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A Democracy Older Than the Ballot Box Every election season, much of East Africa braces itself. Incumbents amend constitutions to erase term limits, and citizens wait to see whether power will change hands at the ballot box or in the streets. The pattern repeats: disputed results, ethnic mobilizations, coups, or leaders who refuse to leave. […]
When José Antonio Kast took office as Chile’s new president in March, one of his first moves was to put the brakes on plans to expand two protected marine parks – raising doubts about the country’s high-profile bid to host the headquarters of the High Seas Treaty. But during the UN General Assembly last month, […]
• NPF pension urges serving officers to access 25% RSA for mortgage equity contribution James Emejo in Abuja Managing Director/Chief Executive, NPF Pensions Limited, Mr. Muhammed Dutse, yesterday revealed that the federal government was working on a fresh intervention aimed at narrowing the gap in retirement income for police officers under the Contributory Pension Scheme […]
Wale Igbintade The Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) has taken over the prosecution of a N460.75 million alleged fraud case involving the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Loft and Keys Ltd and Loft & Keys LLC, Dubai, Austin Albert, and his associate, Jinadu Musbau Olalekan. The takeover stalled their scheduled arraignment yesterday before the Federal […]
By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate for Abeokuta South Federal Constituency, Chief Toyin Amuzu, has pledged to prioritise the welfare and development of his constituents by facilitating projects and initiatives that address their basic needs. Amuzu made the pledge while commissioning a borehole for public use at Laloko Compound, Igbore, in […]
Tension is building up in Ozom Mgbagbu Owa Autonomous community, Ezeagu Local Government Area of Enugu State following an alleged plan to discountenance the community’s constitution in the process leading to the selection of a new traditional ruler. The traditional stool became vacant years ago after His Royal Highness, Igwe Raymond Oguji passed on. Indigenes […]
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will introduce new fees for the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program from November 30, 2026. The agency said the fee adjustments are intended to ensure that charges paid by EB-5 applicants cover the cost of administering the programme, while helping USCIS meet statutory processing-time targets and strengthen programme integrity. […]
The Sokoto State Police Command has foiled a planned attack by armed bandits on Tsabre Village in Isa Local Government Area, recovering two rocket launchers and other items after a gun battle with the attackers. The incident occurred at about 1 am on Friday, October 2, 2026, when a large number of armed bandits reportedly entered […]
Authoritarian regimes have a history of keeping information about escalating disasters secret, even when it could harm their own citizens. With more weather-related disasters caused by climate change predicted, the issue of whether governments are willing to act faster to share information with neighbouring nations is an increasing concern. The signs are not positive. After […]
EU leaders gathered in northern Finland recently for a summit focused on reaffirming the importance of the Arctic region to European security. The meeting, which took place in the city of Rovaniemi, came a month before the EU is expected to release its updated Arctic policy. This will be the first update since 2021, during […]
In a recent phone call, Donald Trump urged Volodymyr Zelensky to stop Ukrainian attacks on Russian oil refineries. Whether a request or a demand, this appears, certainly at first glance, fundamentally different from the Biden administration’s policy of restricting the use of US long-range missiles to hit targets inside Russia. The US president has justified […]
The last of the US-led coalition forces are leaving Iraq. It’s a significant bonus for Iran. The withdrawal date, September 30, was also the date by which Baghdad had pledged to bring numerous powerful Iran-backed militias under state control. But this deadline looks certain to be missed. This effectively means that, at a moment when […]
On the desert shores of the Red Sea, Jordan plans to build a vast desalination plant to send drinking water hundreds of kilometres across its arid interior to the capital, Amman – bolstering climate resilience and reducing the country’s reliance on Israel for the vital resource. As climate change exacerbates water scarcity in Jordan, a […]
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has declared that the abduction of 39 students and seven teachers in some communities in Oriire Local Government Area of the state was a test of the effectiveness of the state’s security architecture. Makinde made this disclosure while receiving the report from the judicial commission of inquiry set up […]
