Author: Maryam Sulaiman

Iranian authorities have vowed to retaliate if the United States follows through on threats targeting critical energy infrastructure, as military strikes continue to intensify across the region. Major General Ali Abdollahi, commander of Iran’s wartime military command, issued a direct warning regarding Washington’s strategy. He argued that the US is using neighboring capital, resources, and infrastructure as a shield for its own interests while strengthening Israel’s war capabilities. “The United States is moving at an accelerating pace to fan the flames of a full-scale regional war,” Abdollahi stated. Addressing nations in the surrounding region, he cautioned against continued alignment with…

The United Nations human rights office has voiced deep concern over the Ugandan government’s tightening grip on dissent, warning that widespread restrictions on civil liberties are fostering an atmosphere of fear among journalists, activists, opposition members, and civil society groups. The Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) issued a sharp critique of the situation, with spokesperson Ravina Shamdasani highlighting the severe downturn in rights and governance. We are appalled at the crackdown on dissent, alongside a gradual erosion of the rule of law, increased military involvement in civilian institutions, and shrinking civic space, Shamdasani stated. She further…

The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, has issued a directive instructing legal practitioners and court staff to refrain from using the title “Barrister” as a prefix to their names during official proceedings and engagements at the Supreme Court. The new instruction was communicated through an official memorandum dated July 13, 2026, which was signed by Kabir Akanbi, the Chief Registrar of the Supreme Court. Targeting lawyers, court registrars, legal practitioners, and litigation staff, the memo stated that the ban takes effect immediately as part of ongoing measures to maintain professional decorum at the nation’s highest court. The memorandum…

Facing widespread opposition from across the football world, FIFA President Gianni Infantino has officially abandoned plans to sell stakes in the governing body’s premier competitions. Infantino explained that the initiative had created divisions that were no longer in the interest of its core goals. The Swiss executive confirmed the reversal by stating that, as a result, this proposal will not proceed. Under the original arrangement, Infantino had promised each of the 211 member associations $40m (£30m) in exchange for supporting private investment in major tournaments, including both the men’s and women’s World Cups. Welcoming the decision to drop the plan,…

Authorities in Spain and Morocco moved to strengthen border security around the Spanish enclave of Ceuta on Friday following an unprecedented arrival of tens of thousands of migrants by land and sea within a single day. Official reports indicate that the increased enforcement has effectively halted the influx, which saw more than 49,000 people cross into the European territory located on the northern coast of Africa. During a visit to the enclave on Friday, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez strongly condemned the sudden wave of arrivals, calling it a violation of the nation’s territorial integrity. “The Spanish government stands with…

‎Prof. Segun Aina, a professor of computer engineering, has officially assumed leadership as the Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), placing institutional integrity at the very top of his agenda. ‎Speaking on Friday during the official handover ceremony held at JAMB’s National Headquarters in Bwari, Abuja, the new chief executive emphasized that trust and transparency form the essential backbone of any credible organization. He noted that operational efficiency and technical advancements mean little if they are not grounded in ethical principles. ‎“Ladies and gentlemen, trust is not built by speeches; it is built by decisions, by the…

‎‎‎The Federal Government has outlined a timeline to incrementally eliminate subsidy payments across the nation’s power sector, with implementation scheduled to commence in 2027.‎‎‎Minister of Power Joseph Tegbe shared the update during a media interaction on Friday, where he addressed critical concerns regarding the rising debt load affecting the energy industry.‎‎‎According to Tegbe, the transition away from subsidies will follow a progressive approach. He reassured the public that the government intends to manage the shift cautiously so that citizens do not suddenly lose the advantages provided by the current subsidy model.‎‎‎In addition to discussing long-term plans, the minister confirmed that…

‎ ‎The ongoing Ebola epidemic in eastern Congo is severely exacerbating food insecurity across a nation already facing one of the most critical humanitarian emergencies globally, according to the head of the United Nations food agency. ‎ ‎ ‎Carl Skau, the acting executive director of the World Food Program, characterized the situation as a “crisis on top of a crisis” while touring Ituri province. ‎ ‎ ‎”It was already catastrophic when it comes to food and security. Some five million people are in emergency levels of food insecurity and there are also pockets of disaster level food insecurity. Now with…

‎‎The Board of Trustees of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund has made it clear that higher education institutions with delayed or abandoned projects will be disqualified from receiving new allocations in the 2027 intervention cycle until all pending work is fully finished.‎‎‎The directive was issued by Aminu Masari, Chairman of the TETFund Board of Trustees, and released through a statement by the agency’s Head of Public Relations, Abdulmumin Oniyangi.‎‎‎Masari emphasized that this step was taken to stop the ongoing pattern of delayed project execution across beneficiary campuses. He described the decision as a final stand after observing that several schools…

‎ ‎Kenyan authorities have opened an urgent investigation following the unexplained deaths of 14 elephants near Amboseli National Park in southern Kenya. ‎The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) informed the BBC that experts are currently inspecting the remains. ‎Tissue samples have been dispatched to laboratories to check whether disease, poisoning, or another element caused the deaths. ‎The area surrounding the park forms part of the broader Amboseli ecosystem, a vast wildlife-rich habitat that spans the Kenyan border into Tanzania. ‎Local officials highlighted that mortalities of this magnitude are unprecedented for the region in recent decades, particularly given the area’s successful track…