…records and verify certificates online. The platform was introduced by the National Population Commission and announced by the National Orientation Agency on Tuesday as part of efforts to digitise civil registration services across the country. According to the NOA, the self-service platform is designed to eliminate th…

…Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) reopens its Conditional Grant Scheme. The programme provides qualified nano and micro enterprises with a one-off N50,000 grant that beneficiaries are not expected to repay. The funding is intended to give small businesses additional resources to streng…

…of Guma LGA, Morris Orwough, also condemned the attack in a statement issued by his Personal Assistant on Communication and Strategy, Ernest Tortiv. Describing the incident as heartbreaking and unacceptable, Orwough expressed condolences to the bereaved families and prayed for the speedy recovery of those injured. He d…

…Federal High Court in Abuja, on Tuesday, dismissed as lacking in merit a suit the National Democratic Congress (NDC) filed to strike down section 138 of the Electoral Act 2026, which removed the issue of the qualification of a candidate as a ground for election petitions. The NDC also challenged the legality of section…

…He assured that "the Ondo State Security Network Agency does not discriminate. A criminal from Yoruba, from Igbo, from Hausa, or from Fulani is a criminal. We treat them as such." In July 2026, the security outfit arrested a 56-year-old man identified as Iliasu, and his three sons: Usman, 33; Wahab, 27; and Yakubu,18;…

…high-level security meeting held on August 3 with the institution’s management, traditional rulers, alumni representatives and heads of security agencies operating within the Itori axis. The meeting, according to the statement jointly signed by the SUG President, Okunuga Opeyemi, General Secretary, Idris Amidat, and Pu…

…— largely developed in the United States and China — offer the ability to quickly analyse data and automate many tasks that otherwise take skilled humans longer to do. These AI models, however, require huge data centres and large amounts of complex computing power, using massive amounts of electricity and water, with i…

…a commercial subsidiary to run its main events, including its World Cups, with external investors able to buy stakes. Infantino had offered Fifa's 211 member associations $40m (£30m) each if they backed the proposal. But after days of criticism - including Uefa's 55 nations threatening to boycott all Fifa tournaments -…

…communities.Benjamin Lewis, 48, admitted five counts of religiously aggravated intentional harassment and two counts of theft after killing deer and stealing lambs, which he arranged in disturbing displays at four churches between February and August last year. The displays included deer heads with inverted crosses, a…

…Kuala Lumpur in the early hours of Wednesday, July 29. Following his arrival at Terminal 3 of Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, he proceeded through the arrivals hall and completed his customs declaration. As a crew member, the pilot - identified only as 39-year-old Malaysian national Ms. - was initially channelled…

…treatment. The case is under investigation and will be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Dutse, for further investigation before prosecution. "Today, Monday, 3rd July 2026, at about 1030hrs, the Command received a report of a culpable homicide incident that occurred at Dabigel Village,…

…The young lady is said to have started experiencing unexplained bleeding and emotional distress, leading to a traditional cleansing ceremony conducted by custodians of the Oloolu shrine. Videos shared online showed the traditionalists shaving Wasilat's hair as part of the cleansing ritual. Reacting to the cleaning carr…

…of Nigeria, ATSSSAN, Mr Frances Akinjole, and the Deputy General Secretary of National Union of Air Transport Employees, NUATE, Mr Odinaka Igbokwe, notified the airlines, the police and the Department of State Services, DSS, of their decision to commence action. The unions said the airlines’ continued failure to remit…

…already secured their places in the tournament without having to go through the traditional qualification process. FIFA has awarded automatic qualification to the three main host nations: Spain, Portugal and Morocco: while Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay will also receive automatic berths as part of the tournament’s ce…

…KHQ reported. Spokane County Prosecuting Attorney Preston McCollam mentioned his criminal history and that he'd been asked about 'arson-related behavior' in the past. At around 10am Saturday, a witness said he'd seen a man kneeling near the fire, staring into the trees, before he 'stood up and looked very nervous' and…

…said that following the incident, she was taken to Ode Aje, where the prescribed traditional appeasement rites were carried out in response to allegations that she had filmed the sacred Oloolu masquerade. The traditionalists dressed her in red attire and shaved her hair during the rites. A goat was also slaughtered as…

…Speaking on Monday, Spain's defence minister, Margarita Robles, also seemingly signalled Rabat's involvement. "Neither Spain nor Morocco can look the other way when it comes to this tragedy," she told reporters. "I ask the Moroccan government to fully investigate what happened." by Linda Ikeji at 04/08/2026 1:03 PM | S…

…praying for financial breakthrough, family prosperity, and the strength to overcome personal loss and everyday struggles. Blending inspirational messages with heartfelt storytelling, Blessings celebrates resilience, divine favor, and the belief that hard work and unwavering faith will ultimately lead to success. Higsta…

…not deny defecting from the PDP to the APC, the court could not assume the constitutional powers vested in the Speaker and the Benue State House of Assembly to declare his seat vacant. The PDP had sued the Independent National Electoral Commission, the APC and Attah, asking the court to determine, among other issues, w…

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…pressure monitors to senior public servants and political appointees, alongside maternal and neonatal health commodities, accident and emergency supplies, and 4,855 bedsheets for secondary healthcare facilities across the state. Speaking during the ceremony, Yusuf said the initiatives reflected his administration’s com…

Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, on Monday personally supervised traffic compliance at Kofar Fanfo Junction, where he spent over an hour ensuring motorists obeyed traffic light signals. This was contained in a statement issued on Tuesday by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Dawakin-Tofa. According to Dawakin-Tofa, th…

…commended the VCRU operatives for what he described as their vigilance and professionalism. He also reaffirmed the Command's commitment to tackling criminal activities across the state and urged residents to continue providing useful information to the police. Bauchi police arrest five over alleged burglary, recover st…

…to BoyleSports, Heskey believes Michael Carrick’s side will challenge the likes of Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester City for the Premier League title this season if they sign the Argentina World Cup winner. “With Casemiro leaving earlier in the summer, they [Manchester United] need to replace that presence,” Heskey sa…

…3, 2024. Before her death, she was the co-founder of Victory Life Bible Church International and the founder of Royal Ladies International. According to a statement on Tuesday by DAL Strategic Communications, the candlelight procession, which concluded a two-day remembrance programme, featured prayers, tributes and an…