The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has challenged the African Democratic Congress (ADC) governorship candidate, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, to demonstrate a broader understanding of Lagos beyond his decision to learn Yoruba ahead of the 2027 governorship election. The APC Publicity Secretary, Seye Oladejo, made the call on Tuesday in reaction to Rhodes-Vivour’s […]
By James Ogunnaike The Ogun State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has dismissed claims challenging the eligibility of its 2027 governorship candidate, Hon. Oladipupo Adebutu, describing allegations that his name was omitted from the party’s official membership register as baseless and politically motivated. The party’s position followed reports attributed to the Ogun Democratic […]
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Ogun State has dismissed allegations questioning the eligibility of its 2027 governorship candaidate, Oladipupo Adebutu, describing it as a fabrication by political detractors. The party was reacting to claims by the Ogun Democratic Accountability Forum, ODAF, that Adebutu’s name was omitted from its official membership register. In a statement […]
Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has warned security operatives not to become catalysts for violence in the 2027 general elections, stressing that they remain a critical component of democracy. Abiodun gave the warning on Tuesday at a two-day workshop on election security, the law, stakeholders and the media organised by the Ogun State Police Command […]
UK interior minister Shabana Mahmood announced Monday the reopening of a scheme for refugees to settle in Britain as part of a renewed focus on “safe and legal routes” for vulnerable people to reach the country. The scheme will be relaunched immediately, and along with three new “community” refugee sponsorship routes previously announced, is initially […]
Two men deported from the United States to Equatorial Guinea were arrested by local police forces and transferred to a prison earlier this month, in apparent retaliation for speaking out about conditions they faced in the Central African country. Samson Birhane, who is from Eritrea, and Ahmed Soliman, a gay asylum seeker from Egypt, were […]
2026 is already the deadliest year for measles in the United States since the virus was declared eliminated in 2000. Four people died over the last month in Pennsylvania amid an ongoing outbreak in the state, which had not seen a measles-related death in at least 35 years. All four victims, including two infants, were […]
AKURE — Academic and non-academic staff unions in state-owned universities in Ondo State have suspended their four-week-old strike, directing members to resume work on Tuesday, September 29. The affected institutions are Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko, AAUA; Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology, Okitipupa, OAUSTECH; and the University of Medical Sciences, Ondo, UNIMED. The suspension […]
By Dickson Omobola Passenger, Dr Joe Abah, has criticised the check-in and excess baggage payment process at Arik Air, saying the procedure at the Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal 1, Lagos, is cumbersome. Abah, who shared his experience on X, formerly Twitter, after visiting the airline’s counter at the terminal, said passengers with excess luggage were […]
By Adegboyega Adeleye The Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned until October 13 the hearing of an application by former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar and the African Democratic Congress, ADC, seeking to amend their suit against President Bola Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress, APC. Justice Inyang Ekwo fixed the date on Monday after lawyers […]
In its bid to encourage mass literacy among the citizens and to tackle out of school challenges in Ogun State, the Governor Dapo Abiodun administration, through the Agency for Mass and Lifelong Education, has taken its campaign against illiteracy to market places and motor parks in the state. The campaign was held at Remo North, […]
A former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, Babachir Lawal, has disclosed that the African Democratic Congress, ADC, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, wanted to work with him. Lawal disclosed that he could not work with Atiku because he was engaged in the administration of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari. In an interview […]
Boniface Okoro in Umuahia The 2027 governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Abia State, Dr. Kelechi Anosike, said he planned to establish a micro-finance bank to improve the economic welfare of Abians if elected. Anosike announced the plan during a consultation with members of the Old Bende Progressive Union. He said the bank, […]
Onyebuchi Ezigbo in Abuja The Governing Body of Jehovah’s Witnesses has announced that members can now decide whether to accept or donate the four main components of blood based on their personal conscience. The organisation made this known in a statement issued by its World Headquarters in Warwick, New York, and made available on its […]
