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In a new Child Alert report titled Darfur: 20 Years On, Children Under Threat, UN children’s agency UNICEF warns that while the horrors of 2005 are repeating, the scale of need is now far greater, and international attention is dangerously constrained. A worsening crisis of violenceThe report draws a chilling parallel between the past and the present. Homes, schools, and hospitals are again under fire, but the modern nature of the fighting between rival militaries has become even more lethal.Since April 2024, more than 1,500 grave violations against children have been verified in the regional capital of El Fasher alone.Over 1,300…

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The Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria has defended the controversial N6.98 USSD charge imposed on banking transactions and pushed back against growing consumer criticism over data expiration policies, arguing that telecommunications companies still incur costs even when digital banking services fail. The remarks come amid increasing public frustration over charges attached to USSD banking services and the expiration of unused mobile data, issues that have become recurring complaints among Nigerian telecom subscribers. Speaking during a live programme on Nigeria Info FM 99.3 hosted by Jimi Disu, ALTON Chairman Gbenga Adebayo said telecom operators merely provide the connection infrastructure…

Popular herbal seller and social media personality, Eniola Fagbemi, widely known as Sisi Alagbo, has again apologised over a leaked video involving her, her husband, Adesola Hakeem, and an unidentified woman. The video, which surfaced online last Monday, has generated widespread controversy, with many expressing outrage over its content, while others questioned the circumstances surrounding the incident. Following the viral video, Sisi Alagbo and her husband apologised to her fans, stating that she had been unable to sleep for days since it surfaced online. However, in an emotional video posted on her Facebook page on Monday, Sisi Alagbo broke down…

Billionaire businessman, Femi Otedola, has dismissed claims that he financed the Dangote Petroleum Refinery, describing the reports as false and misleading. In a post shared on X on Monday, Otedola said he did not invest in the refinery project, contrary to circulating social media claims. “Reports claiming that Femi Otedola funded the Dangote Petroleum Refinery are completely and utterly false. He has not invested a single kobo, not one dollar, not one naira ” The real story, which those peddling these lies conveniently ignore, is that Mr. Otedola has actually been requesting a special allocation to participate in the refinery’s…

The Nigerian government has demanded a thorough investigation into the deaths of the two Nigerians reportedly killed by officials of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF). The investigation, it insisted, must be transparent, and the findings, such as autopsy reports and other relevant information, must be shared with it and with the victims’ families. It also demanded that the families of both victims, identified as Ekpenyong Andrew and Amaramiro Emmanuel, must be kept abreast of the investigation and granted access to legal processes. Nigeria’s demands were outlined during a meeting on Monday between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Permanent…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has arraigned a former Chairman of the Board of Directors of the defunct Skye Bank Plc, Tunde Ayeni, before the Federal Capital Territory High Court, Apo, Abuja, over alleged N15.6 billion fraud. The anti-graft agency, in a post on its official X handle on Monday, said Ayeni was arraigned on a 17-count charge bordering on criminal breach of trust, misappropriation and conversion of investors’ funds. He was accused of diverting funds running into N15,665,085,429. According to the EFCC, Ayeni, while serving as chairman of the bank between 2014, allegedly mismanaged and transferred depositors’ funds…

News » Premier League news » Manchester United newsMay 4, 2026 21:23 GMT (UK), by Sri Aswin View Man Utd summer 2026 transfer targets Bayindir to leave Man Utd Manchester United goalkeeper Altay Bayindir is reportedly preparing a farewell video ahead of his potential return to Turkish football. The Turkey international has played second fiddle in goal for the Red Devils over the past three years and he is now eyeing regular action.Bayindir was on Besiktas’ radar at the start of the year, but United were reluctant to part ways with him, with no replacement in place.However, they are willing to grant the player’s…

Nollywood actress and filmmaker, Uche Montana, has recorded a major digital milestone as her latest film, Monica 2, surpassed 10 million views on YouTube within two days of release. The sequel, which premiered on May 2, 2026, on her YouTube channel, Uche Montana TV, gained rapid traction, reinforcing the growing dominance of digital distribution in Nollywood. Within hours of its release, the film drew significant audience engagement, hitting about 1.2 million views in four hours, climbing to over four million within the first 12 hours, and crossing six million within 24 hours. By May 4 (Today) it had exceeded the…

The Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Husk Power, Manoj Sinha, in this interview with OKECHUKWU NNODIM on the sidelines of the recently concluded Spring Meetings of the World Bank/International Monetary Fund in Washington DC, speaks on rural electrification, investment gaps, and Nigeria’s energy future Can you explain how Husk Power is addressing affordability and pricing concerns in Nigeria’s energy market? The pressure is pricing. Absolutely. I started this company to bring affordable, reliable, and clean power to people in the rural parts of the world. So I totally understand affordability and what people can pay. If people cannot afford…