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United States authorities have announced a sweeping ban on drone flights over stadiums hosting FIFA World Cup matches and designated fan zones during the tournament beginning next month. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said temporary flight restrictions would apply on match days, prohibiting all unauthorised aircraft — including drones…
The Governor of Oyo state, Seyi Makinde, has expressed deep concern over the recent wave of insecurity in the state, describing the situation as a painful and difficult period for both himself and the people of Oyo State. Addressing residents on the development, the governor lamented that students and teachers…
Nollywood actress has said she is no longer interested in marriage following her separation from her estranged husband. Speaking during a livestream with TikToker at her Children’s Day carnival in , the actress said motherhood remains important to her despite her changed view on relationships. “But for some…
The head of the World Health Organization has travelled to the Democratic Republic of Congo to support efforts to contain a deadly Ebola outbreak that has already claimed hundreds of suspected and confirmed lives. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said the outbreak in eastern DR Congo was worsening amid…
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) says its presidential, governorship and legislative primaries will go ahead nationwide this month despite transportation and logistical challenges linked to the Eid-el-Kabir holidays. In a statement jointly signed by the party’s National Chairman, Senator Moses Cleopas, and National Secretary, Barrister Ikenna Alex-Morgan Enekweizu, the party…
The Federal High Court has ordered its registries nationwide to remain open on weekends and public holidays for the filing of pre-election cases ahead of next year’s general elections. In a statement issued by the court’s Chief Registrar, Yahaya Shafa, said the directive was aimed at ensuring compliance with…
At least 16 people have died and 73 others have been taken to hospital after a fire swept through a girls’ boarding school dormitory in Kenya’s Nakuru County, police and local authorities say. The blaze broke out overnight at Utumishi Girls Academy, about 120km (75 miles) north of the…
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has criticised the worsening economic hardship and insecurity across the country, saying millions of Nigerians are suffering under policies that have deepened poverty and inequality. In a Sallah message issued ahead of Eid-el-Kabir, NLC President Joe Ajaero said workers and ordinary citizens were “bleeding…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has emerged as the presidential candidate of the (ADC) for the 2027 general election after securing a landslide victory in the party’s nationwide direct primary. The party announced that Atiku polled 1,846,370 votes, defeating former Rivers State governor , who scored 504,117 votes, while…
The Federal High Court in Abuja has reserved judgment in a suit filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) seeking the final forfeiture of 57 properties allegedly linked to former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami. Justice Joyce Abdulmalik fixed a date in the next two months…
