…the Madrid region, among them more than 1,200 elderly and disabled people, French and Spanish officials said. Madrid and Paris have called in EU help as flames whipped up by strong winds and boosted by drought tore through tinder-dry forests. French Interior Minister Laurent Nunez said France had never before seen such…

…qualify as an NRA member. To be a coach, you must have the minimum qualification of the NIS as a coach and to be a member of the players’ union, you must have played professionally. That is the qualification. Now tell me what qualifies the FA Chairmen? Nothing.” Fuludu said, the fight to correct the imbalance has been…

…years, I suffered to raise them. Who knows whether there was a governor, president, minister, lecturer, lawyer, or military officer among them? I am telling you that no amount of money can heal the pain of this loss. As a parent, you know the pain of losing one child. You know the wound it leaves in your heart. Therefo…

…Engineering at the University of Ife, not OAU. I graduated at 20. I didn’t finish my National Youth Service Corps at 21 before I got a job immediately with the Nigerian Air Force, then moved to Cadbury Nigeria Plc. I later joined Shell, where I retired. Why did you say you weren’t intelligent? There are more intelligen…

…has been plagued by allegations of mass staff dismissals, intimidation and administrative high-handedness. Daniel Ayantoye writes that while former employees paint a troubling picture of life at the institution, the university strongly disputes the allegations and offers a sharply contrasting account of events A dream…

…of Community Interest Groups (CIGs), explaining that beneficiaries would be organised into groups based on the project’s focus areas to ensure effective coordination, specialised training and practical demonstrations. She noted that each group would have clearly defined leadership and responsibilities to promote inclus…

…Maduro is set to go on trial in the United States next year. But Trump and his administration have been far cagier on the likelihood of elections. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said in June that Venezuela needs a free press and a new electoral commission first. Controversial 2024 presidential elections returned aut…

…International Criminal Court over the tribunal’s perceived bias, the nation’s foreign minister said Friday. The announcement comes amid an ongoing ICC investigation into alleged crimes against humanity committed under ousted Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro’s government. Caracas had informed the United Nations of it…

…with Umudim under the community’s rotation arrangement. Osumuo said Nzuko Ora Nnewi recognises a four-year rotational tenure for elective offices within the community and that issues relating to the statutory tenure of local government chairmen are matters for the government to determine. He said he had assured represe…

…Strengthen Local Health Systems for National Development.” Speaking at the event, the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Sola Enikanolaiye, described Nigeria’s diaspora as one of the country’s greatest strategic assets, saying the government was determined to harness its expertise beyond remittances and…

…be communicated separately.The twin shake-ups within 48 hours signal a significant reorganisation of Governor Sule's administration, with the changes touching portfolios ranging from health and education to political affairs and chieftaincy matters.APC governor sacks 6 commissioners Recall that Governor Sule approved a…

…their actions prevented what could have been a devastating attack. Ireland's Justice Minister Jim O'Callaghan described the discovery as "very worrying" but welcomed the swift response by security agencies.The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) also commended the operation, reaffirming its commitment to working…

…safeguard against the diversion of controlled substances," said Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Chief of Operations Matthew W. Allen. "By dispensing hundreds of thousands of oxycodone pills to virtually anyone willing to pay inflated cash prices, the defendant abandoned that responsibility, exploited addiction, a…

…to reach millions of vulnerable children still excluded from essential services. The organisation said the new priorities would shape its 2028–2032 Country Programme and strengthen government-led systems to ensure more Nigerian children are protected from violence, exploitation and harmful practices. Speaking at the op…

…framework. The union recalled that the 2018 stakeholders’ agreement, convened by the administration of former Governor Ifeanyi Okowa, approved a quarterly ₦500 levy and insisted that no meeting had been held since then to review or amend the decision. It said any attempt to reverse or alter the agreement without the in…

…Political stability, strong governance and active participation in regional organisations have strengthened the country’s international connections. 4. Botswana Global ranking: 61 Visa-free destinations: 81 Botswana’s passport provides visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 81 destinations. The country continues to ben…

…had tightened its security after the previous two attempted thefts, the thieves were organised, fast and determined enough to carry off the theft, he added. “The individuals acted in broad daylight to steal the necklace despite the presence of the public, staff and a security detail.” No one was hurt in Friday’s theft,…

…it to his opposition to the controversial third-term agenda during the latter's administration."My offence was that I stood firmly against the unconstitutional third-term agenda. As a democrat, I chose the path of constitutionalism and the rule of law. Rather than surrender democratic principles on the altar of persona…

…In separate posts shared on his verified X handle on Friday, Sowore said his administration would leverage emerging technologies to tackle corruption, improve transparency and modernise governance if elected president. The former presidential candidate said artificial intelligence would effectively serve as the country…

…Friday in Calabar, the unions said the demonstrators were “unknown workers” and not recognised members of staff of the federal health institution. The statement, signed by the JOHESU chapter chairman, Nathaniel Eyo, noted that the Federal Government had yet to announce the outcome of the selection process for a substan…

…Your coming to help is immeasurable,” he said. The president also reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to tackling poverty and improving the welfare of Nigerians. “Poverty is not acceptable. We won’t accept it. We will fight it. We will bring prosperity. We will bring care to our people,” he said. Speaking on Nig…

…opening fixture. Esosa Okundaye and Ikechukwu Nwamu spearheaded the team’s scoring, finishing with six points apiece as Nigeria held off the Cayman Islands to seal the victory. The result gives Team Nigeria a positive start to their Commonwealth Games campaign as they continue their quest for medals in Glasgow. Nigeria…

…to footballers across the continent. Houij’s fastest-goal record under threat Tunisia’s Mariem Houij currently holds the record for the fastest goal in WAFCON history after scoring against Togo just 17 seconds into their match at the 2022 edition. CAF described the goal as a “lightning-fast sprint followed by a clean s…

…title after delivering a Games record-breaking performance of 119.0 points, finishing ahead of compatriot Esther Oyema, who secured silver with 115.5 points, while England's Olivia Broome won bronze with 106.6 points. Esther Oyema wins silver medal on day 1 of the commonwealth games...Photo Credit: X/ Making of Champs…

…another person to physical assault, public humiliation or any form of extrajudicial punishment. "Citizens are therefore advised to refrain from engaging in acts of jungle justice or mob action under any circumstance. "Members of the public should immediately report suspected offenders to the nearest Police Station inst…