European Parliament Adopts Resolution Urging European Commission to Establish Consent-Based Legal Definition of Rape Across All Member States

In a decisive move aimed at harmonizing judicial standards and strengthening protections for survivors of sexual violence, the European Parliament adopted a resolution on Tuesday calling for a fundamental shift in how rape is defined across the European Union. The resolution, which passed with 447 votes in favor, 160 against, and 43 abstentions, formally urges […]

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Persistent Inflationary Pressures Across Six Nigerian States and FCT Mask Marginal National Disinflation in February 2026

The Nigerian economic landscape remains defined by a stark dichotomy between national headline statistics and the localized reality of households and businesses. According to the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) report released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), Nigeria’s headline inflation rate recorded a marginal deceleration, moving from 15.10 percent in January 2026 to […]

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Wike Reassures FCT Residents of Accelerated Infrastructure Development Across Satellite Towns

The Federal Capital Territory Administration is undergoing a significant strategic shift in its urban development policy, moving away from the historical concentration of infrastructure within the Abuja city center to a more inclusive approach targeting the territory’s rapidly expanding satellite towns. This policy pivot, championed by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, […]

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