…WALE AKINSELURE, highlights Rotary’s strides in the global fight against polio, the organisation’s efforts to strengthen health systems and prevent future health crises, as well as the critical role of governments in sustaining humanitarian interventions In your Rotary journey, you have provided leadership in polio era…

…and you're seeing that very clearly. "We are intentional in investing in and organising our security architecture to prevent crime. But if there is a breach, you can run, but cannot hide for long. We must get you. You can't commit these crimes in Enugu State and get away with it. No way." Mbah also warned residents who…

…back, arms crossed, watching.I watched Richard's face.The smile thinned first. Then it vanished. The color drained from his cheeks. His eyes moved across the page once, twice, then darted back to the top."No," he whispered. Then louder, "No. He had no right.""Richard?" Moses said, sitting up. "What is it?"Richard didn'…

…By Wale Odunsi Four human rights groups in the United States have sued the Trump administration for "illegally sanctioning" individuals and organizations affiliated with the International Criminal Court (ICC). The lawsuit was filed in the Southern District of New York on August 11 by the American Friends Service Commit…

The PDP in Kogi Central Senatorial District inaugurated its 2027 campaign organisation under Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan's leadershipSalami Etudaiye was named Director-General, while Abubakar Yahaya Karaku was appointed Campaign ChairmanSenator Natasha charged the new team to pursue a house-to-house, polling-unit-b…

…mean he should neglect his own community. He spoke on Tuesday at a town hall meeting organised by Arise Television for candidates contesting Saturday’s Osun governorship election. Adeleke, who is seeking re-election on the platform of the Accord Party, was responding to questions on the controversial airport project, w…

…neither linked to nor contingent upon the activities of any student association or organisation,” it added. The Scheme consequently advised prospective corps members and students to disregard any information suggesting that payment of a levy to NANS or any other student association was required for NYSC mobilisation. “…

…report, there has been no official confirmation from his family, management, or any recognised industry authority.

…this on Tuesday at the International Conference on Security and National Unity, organised by Jama’atu Izalatil Bid’ah Wa Iqamatus Sunnah, in collaboration with the Muslim World League. The President said the government was committed to addressing Nigeria’s security challenges and promoting peace globally through collab…

…enforcement of the provision. "We have been holding meetings involving the NMDPRA, Ministry of Finance, and crude suppliers on the enforcement of this provision of the law," the NUPRC spokesperson said.In May, the NUPRC said upstream producers offered 68.7 million barrels of crude oil to domestic refiners in the first…

…Michael Phillips, the North Carolina man who claims to have the world's smallest p£nis, has booked an enhancement procedure after receiving thousands of dollars in donations through a GoFundMe campaign. Phillips, 38, is scheduled to undergo the procedure on August 17 in Charlotte, North Carolina, according to TMZ. The…

…- Nigerian doctor writes after treating 12-year-old girl subjected to 'hellfire punishment' over alleged N500 theft A Nigerian doctor, Tortiv Samuel Msen, has recalled treating a 12-old-old girl who was subjected to what he described as "hellfire treatment" after she was falsely accused of stealing N500 by the family s…

…unions to suspend the industrial action, saying a peace meeting convened by the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, could not hold after airline operators failed to attend. In a statement signed by the NCAA Director-General, Chris Najomo, on Tuesday, the aviation regulator acknowledged the im…

…According to the mother, she had promised to surprise her son if he successfully finished school without disappointing her. "I don't have money for a 4matic jeep, and I love that guy, my son. I said, let me buy this goat as a gift," she said. Chinyere revealed that she spent N120,000 on the goat and was willing to spe…

Nigeria is set to export its home-grown customs modernisation model to the rest of Africa after the African Continental Free Trade Area adopted the country’s electronic customs system as the template for a $3.1bn continental project. The Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission said the development marked a majo…

…groom said he didn't marry a widow that he married a 17-year-old beautiful girl. Organised by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf's administration as a social intervention, the event provided each couple with dowries, household items, business startup funds, and medical screenings including HIV and genotype tests. "I just added…

…said to have found that the Katsina-born artisan was not a member of any terrorist organisation and had no operational ties to the Ansaru terrorist group blamed for the attack. "Following the review, investigators found no evidence linking the carpenter to membership, financing, logistics or operational activities of t…

…for saying muslims have the 'right' to enslave Non-Muslims The Media aide to FCT minister, Lere Olayinka, has called for the arrest of an Islamic cleric identified as Shafiy Adeba, who was caught on camera saying muslims have the 'right' to enslave Non-Muslims While preaching to his congregants in his mosque somewhere…

…traveled to Turkey aboard a new 747-8 donated by Qatari officials, which the Trump administration has spent vast sums of money improving for security. As the summit concluded, Trump announced he would not take the newly outfitted plane and would instead board an older model for 'old time's sake.' Trump was then seen bo…

…said. “In our days, we came into camp with hunger, and our relationship with the administration and our coaches was open and sincere. Today, it appears to be a different story entirely.” His comments come after the Super Falcons were eliminated from the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations by Cameroon in the quarter-fina…

…Fame at the weekend, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The competition, sponsored by former Minister of Finance, Wale Edun, was held at the Alake Sports Complex in Ijeja, Abeokuta, the state capital, as part of preparations for the state’s young boxers aged 15 to 19 ahead of the national event. In the bouts decided, Adedokun…

…governance and deepen the participation of All Progressives Congress members in his administration. Okpebholo disclosed this on Monday during a meeting with APC members from the 18 local government areas of the state at the Government House, Benin City. According to a statement by the governor’s media aide, Patrick Ebo…

…hold objected to the event being advertised as taking place in Warri. She said the organisers were asked to change the description of the event to “Real Warri Pikin Live in Uvwie”, with the argument that Uvwie is a distinct area from Warri. According to her, those opposed to the event demanded the removal of billboards…

…that they had not contracted fresh loans to meet the financial needs of their administrations. The increase, however, was concentrated in only seven sub-national governments, while 29 recorded reductions in their domestic debt stocks between December 31, 2025 and March 31, 2026, according to data obtained from the Debt…

…to donate the consumables was aimed at complementing the efforts of the Tinubu administration to restore the health sector to its former glory. “My decision to donate these dialysis consumables today to MAUTH is to support the government of President Tinubu. The APC administration is concerned about the good health of…