…to finally secure elevation after several near misses. The Billie Jean King Cup, organised by the International Tennis Federation, is the world’s premier women’s team tennis competition. Nigeria has grown into one of the strongest teams in Africa Group III, thanks to consistent performances in both singles and doubles.…

The Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment has distanced itself from a purported employment and recruitment exercise being circulated online, warning Nigerians that the advertisement is fraudulent and has no connection whatsoever with the Ministry. The ministry, in a disclaimer signed by its Head of Press and Public…

…man is just playing politics, and it is the politics of the bizarre. He wants to weaponise anything available, including dredging up a strange conspiracy theory.” Makinde called on the UN and other international human rights and accountability bodies to investigate the abduction of the pupils and teachers in a video sh…

…the judgment restraining the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, from recognising or participating in any state congresses organised by committees appointed by the Senator David Mark-led caretaker leadership of African Democratic Congress, ADC. But the party in a swift reaction, insisted the judgment does…

…nationals while posing as the head of a government agency and also wrote to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs requesting a Note Verbale to the United States Embassy to facilitate visa applications for individuals described as staff of the council. Police said the suspect was arrested on October 27, 2025, at the office fr…

…upheld an order restraining the Independent National Electoral Commission from recognising or participating in congresses conducted by committees appointed by the Senator David Mark-led caretaker leadership of the African Democratic Congress. The judgment has thrown fresh uncertainty into the opposition party’s interna…

Turkey's Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed that citizens of 8 specific countries can enter the country using passports that have already expiredThe eight nations whose expired travel documents Turkey still recognises under certain conditions were listed in the official Turkey siteTravellers visiting Turkey on visa…

…on vessels using an international shipping lane. In a post on X, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said Iran would remain the guardian of the strategic waterway “forever” and described Trump’s proposal to impose a 20 per cent charge on cargoes passing through the strait as excessive. Iran’s Revolutionary Guards al…

…said “all other countries will have fair and open use of the strait”. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi immediately mocked Trump’s toll threat, writing on X that “POTUS is absolutely right” that whoever guarantees safe passage should be compensated — but that Tehran would charge less. “20% is of course too much,”…

…contrary to Section 26(1) of the Terrorism (Prevention and Prohibition) Act 2022 and punishable under Section 16(1)(b)of the same Act. Count two: That you Muhammad SaniI, Male, of Nabi Village Shiroro LGA, Niger State on or about the 9th of January, 2023 at Lafia, Nasarawa State within the jurisdiction of this Honourab…

…as saying, “We are looking forward to school feeding. I can assure you that before we finish our tenure, it would have been properly established because even Mr President is very passionate about this, dating back to when he was Governor of Lagos State.” She described early childhood development as critical not only to…

…2012. Following this discovery, officers launched extensive enquiries to identify organisations, youth groups, and churches connected to Grant, leading detectives to identify further victims. Across all the complainants, there was a similar motive displayed by Grant, who also served as a church deacon and youth leader.…

…that stateless individuals and travellers using documents other than officially recognised national passports or identity cards must obtain entry clearance before travelling.The UK remains a popular destination for African travellers visiting for education, business, tourism and family-related purposes. Officials said…

…Republic of Iran will conduct dialog with the Sultanate of Oman to define the future administration and maritime services in the Strait of Hormuz in discussion with other Persian Gulf or littoral states in line with the applicable international law and the sovereign rights of coastal states of the Strait of Hormuz," it…

…700 confirmed deaths have been recorded during the current outbreak. Germany's health ministry stressed that the patient poses no risk to the general public or other patients at the Frankfurt hospital. "The risk of someone infected with Ebola entering Germany is very low," the ministry said.The ministry explained that…

…objectives. He, nevertheless, urged the Federal Government to strengthen monitoring mechanisms to ensure beneficiaries of the waivers deliver the expected outcomes, including lower prices, increased industrial production and improved access to healthcare. Earlier in his presentation, Adeniyi told the committee that the…

…the state Commissioner of Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, said the Ministry received a report of the incident and immediately drafted its enforcement officers to the area and arrested the woman for violating the State's environmental laws. ''We expect every resident to act responsibly and to educate the…

…during a news conference in Kano to mark the third anniversary of Gov. Abba Yusuf’s administration. Sule said the anniversary, which coincided with the third anniversary of his appointment on July 16, provided an opportunity to review the agency’s performance, achievements and future plans. He said the agency, establis…

…no secrecy - Umahi speaks on alleged de@th of nurse in his home David Umahi, the Minister of Works, has responded to reports surrounding the alleged death of a nurse, Mary Habila, at his residence in Ebonyi State, dismissing claims that the incident was handled in secrecy.Speaking while inspecting ongoing work along th…

…candidates to INEC portal The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) faction backed by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, says it has uploaded the names of its presidential, vice-presidential and National Assembly candidates for the 2027 general elections to the Independent National Electoral Commissio…

…of Police, retired police officers, security experts, governors, civil society organisations and members of the public. According to him, the proposal also underwent public hearings across the six geopolitical zones and the Federal Capital Territory.Barau said the proposed framework was designed to address concerns tha…

…arrested after an alleged plot targeting an Islamic gathering in Suffolk prompted organisers to end the event earlier than planned as a precaution.Counter Terrorism Policing said the UK Ijtima event, held at Shrubland Hall in Coddenham, was identified as the intended target of an alleged threat linked to suspected extr…

…anonymity, told Punch that only the David Mark-led National Executive Committee is recognised by the commission and has access to its nomination portal. The official explained that INEC operates strictly within the provisions of the Constitution, the Electoral Act and its regulations."INEC did not give access codes to…

…interview on Tuesday that only the David Mark-led National Executive Committee is recognised by the electoral body. PUNCH Online reports that the commission’s response followed allegations by Atiku’s Media Office on Monday that INEC had aided efforts to weaken the opposition by allegedly granting Gombe access to the co…

…books, I’m not going to lie to you. I just started reading *Atomic Habits*. I pray I finish it this year.” Speaking on the origin of her popular character, “Quadri”, Taooma revealed that the role was initially intended as a temporary addition rather than a permanent fixture in her comedy universe. According to her, the…