…platform Kukarella helps users learn African languages through interactive lessons and conversation practice. African Storybook, developed in South Africa, has created a free digital library of thousands of children’s stories in dozens of African languages. Similarly, developers are building African language keyboards,…

By Dickson Omobola Emirates has become the first airline cargo carrier to deploy the Boeing 777-300ERSF passenger to freighter converted aircraft. The aircraft (A6-EBK) will enter commercial service with a flight from Hong Kong to Dubai carrying over 100 tonnes of cargo. The converted Emirates Boeing 777-300ERSF offers…

…13 Wesley Sneijder Netherlands 5 8 13 Miroslav Klose Germany 5 14 FIFA noted that comparisons across different eras should be viewed in context because the format of the World Cup has changed significantly over time. The governing body explained that the 1934 and 1938 tournaments were played entirely as knockout compet…

…Army, Osogbo, over allegations of sexual assault reportedly involving some military personnel and members of the university community. PUNCH Online had reported that the Depot Nigerian Army said it has not received any formal complaint or credible evidence to substantiate rape allegations linked to some recently passed…

…35 million Nigerians nationwide risked slipping into hunger during the ongoing lean season, adding that over 10,000 residents of Borno State had already entered what aid agencies classify as "catastrophic" hunger conditions. "I am deeply troubled by the latest report from the UN's World Food Programme, indicating that…

By Dickson Omobola Nigeria's aviation space was enriched June 18, 2026, when dignitaries converged on Nesto Aviation Services, NESTAV, at the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos, to join Chairman of United Nigeria Airlines, UNA, Professor Obiora Okonkwo, for the official unveiling of two newly acquired Boeing 737-800NG air…

…a very solid game.” The winger, who scored 15 goals in the Bundesliga for Bayern last season, also admitted he had lacked composure in front of goal. “I had chances to convert,” he said. “That confidence I want to have isn’t quite at 100 percent yet. “I’m trying to improve game by game. I felt much better in today’s ma…

…on February 28. The events will be scrutinised in particular for any signs of Khamenei's son and successor Mojtaba Khamenei, who was named supreme leader a week after the killing of his father but is yet to appear in public. Hundreds of supporters of the Islamic republic were already waiting on Friday evening outside t…

…the player who debuted in the Major Leagues in 2006 with the Giants and played six seasons in Major League Baseball. "I will stay until the end." AFP

…million from two completed operations before he was arrested with his girlfriend and son in Onitsha, Anambra State. His confession, which forms part of an ongoing police investigation, revealed an alleged operation built on trust, deception and financial reward. According to the suspect, what began as an opportunity to…

…Products loaded with sugars, carbohydrates, unhealthy fats and salt become a reason of obesity, diabetes type 2, diseases of heart and increased blood pressure due to their ability to make you want to eat them again and again. The solution is to just substitute these processed food for natural one like fresh vegetables…

…title by the monarch. In an interview with Saturday Beats, the Ooni's spokeperson, Moses Olafare, said he was aware that the actor received a car from the monarch but knew nothing about any chieftaincy title. "I am not aware of the chieftaincy title, but I am aware of the car," Olafare said. His reaction came after Bab…

…analysts argue that addressing the crisis requires more than deploying security personnel. There is a need for comprehensive strategies that include intelligence gathering, community policing, enforcement of anti-open grazing laws where applicable, and dialogue mechanisms aimed at resolving conflicts between farmers an…

…of national minimum standards, it adds, "shall not amount to routine operational or personnel control over a State Police." This is the bill's clearest statement of the jurisdictional firewall: setting the standards is federal business; running the force, day to day, is a state matter Following the Money - How State Po…

…surfaced and Adeyemi was later charged before the Federal High Court for forgery, impersonation and obtaining by false pretence. Adeyemi, however, denied all the allegations against him saying he was ready to clear his name in court. He also demanded an independent panel from the president claiming that his accusers we…

…reconstruction and recovery. The motion, moved by Representative Rosalyn D Henderson-Meyes, recognised the Imo State Governor for undertaking " extensive investments in road infrastructure, urban renewal and digital transformation initiatives aimed at enhancing connectivity, improving public service delivery and creati…

…on Monday, when gunmen stormed a mining site and opened fire on miners, killing three persons and injuring two others. Residents said the attackers struck at about 11:50 a.m., sending miners scrambling for safety. A community member, Mr. Chuwang Rogo, told Saturday Vanguard that the casualty figure could have been much…

…at the Hawthorns in September 2025. "On Brian, he came into our programme late last season, but he used that time to do a lot of work with Head of Academy Goalkeeping, Phil Smart, and in the first team with Boaz Myhill as well," Stevens said. "He's an important part of our programme, and if you look at most goalkeepers…

…male with severe burns across his body, a New York City Police Department spokesperson told Cable Network News. The man was taken to hospital and later pronounced dead, the spokesperson said. The government-in-exile of Tibet - and an activist in New York who knew him - named the man as Lobga Rangzen (also known as Lobs…

…allegedly intended for use in violent activities. According to the police spokesperson, DSP Olayinka Ayanlade, in a statement, the arrests followed credible intelligence indicating that members of the cult group had converged at hideouts in the Under-G, Yuako and Adenike areas of Ogbomoso, where they were allegedly fin…

By Ozioruva Aliu, BENIN CITY Some persons, who were kidnapped at their farms in Estako West Local Government Area of Edo State, said they escaped after their kidnappers slept off. They narrated their ordeal at a briefing in Benin on Friday. According to the kidnap victims, their abductors were tired after making them t…

•FG profiles 1,000, promises skills training, trauma counselling By Dickson Omobola & Matilda Ikediobi Federal Government has said its agencies are committed to the reintegration of Nigerians who voluntarily returned from South Africa through livelihood support, skills acquisition programmes, psychosocial and mental he…

…Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, said the scam was being perpetrated by criminals impersonating senior officials of the agency. Babafemi said the fraudsters were using the names of top NDLEA officials, particularly the Secretary to the Agency, Mr Shadrach Haruna, to circulate fake letters and messages offering vehicl…

…than the wedding, was the main theme of the chat with Kelce and his co-host brother Jason Kelce, with the prince saying he would travel to the competition in the United States if England made it into the final. The prince is known as a fan of the Premiership side Aston Villa and, when asked if King Charles was the one…

…the statement added. HURIWA referenced the announcement by General Dagvin R. M. Anderson confirming that most American troops involved in the operations had been withdrawn, describing the development as a wake-up call for Nigerian authorities. The association stressed that intelligence sharing alone would not be suffic…