By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Daily Post
A 21-year-old man, Solomon Ijarafu, faked his own death to evade justice after stealing a motorcycle in Girei, Adamawa State, Nigeria. He was arrested with his accomplices and pleaded guilty before the Girei Magistrates' Court, which remanded him in custody, according to the Daily Post Nigeria.
Six recently graduated students of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, were found dead in an apartment near the campus, in Enugu State. The victims, five women and one man, are reported to have completed their exams the previous day, Daily Post Nigeria reports.
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Omoyele Sowore, presidential candidate of the African Action Congress, accuses the movement supporting Peter Obi of being one of the biggest political scams in Nigeria’s history. He was reacting to criticism of Obi’s leadership, according to Daily Post Nigeria.
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The Rivers State Government is strengthening its commitment to science, technology, engineering and mathematics education to prepare young people for emerging careers. Secretary to the State Government Dagogo Wokoma defended this approach in Port Harcourt, according to Daily Post Nigeria.
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Nigerian energy expert Shina Luwoye warns of the continued diversion and adulteration of petroleum products, as well as dangerous practices involving domestic gas in Ogun State. He cites several road corridors as centres of clandestine activities, according to Daily Post Nigeria.
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NOG Energy Week opens technical submissions for 2027NOG Energy Week has opened applications for its 2027 technical seminar, covering 14 areas of Nigeria’s oil and gas industry. Proposals will cover drilling, pipelines, artificial intelligence and digital transformation, among other areas, according to Business Day Nigeria.
Sierra Leone suspends secret societies until 31 DecemberThe Sierra Leonean government has suspended all secret society activities until 31 December 2026 to ensure the smooth conduct of the population and housing census. The measure, taken by the Ministry of Local Government, aims to protect census workers and prevent disruptions linked to initiation ceremonies, according to a public notice. Paramount Chiefs and secret society leaders are required to suspend initiations throughout the census period.The week in Africa
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