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Nigeria’s deadly hospitality underbelly: Inside the hotels where guests never check out

Pastor Sunday Ogofotha checked into a Delta hotel—only to be found stabbed to death, his ATM drained. His case exposes a chilling trend of hotel-linked murders across Nigeria.

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US Treasury Secretary: Top 10% own 88% of stocks, bottom 50% are in debt

Scott Bessent discussed the distribution of stock market ownership during an interview, stating that the top 10% of Americans own 88% of equities, while the next 40% own 12%, and the bottom 50% are in debt.

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Obama admits to “deficit” in marriage with Michelle

The former president was talking to students at Hamilton College on Thursday when he told the crowd he "was in a deep deficit with my wife" after 8 years in the White House. The confession comes as the couple continues to battle divorce rumors.

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U.S. tariffs spark surge in dollar demand across Nigeria

They anticipate a potential intervention from the Central Bank of Nigeria to stabilise the naira and curb further depreciation.

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FG moves to prohibit solar panel imports in Nigeria

Currently, Nigeria has one of the worst energy accesses… A ban on the importation of solar panels… would worsen the country’s energy crisis.

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Deaths reach 52 in Plateau

“Every effort is being made to bring the perpetrators to justice…”

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Trump Tariffs: Apple iPhone price could rise to $2,300

The company sells over 220 million units annually, primarily in the U.S., China, and Europe. Experts caution that prolonged tariffs would force industry-wide price adjustments, reshaping trade flows and consumer spending.