Anyim Humphrey

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Child marriage in Nigeria reaches all-time high, UN alleges

About 43 percent of brides in Nigeria are said to be children less than 18 years old.

Benue monarch arrested for masterminding murder of two over land dispute

The monarch was accused of masterminding the conflict that claimed those lives.

Eight suspects arraigned for beheading policeman in Plateau

The suspects who pleaded not guilty to the charges brought against them.

Commuters lament delayed repair of Apapa-Oshodi Expressway

Tankers are always falling here and it is difficult to drive or walk on this road, residents say.

U.S. reopens Embassy in Somalia after 28 years of closure

The United States has decided to swing the door of diplomacy open with Somalia again.

Kenyan mother allegedly sells her 8-month-old baby for N283,000

Kihiko who is accused of being the buyer said the father of the little baby-girl never wanted her, and she was only trying to help.

Zamfara LG workers earn N6,000 salary as NLC demand N30,000 minimum wage

Khaleel inferred that poor earnings among Zamfara residents has been one of the leading causes of rising insecurity in the state.

“No cause for worries” – NNPC on oil marketers’ strike threat

NNPC has dismissed the possibility of any impending fuel scarcity following the threat of oil marketers to cut supply.

20-year-old student, four others use human parts for ritual to boost betting chances

Victor allegedly consulted two herbalist cum Islamic clerics to help him perform money ritual through Bet9ja business.

19 children feared dead in Kwara boat mishap

Tragedy struck in Kwara state on Saturday as a boat conveying 22 passengers capsized midway across River Niger.

Nigeria military says $1bn approved for fighting insurgency not yet released

President Buhari had promised to release the money to help the military square up their fight against terrorism.

CBN reveals inflation rate will rise to 11.4% as stock market loses N581bn

Emefiele has expressed optimism on the ability of the apex bank to maintain stability in the economy.

Teenage sex workers apprehended as police raid Anambra brothel

A police raid conducted on Saturday night at a brothel in Anambra has led to the arrest of underage sex workers.

Two suicide bombers killed, five CJTF injured in averted attack

It was only the female suicide bombers’ vest that was detonated, killing herself and the male suicide bomber.

Lebanese arrested with over $2m cash at Abuja airport

The anti-graft agency has disclosed that the suspect will be charged to court once the investigations are complete.

More than 125 women, girls raped in South Sudan within 10 days

Some are girls under 10 years old, even pregnant women were not spared from these brutal attacks.

Ajaokuta Steel company
Nigeria imports $3.3 billion worth of steel while Ajaokuta steel plant lies fallow

Out of the 17 million tonnes of steel that Nigeria needs yearly, it can only produce 2.2 million locally.

ZAMFARA: 104 rustlers killed, 500 cows recovered in police raid

It disclosed that the police lost only one personnel during the attack