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Benue State Governor, Rev Fr Hyacinth Alia, has denounced the gruesome attack on the Ayilamo community in Logo Local Government Area, while commending the swift arrest of three suspects allegedly connected to the attack. The attack on Thursday night led to the tragic loss of 11 lives, including four police officers. Rev Fr Alia, according […]
The Federal Ministry of Works has dismissed claims of structural failure on the Oju-Ore Bridge in Ota, Ogun State, saying the bridge is safe and structurally sound. The ministry said the bridge has passed all required integrity tests and is being built in line with approved engineering standards. The assurance followed an inspection of the […]
By Golok Nanmwa Plateau State Government has directed the reopening of all public and private primary and secondary schools across the state from Monday, September 14, 2026, following precautionary measures introduced to contain the reported cases of suspected diphtheria infection. The government said the resumption followed the temporary closure of schools on September 7 as […]
Governor Uba Sani has appointed three new Commissioners, 45 aides and 40 members of different boards, in a bid to accelerate his administration’s development agenda and deepen institutional reforms. In a statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary, Malam Ibraheem Musa, the Governor said that the appointees will help to accelerate ‘’the administration’s transformational agenda, […]
Governor Uba Sani has approved the implementation of the 2025 Federal Government–Academic Staff Union of Universities (FGN–ASUU) Salary Agreement for academic staff of Kaduna State University (KASU), effective from October 2026. The Commissioner of Education, Prof Abubakar Sani Sambo, who disclosed this in a press briefing on Friday, said the ‘’approval follows the report and recommendations […]
Tension rose in parts of Sokoto metropolis on Friday after an Islamic cleric, Malam Musa Lukwa, was stabbed shortly after leading the Juma’at prayer at his mosque in the Mabera area. The suspected attacker, said to be a young man among the worshippers, allegedly stabbed the cleric twice in the neck before other worshippers overpowered […]
Since 2023, 14 African countries have introduced export restrictions on unprocessed critical minerals, requiring “local beneficiation” – or in-country processing and manufacturing – prior to export, and demanding technology and financing. Wealthier countries are also supporting the idea of local beneficiation and stepping up investments in resource-rich countries, promising this will help to lift them […]
This piece was a shortlisted finalist for the Canon Collins 2026 essay competition. The annual competition invites essays that demonstrate thought leadership and offer fresh perspectives on issues affecting southern Africa. Some of my earliest memories are not of places but of words. One of those words was kwerekwere. I heard it long before I […]
Somali political life is intensely debated across towns, households, media platforms and diaspora communities. Yet this energy does not consistently produce the power to compel answers, reverse failed policies or remove officials whose conduct has become unacceptable. The distance between participation and political consequence remains one of Somalia’s central democratic problems. Direct local elections in […]
Lesotho is two years into a national state of disaster: US tariffs have gutted its garment factories, unemployment has passed 30%, and its main trade lifeline is guaranteed for less than a year. To understand how the mountain kingdom keeps ending up here, start almost forty years earlier.In 1987, something extraordinary happened in this small […]
Across Africa, assisted reproductive technology (ART) is expanding at an unprecedented pace. Fertility clinics are opening in countries where, until recently, couples had little choice but to travel abroad, often to Europe, India, or within the continent South Africa—to access in vitro fertilisation (IVF) and related treatments. The costs of travel alone made this a […]
The year 2026 marks the 70th anniversary of the 1956 Women’s March against extending the dompas to the black women of South Africa. Every August, the commemoration of Women’s Month highlights the inheritances and unfinished legacies of women’s anti-apartheid resistance. This Women’s Month, it is timely to reflect on the legacies of women’s activism in […]
Uncertainty persists over how COP31 will be managed, after Türkiye’s environment minister told journalists this week his country will have the final say at the UN climate conference despite a deal that gave Australia the role of chairing the negotiations in return for withdrawing its bid for the summit. At COP30, the two governments resolved […]
Janet Fleischman is an independent consultant with extensive experience in research, policy advocacy, and narrative storytelling. Jyotsna Uppal is a historian and narrative strategist, who supports individuals and organisations in change processes. Global climate progress sits at the centre of an acute crisis, as the multilateral order that structured international climate cooperation for three decades […]
In a bright, spacious factory on the outskirts of Lagos, young engineers in overalls work their way along the production line, carefully inspecting the shimmery blue solar cells that turn sunlight into electricity. Quality checks completed, the finished solar panels are loaded onto forklifts and taken to a warehouse – ready for delivery to buyers […]
