September 20, 2025

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Imo Police Arrest 789 Suspects in Two-Month Crackdown on Violent Crimes

Owerri, Imo State – September 20, 2025 The Imo State Police Command says it has arrested 789 suspects in the last two months for offences ranging from terrorism and kidnapping to armed robbery, cultism, child trafficking and murder. The Commissioner of Police, Aboki Danjuma, disclosed that the arrests were made through intensified, intelligence-driven operations across

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Palestinian Child’s Plea Highlights Civilian Suffering After Strike on Gaza Shelter

Gaza City – September 20, 2025 A young Palestinian girl broke down in tears after an Israeli airstrike struck her family’s shelter in Gaza City, leaving her pleading for international attention and asking, “Who will demand human rights? Where are you?”The incident occurred amid intensified Israeli bombardments and ground operations across Gaza City, where thousands

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Conference General Religion

Saudi Arabia Hosts 5th Hajj Conference and Exhibition Under King Salman’s Patronage, Uniting Global Stakeholders to Advance Pilgrimage Experience

Under the esteemed patronage of His Majesty, the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is proudly hosting the fifth edition of the Hajj Conference and Exhibition, popularly known by its official handle @HajjConfEX. The globally significant event returns with renewed focus, assembling key players

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Anticipation Builds Ahead of MPC Meeting as Analysts Predict Likely 25–50 Basis Points Cut in CBN Benchmark Rate

As the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) prepares to convene its next Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting, economic experts and market analysts are increasingly projecting the likelihood of a policy rate reduction, estimating a potential cut ranging between 25 and 50 basis points. This development comes amid growing calls for a more accommodative monetary stance

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Tension Escalates as Israeli Tanks Position Near Gaza City Ahead of Expected Ground Assault

Fresh tension has gripped the Gaza Strip as Israeli tanks were reportedly sighted on the outskirts of Gaza City on Wednesday, sparking fears of an imminent ground offensive into the densely populated enclave. Eyewitness accounts, corroborated by recent satellite imagery reviewed by international observers, indicate that Israeli forces have amassed heavy armour near the city’s

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Kenya Airways Pays NCAA Fine After Passenger Mistreatment Case

Kenya, Nairobi September 19, 2025 Kenya Airways has complied with the sanction imposed by the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) following consumer protection violations, including the mistreatment of a Nigerian passenger, Mrs. Gloria Ibukun Omisore. The NCAA confirmed the development in a statement issued on Thursday by its Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection,

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Fraud General

US Authorities Charge Nigerian Man for Hacking University, Stealing $235,000

Washington, D.C., United States | September 19, 2025 A Nigerian man has been accused by United States authorities of hacking into the computer systems of an American university and stealing $235,000 through a sophisticated cyber fraud scheme. According to U.S. Department of Justice officials, the suspect allegedly gained unauthorized access to the university’s payment platforms,

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Finance General Health

Tinubu Allocates N25bn for FCT Healthcare Projects – WikeSeptember 19, 2025

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has announced that President Bola Tinubu has earmarked N25 billion for healthcare projects in the 2025 FCT capital budget, reaffirming the administration’s commitment to improving health infrastructure in the territory. Wike made the disclosure on Thursday in Abuja while inaugurating the construction of Arterial Road

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General Health

Ray of Hope in Yemen as Saudi-Funded Hospital Offers Lifeline to Millions in Aden

Aden, Yemen — A glimmer of hope continues to shine in war-stricken Yemen as the Prince Mohammed bin Salman Hospital, located in the port city of Aden, has provided an astounding 3.1 million free medical services to residents and displaced individuals between January 2023 and September 2025. The facility, a flagship humanitarian project funded by

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Calls Grow for AMCON’s Exit as Critics Say Mandate Has Outlived Its Purpose

Abuja, Nigeria | September 19, 2025 Fifteen years after its establishment, the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) is once again at the center of debate, with growing calls for its winding down amid concerns that the agency has overstayed its mandate. AMCON was created in 2010 as a special purpose vehicle to stabilize the

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