IMF Excludes Nigeria from Africa’s Fastest-Growing Economies

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The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has left Nigeria out of its list of Africa’s fastest-growing economies, naming Benin, Côte d’Ivoire, Ethiopia, Rwanda, and Uganda as the continent’s top performers. IMF’s African Department Director, Abebe Selassie, announced this during the presentation of the Fund’s latest Regional Economic Outlook for Sub-Saharan Africa on Thursday. He attributed the strong performance of the five countries to fiscal reforms, improved governance, and rising investment in infrastructure and manufacturing. According to the IMF, growth in Sub-Saharan Africa is expected to stabilise at 4.1 per cent in…

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UNILAG Confers Honorary Fellowship on Jawa Group MD

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The Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Lagos, on Wednesday, October 16, 2025, conferred an honorary fellowship award on the Managing Director of Jawa International Group, Mr. Varkey Verghese. The conferment took place during the 25th Investiture Ceremony of the Faculty, held at the Old Great Hall, College of Medicine, Idi-Araba, Lagos. Speaking at the event, the President of the Faculty of Pharmacy, Prof. Lere Baale, said the award was in recognition of Mr. Verghese’s outstanding contributions to healthcare development, exemplary leadership, and unwavering commitment to professional and community advancement. Prof.…

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Customs Officer Found Dead in Katsina Hotel After Night With Three Women

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A young customs officer, identified as Assistant Superintendent of Customs (ASC) Lawal Tukur, has been found dead in a hotel room in Katsina State under mysterious circumstances. According to sources, the incident occurred on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at Murjani Hotel in Katsina metropolis, where the deceased had reportedly lodged with three women. Hotel staff discovered the officer lying lifeless in his room around 8:30 a.m. and immediately alerted the management. Investigators later found empty sachets of suspected substances in the wastebasket. The three women, identified as Khadija Ali (34)…

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Iya Rainbow Marks 83rd Birthday and 60 Years on Stage

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Veteran Nollywood actress and Yoruba film icon, Idowu Phillips, popularly known as Mama Rainbow, has celebrated her 83rd birthday and six decades of excellence in the entertainment industry. The legendary actress marked the double milestone on Thursday with a heartfelt message on her Instagram page, expressing deep gratitude to God, her family, fans, and colleagues for their unwavering love and support throughout her illustrious career. “Today, I celebrate 83 years of life and 60 unforgettable years on stage! What a journey it has been — filled with music, memories, love,…

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Kano Coach Sentenced to Eight Years Imprisonment for Defiling Minor Player

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A Kano State High Court, presided over by Justice Musa Dahuru Muhammad, has sentenced a football coach, Hayatu Muhammad, to eight years in prison without the option of a fine for sodomising one of his underage players. The convict, a resident of Sanka in Dala Local Government Area, was found guilty of committing the offence on two separate occasions and at different locations. Initially, Muhammad pleaded not guilty to the charges. However, during the trial, the prosecution counsel, Ibrahim Arif Garba, called five witnesses whose testimonies established the case beyond…

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CBN Governor, Banks summoned Over Unauthorised Customer Deductions

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The House of Representatives has summoned the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and top commercial banks to explain the growing incidents of arbitrary and unexplained deductions from customers’ accounts nationwide. The decision followed a motion of urgent national importance raised by Hon. Tolani Shagaya (APC, Kwara) during Tuesday’s plenary session. Shagaya expressed worry over what he described as “persistent, arbitrary, and unexplained charges” imposed by banks despite the CBN’s existing guidelines on service fees. He lamented that, rather than offering transparent and fair banking services, many financial institutions continue to…

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Military Seizes Power in Madagascar After Parliament Impeaches President Rajoelina

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Madagascar has plunged into political turmoil after an elite military unit announced on Tuesday that it had seized power, shortly after lawmakers voted to impeach President Andry Rajoelina following weeks of mounting protests against his government. Celebrations broke out across the capital, Antananarivo, as the CAPSAT military unit, which joined demonstrators over the weekend, declared that it had taken control of the Indian Ocean nation. The presidency, however, condemned the development as “an attempted coup,” insisting that Rajoelina remains the legitimate president, though reports indicate he has gone into hiding…

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I’ve Forgiven My Daughter-in-Law Who Killed My Son — Bello Isa

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The father of the late Bilyaminu Bello, who was killed by his wife, Maryam Sanda, has publicly expressed joy and relief following President Bola Tinubu’s decision to grant his daughter-in-law a presidential pardon. Speaking in Abuja during a joint interview with Maryam’s father, Alhaji Garba Sanda, the bereaved father, Alhaji Bello Isa, said his long-standing efforts to secure Maryam’s freedom were driven purely by humanitarian and religious reasons. Alhaji Isa revealed that he had been quietly advocating for Maryam’s release since her conviction and death sentence, insisting that executing her…

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UniCal Evicts Staff from Quarters Over Alleged Misuse Amid Growing Outcry

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The management of the University of Calabar (UniCal) has begun evicting some staff members from the institution’s residential quarters, citing the need to provide housing for junior staff and to curb unethical practices involving the misuse of the facilities. Speaking to journalists in Calabar on Tuesday, the university’s spokesperson, Mr. Eyo Effiong, explained that the Governing Council ordered the eviction after discovering that several senior staff members had illegally rented out the Boys’ Quarters (BQs) to students and outsiders. According to Effiong, affected staff members were issued letters informing them…

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Kenya’s Iconic Opposition Leader Raila Odinga Dies at 80 in India

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Kenya’s veteran opposition leader, Raila Odinga, has died at the age of 80 while on a medical visit to India, local police confirmed on Wednesday — a development that has sent shockwaves across the East African political landscape. Odinga, who remained one of the most influential figures in Kenyan politics for decades, had contested the presidency five times without success, with his most recent bid in 2022. Despite never clinching the top seat, he commanded a massive following, particularly from his home region in western Kenya. According to Indian police…

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