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Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic motored into the quarterfinals of the US Open yesterday as reigning women’s champion Aryna Sabalenka kept her title defence firmly on track. Spanish second seed Alcaraz and tennis icon Djokovic – who are on course to meet in the semifinals – both recorded straight-sets wins on the Arthur Ashe Stadium […]
Accusations against Ukraine over destabilising regions beyond its borders are increasingly voiced in international organisations. In a recent statement, UN Assistant Secretary-General for Europe, Central Asia and the Americas, Miroslav Jenča, stressed the inadmissibility of attacks on Russian civilians and civilian infrastructure. “We reiterate that attacks on civilian facilities violate international humanitarian law. We condemn […]
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it is yet to register potential voters in Isu local government area of Imo State. It disclosed that only one person had registered in Ohaji/Egbema local government areas of the state. The commission blamed the development on insecurity and apathy by voters in the state. The public relations […]
Movement for the Survival of Ijaw Ethnic Nationality in the Niger Delta (MOSIEND), Bakana Clan chapter in Rivers State, has commended the suspended governor of the state, Sir. Siminalayi Fubara, over his efforts to reconcile with his political godfather and minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Chief Nyesom Wike. In a statement issued by Comrade […]
Stakeholders in disaster management have taken flood preparedness campaigns to Kawo community in Kaduna North local government area, cautioning residents against indiscriminate dumping of refuse in waterways and urging them to adopt safer practices to reduce disaster risks. The exercise was spearheaded by the Kaduna State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) and the National Orientation Agency […]
A former national chairman of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Ahmed Mu’azu, has called for a robust social protection scheme to empower women, particularly in Northern Nigeria, stressing that their inclusion is vital for national growth. Mu’azu made the appeal in Bauchi during a Qur’anic graduation, where he noted that women deserve special empowerment initiatives […]
Two executive bills seeking to empower Taraba State youths with vocational skills and engage them in sporting activities have been signed into law by Governor Agbu Kefas. The bills are for the law No. 11, 2025, establishing the Taraba State Youth Development Agency and the Taraba State Sports Commission Law No. 10, 2025. The law […]
Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has intensified its voter mobilisation drive in Gombe State with a call on traditional and religious leaders to support the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) and ensure the collection of their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs). The resident electoral commissioner (REC) for Gombe State, Dr. Sa’ad Umar, made the appeal during […]
Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto (UDUS) has kicked off the dual celebration of its 50th anniversary and 42nd convocation ceremonies. It announced that the institution will present 119 first-class graduates at the upcoming convocation. At a press conference heralding the one-week event, the university vice chancellor, Professor Bashiru Garba, said the celebration is not just a […]
The Kwara State government, in collaboration with the Agro-Climate Resilience in Semi-Acrid Landscapes (ACReSAL), yesterday flagged off the distribution of 14,180 economic tree seedlings to 255 schools across the state. The selected schools received cocoa, cashew, oil palm, and orange tree seedlings. At the event, the commissioner for Planning and Economic Development, Mrs. Mary Arinde, […]