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A young Nigerian girl who was trafficked to Cotonou, Benin Republice for prostitution has d!ed.Sewuese passed away on Friday, July 24, 2026 in Benue State after she was brought home sick. Activist, Zege Orkwande, who has been facilitating the rescue of trafficked Benue girls said investigation is ongoing and those who trafficked her will face the full wrath of law. "People are asking "who took Sewuese to Cotonou". Trust my process," he wrote. "The people that trafficked/smuggled her to Cotonou for prostitution will sure face the law and serve in prison uniform.“All information gathered. I'm waiting for her to be buried first. REST WELL.” 

Elder statesman and former Vice-Chancellor of Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Prof. Ango Abdullahi, has lamented what he described as the decline of values and quality leadership in Northern Nigeria, arguing that the region's current challenges are rooted in the abandonment of the ideals upheld by its founding leaders.Abdullahi made the remarks on Saturday at the third edition of the Late Gen. Hassan Usman Katsina Memorial Conference held at Arewa House in Kaduna. The conference was themed, "From Sacrifice to Strategy: Rekindling Gen. Hassan Usman Katsina's Vision for a Prosperous Northern Nigeria."According to him, the North has drifted away from the principles passed down by its forebears, insisting that the region's stagnation is the result of moral and leadership failure rather ...

Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Babachir Lawal, has claimed that late former President Muhammadu Buhari was initially reluctant to support President Bola Tinubu's emergence as the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate due to concerns about his suitability.Speaking during an interview with Symfoni TV released on Saturday, Lawal alleged that Buhari's hesitation was influenced by his religious beliefs and personal principles.According to Lawal, Tinubu had played a crucial role in the APC's previous electoral successes by providing resources and political strategists, making it difficult for Buhari to openly oppose his presidential ambition.Lawal recalled that Tinubu contributed significantly to Buhari's campaign team, helping to reshape...

India’s Education Minister, Dharmendra Pradhan, has resigned following days of nationwide youth-led protests demanding major reforms to the country’s education system.Thousands of young demonstrators gathered in New Delhi and other parts of India under the banner of the social media-driven Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), calling for sweeping changes in the education sector and Pradhan’s removal from office.The protests, centered around the Jantar Mantar demonstration site in the capital, escalated as participants attempted to march toward Parliament. Security forces responded by deploying tear gas and batons to disperse some protesters during the clashes.Announcing his resignation, Pradhan said the unrest over the past 10 days had deeply troubled him, adding that remaining in offi...

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that it will hold a mock accreditation exercise on Saturday, August 1, 2026, as part of preparations for the Osun State governorship election scheduled for August 15.In a statement signed by Ariyo Rufus, Head of Department, Voter Education, Publicity, Gender and Inclusivity, on behalf of the Osun State Resident Electoral Commissioner, Oluwatoyin Babalola, the commission said the exercise is designed to assess its operational readiness and evaluate the effectiveness of the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) ahead of the poll.INEC explained that the exercise will replicate the voter accreditation process that will take place on Election Day but emphasized that no voting will be conducted.According to the co...

Former National Coordinator of the National Social Investment Programme Agency (NSIPA), Halima Shehu, has appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to intervene in what she described as her prolonged ordeal with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).In a viral video released on Saturday by ADBN, the former NSIPA chief became emotional as she urged the President to facilitate the conclusion of the investigation into allegations that led to her suspension.Shehu was suspended in January 2024 over the alleged diversion of ₦17 billion in NSIPA funds and was subsequently detained by the EFCC.Speaking in the video, Shehu said the delay in concluding the investigation and releasing its findings has left her facing uncertainty, hardship, and damage to her reputation.She ...