…South Africa. Announcing the schedule for the operation in a statement by the spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, on Monday, the FG disclosed that the aircraft would depart Lagos on Tuesday afternoon for Johannesburg, before returning with the evacuees overnight. The statement r…

…could trigger flooding across 27 states as the country enters the peak of the rainy season. In the advisory, NiMet attributed the heightened risk to the persistent rainfall experienced in June, which it said has left soils across much of the country unable to absorb additional precipitation. "Following widespread rainf…

…both in Biase LG. He said, "Let it be on record that today, July 4, 2026, armed persons from a community in Erei South, Biase LGA, together with their collaborators, invaded the farmland of my community, Urugbam." He also accused the government of neglecting the community amid the conflict, alleging that one person was…

…peace and security despite prevailing challenges. Ibenu expressed hope that security personnel would be provided with additional resources, equipment and support to enhance their effectiveness in safeguarding lives and property. Speaking on the forthcoming conference organised by the ministry, the bishop said participa…

…references, improve writing and communicate findings. From postgraduate students to seasoned professors, researchers now have access to digital assistants capable of completing in seconds tasks that once required hours or even days. Yet, as with every powerful technology, AI presents a paradox. The same tool that can e…

…during the service were Revd Canons Tope Fashogbon, Innocent Okonkwo, Lekan Daramola, Samson Ogabi, Michael Fagbemi, Richard Oke and Ibikunle Opeyemi. The ceremony, held at the cathedral premises, was attended by Anglican priests, former deans of the cathedral, principal officers of the Diocese of Lagos West and other…

…high seas of the Pacific Ocean, accurately landing in the designated sea area," spokesperson Wang Xuemeng said in a statement posted on a navy WeChat account. "This missile test launch is a routine arrangement of China's annual military training, and relevant countries were informed in advance," Wang said. The launch c…

…criticism he has received throughout his career, saying it has helped shape him as a person. "I'm thankful even for the attacks I receive, turning 40 - and I hope to live another 40 years - with the criticism, that's how you grow the most as a person, and I thank you, journalists, for that," he said.

…Nigeria at large." Participants described the experience as both professionally and personally transformative. Helen Clinton Okpoo, a participant from the first cohort, said: "I can now navigate the engineering profession with greater confidence and competence. The EngineerHer programme provides a strong foundation for…

…week for a red card. It subsequently emerged that the bombshell ruling followed a personal call by President Trump to FIFA chief Gianni Infantino urging him to review Balogun's punishment, two sources confirmed to AFP. Trump greeted news of the decision with jubilation. "Thank you to FIFA for doing what was right, and…

…Mrs Oluwaseun Adeyemi, said the damaged sections had worsened due to the rainy season. "When it rains, the potholes are covered with water, making it difficult for motorists to know how deep they are. Some vehicles have broken down after driving into them. We are pleading with the government to fix this road before it…

…for disbursement. This represents a disbursement rate of about 20.3 per cent. By comparison, projects approved during Buhari's administration have recorded much higher implementation levels. Out of the $14.59bn approved during his presidency, $11.94bn had been disbursed, while $1.53bn remained available. The figures tr…

…James. I am from Edo State, but I live in Delta State. I kidnapped myself. The reason I kidnapped myself was that I owed my sister and my brother, and I had already spent the money. I had no way of paying it back. "On the 1st of this month, they asked me to go and throw away the trash. After throwing away the trash, I…

…students with the skills and knowledge required to flourish globally. The plethora of reasons given for replacing the 44-year 6-3-3-4 system do not stand up to any critical scrutiny or logic. First, it claims the aim is to reduce school dropouts. It said there are about 80,000 public primary schools to some 15,000 juni…

…actors and look away from these grim realities? We cannot look away at all. The reason is not far-fetched: We have the responsibility to act under the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended). And the responsibility entails building a resilient political environment that can guarantee the safe…

…security is fundamentally about protecting people. Perhaps the most significant lesson from the Joint Security Press Briefing is the recognition that communication itself has become a strategic national security capability. Violent extremists, organised criminal groups, and hostile actors increasingly weaponise misinfo…

…to the South African Police Service. In the statement issued on Sunday by the spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Ebienfa, the government expressed outrage over the deaths. The statement said, "One victim, Emeka Charles Iroegbu, was reportedly killed by Tshwane Metro Police officers on 28th June 20…

…government skills acquisition programme. Skills are important, but they are not the reason the scheme was created. Its greatest achievement has been bringing young Nigerians together across ethnic, religious and regional divides at a time when our country desperately needed healing," it stated. The group also defended…

…do it here really means a lot." Reflecting on her previous defeats to Sabalenka this season, Osaka added: "I lost to her three times in a row. That really sucked. I wanted to have the opportunity to overturn that." She also credited her mother's cooking for helping fuel her run at the tournament. "She cooks a lot. I fe…

…in the lone change to Brazil's line-up. Norway were boosted by the return of Julian Ryerson, the Borussia Dortmund defender, fit again after missing the past two games with a thigh injury. Patrick Berg thought he had given Norway the lead inside three minutes, but his effort was ruled out for offside in the build-up. A…

…over the PFIPC, together with the Presidency’s response through presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga, have raised fresh questions about accountability and the integrity of government institutions. The PDP said Prince Adeniyi Matthew alleged that Gbajabiamila solicited and received financial inducements to facilitate…

…a review of Folarin Balogun’s red card during the FIFA World Cup, according to a person familiar with the matter. The report, first published by the Associated Press on Sunday, said the source spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorised to discuss the call publicly. According to the source, the Whi…

…rather than outright dismissing the figure. #Iamjezyg asked, "So after the corn season is over, how else is she making the sales?" Others expressed concern that the publicity could expose the seller to security risks. #nonchallantjay wrote, "Una nogo spread am keh. When boys kidnap this lady and ask for ransom na then…

…concern among motorists. In a statement issued on Sunday, the command's spokesperson, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, said the ongoing impoundment of vehicles with tinted windows forms part of a security operation aimed at addressing rising insecurity and preventing criminals from exploiting such vehicles. Ikenga explained that th…

…to uphold democratic principles, promote patriotism and place national interest above personal ambition. They made the call on Sunday during separate meetings with members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Forum of State Chairmen, led by its chairman and Lagos APC Chairman, Pastor Cornelius Ojelabi, at the Governo…