia are driving many people to leave the region of Tigray just over three years after the civil war there ended. "Those who can afford it fly, those who can't use buses," one person in the main city of Mekelle told…

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3 months ago Technology

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie: Nigeria to hold inquest into death of author's toddler

Nigeria to hold inquest into death of Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's toddler An inquest into the death of Nigerian novelist Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's 21-month-old son will formally begin on 14 April. The date was set during a preliminary hearing at the Yaba Magistrate Court in Lagos, roughly seven wee…

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3 months ago Politics

Morning Recap: Disu declares war on police corruption, LAUTECH mourns as six students die, other top stories

Here are the top stories dominating the news this morning. From a strong message at the Police leadership level and a devastating LAUTECH loss of six students, to political moves, security tensions, banking developments, and European football drama. These are the headlines shaping conversations tod…

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NIPR, NAN partner to boost Nigeria’s global image

The Nigerian Institute of Public Relations and the News Agency of Nigeria have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to promote Nigeria’s hosting of the 2026 World Public Relations Forum, in a move aimed at strengthening the country’s national image and global reputation. The brief signing ceremony,…

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FCT poll: Strengthen electoral integrity, observers urge INEC

A coalition of election observers accredited by the Independent National Electoral Commission has urged the commission to strengthen electoral integrity following the conduct of the Federal Capital Territory Area Council elections held on February 21, 2026. In a statement issued on Wednesday after …

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Natasha demands probe into attack on Obi, Odigie-Oyegun

The Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has called on security agencies to investigate the reported atack on former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, and former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, John Odigie-Oyegun, in Edo State. In a statement issued on We…

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Nigeria’s blind women sambists ready for World Cup debut

Two Nigerian blind sambists, Rukayat Taiwo and Elizabeth Aseso, are set to make history as the first African women to compete at the World SAMBO Cup, which holds in Yerevan, Armenia, from April 11 to 12, 2026. Taiwo, a Lagos State champion, will compete in the 54 kg category while Aseso will featur…

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Kano’s new chessboard: APC courts Shekarau as defections shake Kwankwasiyya

At the centre of the unfolding drama in Kano’s political scene is Ibrahim Shekarau, the influential former governor and current state leader of the Peoples Democratic Party, now heavily courted by the APC in what could prove a decisive move in Kano’s evolving power struggle, writes HUSSAINI IBRAHIM…

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Court to rule on Pastor Okafor’s suit against Doris April 16

An Ikeja High Court has fixed April 16 to deliver its ruling in a suit filed by Nigerian pastor, Dr Chris Okafor, against Nollywood actress Doris Ogala, social media influencer Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, and Kelvin Emmanuel. Okafor instituted the suit marked ID/14399GCMW/2026, jo…

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‘B’Odogwu platform doesn’t alter exchange rates’

The Nigeria Customs Service has clarified that B’Odogwu, a Unified Customs Management System, does not under any circumstance generate, substitute, or alter exchange rates for cargo clearance. The Service stated that where data transmission formats change, the system is designed to retain the last …

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Air cargo reforms signal push for non-oil exports

Nigeria is intensifying efforts to grow non-oil exports through air cargo reforms driven by the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, highlighting fresh infrastructure and revenue initiatives while examining their long-term viability, PRINCESS ETUK reports In the modern global economy, the speed o…

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Nigeria targets foreign investment with mining reforms – FG

The Federal Government has said it is strengthening policy and regulatory frameworks in the solid minerals sector to attract global investment and improve Nigeria’s competitiveness in mining. The Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Solid Minerals Development, Faruk Yabo, stated this duri…

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