…faster and more responsive to countries in need. McNeill said she was looking forward to taking on the role at a crucial time. “I am proud to take on this role at such a crucial moment. From helping lead Save the Children, to campaigning to make poverty history at Gleneagles, I have spent my career working on these iss…

…40s or 50s. The brave mother chose to document her journey with the disease, raising awareness of the condition to her 95,000 followers. She explained how she lived a fast-paced life before her diagnosis but that she noticed how she was suddenly becoming confused at work, saying she would sit at her desk and have no id…

…slammed the actress for attending the much-talked-about wedding of Soso Soberekon in Warri with Priscilla, claiming they went there for "donations." In a video posted on Instagram over the weekend, Lizzy, said;''You travelled for a party, just because you needed donation, just because you are broke and poor, that is wh…

…Court, which supposedly orders the execution of the sentence in public. Immediately afterward, a uniformed Judicial Police officer repeatedly strikes the woman, who is sitting on the ground with her face and body covered. Security forces vehicles are visible in the background. The incident was denounced by the National…

…of England in 2023. Subsequently, she began a campaign to protect the river and raise awareness of water pollution. The young campaigner and poet has now convinced Bath and North East Somerset Council members to vote unanimously at its full council meeting to endorse a charter to respect the river's "rights" to exist,…

…transit through a route other than the designated one were stopped by the IRGC Navy with warning shots and turned back," the correspondent said during a broadcast from the Gulf.Earlier, Iranian state television reported that one vessel had been involved in an "incident" but did not provide further details. The latest d…

…contractors to suspend asphalt paving whenever weather conditions are unsuitable, warning that any road constructed below approved specifications would not be accepted by the government.Ezeobi said only roads built in accordance with established engineering standards would be certified, adding that contractors would be…

…is currently no approved vaccine or treatment. The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that the true number of infections could be between two and four times higher than official figures suggest.Health authorities have also raised concerns that around 80 per cent of newly reported cases are emerging outside know…

Nigerian youths seeking better opportunities abroad have been warned that relocating does not automatically guarantee employment. Speaking with journalists in Ilorin, financial market and technology expert Abubakar Bello also cautioned young Nigerians against chasing quick wealth through betting and other get-rich-quic…

…South-East were not fully utilising NELFUND and urged the union leaders to intensify awareness campaigns on their campuses. Ngoforo also linked quality education to national development, noting that the modern economy is driven by knowledge and digital innovation.He cited the Igbo tradition of apprenticeship and the re…

…against Malawi on July 28. The online attacks followed allegations by Super Falcons forward Esther Okoronkwo that cash was stolen from players' rooms at the Marriott Hotel in Casablanca, where the team initially camped. Super Falcons faces racist abuse with monkeys emojis, stickers ahead WAFCON...Photo Credit: thefacts…

…operating between Nigeria and Cameroon. The report said troops of 3 Battalion at Forward Operating Base Logomani detected ISWAP/JAS terrorists attempting to encircle their position through CCTV surveillance. It said the troops engaged the terrorists, forcing them to withdraw before executing the planned infiltration. T…

…involved in these activities.2. Human or international rights violationsThis includes war crimes, crimes against humanity, and being a senior official in a government that has committed gross human rights violations or is under international sanctions.3. Committing a crimeCriminal inadmissibility applies to a range of…

Renowned scholar, Prof Jacob Kehinde Oluponna, has warned that bad parenting is directly responsible for the rise of societal miscreants, thugs and inhumane acts plaguing Nigeria. The 75-year-old academic stated this on Saturday during his birthday celebration and thanksgiving service at All Souls Church, Obafemi Awolo…

…not mourning. While you spread hatred, we worked tirelessly to unite two countries at war. Iran entered the United States without incident or conflict. When the Iranian team began playing, all the chants against them turned into a single song. The fans became the country; they became the team, and they stood behind Tea…

…In another picture, he held a baby in his arms, looking down at her with a kind of quiet warmth that made my throat tighten.I felt like the ground had shifted under me."No… this isn't real," I muttered.The dates told me everything I needed to know. Seventeen years ago, 16, 15. They lined up perfectly with my life, with…

…burden on the central government, with sector policies actively transitioning toward cost-reflective tariffs. He noted that “Band A” customers have already transitioned, successfully “reducing subsidies by N1 trillion annually.” He said the elimination of subsidies on white petroleum products has improved economics for…

…into employment. The Federal Government also contended that salary arrears could not be awarded for periods during which the claimants neither worked nor rendered services to the Army. The Chief of Army Staff, however, did not enter an appearance or file a defence during the proceedings. In his judgment, Justice Yelwa…

GistReel An awkward but humorous conversation between two BBNaija Season 11 housemates, Temi and Chimsom, has stirred reactions online shortly after the new season premiered. In the exchange, Temi asked Chimsom his age before asking him to guess the ages of the other housemates and her own. After Chimsom guessed she wa…

…approval in the first place. More troubling is Oyedele’s dismissive attitude toward the N40 trillion added to the debt stock through naira depreciation. He presents this as an act of nature, as though the government bears no responsibility for the catastrophic currency collapse that made it possible. This is the same a…

…Mao, 1893-1976, set the economic revolution in motion by calling for The Great Leap Forward. Two examples from Nigeria would also help. President Obasanjo introduced the Poverty Alleviation Programme, PAP; and Jonathan launched SURE-P. The Malaysian economic revolution might not have attracted global attention, if it w…

…May, representing a gain of 1.3 million litres per day or 43.3 per cent. However, the upward trend reversed in June 2026, as domestic refinery receipts fell from 4.3 million litres per day in May to 2.5 million litres per day, a decline of 1.8 million litres per day or 41.9 per cent. Throughout the 13 months, no aviati…

In this interview with EDWARD NNACHI, Dr Bolaji Akinyemi, a public affairs analyst, democracy advocate, human rights activist and social crusader weighs in on the deregistration of the National Democratic Coalition, state of Nigeria’s democracy, role of the judiciary, governance, insecurity, the economy, preparations f…

…sales representative had been violated after he died in police custody. The court awarded N100m in damages against the Police Service Commission, the Inspector-General of Police, the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, a senior police officer, and a pharmaceutical company whose complaint had culminated in the deceased’…

…For Bells, cleanliness is non-negotiable. “You can become my enemy if you’re dirty,” she warned. On-air personality Gerard described dishonesty as his biggest turn-off, while Oyin, a 22-year-old entrepreneur and model from Ogun State, said she was entering the competition armed with multiple winning strategies. Mother…