…(NPC) has announced the end of manual registration for births and deaths across Nigeria, warning that certificates issued outside its new electronic registration platform will no longer be recognised.The commission said its Electronic Civil Registration and Vital Statistics (E-CRVS) platform, which became operational o…

…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 continue directing criminal activities f…

…source said. 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 seni…

…Verde star Sidny Lopes Cabral claimed the 2026 FIFA World Cup goal of the tournament award after his stunning strike against ArgentinaThe goal came during a dramatic Round of 32 clash that stretched to 120 minutes, with Lopes responding to Argentina's extra-time openerFIFA confirmed the goal beat competition from Uzbek…

…and starred actor Cauã Reymond.Ronaldo Looks Beyond the PitchAt 41, the Al-Nassr forward is widely regarded as one of the greatest footballers of all time, with a career that featured lengthy stints at Real Madrid and Manchester United. But his international journey reached its conclusion at this year's World Cup, wher…

…in the Indian capital turned violent on July 20 when huge crowds attempted to march towards parliament from the Jantar Mantar protest site. Police fired tear gas and used batons to disperse the protest, triggering clashes and a wave of detentions. In the eastern state of Bihar, a police official was suspended for using…

…Secretary (Technical), Mr. Razak Olajuwon, described the initiative as a major step towards strengthening state capacity for effective implementation of inclusive and special education across the country. She spoke against the backdrop of revelation that about 40 per cent of Nigerian children under five are stunted, wh…

…in accordance with the law upon conclusion of the investigation. "The Commissioner also warned motorists against excessive speeding, reckless driving, and other traffic violations. He urged all road users to obey traffic laws and reaffirmed the Command's commitment to protecting lives and property, enforcing the law, a…

…were arrested earlier this month in Miami after US Marshals executed a UK extradition warrant seeking their return to Britain. The brothers are wanted in connection with charges including rape, sex trafficking and child pornography, which they deny.Tate also claimed he is being held in a Special Housing Unit, alleging…

…the acquisition of the M-346 Fighter Attack aircraft as another strategic step towards enhancing the Nigerian Air Force's operational capability.He said the aircraft's combination of advanced pilot training and frontline combat capability would improve the service's ability to produce combat-ready aircrew while expandi…

…and high volumes of traffic at the residential location. Upon executing a search warrant, officers discovered medical equipment, pharmaceutical supplies, and records implicating the dwelling in clandestine medical procedures. ​The suspect is currently in police custody facing multiple charges related to practicing medi…

…scrutiny after the Chairman of the Alliance for Economic Research and Ethics, Dele Oye, warned that some loan apps are charging annualised interest rates exceeding 300 per cent, trapping millions of financially vulnerable Nigerians in a worsening cycle of debt.Oye called on the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and other f…

…faster and more responsive to countries in need. McNeill said she was looking forward to taking on the role at a crucial time. “I am proud to take on this role at such a crucial moment. From helping lead Save the Children, to campaigning to make poverty history at Gleneagles, I have spent my career working on these iss…

…40s or 50s. The brave mother chose to document her journey with the disease, raising awareness of the condition to her 95,000 followers. She explained how she lived a fast-paced life before her diagnosis but that she noticed how she was suddenly becoming confused at work, saying she would sit at her desk and have no id…

…slammed the actress for attending the much-talked-about wedding of Soso Soberekon in Warri with Priscilla, claiming they went there for "donations." In a video posted on Instagram over the weekend, Lizzy, said;''You travelled for a party, just because you needed donation, just because you are broke and poor, that is wh…

…Court, which supposedly orders the execution of the sentence in public. Immediately afterward, a uniformed Judicial Police officer repeatedly strikes the woman, who is sitting on the ground with her face and body covered. Security forces vehicles are visible in the background. The incident was denounced by the National…

…of England in 2023. Subsequently, she began a campaign to protect the river and raise awareness of water pollution. The young campaigner and poet has now convinced Bath and North East Somerset Council members to vote unanimously at its full council meeting to endorse a charter to respect the river's "rights" to exist,…

…transit through a route other than the designated one were stopped by the IRGC Navy with warning shots and turned back," the correspondent said during a broadcast from the Gulf.Earlier, Iranian state television reported that one vessel had been involved in an "incident" but did not provide further details. The latest d…

…contractors to suspend asphalt paving whenever weather conditions are unsuitable, warning that any road constructed below approved specifications would not be accepted by the government.Ezeobi said only roads built in accordance with established engineering standards would be certified, adding that contractors would be…

…is currently no approved vaccine or treatment. The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that the true number of infections could be between two and four times higher than official figures suggest.Health authorities have also raised concerns that around 80 per cent of newly reported cases are emerging outside know…

Nigerian youths seeking better opportunities abroad have been warned that relocating does not automatically guarantee employment. Speaking with journalists in Ilorin, financial market and technology expert Abubakar Bello also cautioned young Nigerians against chasing quick wealth through betting and other get-rich-quic…

…South-East were not fully utilising NELFUND and urged the union leaders to intensify awareness campaigns on their campuses. Ngoforo also linked quality education to national development, noting that the modern economy is driven by knowledge and digital innovation.He cited the Igbo tradition of apprenticeship and the re…

…against Malawi on July 28. The online attacks followed allegations by Super Falcons forward Esther Okoronkwo that cash was stolen from players' rooms at the Marriott Hotel in Casablanca, where the team initially camped. Super Falcons faces racist abuse with monkeys emojis, stickers ahead WAFCON...Photo Credit: thefacts…

…operating between Nigeria and Cameroon. The report said troops of 3 Battalion at Forward Operating Base Logomani detected ISWAP/JAS terrorists attempting to encircle their position through CCTV surveillance. It said the troops engaged the terrorists, forcing them to withdraw before executing the planned infiltration. T…

…involved in these activities.2. Human or international rights violationsThis includes war crimes, crimes against humanity, and being a senior official in a government that has committed gross human rights violations or is under international sanctions.3. Committing a crimeCriminal inadmissibility applies to a range of…