…convened since February to drive and monitor rescue efforts and beyond occasional social media statements, what concrete support has the Kwara state government provided to families whose loved ones have remained in the hands of bandits since February? “It is therefore no surprise that the protesters directed their appe…

…the ongoing support from its strategic partners, particularly in the realms of specialized equipment, technical assistance, and advanced capacity building, to further enhance the operational capabilities of the EOD-CBRN Command in addressing modern security challenges. Nigeria police boosts capacity to counter weapons…

…wildfire the country has ever seen after seeking European Union help, as a local official warned the blaze was heading towards Bordeaux. Authorities ordered the evacuation of towns near Bordeaux “as a precaution” against the approaching inferno, while traffic information website Bison Fute urged drivers to avoid roads…

…about.” Baribote is not alone. Former Secretary General of the Nigeria Football Association(now NFF) Alhaji Sani Toro said, “It is unfortunate that we have failed to go to the World Cup in two consecutive editions. Our football has gone down and the government doesn’t seem to have the will to do anything about it.” A f…

A consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist, Dr Taiwo Tsele, has warned that millions of Nigerian women face an increased risk of osteoporosis after menopause, urging early screening and lifestyle changes to prevent fractures, disability, and loss of independence in old age. Tsele gave the warning at the inaugural meet…

…The Governor of Cross River State, Senator Bassey Otu, led other government officials to visit and console me. They sympathised with me and took photographs. They promised to help. A few days later, my husband was invited to Government House, and the sum of N2m was given as support by the state government. I thank the…

…clapping for me, but these days, I see people with PhDs at that age range. While I appreciate your humility about your success, can you share your journey into the corporate world? I studied Materials and Metallurgical Engineering from 1982 to 1987. I was the only girl in my class. I served with the Nigerian Air Force.…

…foremost bankers and business leaders. But his ambition stretched beyond the financial sector. Convinced that education could transform Africa’s future, he envisioned a world-class university that would nurture fearless leaders, innovators and entrepreneurs capable of competing on the global stage. The institution was…

…over Brussels’ latest antitrust penalty against Google. In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump said the bloc “will pay a very big price for this illegal and highly unethical conduct, which I have consistently warned them about.” He said he would “immediately initiate a 301 Investigation” into what he called the…

…He added that about 300 farmers in the pilot community would benefit from specialised training, demonstration-based learning and free climate-smart seeds for priority crops such as maize, sorghum, cowpea and soybean. Aregbe noted that the training would be facilitated by experts from Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zari…

…slept with another woman outside their marriage despite taking a fidelity oath on social media. Mrs Nwanorue made this known on Thursday via her Facebook page, Ezinne Frank Nwanorue. She alleged that she had suffered at the hands of her husband despite the fact that he funded her relocation abroad. The couple attracted…

…“firm and irrevocable decision” to withdraw from the ICC, Foreign Minister Felix Plasencia wrote on X. Interim leader Delcy Rodriguez, who took over after US forces ousted Maduro in January, had instructed the move, he added. “Venezuela considers that the Court’s actions reflect a demonstrated geographical bias, which…

…The President-General also dismissed the authenticity of a document circulating on social media which reportedly supports a different interpretation of the zoning arrangement. According to him, the document was unsigned and was not among the official records handed over to him on assumption of office. He added that con…

…networks of Nigerian healthcare professionals abroad through knowledge transfer, specialist medical outreach, capacity building, clinical mentorship, research collaboration and health workforce development. According to him, the interventions are already improving healthcare access, enhancing service quality, reducing…

…City manager Pep Guardiola was approached but declined the opportunity before officials turned their attention to Pirlo.Pirlo is expected to replace former AC Milan teammate Gennaro Gattuso, whose tenure came to an end after Italy's unsuccessful qualification campaign.A decorated career for PirloWidely regarded as one…

Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State dropped eight Special Advisers just two days after sacking six commissionersThe governor simultaneously named nine new Special Advisers with portfolios spread across the state's 13 local government areasSecretary to the Nasarawa State Government, Shuaibu Magaji Labaran, issued…

…Ireland.The suspect, identified as Isobella Perrie Sullivan, appeared before a special sitting of Trim District Court, where she was charged with possession of explosives.According to Gardaí, officers found a bag containing Semtex and a detonator in the rear seat of her vehicle after it was stopped on Wednesday, July 2…

…Kano State governor described the political climate as unfortunate, stating that politicians no longer rely on the mandate of voters.According to him, those defecting to the ruling party believe security agencies and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) are on their side, stressing that desperation is d…

…illicit substances to those with no medical need for such substances," said Assistant Special Agent in Charge Kevin Bobbitt of the DEA West Palm Beach District Office. "This pharmacist dispensed thousands of oxycodone pills for profit and in the process contributed to opioid addiction in South Florida. Our diversion in…

…to a copy of her presentation made available to our correspondent on Friday, official national data show that six in 10 Nigerian children experience some form of abuse, while only two in five children under the age of five have their births registered, with significant disparities between urban and rural areas. She add…

…law and fall under the authority of the Registrar of Trade Unions. It added that no association has the power to change existing arrangements outside the legal framework. The union recalled that the 2018 stakeholders’ agreement, convened by the administration of former Governor Ifeanyi Okowa, approved a quarterly ₦500…

…against 227 travel destinations using data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA)’s Timatic database. While several African nations improved their global mobility, Nigeria failed to make the continent’s top 10. The Nigerian passport is ranked 90th globally and 45th in Africa, offering visa-free or visa…

…vendor, Slaytitude and his wife Popular hair vendor and cross dresser, Slaytitude, got social media users talking after sharing a video of himself and his wife. In the video, the hair vendor and his wife are seen serving looks while slaying their hairdo. The hair vendor and his wife got married last year and have since…

…given to him by Ekiti people on June 20. “We congratulate Governor Oyebanji on this judicial affirmation. More importantly, we commend him for his humility and magnanimity throughout this period. Despite winning the primaries, winning the election with a landslide, and now having the Supreme Court affirm it, he has rem…

…to start a family. Grace Collins, a Texas mom-of-three who shares her life online on social media, is 17 weeks pregnant with her fourth baby. Collins tells PEOPLE that having another baby at 53 is something she and her husband spoke about for a while. "My husband and I did not go into this lightly. We have been praying…