…the backbone of West African economies but continue to face structural barriers that hinder their growth. “Across our region, Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises constitute the backbone of local economies. They generate employment, stimulate innovation, promote entrepreneurship, empower women and young people, and faci…

…the Edo Waste Management Board to see how we can implement stiff measures for those offenders or defaulters. “Another area where we are also working is with the Ministry of Physical Planning because we have seen majority of our moats have been blocked. Community leaders sold this moat or rather they filled up these moa…

…the administration should slow down its pace of work. “Has the tenure of Mr President ended? Certainly not. His first tenure will be ending precisely May 29, 2027. So, if that is the case, it means that the work has also not ended,” he stated. On the Apo–Karshi road, a project originally awarded in 2010 that suffered o…

…Ghana in search of "HK" but instead found himself working as an errand boy and cleaner under harsh conditions. According to the account, the teenager alleged that his phone had been confiscated, he was fed only once a day, slept very little because of round-the-clock online activities, and was unable to access his bank…

…He denied the woman's allegation that he touched her breasts or put his hand down her underwear while they were at the venue. "It didn't happen," he said. "I recall putting my hand on her waist."The woman previously told the court she responded, "I'm not like that," after Barrientos allegedly put his hand down her unde…

…when the woman asks for financial help. He urged men to stop putting themselves under unnecessary pressure just to impress their partners, saying there is nothing wrong with admitting when they cannot afford something. Watch video below: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lindaikejiblog (@lindaikejiblogoffici…

…did not donate financially towards burial cost (video) A woman and her guests were left under the rain after they were allegedly prevented by the woman's siblings from entering the reception venue following her mother's funeral service. According to reports, the siblings asked their eldest sister to donate N2.5 million…

…attempting to steal motorcycles. One managed to escape while the other was apprehended and beaten mercilessly by youths.The suspect was later taken to the emergency unit of the hospital for treatment. He reportedly escaped from the ward but was intercepted by youths who had been alerted. "He was caught again, beaten fu…

…visitors overstayed their visas and later filed refugee claims. Canada co-hosted the expanded 2026 FIFA World Cup alongside the United States and Mexico, staging 13 matches in Toronto and Vancouver. More than 26,000 visas were issued to visitors linked to the tournament. Spain won the tournament after defeating defendi…

…to stop them from escaping with his wife. Meanwhile, Sujimoto Group CEO, Sijibomi Ogundele, declared in a viral video that he would not hesitate to rebuild his life from scratch, saying he would start by washing 40 cars every day if he lost everything. Below are the excerpts from the stories and links for full access t…

…are aspects of it that also pose danger to innocent citizens. “I appeal to them to understand that their rights have limitations, and life is more important,” he stated. While noting that the administration had not yet received a formal written petition regarding specific locations, Wike assured residents that immediat…

…committed to ending banditry and related crimes, the situation could be brought under control within a short period. “If all the leaders join hands together to say the issue of bandits and all these things should be over, it will be over within a week. But I want to tell you that it is in this banditry that some of our…

…of gist," Busola captioned the photos and tagged her husband. "Amebo sweet," Timi responded to his wife's post. by Linda Ikeji at 27/07/2026 5:17 PM | Share this Story

…what led to the alleged shooting, and the circumstances surrounding the incident remain under investigation.Mia Bieniemy's condition has not been publicly confirmed. Elijah is one of Eric and Mia Bieniemy's two children. At the time of the incident, Eric Bieniemy, the Kansas City Chiefs' offensive coordinator, was repo…

…population and housing census had reached an advanced stage before the exercise was suspended in 2023 because of the election transition and subsequent economic challenges.According to the commissioner, the NPC expects the next national census to take place after the 2027 general elections and expressed optimism that P…

…with the famous cartel slogan "silver or lead". Costa Rican President Laura Fernández described Arias as a "high-end criminal", warning that her country will have to work hard to avoid him either escaping or continuing to run his criminal empire from jail. She wrote: "The challenge will be ensuring he doesn't escape or…

…stop while they receive treatment and gives coaches an opportunity to speak to players.Under the proposed law, if a referee allows medical staff onto the pitch to treat a goalkeeper, the team's manager must nominate an outfield player to leave the field for one minute. If no player is chosen within 10 seconds, the capt…

…He was accused of secretly stealing several dozen tonnes of grain from a warehouse under his own command. He then allegedly attempted to transport it by vehicle to Nampo port, before officials guarding the warehouse spotted him first and reported the incident. Earlier in July, authorities arrested the senior colonel fr…

…with Kingsman director Matthew Vaughn and actor Damian Lewis, with filming already underway in London.The idea originated with soccer agent Darren Dein, and the production is emerging as the first title from UR•Marv Studios, a joint venture between Ronaldo and Vaughn that spun off from Vaughn's existing Marv Studios ba…

…and a wave of detentions. In the eastern state of Bihar, a police official was suspended for using an assault rifle to disperse student protesters in Siwan district on Saturday. “He has been suspended, and the three people injured in the incident are undergoing treatment,” police superintendent Puran Kumar Jha told AFP…

A woman living with hirsutism, Dora Semanu, has opened up about the stigma and discrimination that comes with excessive facial hair, saying that she stopped shaving so she can be different. Hirsutism is a condition that causes women to develop excessive, coarse hair in areas where men typically grow hair, including the…

…spoke against the backdrop of revelation that about 40 per cent of Nigerian children under five are stunted, while approximately 52 per cent are not developmentally ready for school, underscoring the urgent need for coordinated early intervention. Garba noted that despite improvements in school enrolment over the years…

…Lungi, Sierra Leone, Vice President Kashim Shettima, who represented President Tinubu, condemned the attacks and pledged that Nigeria would push for stronger measures against xenophobia at the African Union. by Linda Ikeji at 27/07/2026 3:31 PM | Share this Story

…"The Commissioner of Police, Imo State Command, CP Audu Garba Bosso, psc(+), mnips, condemned the reckless act that resulted in the loss of life. He expressed condolences to the family of the deceased, wished the injured victim a speedy recovery, and assured the public that justice would be served. "The CP has directed…

…(PTI) Conference Centre, Effurun. "Moving the motion for the endorsement, which was seconded by Hon. Halims Agoda, the party's founding leader, Chief O'tega Emerhor, commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Governor Sheriff Oborevwori for their policies and programmes, which he said were impacting Nigerians and Deltan…