Foreign Politics

US and Ukraine Report Progress on Updated Peace Framework

US and Ukrainian negotiators have developed an updated and refined framework aimed at achieving a peace settlement in the ongoing conflict, according to a joint statement released after talks in Geneva. Both parties said the discussions on the US-backed proposal had been “highly productive,” and confirmed that intensive negotiations would continue in the coming days.

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Politics Security

Kwara Government Confirms Release of 38 Abducted Worshippers

The Kwara State Government has confirmed the release of 38 worshippers who were abducted by bandits from the Christ Apostolic Church (CAC) in Eruku. Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq announced their release in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Rafiu Ajakaye, on Sunday. While the governor expressed relief at their safe return, the statement did

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Politics

President Orders Withdrawal of Police Escorts from VIPs

President Bola Tinubu has directed the withdrawal of police officers currently assigned as escorts to Very Important Persons across the country. A statement by presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga said the officers will be redeployed to focus on their core policing responsibilities, including improving public security and community policing. The directive followed a security meeting held

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Features General Judiciary

Op-Ed: On Whose Mandate Do Judges Stand? By Chidi Anselm Odinkalu

Atanda Fatayi Williams, the fourth Chief Justice of post-colonial Nigeria (CJN), has not always received the kind of credit that he probably should for a judicial career of impact. Few judicial careers in Nigerian history can compete with that of this grand-son of an Ijebu merchant in terms of both legacy and luminosity. Sworn in

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Sports

Brighton Celebrate Nnadozie’s CAF Goalkeeper of the Year Award

Brighton & Hove Albion have congratulated their goalkeeper, Chiamaka Nnadozie, after she won the CAF Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year award for the third consecutive year. The 24-year-old beat Morocco’s Khadija Er-Rmichi and South Africa’s Andile Dlamini to claim the prize at the CAF Awards in Rabat. Brighton took to social media to celebrate her

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Sports

Ola Aina Returns to Training After Injury

Nottingham Forest defender Ola Aina has returned to training following an injury that kept him sidelined for several weeks. Aina had been out after picking up the injury while on duty with the Nigerian national team. His return to training is a positive sign as he works to regain full fitness and help his club

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Sports

O’Neill Confident Northern Ireland Can Upset Italy in 2026 World Cup Play-Off

Northern Ireland manager Michael O’Neill has said he believes his team can beat Italy in the 2026 World Cup qualifying play-off. O’Neill admitted that drawing Italy was tough but stressed that his team must believe in themselves and take advantage of the pressure on the Azzurri. He highlighted strong performances in previous away matches as

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Sports

Fernandinho Retires from Professional Football at 40

Former Manchester City captain Fernandinho has announced his retirement from professional football at the age of 40. He ended his career with Athletico Paranaense, the club where he began his professional journey, playing his farewell match at the Arena da Baixada stadium. During his career, Fernandinho won six league titles and a UEFA Cup with

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General

Town Planning Consultants Urge Rivers Government to Engage Local Experts for Proper City Planning

The Association of Town Planning Consultants of Nigeria (ATPCN) has called on the Rivers State Government to increase the engagement of local consultants to enhance urban planning in Port Harcourt. Hakeem Badejo, President of the association, made the appeal following visits to the Permanent Secretary of the Rivers State Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban

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Politics

Rivers Governor Fubara Calls for Stakeholder Collaboration to Boost Security in South-South

Rivers State Governor, SIM Fubara, has urged stakeholders in the South-South geo-political zone to collaborate in order to promote lasting peace and security in the region. Governor Fubara made the call on Thursday during the South-South Zonal Public Hearing on National Security, organized by the Senate Ad-Hoc Committee on the National Security Summit, held in

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