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Over Half of Nigeria’s Displaced Are Children: A Crisis Unfolding

Kayode NwankwoDecember 10, 2024December 10, 202405 mins

A recent report by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) paints a grim picture of Nigeria’s internally displaced persons (IDP) crisis, revealing that a staggering 50.2% – over half a million – are children. This alarming statistic underscores the devastating impact of insecurity, conflict, and natural disasters on the nation’s most vulnerable population. Over 50%…

Yahaya Bello’s Co-Defendant Granted N300M Bail in Money Laundering Case

Emeka OkonDecember 10, 2024December 10, 202404 mins

Former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello’s co-defendant, Abdulsalami Hudu, has been granted bail in a high-profile money laundering case. The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in Abuja set bail at a hefty N300 million with stringent conditions. This development follows charges brought against Bello and Hudu by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)….