…40 people have drowned seeking relief from the heat since June 18, the French Prime Minister announced on Tuesday. The UK Met Office has issued exceptionally rare "Red Extreme Heat Warnings" for today and Thursday, with temperatures forecast to soar to at least 102.2 degrees Fahrenheit (39 Celsius), which would obliter…

…- one being a serving or retired civil servant at Grade Level 15, and the other a recognised traditional ruler. His lawyers later applied to the court for the variation of the bail conditions, which was turned down by the court. At the court proceedings on Wednesday, the two co-defendants are expected to be present for…

…thrive where journalists are attacked for documenting events or where citizens are punished for exercising their lawful rights. He said, "The decision of the ECOWAS Court is not only about me; it is about every journalist, media worker, and Nigerian citizen who believes in the right to freedom of expression, access to…

…crimes. During his Democracy Day address earlier this month, Tinubu reiterated his administration's commitment to combating insecurity, declaring that terrorists, bandits and their sponsors would face the full force of the law. He stated that more than 13,000 terrorists had been neutralised within the previous year and…

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According to the public announcement, the deadline for the completion of these movements has been set for Wednesday, 24 June 2026, after which the government will recover the affected parks and spaces for other overriding public purposes.

…safer environments for residents and businesses," he said. On local government administration, Adebutu called for full autonomy for councils to promote accountability and grassroots development.

…selfless service continues to inspire generations. The governor further directed the Ministry of Health to immediately mobilise to implement the already approved renovation of the hospital and examine the requirements of medical equipment to the hospital to enhance healthcare service delivery. He said the facility serv…

…Ayodele Fayose, Engr. Segun Oni, and Dr Kayode Fayemi - for their support for the administration and commitment to the unity and progress of Ekiti State. "Special thanks to serving and former members of the National and State Assemblies, members of the State Executive Council, the Association of Local Governments of Ni…

…Senator representing Benue South Senatorial District, the Governor of Benue State, the Minister of Environment, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), and the Benue State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA). The residents appealed for swift action to prevent further suffering and restore normalcy to the commun…

…Domodedovo, Vnukovo and Zhukovsky airports following the attacks. Russia's Ministry of Defence said its air defence systems destroyed 301 drones overnight, including some over Russian-occupied territories in Ukraine. The attacks come days after a drone strike targeted Moscow's only oil refinery, one of the largest aeri…

…investors that payments would be made. She alleged that a meeting was later organised through church leaders, during which one of the defendants assured investors that payments would be settled within two weeks. Okoroafor said she eventually reported the matter to the EFCC after concluding that the promised investment…

…over the past three years," the statement said, questioning his criticism of the administration despite what it described as visible infrastructural development in the area. It further suggested that Jime's comments may have been politically motivated, alleging that they could be linked to dissatisfaction over his inab…

US President Donald Trump criticized outgoing British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Monday after the Labour leader announced he would resign, saying he had “really hurt himself” over energy, immigration and his handling of relations with Washington. “I think he's a lovely man,” Trump told reporters at an Oval Office e…

…product hoarding and diversion, and sanction operators found manipulating the market. Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo, gave the directive at an emergency stakeholders' engagement on rising LPG prices, following deliberations with regulators, producers, marketers and other industry player…

…to more than half of France’s departments, affecting some 39 million people. Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu was scheduled to hold a crisis meeting on Tuesday, an aide said. In the Spanish capital Madrid, where temperatures peaked at 40C on Monday, the city hall set up a “climate refuge” for homeless and vulnerable pe…

…parental interest and stronger collaboration among government agencies, private organisations and individuals as indicators of progress in technical education. Aminu-Muhammed commended government efforts at promoting TVET, adding that the sector was receiving greater attention. "The era we are going into is one that de…

…Abuja during an emergency stakeholders' meeting on rising LPG prices convened by the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo. Umar described imports as the immediate solution to the LPG supply shortfall, saying the measure forms part of the authority's immediate and medium-term strategies to boo…

…residents to rely on verified government communication channels and credible media organisations for information. He warned against the deliberate spread of false information capable of causing public panic, emphasising that offenders could face legal consequences in accordance with existing laws. Ajanaku also highligh…

…tour of development projects across Zone One of the state. Maiyaki said the tour was organised at the instance of Governor Uba Sani to provide journalists with first-hand information on the impact of ongoing government projects and interventions across Kaduna State. According to him, the reconstruction of the Store Bri…

…persons in line with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's administration. He said the government is increasingly aligning humanitarian interventions with long-term development programmes aimed at helping displaced persons rebuild their lives and achieve self-reliance. According to him, the governmen…

The Minister of State for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Dr Mariya Mahmoud, has denied any connection to the appointment of seven advisers reportedly announced by Bin Usman Rano, who allegedly identified himself as her media aide. In a statement released on Monday by her Special Assistant on Media, Austine Elemue…

…political developments in the United Kingdom involving the resignation of Prime Minister Keir Starmer. The pan-Igbo group stated that it wished to clearly articulate its position on the matter, reaffirm its institutional stance on national unity, and address matters of governance, development, and political responsibil…

…seven-year-old Zulaihat Sale and three-year-old Mufida Sale on March 18, 2026, after administering quinine injection intravenously instead of through proper medical infusion while the children were receiving treatment at the hospital. The prosecution alleged that the procedure caused the children to lose consciousness…

…alleged bias. In a statement signed by SERAP deputy director Kolawole Oluwadare, the organisation said: "We are concerned about the escalating crackdown on the rights to freedom of expression, peaceful assembly, association and media freedom, and the flagrant disregard for the rule of law by Nigerian authorities." Acco…