…was made. Why Belgium is furious Belgium's football federation argues that Article 27 conflicts with the World Cup regulations that make red-card suspensions automatic. Their position is simple: Article 10.5 of the World Cup Regulations says the suspension is automatic. Article 66.4 of the FIFA Disciplinary Code says t…

Russia fired missiles and drones into apartment buildings in Kyiv for the second time in a week on Monday, killing at least 14 people on the eve of a crucial NATO summit, authorities said. President Volodymyr Zelensky urged the alliance to take “strong decisions” on boosting Ukraine’s air defences following the strike,…

…evacuation missions, including the repatriation of Nigerians from countries affected by conflicts and other crises. The latest exercise underscores the government's commitment to ensuring the safe return of its citizens who have indicated a willingness to come back to Nigeria. PUNCH Online reported that the Federal Gov…

…community, Urugbam." He also accused the government of neglecting the community amid the conflict, alleging that one person was killed while several others sustained gunshot injuries. "During the unprovoked attack, Mr Obong Ikor Obong was shot and killed, while several other persons sustained gunshot injuries," Obin st…

…following a sharp decline in prices from the highs recorded during the Middle East conflict. The report stated that flows of jet fuel from Nigeria to Europe rose from 232,000 metric tonnes in May to 466,000 metric tonnes in June, the highest volume exported from the country to Europe since Nigeria became a net exporter…

…other views, beliefs and human dignity, foster social skills and the ability to manage conflicts. "Learning to Be" is developing the ability for critical thought and developing individual potentials. This pillar aims at personal development, encouraging individuals to develop their personality, autonomy, critical think…

…cost of banditry, kidnapping and armed violence in the North-West as well as violent conflicts between farmers and herders in the Middle Belt, among others. The human cost is perhaps unquantifiable. It has indeed eclipsed our human development index in an age when the real engine of growth and prosperity lies heavily i…

…constitutional responsibilities of the federal and state police to minimise operational conflicts and improve security coordination. He explained that the federal police would continue to handle the protection of federal institutions, policing of the Federal Capital Territory, counter-terrorism, organised crime, cyberc…

…defines the responsibilities of both federal and state police to prevent jurisdictional conflicts. He explained that under the proposal, the federal police would retain responsibility for the protection of federal institutions, the Federal Capital Territory, counter-terrorism, organised crime, cybercrime, border securi…

…home, and said he lived near the National War Museum in Umuahia. Witnesses said his conflicting statements raised suspicions about his true identity. The suspect was subsequently handed over to officers at the Central Police Station (CPS), Umuahia, for further investigation. Confirming the arrest, the Divisional Police…

…officers on duty and forcibly removed her from lawful custody before killing her. The conflicting narratives have become one of the central issues investigators are now expected to resolve. 'My wife was innocent' Aliyu repeatedly insisted that his wife committed no offence. He described her as a devoted Muslim woman wh…

…food relief, agricultural support, disaster relief, and support for elderly citizens and conflict victims. In June 2026, she appeared to tweak her giving, offering politically targeted personal vehicles to APC women leaders in non-APC states. Days later, she formally appeared to step into the Renewed Hope fairgrounds,…

…her family believed something supernatural was happening. The little girl from Nigeria's conflict-ravaged North-East had become so weak she could barely move. Painful boils appeared on her cheeks, followed by diarrhoea and persistent fever. Convinced evil spirits were responsible, her mother, Aisha, invited a tradition…

…to insurgency, terrorism, banditry, cyber warfare, organised crime and resource-based conflicts. Shaibu also identified instability in the Lake Chad Basin, the Sahel and the Gulf of Guinea as major regional security concerns. He noted that emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence and cyber capabilities,…

…full disclosure on this and other matters,” the statement said. It warned that silence, conflicting explanations or attempts to shift responsibility could further erode public confidence in government. The Kwankwasiyya Movement also argued that the controversy could affect Nigeria’s international image, saying foreign…

…that the United Nations World Food Programme had earlier disclosed that the escalating conflict and dwindling humanitarian funding are pushing northern Nigeria into its worst hunger crisis in nearly a decade, with millions of people facing severe food insecurity. The report, according to Cadre Harmonisé analysis, said…

…in Afghanistan. - 'Call for vengeance' - After five weeks of fighting, the Middle East conflict is on hold following an initial accord between Iran and the US. But Iranian officials have warned Tehran is ready to resume fighting if needed. "The nation's call for vengeance must ring in the ears of the whole world," said…

…of anti-open grazing laws where applicable, and dialogue mechanisms aimed at resolving conflicts between farmers and herders. The government must also address the humanitarian impact of these attacks. Families who have lost loved ones, suffered injuries, or lost their means of livelihood require support. Without meanin…

…for a full, unbiased investigation, as his continued stay in office constitutes a clear conflict of interest and a threat to the integrity of any probe. *The President should without delay constitute an independent investigative panel to thoroughly examine all aspects of this scandal, including the operations of the al…

…comes a day after Russia unleashed an overnight pummelling - one of the worst of the conflict - on Ukraine's capital Kyiv, leaving at least 30 dead. On Friday, a Ukrainian strike on a market in the Russian-occupied part of the southern Zaporizhzhia region killed five people, the Kremlin-appointed governor said. "This i…

…I think I was the first person to enter the industrial area in Khartoum North after the conflict intensified. That area had become a heavy conflict zone. When I entered, I started making videos and documenting what was happening to all the factories and businesses there. I felt a responsibility to bear witness. There w…

…of base oils and rising global prices linked to disruptions caused by the US-Iran conflict are reducing offers into the West African market despite the announcement of a peace deal. It noted that West Africa remains heavily dependent on imported base oils, with average annual imports standing at about 135,752 tonnes ov…

…countries in the United Nations. The twenty-two countries that escaped bloody British conflicts were mainly French colonies and the Vatican. The US inherited a war DNA from Britain. This is apparent in the fact that of its 250 years since independence, it has been at war or in armed conflicts for 230 years. In this pas…

…the message that elections should be contests of ideas and service, rather than conflicts,” she concluded. The Ooni responding disclosed that he is aware of the activities of INEC under Mrs Babalola. He also added that he has been holding town hall meetings with other traditional chiefs with the sole message of ensurin…

…the effects of climate change, saying terrorism, banditry, kidnapping and farmer-herder conflicts continued to threaten lives, livelihoods and national development.