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News of the tragedy was first shared by his brother, Chukwueze David, who posted heartfelt tributes on Instagram, announcing the painful loss and honouring their late mother.

The greatest risk to Africa’s future is not inaction, but reactive crisis responses that inadvertently lock in long-term constraints.

The Nigerian military says the eight victims were rescued unhurt and have been reunited with their families.

Brent crude futures rose by 94 cents, or 1.4 per cent, to $69.34 a barrel by 07:30 GMT on Thursday.

The repatriation, according to a statement issued on Thursday morning, was conducted by the Joint Task Force of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) in the North-east.

Troops of the Nigerian Army and NAPTIP arrested seven suspected traffickers in Calabar during negotiations to sell a day-old baby for N3 million. The suspects were handed over for prosecution, while the infant was rescued.

Governor Charles Soludo of Anambra State ordered the closure of the market when he visited on Monday and observed that shops were closed in compliance with IPOB’s sit-at-home directive.

Mr Uzodimma said transparency, consistency and accountability must guide every stage to strengthen trust and credibility within the party.

For Nigeria’s leading stars, it was a mixed but largely positive evening, with Victor Osimhen, Ademola Lookman, Raphael Onyedika and Bruno Onyemaechi all seeing their clubs progress beyond the league phase.

The NHRC said the ongoing demolitions in Lagos and closure of a major market in Anambra State have serious human rights implications.