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Two security guards, Jame Sule and Adamu Yau, were sentenced to life imprisonment for the serial rape of a six-year-old girl in Abuja. The abuse occurred from 2016 to 2022, and the case was prosecuted by NAPTIP, leading to a landmark judgment.
Inflation in Nigeria rose to 15.69% in April, up from 15.38% in March, marking the 13th consecutive month of increase. The Central Bank of Nigeria's Governor, Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, launched the fourth edition of the bank's foreign exchange manual amidst ongoing economic reforms.
Nigeria's women's relay team won gold in the 4x100m at the African Championships in Accra, breaking the championship record with a time of 42.94 seconds. The men's team secured silver in the 4x100m relay, finishing with a time of 38.70 seconds.
The Chinese Embassy in Nigeria emphasized the One-China principle as a foundation for strengthening bilateral relations, highlighting Nigeria's consistent support since 1971. The event featured discussions on Taiwan's geopolitical status and China's economic cooperation with Nigeria, particularly in infrastructure.
U.S. President Donald Trump announced the elimination of Abu Bilal al Minuki, the second-in-command of ISI, by U.S. and Nigerian forces on May 15, 2026. This operation aimed to disrupt terrorist activities in Africa and follows previous strikes against ISI in Nigeria.
The only school in Emer Ok Kingdom, Akwa Ibom, is in disrepair, lacking basic facilities like windows, desks, and clean water. Residents express concern over the neglect despite the area's oil wealth, with no significant government intervention planned for education or healthcare.
Dangote Refinery has filed a lawsuit against the Federal Government and Petrochem FZE in the Federal High Court in Lagos, seeking to invalidate fuel import licenses issued by the NMDPRA. The refinery argues that these licenses undermine its operations and violate a previous court order.
S&P Global Ratings upgraded Nigeria's credit rating to 'B' due to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's economic reforms and improvements in foreign exchange liquidity. The upgrade reflects a stronger fiscal revenue and external reserves, with projections indicating a rise in government revenue.
The Transparency Watch Initiative has ranked the North East Development Commission (NEDC) and the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) among Nigeria's best-performing public institutions, highlighting their commitment to transparency, fiscal discipline, and impactful development projects despite challenging operational environments.
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