Print article Share Wildfires currently burning large swathes of land in Indonesia are on track to produce emissions on a par with the country’s most-intense fire season this century, according to experts. Data from the Global Fire Emissions Database reveals that, as of 7 September, fires in Indonesia produced 76m tonnes of carbon (MtC) in […]
Print article Share Article Contents Expand menu Close Climate science Net-zero target Energy costs Oil and gas Impacts and adaptation Clean energy Reform UK, led by Nigel Farage, has emerged as a major force in UK politics in recent years – pushing anti-net-zero policies, alongside vehement opposition to immigration. The hard-right populist party is currently […]
Print article Share More than 1,000 operations at NHS hospitals were cancelled due to heat during the UK’s record May and June heatwaves, Carbon Brief can reveal. This includes 167 orthopaedic surgeries, such as knee and hip replacements, as well as heart, eye and skin cancer operations. At least 10 emergency surgeries – those for […]
The UK government has launched a £1.5 million-a-year scheme to help train up to 100 new criminal barristers every year. The scheme, launched on Tuesday, September 1, will provide young people with the practical training they need to become qualified criminal barristers in England and Wales. The government said the programme would give more talented […]
Tesla and SpaceX boss Elon Musk has retained his position as the world’s richest person, with his estimated fortune rising sharply to $892 billion in August 2026, according to Forbes. Musk’s wealth jumped by $202 billion during the month, recovering from a $363 billion decline recorded in July. The increase was largely driven by a […]
A couple travelling to Las Vegas for a private elopement unexpectedly found themselves getting married mid-flight after Southwest Airlines crew members turned their journey into a surprise wedding ceremony. Sara Arroyo Montalvo and her partner had planned to exchange vows privately after arriving in Las Vegas. However, after flight attendants learnt about their plans, they […]
Alicia Daniella has issued an official statement through her legal representatives as the public fallout with her estranged husband, photographer David Martins, continues. In the statement, Alicia’s lawyers firmly denied allegations that she was involved in an affair or maintained an inappropriate relationship with any third party, insisting that she has conducted herself with dignity […]
The US Department of State has warned families seeking to immigrate to the country that children could lose their eligibility to join their parents if they turn 21 before entering the US. Under the immigration requirements outlined by the department, a child seeking to immigrate alongside a parent must be unmarried, qualify under the parent’s […]
A 23-year-old man from Omaha, Nebraska, who used ChatGPT to plan a bank robbery has been sentenced to 121 months in federal prison for robbing a bank and brandishing a firearm during the crime. Deron Lewis-Payne was sentenced on August 13, 2026, in federal court in Omaha after pleading guilty to bank robbery and brandishing […]
Manchester United icon, Gary Neville has said that Arsenal could emerge as formidable contenders for the Champions League title this season if they manage to sign Julian Alvarez from Atletico Madrid. Arsenal commenced their new Premier League season with an impressive victory on Friday night, as goals from Kai Havertz, Bukayo Saka and Martin Odegaard secured a […]
Artificial intelligence is no longer something reserved for tech companies or research labs. In 2026, it has become part of everyday life-including sports betting. Whether you’re reading match predictions, comparing odds, or looking for betting insights on platforms like Bethap, there’s a good chance that AI has already played a role somewhere in the process. […]
Real Madrid manager, José Mourinho has seemingly criticized his long-time rival, Pep Guardiola, asserting that coaches who choose to take a voluntary break exhibit weakness. Following the conclusion of his decade-long tenure with Manchester City in June, Guardiola is currently on a sabbatical. He also notably took a hiatus from coaching after his successful four-year […]
Chelsea have agreed to a deal for the transfer of defender, Ishe Samuels-Smith to League One club Notts County on a season-long loan, as reported by football.london. The 20-year-old defender, who joined Chelsea’s academy from Everton in 2023, is poised to join the Magpies for the upcoming season in search of regular first-team opportunities. An […]
FIFA, on Saturday night, released a statement, warning against any plot to remove Gianni Infantino as its president. Infantino has come under heavy pressure to resign, following his failed attempt to sell stakes in the World Cup to investors. The world football governing has now claimed there is a “concerted and ongoing effort by some to undermine […]
Former Chelsea player, John Obi Mikel, has identified Arsenal, the reigning champions, as the team to beat in this season’s Premier League. The Gunners claimed the league title in the 2025-26 season, ending a 22-year drought for the Premier League trophy. Mikel shared his insights during an episode of his ObiOne podcast, where he was […]
I am writing this from Warsaw, where I am attending a Nato conference. The military, security and political figures here have been clear to me about their fears that Vladimir Putin – who is losing 6,000 more troops in Ukraine every month than he can recruit, according to Western intelligence – is seriously considering doing something crazy. It’s a question of […]