The United States House of Representatives has introduced a resolution urging the Nigerian government to ensure that all legal proceedings involving the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, are conducted in line with constitutional and international human rights standards. The resolution, H.Res. 1321, was introduced on May 22, 2026, and […]
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Speaking during a rally organised by teachers to draw attention to the growing insecurity in schools in Ilorin on Tuesday, the deputy secretary of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), Modesty Moni, said that lives of teachers were no longer safe, citing the recent kidnapping and killing of a teacher in Zamfara State despite the payment of ransom by the victim’s family.
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“It is not true that five people were killed,” Western Cape police
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Out of the 16 Barcelona players travelling to the World Cup, five will be making their debut on football’s biggest stage.
Three players will be appearing at a World Cup for the first time for Spain when the tournament begins next week.
The players are Lamine Yamal, Cubarsí and Joan Garcia.
Similarly, Barcelona’s recent signing, Anthony Gordon, will also be making his World Cup debut for England.
Recall that the LaLiga champions signed Gordon from Newcastle United last month.
The fifth debutant is Egyptian youngster Hamza Abdelkarim from Barcelona’s U19A side, whose performances have not gone unnoticed.
World Cup 2026: Five Barcelona players to play first tournament
Nigeria is once again confronting memories of one of the deadliest public health scares in recent history as a fresh Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda raises concerns across Africa. The outbreak, driven by the Bundibugyo strain of the Ebola virus, has triggered heightened surveillance and emergency preparedness measures […]
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Israeli and Hezbollah forces continued exchanging fire on Tuesday despite claims by United States President Donald Trump that his intervention had prevented an escalation on Monday.
According to Lebanese media, Israel struck in separate areas in southern Lebanon, leading to the death of one person, while the Lebanese Armed Forces disclosed that two of its soldiers were wounded.
Israeli Defense Force, IDF, spokesperson, Avichay Adraee also issued new evacuation warnings for residents of the southern Lebanese city of Nabatiyeh, warning of planned “forceful action” against alleged Hezbollah targets in the area.
In a post on X on Tuesday, the IDF said that air alert sirens sounded due to rocket and drone attacks toward northern Israel.
Hezbollah also claimed a missile attack on an Israeli tank in Hadatha in southern Lebanon in the early hours of Tuesday morning.
Israel, Hezbollah exchange fire despite Trump’s intervention
At least five Mozambican nationals have been killed in xenophobic attacks in South Africa, the Mozambican government has confirmed, in the first deaths officially linked to a wave of anti-immigrant protests sweeping the country.
Around 800 Mozambican nationals were caught up in violence that broke out in the southern coastal city of Mossel Bay on Friday, the government press office said in a statement issued late Monday.
“Regrettably, seven Mozambican citizens have died, five of them as a direct consequence of the xenophobic attacks and the other two as a result of a road accident when they were travelling in a private vehicle on their way back to Mozambique,” the statement read.
The violence prompted around 300 Mozambicans to return home by their own means on Saturday. The remaining 500 were sheltered in a safe location in the Western Cape Province, with the government confirming that their repatriation process had begun as of June 1.
South African police said on Sunday they were investigating the deaths of two men at an informal settlement in Mossel Bay, a port town approximately 380 kilometres east of Cape Town, but did not confirm whether the deaths were linked to the protests or the nationalities of the victims.
Mossel Bay’s mayor Dirk Kotze described the situation as deeply concerning, voicing “deep concern and dismay at the current xenophobic attacks where people have been murdered, houses burned and families displaced.”
The Mozambican government said the situation remained volatile and was expected to worsen ahead of June 30, a date set by a citizen-led group called March and March as a deadline for the expulsion of all undocumented migrants from South Africa.
Mozambique said it was working on measures to support its nationals still in the country.
Nigeria and several other African countries, including Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Lesotho, and Zimbabwe, have issued advisories urging their citizens in South Africa to exercise caution amid rising anti-immigrant tensions and attacks.
South Africa has experienced recurring waves of xenophobic violence since 2008, when 62 people were killed and thousands displaced in attacks across the country. Similar episodes occurred in 2015 and 2021.
The latest surge in anti-immigrant tensions comes ahead of local government elections scheduled for November, with several political parties campaigning on a platform of stricter enforcement against undocumented migration.
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Agbomhere said Governor Okpebholo’s performance since assuming office in November 2024 has demonstrated purposeful leadership and a clear commitment to transforming Edo State through people-oriented projects and policies.
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The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has stated that Persons With Disabilities, PWDs, have every right to participate in elections in line with Section 54 of the Electoral Act, as preparations intensify for the August 15, 2026 Osun State governorship election.
The INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner in Osun State, Mrs Oluwatoyin Babalola, made the declaration on Tuesday in Osogbo while delivering her welcome address at an engagement meeting with PWDs and Electoral Officers on the deployment and use of assistive devices ahead of the election.
Babalola described the gathering as a significant step towards ensuring that the electoral process remains inclusive, transparent and accessible to every eligible voter, irrespective of disability.
She said the meeting underscored INEC’s commitment to inclusivity, equity and accessibility, stressing that persons with disabilities play a critical role in shaping Nigeria’s democracy and should not be excluded from the electoral process.
According to her, “The commission is determined to remove barriers that may hinder participation and to ensure that every eligible citizen can exercise the right to vote independently and with dignity.”
She added that improved access to voting tools and electoral information would encourage greater participation among PWDs and help reduce voter apathy within the community.
“Persons with disabilities have an equal right to participate in the electoral process. They also have the right to exercise their civic duties without fear, intimidation and discrimination, especially in political and leadership roles at all levels in Nigeria,” Babalola said.
The REC disclosed that INEC had launched a Framework on Access and Participation of Persons with Disabilities in the Electoral Process and established a Department of Gender and Inclusivity to coordinate programmes aimed at promoting participation among vulnerable groups.
She noted that the commission had consistently engaged political parties on the need to establish PWD desk offices, a move which she said had led many parties to integrate disability-related functions into their National Working Committees.
Babalola explained that “Section 54 of the Electoral Act provides for assistive and inclusive devices designed to help PWDs vote independently, including Braille ballot guides, magnifying glasses and posters for voters who are deaf.”
She said the devices were developed through consultations with disability groups and are intended to enhance voter autonomy, protect confidentiality and facilitate a seamless voting experience on election day.
The REC urged participants at the workshop to master the use of the assistive devices and share the knowledge within their various clusters to ensure that all eligible PWD voters are adequately prepared before the governorship poll.
In a goodwill message, the Osun State Director of the National Orientation Agency, NOA, Adebiyi Adefarasin Stephen said the agency remained committed to working with INEC to ensure a smooth electoral process and greater public confidence in the election.
The NOA Director stated that “democracy could only be meaningful when it is inclusive. The right to vote and be voted for belongs to every eligible Nigerian, including persons with disabilities.”
He commended INEC for convening the engagement and called on stakeholders to provide practical feedback to improve the deployment of assistive devices across polling units in the state.
Also speaking, the Osun State Chairman of the Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities, JONAPWD, Steven Idowu, called for greater support for persons with disabilities in exercising their civic rights and urged stakeholders to work towards building a society where every voice and every vote counts.
The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) has clarified that its General Overseer, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, did not cancel
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