…Republic of Congo and Uganda; others still dropped off the radar after being sent to war-torn South Sudan. The United States is using visa bans and restrictions on African countries to strongarm them into taking people from third countries as part of Donald Trump’s crackdown on immigration, two former State Department…

…that no further defamatory statements would be made against their client. Pinheiro LP warned that failure to comply with the demands within 72 hours would result in legal proceedings without further notice. According to the letter, the proposed action will include the filing of a criminal complaint for alleged criminal…

…Nigeria’s political leaders. According to him, the understanding reached after the civil war was aimed at ensuring regional balance in the country’s leadership. “After the civil war our leaders have said that there will no longer be this situation in Nigeria, there is a regional agreement. For Atiku, it’s not our time…

…that he and a witness gave statements to police. A police spokesman told AFP he was not aware of any attempted abduction. “The attempt to forcibly disappear Alex Kiprotich, three days after President William Ruto railed against The Standard Group, reflects the growing dangers that journalists face in Kenya,” said CPJ A…

…Yet police denied receiving any notice and said any procession would be illegal, while warning of added checkpoints around the city. “Any unlawful acts shall be met with the full force of the law,” it said in a statement. The Economic Justice Movement said they had wanted to draw attention to “extrajudicial killings, e…

…he should play how he always does. His role is to support the midfielders and the forwards. “With him, we were thinking about giving the team the rhythm and energy it needed. The players' impact from the bench has been masterful." World Cup 2026: De La Fuente names four players who helped Spain beat Portugal

…encounter, which his team lost 1-0, that this was his final World Cup. Asked afterwards about what comes next, he said: "It was my last World Cup, yes, but I'll have time to think about the rest, to be with my family, not make rash decisions, and just get on with life." The Portugal captain and one of the best football…

…visa. Fresh out of university, Robert had little margin for error. He secured a software engineering job before proceeding to the compulsory one-year National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). During his service year, he earned about ₦150,000 ($349) monthly and moved in with his cousin instead of renting his own place, reduc…

…in health, construction, occupational safety and labour have called for stronger awareness and workplace protection for outdoor construction workers exposed to extreme heat in Nigeria. The call was made at the CoolKidneys Stakeholder Engagement Workshop, organised by the University of the West of England, Bristol, in c…

…by the local government council officials are working with the security agencies towards addressing the crisis, but normalcy is restored in the area," Abiodun narrated. On Thursday, Abiodun released an update on the crisis where he revealed the killing of the 15 people in the two bedroom flat. "Furthermore, on 1/7/2026…

…insisting that no such agency existed under President Bola Tinubu's administration, and warned Nigerians against dealing with individuals claiming to represent it. The Presidency subsequently said Adeyemi, who had presented himself as Director-General of the council, is standing trial on charges bordering on alleged fo…

***Court awards N100m fine against ADC chieftain over suit against judges By Ikechukwu Nnochiri ABUJA - The Court of Appeal in Abuja will today hear substantive appeals seeking to set aside the judgment that ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to deregister African Democratic Congress, ADC, and…

…by tanker trucks and container-laden vehicles lining the Mile 2 axis and stretching towards Apapa, leaving commuters stranded for hours. Speaking on the development, NPA spokesman, Ikechukwu Onyemechara, said government agencies have put measures in place to ensure swift intervention whenever traffic challenges arise o…

…He, however, expressed concern over the continued migration of health workers abroad, warning that brain drain is weakening Nigeria's healthcare system. "Brain drain continues to strip our hospitals of experienced specialists," he said, adding that inflation has further reduced the real value of healthcare workers' ear…

…goods into the country, why then do people still move their goods to Cotonou? I am aware that a lot of importers are discouraged from bringing their goods into the country because of the high tariffs." Responding, Adeniyi said the policy implementation began in May. Leke Abejide, chairman of the committee, described th…

…expands public knowledge about Africa through the 2026 Open the Knowledge Journalism Awards. Nigeria emerged strongly in the competition, with two journalists Rakiya Muhammad and Adewale securing first and second place honours for stories on migration and women's cricket respectively, while Kenya's Angeline Ochieng rec…

…over plans to introduce a diploma programme and a technicians' cadre in physiotherapy, warning that the move could compromise patient safety and the quality of rehabilitation services in Nigeria. The specialists argued that physiotherapy is a highly specialised healthcare profession that requires comprehensive universi…

…progress with a superb low drive from outside the box on the 90th minute. Brazil were awarded a stoppage-time penalty of their own after referee Ismail Elfath ruled that Leo Ostigard had elbowed Casemiro, and Neymar converted, but it was not enough to alter the outcome. Norway goalkeeper, Orjan Nyland, was influential…

…Research Institute (NRCRI), Umudike, Abia State, representing a significant step forward in agricultural science and technology collaboration between both countries. The shipment, which arrived on June 17, consists of four specialised machines designed to improve efficiency throughout the entire cassava production proc…

…mineral deposits but because they deliberately build institutions that uphold justice, reward excellence, encourage innovation and protect the public interest. In his speech, Delta 's APBN Chairman,Timi Afolabi, explained that the theme of the forum was selected with deliberate intent,adding that sustainable national d…

…cloud security firm Sysdig said they'd documented the first known case of "agentic ransomware." It was an extortion operation, dubbed JadePuffer, in which an AI agent - not a human - handled the technical execution of a real-world cyberattack from start to finish. The agent broke into a vulnerable server, stole credent…

…equipment is not installed once and forgotten. Navigation systems age rapidly. Software platforms require regular upgrades. Surveillance systems must continuously evolve to meet emerging international standards. Communication infrastructure requires constant maintenance. Equipment failures are not mere operational inco…

…part of the government and the governed on why fraud appears to have been elevated and rewarded in our clime more than honesty, integrity and merit. It is an ugly scenario, on a monumental scale, that does not call for the customary grandstanding and routine rebuttals by Tinubu's aides. In simple terms, this scandal is…

…pledged support for fibre rollout initiatives, including improved regulation and public awareness campaigns aimed at reducing vandalism and infrastructure damage. Chief Executive of Open Access Data Centres, Dr Ayotunde Coker, said infrastructure sharing could significantly reduce deployment costs and improve long‑term…

…term. He said Nigeria's political elite reached an unwritten consensus after the civil war to preserve national unity by alternating presidential power between the North and South. "After the civil war, our leaders agreed that Nigeria should not continue on the old path. There is an understanding about regional balance…