…national achievements often conceal inequalities affecting children living in rural, conflict-affected and other vulnerable communities. “A national result can conceal deep subnational disparities. A target can be achieved while the child in a remote community, the adolescent girl facing multiple risks, the child with…

…operations in real time, detecting fraud, flagging suspicious transactions, identifying conflicts of interest, uncovering procurement irregularities, and exposing corruption before public funds disappear,” he wrote. Sowore said his administration would deploy both technologies to make corruption “technologically diffic…

…the Sultan said. He warned that hate speech and inflammatory rhetoric continue to drive conflicts in many communities and challenged religious leaders to promote tolerance, understanding and mutual respect through their teachings and public engagements. The Sultan said the Interfaith Code of Conduct provides a practica…

…25 people two weeks ago. Bot, who narrated the horrific experience in an interview with conflict journalist, Masara Kim Usman, said when the attackers invaded the community, he made frantic calls to troops of the Operation Enduring Peace stationed close to the village, but the soldiers responded that they could not com…

…looked ahead to the second half of 2026 following disruptions caused by the Middle East conflict. The association made the call against the backdrop of the latest National Bureau of Statistics data, which showed that Nigeria’s headline inflation eased marginally to 15.91 per cent in June 2026 from 15.93 per cent in May…

…assault while sailing in the Red Sea.The Iran-aligned Houthis opened a new front in the conflict by threatening to target vessels carrying Saudi oil through the Bab el-Mandeb strait, while also announcing a naval blockade against Saudi Arabia.Meanwhile, the US military carried out an 11th consecutive night of attacks o…

…approval, the latest repudiation by lawmakers of the president's handling of the conflict. Four Republicans voted with Democrats in support of the measure, which was brought by Democratic Rep. Pramila Jayapal. The vote was 214 to 208. Republican Reps. Thomas Massie, Brian Fitzpatrick, Tom Barrett and Warren Davidson cr…

…security challenges stem from “multiple factors, including terrorism, banditry, communal conflicts, resource competition, and criminality, rather than religious persecution alone.” The meeting also addressed democratic governance, migration, regional security, developments within ECOWAS and the Alliance of Sahel States…

…is one benefit communities have received from oil and gas activities, it is communal conflict. Economically, we have gained almost nothing that can compensate for what we have lost,” he said. He blamed weak enforcement of environmental regulations, alleging that regulators had failed to effectively hold oil companies a…

…collaboration with security agencies to curb kidnapping for ransom, farmer-herder conflicts and other criminal activities. The State Police Command on behalf of other security agencies assured stakeholders of continued commitment to addressing security challenges across the State through proactive policing and strategi…

…and more prosperous. “The United States-Nigeria relationship is crucial at a time when conflict has spread across West Africa and around the world. We both share a mutual goal of confronting terrorism in all its forms, and our historic US-Nigeria 2026 Defence Cooperation Roadmap has established a robust framework to ac…

…after President Donald Trump declared the US was "not finished" with the ongoing conflict.The strike comes as fighting around the strategic waterway derailed a preliminary agreement between Washington and Tehran. Despite the setback, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the United States remains open to negotiations.…

…far professionals can go. From negotiating with clients and managing teams to resolving conflicts and presenting ideas, employees spend a significant part of their working lives interacting with people. The ability to communicate effectively, listen attentively, understand different perspectives and respond appropriate…

…scriptwriter Noboru Takagi. The plot blends high-stakes action with deep political conflicts and ancient lore.Akane-banashi (2 August) Genre: Drama, slice-of-life, comedy, coming-of-age, rakugoStudio: ZEXCSDirector: Ayumu WatanabeLeading voice cast: Anna Nagase, Takuya Eguchi, Rie TakahashiWhere to watch: TV Asahi (IMA…

…questioned why prominent figures around the late military ruler allegedly promoted conflicting accounts of his death. “Why did the generals, close aides and politicians deliberately propagate false narratives about Abacha’s death? Who fed the media with these fake stories? “While the truth may be suppressed temporarily…

…The former DSS operative said Abacha’s sudden death has remained the subject of conflicting narratives and conspiracy theories for nearly three decades. “Many accounts were published, but few were based on verifiable facts. These range from fictional stories of a poisoned apple from disaffected soldiers, to more sensat…

…death has remained the subject of speculation for nearly three decades, with numerous conflicting accounts emerging over the years.

…group. The report also blamed worsening food insecurity on climate-related shocks and conflicts across the continent. “Conflicts like the one in Sudan… in the Democratic Republic of Congo, also weigh heavily on people who cannot access their land or no longer have any income,” Laborde said. The UN had earlier warned th…

…on Saudi Arabia. The move opens a new front against the United States in its ongoing conflict with Iran and expands threats to global energy supplies and trade beyond the Gulf. The declaration came despite indications that Tehran and Washington were seeking to resume diplomatic efforts to halt an escalating cycle of at…

…qualified for the semi-finals, both referees were withdrawn to prevent any perception of conflict of interest. No disciplinary action was involved.

The US military identified two soldiers killed in separate Iranian attacks on a base in Jordan this week1st Lt. Tyler James Feehan, 25, and Pvt. Isabella Gonzales, 19, both served at Muwaffaq Salti Air BaseA third US service member also died in northern Iraq after a controlled detonation of an Iranian attack droneFind …

…of national military power, though it does not determine the outcome of any specific conflict or engagement.Nigerian army buries soldiers killed By Boko HaramIn a separate report, troops of the Joint Task Force (North East) under Operation HADIN KAI have laid to rest soldiers who lost their lives during a clash with Bo…

Palestinian Islamist movement Hamas announced Monday that it had elected Khalil al-Hayya, the group’s lead negotiator in indirect ceasefire talks with Israel, as the new head of its political bureau. “The Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) announces the election of brother mujahid Khalil al-Hayya as head of the moveme…

…in northern Iraq, bringing the total number of American soldiers killed in the ongoing conflict with Iran to 17.The US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced on Sunday night, July 19, that the soldier died on July 18 "during a controlled detonation of unexploded ordnance from a downed Iranian one-way attack drone." A US s…

…Dr Muda Yusuf, said prevailing global uncertainties, particularly the renewed conflict involving the United States and Iran, made it too early for the apex bank to begin further monetary easing. “What I expect is a hold because it is possibly too soon to relax the MPR because of the current geopolitical issues. We have…