Jehovah’s Witnesses have announced an adjustment to their policy on blood transfusions, allowing members to decide based on personal conscience whether to accept or donate the four main components of blood. The Governing Body of Jehovah’s Witnesses disclosed the change in a statement issued by its World Headquarters in Warwick, New York, and published on […]
Prince Harry and his wife Meghan changed their children’s school for security reasons, just days after the start of the school year in England where the pair recently resettled, British media outlets reported Monday. The couple left Britain and quit royal duties in 2020 during a royal family feud and Harry subsequently waged a years-long, […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Jigawa State Ministry of Health has warned residents, particularly students and school personnel, against sharing personal items such as towels, handkerchiefs, cosmetics and eye drops as part of measures to contain the outbreak of acute viral conjunctivitis, popularly known as Apollo, in some communities. The warning was contained in a directive signed by Dr […]
No fewer than 2,370 candidates have jostled for 500 teaching positions under the Jigawa State Government’s J-Tsangaya Programme. The Executive Secretary of the Jigawa State Tsangaya Education Board, Abubakar Maje, disclosed this while inspecting the ongoing CBT exercise in Dutse, Hadejia and Gumel. He said the candidates participated in a Computer-Based Test (CBT) conducted by […]
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 is expected to resume its attempt to sink measures for a greener global shipping sector at closed-door talks between governments at the International Maritime Organization (IMO) in early September. The US and oil-producing allies like Saudi Arabia want to weaken a proposed plan for cleaner fuels that aims to reduce planet-heating emissions from […]
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 […]
Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has explained why he did not take up the role of Director-General of President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 presidential campaign, saying he is not a member of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and would not risk losing his home state. Wike spoke on Saturday after inspecting the Apo-Karshi Road and […]
Francis Sardauna in Katsina The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has enlisted Imams, pastors and other religious leaders across the 34 local government areas of Katsina State to leverage their influence and religious platforms to promote child vaccination, nutrition, education, healthcare and protection. The interfaith leaders were enlisted during the unveiling of UNICEF’s Faith for Life […]
Ibrahim Oyewale in Lokoja As part of efforts to deny criminal elements access to hideouts and forest corridors, Kogi Police Command in collaboration with military and local vigilance groups have destroyed and cleared several suspected criminals hideouts across identified forest locations linking Kabba/Bunu, Obajana and Lokoja axis. This was contained in a press statement signed by […]
.Engages stakeholders, assures adequate compensation By Olasunkanmi Akoni The Lagos State Government has commenced stakeholders’ engagement on the proposed improvement works at the Ikotun Junction, covering the Ijegun Road, Isolo Road and Idimu Road intersection, as part of efforts to decongest and improve traffic flow, road connectivity, urban mobility in the area. This comes amid […]
By Shina Abubakar, Osogbo Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has commended the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Mr Bola Oyebamiji, over his call for peace in the state following the conclusion of the election in the state. Oyebamiji had in a statement called on his supporters and party members to maintain peace […]
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 […]
A UK court ordered Prince Harry and six others Friday to pay an initial £9.5 million ($13 million) after they lost their privacy case against the publisher of British tabloid the Daily Mail. The court said the prince and six other high-profile figures, who lost their unlawful information gathering and privacy invasions claim against Associated […]
The UK has outlined six things eligible asylum seekers can access if they have friends or family members living in Britain and are considering staying with them. According to the guidance, asylum seekers do not necessarily have to remain in Home Office accommodation if they have a suitable alternative with friends or relatives. The change […]
The United Nations Human Rights Office has denounced the United States decision to impose fresh sanctions on officials of the International Criminal Court (ICC). High Commissioner Volker Turk said the “unacceptable” new sanctions — affecting ICC President, Judge Tomoko Akane, and Senior Trial Lawyer Abdoulaye Seye — must be lifted. Turk urged countries to stand […]
By Enitan Abdultawab The United States has outlined eight important steps and opportunities available to immigrants after they become naturalised American citizens. The guidance, published by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services, highlights practical actions new citizens can take, including applying for a US passport, sponsoring eligible family members and registering to vote. Here […]