…past leaders, speaking at Mount Rushmore with its giant carved heads of four of his legendary predecessors. But he added at the foot of the iconic monument: "As we approach this magnificent anniversary, we see our American identity under a renewed attack." He charged that there was "a resurgence of the communist menace…

…had described the payments as a demonstration of the government's Renewed Hope Agenda, noting that presidential approval for the settlement was granted in August 2025, with funds later provided through the 2026 Appropriation Act.

…to testify to its commitment to welcome those seeking a better place (to live)," said Vanda Mainardi, 65, who had travelled from northern Italy to see the pope. The semi-arid island of 20 square kilometres (eight square miles) is the second of Europe's migration hotspots to be visited by Leo, who used a trip to the Can…

…United Nigeria Airlines. Admission into the MITA network validates our operational standards and aligns us with global best practices in aviation. We are now ready to offer our passengers unparalleled access to global destinations through strategic partnerships." As part of its expansion plans, the airline is targeting…

…heavily in modernising Nigeria's maritime infrastructure. Today, we are building the foundation for future electrification. "Every modern crane, digital system, operational upgrade and infrastructure improvement brings us one step closer to the next generation of sustainable port operations. We understand that the port…

…Ruhollah Khomeini, in 1989. - 'Final goodbye' - The coffin will lie in state until Monday, when a procession will pass through Tehran. On Tuesday, it will move to the clerical hub of Qom, before moving on Wednesday to cities holy to Shia Muslims in neighbouring Iraq, then proceeding for burial on Thursday in Khamenei's…

…Cup last-16 match against Mexico will kick off at its originally scheduled time on Sunday following discussions over possibly bringing the start of the game forward due to storms, a source close to the arrangements said Friday. Reports in Britain and Mexico said earlier Friday that FIFA was planning to move the kick-of…

…Nigeria Police Force, retaining nationwide reach but now operating within a defined mandate. Its core responsibility under the new Section 214(5) is the maintenance of public security and preservation of public order throughout the Federation "to the extent provided for under this Constitution or by an Act of the Natio…

…operations By Omeiza Ajayi More Nigerians yesterday expressed outrage over the scandal rocking the controversial Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council, PFIPC which the presidency claimed was fake but was allocated N24b in the 2026 national budget. Among those who reacted and demanded an immediate investig…

…and commend Uzodimma for his transformative leadership guided by the strategic 3R agenda of rehabilitation, 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 digi…

…incident occurred at Nyango, Gyel District in Jos South Local Government Area 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. Chuw…

…conducive environment for the judiciary. So, all we are doing is to make sure the standards are improved. "The judges shouldn't be doing their work in sub-standard offices and infrastructure. So, we are also setting a standard that can be emulated in other parts of the country." Justice Adebara, for his part, hailed th…

…transmitted infections. This provides countries with a centralised platform to access standardised and quality-assured data to strengthen disease surveillance and improve public health responses. Announcing the initiative on Friday, the WHO said the open-access database is the first global platform to consolidate STI p…

…The rare incident comes just days after China enacted an ethnic unity law that expands mandates over the use of Chinese language in schools and governments in ethnic minority regions and calls for the further "Sinicisation" of religion. Tibetan and human rights activists have voiced alarm over the sweeping new law, whi…

…through intelligence gathering and covert operations. The Commissioner of Police, Monday Agbonika, said this in a press briefing. Also, he disclosed that 15 suspected cultists, three armed robbery suspects, 11 murder suspects and 14 suspects involved in rape and defilement cases were also arrested. Agbonika said the Co…

…II expressed gratitude to the Swiss government, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Governor Monday Okpebholo, and other stakeholders for their role in the restitution process. "The Benin bronzes are not curiosities. They are records of governance and spirituality of the Edo people taken by force. To delay their return is to…

…of 16. The "Three Lions" are slated to play Mexico at high-altitude Azteca Stadium on Sunday. When Kelce asked if the Prince of Wales would cross "the pond" to see the final if England makes it that far, William said "definitely." "If we're in the finals...maybe see you both there for the final?" The interview also coi…

…CAF Africa Cup of Nations PAMOJA 2027 will be jointly hosted by Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda from June 19 to July 17, 2027. The football governing body added that it would stage a senior men's national team competition every year except in FIFA World Cup years. The invitation opens the race among CAF's member association…

…Agency has predicted sunshine and cloudiness across the country from Saturday to Monday. NiMet's weather outlook, released on Friday in Abuja, predicted sunny skies with patches of cloud over the northern region on Saturday. It forecast chances of thunderstorms accompanied by moderate rains over parts of Taraba, Adamaw…

…had advised him to approach the Court of Appeal because the issue of jurisdiction was fundamental to the case. According to the statement, Saraki has directed his legal team to immediately file an appeal before the adjourned date. "The lawyers have maintained their stance that jurisdiction is fundamental to the case an…

…Mathew Verghis, said Nigeria’s debt profile remains moderate by international standards and is significantly different from countries experiencing debt distress. “From our assessment, Nigeria doesn’t have a high indebtedness problem; it has a low revenue problem,” Verghis said. He explained that Nigeria’s debt-to-GDP r…

…of Nigeria (UPN) in Lagos during the Second Republic and his efforts in laying the foundation for the Lagos State Printing Corporation. He noted that a central mosque at the corporation was recently dedicated in Oseni’s honour in recognition of his contributions. Reflecting on their personal relationship, Tinubu said O…

…for betting communities. A tipster may have followers in Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, South Africa, and other markets. Those users may not all use the same bookmaker. If the tipster shares only one bookmaker code, many followers are left out. Market Depth: Many betting-code tools focus mainly on football. T…

…Apple offers higher credits through promotional upgrade programmes than through its standalone trade-in service. Consumers can also compare offers from third-party retailers and resale platforms such as Best Buy, Amazon, Target, eBay, Gazelle, Swappa and uSell, as trade-in values may differ depending on the provider an…

…leaders, including disruptions to clinical services, warning that such actions could endanger patients. “The welfare of patients must remain paramount at all times,” the statement added. While reaffirming its commitment to addressing legitimate staff concerns, the hospital urged organised labour to embrace constructive…