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Kanu told the court that he would personally handle his case, claiming the court lacked authority to prosecute him — an argument the presiding judge immediately rejected. The court maintained that jurisdiction had already been addressed in earlier proceedings and directed him to proceed with his defence.
Overall, the figures highlight rapid population growth across Africa, led by West and East African nations.
Abdullahi Baba Ara, head of the Niger state emergency service, confirmed that 52 people with various injuries are receiving treatment at a local hospital. Witnesses said the blaze erupted immediately after the tanker overturned near the Essan and Badeggi communities along the Bida-Agaie road in Katcha Local Government Area.
A local official told the Reuters news agency that the death toll had risen to 60.
The ruling was delivered by the Päijät-Häme District Court in southern Finland, which concluded unanimously that Ekpa sought to advance the Biafra cause through unlawful means.
Witnesses said the attackers, riding on motorcycles, opened fire inside the mosque before moving through the village, torching houses and targeting residents.
According to NEMA, the wooden boat was ferrying more than 50 passengers to Goronyo Market when it overturned in the river
Court documents allege that the five men joined the East African terrorist group Al Shabaab in 2021 and planned an attack at a public school in central Nigeria, as well as near a mosque located about 30 kilometres from St Francis Catholic Church in Owo.
The attack took place late Friday in Adabka village, where bandits launched a raid that involved the kidnapping of several villagers
The victims were among 56 people taken from Banga village in Kauran Namoda local government area in March.
According to Farmasum Fuddang, chair of the Bokkos cultural development forum, the gunmen intercepted the vehicle and opened fire on its occupants.
Nine players from Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) champions Remo Stars have made the final 23-man squad for the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN), as head coach Eric Chelle finalised his selection ahead of the tournament
A joint outlook from the WFP and Food and Agriculture Organization covering June to September warns that food insecurity will deepen in the coming months.
According to the Senate's standing orders, a suspended lawmaker is barred from accessing the parliamentary complex until the suspension period lapses, in this case, September.
The figures highlight shifting demographics that could influence regional development, politics, and economic planning.
The former head of state, who passed away in a London clinic on Sunday, will be laid to rest on Tuesday in accordance with Islamic traditions.
The individuals were among 54 suspects brought before four civilian courts specially established at a military facility in Kainji, Niger State.
The Nigerian chapter of the rights organization reported that the massacre took place between Friday night and early Saturday in Yelewata, a village situated in Guma Local Government Area of Benue State.
In contrast, South Africa and Nigeria’s larger economies provide a bigger market and more entrepreneurial opportunities.
These individuals are believed to have operated the fraudulent platform, CryptoBank Exchange (CBEX), from Lagos.
The court awarded damages to the player's family, setting a legal precedent under common law.
A commanding central defender nicknamed 'Chairman' in his playing days, Chukwu was named the player of the tournament at the 1980 AFCON.
