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EFCC Backs Down, Drops Charges Against Youths Amid Warning Over Agency’s Reputation

In a dramatic twist, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has withdrawn charges against two young Nigerians, signaling a softer approach in...

Sulaiman Umar · Aug 22, 2026 · 53

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Stolen Futures: Why Nigeria’s Schoolchildren Have Become Prime Targets in the Bandits’ War

By Taibat Ummi Yakubu The laughter of children echoing through school corridors should symbolize hope, learning and the promise of a brighter future. But i...

Sulaiman Umar · Jul 15, 2026 · 263

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Uganda's Military Chief Orders Shutdown of Major Media Outlets, Sparks Press Freedom Concerns

Katsinatimes Uganda's Chief of Defence Forces, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has ordered the shutdown of some of the country's leading media organisations, inc...

Katsina City News · Jun 29, 2026 · 320