A Virginia man who co-created and operated ‘Empire Market’—a dark web marketplace that enabled users to buy and sell illegal goods and services anonymously—has been sentenced to 40 years in …
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Petrol, Diesel Prices Displayed on Google Maps to Help Motorists Find Cheaper Fuel Amid Soaring Energy Costs
by Torkuma Gborby Torkuma GborGoogle Maps is displaying petrol and diesel prices at filling stations to help motorists find cheaper fuel as soaring energy costs put pressure on consumers in the United Kingdom. The …
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World News
Nigeria Finalises Preparations to Ratify Global Ocean Protection Treaty
by Torkuma Gborby Torkuma GborNigeria has finalised domestic arrangements to ratify a landmark international treaty designed to protect marine biodiversity beyond national jurisdiction. The country disclosed this on Thursday during the UN General Assembly’s …
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Business & Economy
Nigerian States’ Revenues Rose 93%, Education Spending Drops: World Bank
by Torkuma Gborby Torkuma GborThe World Bank says Nigeria’s 36 states recorded a 93 per cent increase in revenues between 2023 and 2025, but education’s share of the sector’s expenditure declined. The bank disclosed …
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Health
Lassa Fever: Nigeria Records 1,115 Cases, 263 Deaths in 24 States
by Torkuma Gborby Torkuma GborThe Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) says it has recorded 1,115 confirmed cases of Lassa fever and 263 deaths across 24 states. The agency, in a statement …
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Security & Crime
Police Nab Three Suspects Over Alleged Murder of 65-Year-Old Woman Accused of Witchcraft in Niger
by Torkuma Gborby Torkuma GborThe police command in Niger State has arrested three suspects for allegedly murdering Tani Nuhu, a 65-year-old woman, inside a house in Kokolo village in the Nasko area of the …
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FAAN Announces Temporary Closure of Owerri Airport Runway for Repairs
by Torkuma Gborby Torkuma GborThe Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has announced plans to temporarily close the runway of Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport, Owerri, from October 20 for essential repairs and resurfacing. …
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Enugu Secures $200 Million Solar Investment to Boost Electricity Supply
by Torkuma Gborby Torkuma GborThe Enugu State government has secured a $200 million investment for the development of a 100-megawatt (MW) solar power project aimed at improving electricity supply to homes and businesses across …
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Nigeria Left Out as Philippines Names 46 African Countries in Major Visa-Free Entry Policy
by Torkuma Gborby Torkuma GborNigeria has been excluded from the Philippines government’s 30-day visa-free entry scheme for citizens of 46 African countries, introduced as part of the Southeast Asian country’s efforts to promote tourism …
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Atiku Condemns Tinubu’s Reintroduction of Fuel Subsidy, Says Move Election-Driven
by Torkuma Gborby Torkuma GborFormer Vice President Atiku Abubakar has criticised the Federal Government’s reintroduction of a fuel subsidy through a 30-day discount on petrol sold at Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) stations. …
