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20-Year-Old AMU Student Dies by Suicide During Video Call with Father in Saudi Arabia
A tragic incident unfolded at Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) on Monday evening, when a 20-year-old female student of the Women’s Polytechnic took her own life in her hostel room while on a video call with her father, who is currently employed in Saudi Arabia. University officials confirmed the death on Tuesday and said that the
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New Listings Propel NASD Market Capitalisation to N2.12 Trillion
The NASD Securities Exchange saw its total market capitalisation soar by 106 per cent to N2.12 trillion in 2025, driven by substantial new listings and increased liquidity on the over-the-counter platform. This marks a significant jump from N1.029 trillion in 2024. The NASD Pension Index (NPI) also surged 215 per cent, closing the year at
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What Led to Pakistan’s Surrender During Operation Sindoor? Army Chief Upendra Dwivedi Reveals ‘Two Turning Points’
In a detailed account of last year’s Operation Sindoor, Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi on Tuesday outlined the key factors that led to Pakistan seeking a ceasefire, attributing India’s success to what he described as “two turning points” during the brief but decisive military engagement. Speaking at the annual Army press conference in
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FirstHoldCo Appoints New Boards to Strengthen Non-Bank Subsidiaries
FirstHoldCo Plc has named new board members across its non-commercial banking subsidiaries, following approvals from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM). The appointments aim to deepen governance, enhance oversight, and position the Group for sustainable growth. At First Asset Management Limited, Ebikabo Williams was appointed Chairman, supported by board
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Ryan Garcia to Challenge WBC Welterweight Champion Mario Barrios in Las Vegas
Ryan Garcia is set to challenge WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on 21 February, marking a high-stakes clash in the welterweight division. The 27-year-old Garcia, a former interim lightweight champion, has faced setbacks in recent years, including a loss to Rolando Romero in May and a one-year suspension
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Cambodia Freezes Property Sales Linked to Accused Cyberscam Empire After Founder’s Extradition
Cambodia has moved to suspend the sale of luxury real estate assets owned by Prince Group, a powerful conglomerate whose founder has been accused by United States authorities of masterminding one of Asia’s largest transnational cybercrime operations. The decision follows the extradition of Prince Group founder and chairman Chen Zhi to China and marks one
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Arman Tsarukyan Claims UFC Is Pushing Paddy Pimblett Toward Lightweight Title
UFC lightweight contender Arman Tsarukyan has accused the promotion of deliberately sidelining him from an interim title opportunity, claiming the organisation is attempting to fast-track Paddy Pimblett toward championship status. The Armenian fighter believes his exclusion from the upcoming interim lightweight title fight is not based on sporting merit, but rather on Pimblett’s commercial appeal
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AltBank Positions Non-Interest Banking as Catalyst for Nigeria’s 2026 Growth
The Alternative Bank (AltBank) has unveiled an ambitious agenda for 2026, aiming to leverage non-interest banking (NIB) as a key driver of financial inclusion and sector-focused development across Nigeria. In an interview with Islamic Finance Viewpoint, Korede Demola-Adeniyi, Executive Director, South, highlighted that the NIB sector remains largely underdeveloped, accounting for just 1.7% of Nigeria’s
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Cousins Reunite, Allies Turn Rivals: Maharashtra Civic Polls Mark an Election of Unusual Political Equations
The upcoming Maharashtra local body elections, including the high-stakes Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) polls, have thrown up a political landscape marked by contradictions, tactical alliances, and unexpected reunions. Far from following conventional coalition logic, these civic elections have become a testing ground where estranged family members are sharing platforms, long-time allies are locked in open
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EKEDC Downgrades Power Supply for Seven Feeders, Some Customers Now Get Only 4 Hours Daily
The Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) has announced a reduction in electricity supply across seven feeders within its franchise, resulting in some customers being downgraded from Band A to Band E under the Service-Based Tariff (SBT) system, with supply cut to as low as four hours daily. EKEDC confirmed the changes via its verified X
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