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Agency The Katsina Sexual Assault Referral Centre says it has recorded about 110 cases of sexual assault since its establishment in December 2023. Out of the cases recorded within the period, 60 have been uploaded into the Child Protection Information Management System. The Permanent Secretary, Department of Girl Child Education and Child Development, Mr Aminu Badaru-Jikamshi, disclosed this at the opening of a three-day training in Katsina on Tuesday. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the training was organised by the department in collaboration with UNICEF for stakeholders from Jigawa, Kano, and Katsina States. Key stakeholders at the training…

The 2026 FIFA World Cup playoffs will take place in November, and the Super Eagles will be hoping to emerge on top… Super Eagles goalkeeper Adebayo Adeleye conceded five goals while on duty for Volos in their 5-0 spanking at Olympiakos, Soccernet.ng reports. Adeleye joined Greek Super League club Volos from Paralimi in the summer transfer window, but he has had to play second fiddle to Marios Siampanis. The Super Eagles goalie made just his third appearance this season, when his Volos side traveled to the Georgios Karaiskakis Stadium to take on Olympiakos in the Greek Cup. Super Ragles goalkeeper…

Nollywood actress, Chioma Grace Ifemeludike, has officially declared her intention to contest for the office of the Governor of Anambra State in the upcoming November 8, 2025, gubernatorial election. The actress made the announcement today on her official X (formerly Twitter) page, revealing that she will be contesting under the African Action Congress (AAC) banner.In her post, Ifemeludike wrote: “I am the flag bearer of the African Action Congress (AAC) and I’m proud to say that I’m the best candidate in the November 8, Anambra Gubernatorial election. The light house is about to be lit. ”The announcement has since drawn…

The Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Niger State, and the Catholic Bishop of Kontagora Diocese, Most Rev. Dr. Bulus Dauwa Yohanna, have advised residents to participate in the local council elections scheduled for Saturday, November 1, 2025. The post Niger LG Elections: CAN calls for peaceful participation appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News – Nigeria and World News.

Rafiu Durosinmi’s superb form continued on Wednesday night as the Nigerian striker found the net once again to help Viktoria Plzen secure a 2–0 win over FK Nove Sady and advance to the Czech Cup quarterfinals, Soccernet.ng reports. The 22-year-old came off the bench and made an instant impact, breaking the deadlock just 14 minutes later with a precise finish that tilted the tie in Plzen’s favour. Despite spirited resistance from the fourth-division hosts, Plzen maintained control and sealed victory late on through Lukas Červ, confirming their place among the last eight. Nigeria and Viktoria Plzen striker Rafiu Durosinmi celebrates…

In SummaryKenya, South Africa, and Ghana lead Africa in mobile banking adoption in 2025, with Kenya maintaining the highest per-capita mobile-money usage globally, driven by M-Pesa and strong fintech competition.West and East Africa remain key growth regions, showing strong adoption through interoperability reforms, agent expansion, and improved digital infrastructure.Rising smartphone penetration and supportive regulation across other markets continue to accelerate financial inclusion and drive the continent’s shift toward a cashless digital economy.Deep Dive!!!Saturday, 25 October 2025 – Mobile banking continues to reshape Africa’s financial landscape in 2025, bridging access gaps and redefining how individuals, small businesses, and institutions interact with…

The African Action Congress (AAC) has condemned what the party calls ‘sexist jokes and coded language’ towards its candidate in the forthcoming Anambra State governorship elections, Comrade Chioma Ifemeludike. The AAC on Wednesday, in a statement signed by the National Publicity Secretary, Femi Adeyeye, said the National Working Committee (NEC) of the party had observed how Comrade Ifemeludike, a vibrant and ideologically clear woman, is being judged by her outfit choice and physical features, rather than the quality of her ideas.“We are not surprised by the unleashing of these backward ideas as we know that they are what the society…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned a vessel, MT Ostria, alongside three individuals before Justice Mojisola Dada of the Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos, over an alleged theft of over 13 million litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), valued at about ₦12 billion, belonging to NNPC Retail Limited. The defendants, Captain Raymundo A. Panaligam, Chief Officer Roneno Villarin, and Mr. Vincent Wayas were arraigned on a four-count charge bordering on conspiracy and stealing. Panaligam and Villarin were said to be officials of the vessel, while Wayas is an employee of GMO, an inspection firm representing…

The $433 million presale of blockchain project BlockDAG may be facing a major credibility crisis after on-chain investigator ZachXBT alleged that the person behind the project might not be its publicly presented CEO and could have ties to previous crypto controversies.The dispute began earlier this week when BlockDAG’s official X account posted a promotional message titled “The VALUE ERA Starts Tomorrow — A Message From Our CEO, Antony Turner.” The VALUE ERA Starts Tomorrow A Message From Our CEO, Antony Turner A New Era is Upon Us We’ve conquered the Power Era.We’ve dominated the Dominance Era.Now we enter the most…

The House of Representatives will on Wednesday screen the newly appointed service chiefs following a request from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for legislative confirmation, in line with the provisions of the Armed Forces Act. Speaker of the House, Tajudeen Abbas, read two separate letters from the President during plenary on Wednesday, seeking the confirmation of the Chief of Defence Staff and other service chiefs.In the correspondence, President Tinubu said his request was in compliance with Section 18(1) of the Armed Forces Act, Cap A20, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004, and urged the House to consider the nominations expeditiously.…