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The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has announced a two-week regional programme aimed at strengthening the leadership, economic empowerment and trading capacity of women engaged in small-scale cross-border commerce across West Africa. The Regional Fortnight on Women’s Small-Scale Cross-Border Trade will take place in Lomé, Togo, from 18…
Nigeria’s Team ERROR has emerged overall winner of the 4th ECOWAS Regional Cybersecurity Hackathon, clinching the US$10,000 grand prize after 48 hours of intense competition designed to strengthen cybersecurity capacity across West Africa. The regional event brought together top cybersecurity talents from across the Economic Community of West African States…
The Kano State Government has concluded plans to sponsor a mass wedding for 1,500 couples, with a total budget of ₦1.5 billion set aside for the initiative aimed at supporting marriage and family development across the state. The Commander-General of the Kano State Hisbah Corps, Sheikh Aminu Ibrahim Daurawa, disclosed…
A 33-year-old man, identified as Ifechukwu Okechukwu, has been arrested by the Anambra State Police Command over the alleged killing of his 23-year-old girlfriend in Nkpor, Idemili North Local Government Area of the state. According to police authorities, the suspect allegedly buried the young woman in secret after her death…
A heavily pregnant woman, identified as Hauwa Shafiu, has been arrested by security operatives in Abuja for allegedly providing logistical support to a notorious kidnapping gang operating within and around the Federal Capital Territory. According to security sources, Shafiu was apprehended during an intelligence-led operation that targeted members and collaborators…
A man identified as Chinedu Aniekuoko has been paraded by the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command for allegedly chaining and confining his biological sister for one and a half years over claims of ritual-related activities. According to police authorities, the suspect reportedly kept the woman locked up and restrained…
Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA have rescued Mrs. Abubakar, the wife of retired Major General Rabe Abubakar, during a fierce gun battle with armed bandits in Matazu Local Government Area of Katsina State. Military sources disclosed that the rescue operation was carried out under Operation CLEAN SWEEP III following intelligence-driven…
An 18-year-old man has pleaded guilty to the murder of Ethiopian-Norwegian social worker Tamima Nibras Juhar in Oslo, Norway, in a case that has sparked outrage and renewed concerns about racially motivated violence in Europe. The accused, identified as Djordje Wilms, formally admitted responsibility for the killing of the 34-year-old…
A total of 720 men, alongside 992 spouses and more than 2,000 children formerly associated with Boko Haram insurgents and other armed conflict groups, have been successfully reintegrated into society under a rehabilitation programme in Maiduguri, Borno State. The beneficiaries, classified as Batch 9 low-risk and minor clients, completed a…
The United States is set to release $12 billion in frozen Iranian assets before the start of a new round of negotiations with Tehran, according to a report by Iran’s Mehr news agency. Mehr said the move is contained in a 14-point memorandum of understanding reportedly agreed between the…
