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Police in Ibaraki Prefecture, northeast of Tokyo, have arrested a 75-year-old woman, Keiko Mori, after discovering the body of her daughter, which had allegedly been stored in a freezer for two decades. Officers said the remains of an adult female were found on Tuesday inside a deep freezer at Mori’s…

Nigerian billionaire, Aliko Dangote, has accused powerful “oil mafias” in the nation’s petroleum sector of working to sabotage his $20 billion Dangote Petroleum Refinery. Speaking during the refinery’s first anniversary of petrol production, Dangote warned that the same forces that destroyed Nigeria’s once-thriving textile industry decades ago are now targeting…

The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) has launched InnovateNaija, a ₦250 million innovation challenge to empower Nigerian youths and strengthen the innovation ecosystem. Mr Khalil Halilu, Executive Vice Chairman of NASENI who  announced the initiative on Thursday during its launch at the GITEX Nigeria Tech Expo and…

Dangote Industries Limited (DIL) has reiterated its warning to truck operators against the unauthorised use of its logo on their trucks, noting that their actions have caused serious embarrassment to the brand. The company stated that despite previous warnings, certain truckers with no affiliation to Dangote continue to display its…

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has entered into a strategic partnership with global cybersecurity firm, Kaspersky, to boost Nigeria’s resilience against growing cyber threats. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), signed on the sidelines of the GTIEX Nigeria in Lagos, is designed to strengthen the nation’s digital defenses through…

While many Nigerians continue to express frustration over the rising cost of living and the short-term pains of economic restructuring, global confidence in the country’s reform trajectory is growing. Two of the world’s most respected financial institutions the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and Moody’s have commended the federal government’s bold…

In a renewed effort to tackle the growing crisis of drug abuse and mental health disorders across West Africa, the Parliament of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has launched an intensive awareness campaign in Monrovia, Liberia. The initiative, which runs from August 4 to 8, 2025, marks…

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has officially released the results of the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for school candidates. The announcement was made on Monday, August 4, via the Council’s official X (formerly Twitter) handle. According to the statement, all candidates who participated in the…

Access Bank Tanzania has presented the Power of 100 Africa Women Award to President Samia Suluhu Hassan of the United Republic of Tanzania, in recognition of her exceptional leadership, inclusive governance, and contributions to national and regional development. The award was formally presented during a courtesy visit to the State…

ABUJA — Tension ran high at the National Assembly complex on Tuesday after security operatives blocked suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan from entering the premises. The Kogi Central lawmaker, flanked by prominent activist Aisha Yesufu, rights advocate Mama P, fellow activist Randy, and a crowd of passionate supporters, was stopped at…