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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 […]
By Enitan Abdultawab A 17-year-old Massachusetts boy has been accused of killing his mother and younger brother after prosecutors said he used ChatGPT to explore “theoretical ideas or fantasies” about killing his family. Arjun Aravind, from Acton, was arraigned on Thursday in Concord District Court on two counts of murder, alongside charges of assault and […]
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has called for “reflection” following the death of former Cambridge University professor Jason Arday, as his family accused him of enduring years of harassment amid plagiarism allegations. Arday, 41, was found unresponsive at an address in south London on Friday, nine days after resigning from his position as a professor […]
A civil society coalition launches public ‘Leave fossil fuels behind, not people!’ petition and demands member state action on the first anniversary of missed deadline to apply for Social Climate Fund financing The post €85bn delayed: 19 EU countries still haven’t filed their social climate plans a year on appeared first on Carbon Market Watch. […]
The champions of Article 6 carbon markets used the opportunity of the Bonn climate conference to push, ahead of COP31, for a “learning by doing” approach. This happy-go-lucky attitude would spell double trouble for the climate and society. Although the only carbon market item officially under negotiation in Bonn concerned the funding arrangements for Article […]
The deep divide in the steel lobby shown through numbers On 15 June 2026 a group of companies – including major European steelmakers ArcelorMittal, thyssenkrupp, voestalpine – addressed a letter to the European Council calling for “immediate action to halt the escalation of ETS-related costs and avoid further damage to Europe’s manufacturing base.” The letter […]
Launched during a summer of fossil-fuelled climate breakdown marked by heatwaves and wildfires, the European Commission’s carbon market revision backtracks on climate action. The new proposal severely weakens the effectiveness of Europe’s flagship climate policy, and risks undermining the achievement of the EU’s 2040 and 2050 climate targets. The European Commission has today gifted a […]
After 20 years of the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS), European heavy industry is still not paying the price of their pollution. Many companies score profit from ETS1 without making the crucial investments into industrial transformation. The Commission’s revision proposal falls short in finally planning for the end of free pollution permits but does […]
Some domestic observers monitoring the ongoing Osun governorship election have commended the peaceful conduct of the exercise and the large turnout of voters across Ede. The observers were seen monitoring some polling units as early as 7:00 a.m. before the commencement of accreditation. An observer with Kimpact Development Initiative (KDI), Mr Omotola Akinropo, commended the electoral process […]
…Says FG to pay compensation to property owners on Ebonyi-Abuja highway By Jeff Agbodo, Abakaliki The Minister of Works, Sen. David Umahi, has said President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is committed to ending the marginalisation of the South-East through inclusive governance and massive infrastructure development. Umahi said Tinubu’s decision to appoint him as Minister of Works […]
By Adeola Badru Oyo State Police Command has arrested 10 suspected members of a human parts dealing syndicate following months of intelligence gathering, discreet surveillance and sustained monitoring of their activities across parts of the state. The suspects were arrested by operatives of the Command Monitoring Unit at their various hideouts in Iseyin and Saki […]
By Ndahi Marama, Maiduguri The Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI has recorded yet another decisive operational success as troops of the 162 Amphibious Battalion decisively defeated an attempted ISWAP terrorist attack on their location at Forward Operating Base Mandaragirau, Biu Local Government Area of Borno State. The incident led to the neutralisation […]
Voters at a polling unit in Ejigbo Local Government Area of Osun State have alleged that suspected All Progressives Congress, APC, supporters were sharing money during the ongoing governorship election. The incident was captured in a video at Ward 4, Unit 7, where voters confronted alleged vote buyers at the polling location. According to the […]
Former University of Cambridge professor, Jason Arday has been found dead in south London, just days after resigning from the institution amid allegations of plagiarism, data fabrication and inaccuracies in his academic record. According to the BBC, Arday, 41, was found unresponsive at an address in Battersea on Friday afternoon. The Metropolitan Police said officers were called […]
US President Donald Trump has sought to burnish his legacy by getting his name and image placed on everything, from limited edition passports to a Florida airport. His efforts to put his stamp on the Kennedy Center arts complex in Washington — blocked earlier this year by a federal judge — moved ahead once again […]
By Nkiruka Nnorom The United States government has established a new inter-agency task force to clamp down on birth tourism, a practice where foreign nationals travel to the US primarily to give birth and secure American citizenship for their children. The Birth Tourism Prevention Task Force, announced today by the Department of State under President […]
The UK government has announced the closure of 13 more hotels being used to accommodate asylum seekers, as part of its wider plan to end the use of hotels for asylum accommodation. The latest closures mean hotels in several parts of England can return to normal commercial use or be repurposed to serve local communities. […]
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 […]
The United States Department of State has revoked more than 175,000 visas from foreign nationals, the Trump administration announced on Monday. The action affects those who violated visa terms, committed crimes, defrauded Americans, urged violence against U.S. citizens, abused the immigration system, or endangered national security. Most of the visas were revoked because of law […]
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 […]
A community radio station breached the rules after accidentally announcing the death of King Charles III in a May broadcast, a UK watchdog said on Monday. Radio Caroline, a former pirate radio that now mostly plays rock music, apologised in May after airing messages falsely announcing the monarch’s death. One of the messages had said […]
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 […]
Peter Uzoho Hunter Biden has spoken about his father, the former United States President, Mr Joe Biden’s ongoing cancer treatment, saying the former US president’s condition has become increasingly difficult for the family to watch. Hunter said Joe Biden’s cancer had spread to his bones and described the illness as painful and debilitating.He made the […]
Former US President Joe Biden’s prostate cancer has spread to other parts of his body and is causing him pain, his son Hunter Biden revealed. Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father’s deteriorating condition, describing it to BBC as very sad to watch. “The cancer has spread, metastasized into his bones and further,” he said. “It’s very painful and it’s […]
Hunter Biden, son of former United States President Joe Biden, has disclosed that his father’s prostate cancer has spread to his bones, describing the condition as “very painful” and “debilitating”. Hunter made the disclosure in an emotional interview with the BBC published on Saturday, providing a fresh update on the former president’s health. “I wish he […]
An appeals court on Friday upheld an order halting work on Donald Trump’s prized White House ballroom, enraging the US leader and setting up another Supreme Court battle over the limits of presidential authority. The US Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit, which had allowed construction to continue while it considered the case, agreed […]
President Donald Trump’s former personal lawyer Todd Blanche was confirmed as US attorney general on Saturday after Senate Republicans shrugged off Democratic concerns over politicization of the Justice Department. Blanche, who has already been serving as the top US law enforcement officer in an acting capacity, represented Trump as his private attorney in several criminal […]
Oluchi Chibuzor with agency report A United States federal appeals court yesterday ordered Donald Trump’s administration to stop construction on a $400 million ballroom on the site of the White House’s demolished East Wing, dealing the Republican leader a major setback in a case testing his presidential authority. “Each President is a temporary tenant, not […]
By Nkiruka Nnorom The United States has ordered a major crackdown on birth tourism, with President Donald Trump signing an Executive Order directing federal agencies to deny visas, revoke travel authorizations and deport foreign nationals who enter the country to give birth. The order, signed on August 6, 2026, described U.S citizenship as “among the […]
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 […]