… Sets 4-year limit on visas By Nkiruka nnorom The United States has announced a new rule ending indefinite stay for foreign students, exchange visitors and journalists, and capped their period of admission at a maximum of four years. The final rule, announced Thursday by the Department of Homeland Security in a statement, scrapped the […]

Szoboszlai had two years remaining on his previous deal, but the Hungary captain has been rewarded for his fine form last season.

The damage remains far off the pace of 2023, Canada’s worst wildfire season on record, when nearly 18 million hectares burned in the country.

The incident occurred at an abandoned mine west of Johannesburg as soldiers pursued suspected illegal miners, known locally as “zama zamas”, police spokeswoman Athlenda Mathe said.

Nearly 150,000 people have left the country in recent weeks, according to an AFP tally based on figures provided by African countries that have repatriated their nationals.

Outgoing GOC Hails Troops, Successor Vows to Build on Security Gains By Golok Nanmwa JOS — The Nigerian Army on Friday effected a change of leadership at the Headquarters of 3 Division, Jos, as Major General Folusho Oyinlola handed over as General Officer Commanding (GOC), 3 Division, and Commander of Operation Safe Haven, to Major […]

According to the guidelines, schools, hospitals, orphanages, correctional centres, internally displaced persons’ camps, military formations, government offices and all other public institutions that procure food with government funds must comply with the new nutrition standards.

…Demand Thorough Probe Into Nurse’s Death By Christopher Ameh, Bauchi The Coalition of Civil Societies for Good Governance (CCSGG), in collaboration with the Northern Youth Association of Nigeria (NYAN), has rejected calls for the resignation of the Minister of Works, Engr. David Nweze Umahi, over allegations linked to the death of 26-year-old nurse, Mary Habila. […]

The Federal Government on Friday charged three men over the kidnap of children and teachers in Orirre Local Government Area of Oyo State.

…IGP Disu Mourns Slain Sergeant, Hails Team for Successful Rescue By Kingsley Omonobi Operatives of the Police Special Intervention Squad (SIS) and the Intelligence Response Team (IRT) have said they approached the rescue of the 44 abducted pupils and teachers of Oriire schools in Oyo State with the determination to save them because they regarded […]

By Kingsley Omonobi Troops of Operation Fansan Yamma have rescued nine kidnapped victims, recovered 56 rustled livestock and arrested a suspected terrorist in separate intelligence-led operations across Katsina State. The Media Information Officer of the operation, Lieutenant Colonel Aliyu Danja, disclosed this in a statement on Friday, saying the operations were part of ongoing efforts […]

West Ham captain Jarrod Bowen has pledged his future to the club despite their relegation from the Premier League.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has signed the Presidential Executive Order on Virtual Assets Coordination, 2026, aimed at harmonising the regulation of virtual assets, strengthening oversight and promoting responsible innovation in Nigeria’s digital economy. The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, disclosed this on Friday in a statement shared on his […]

By Ike Uchechukwu, Calabar The Pharmacy Council of Nigeria (PCN) has sealed 505 illegal and non-compliant medicine outlets in Cross River State following an enforcement exercise that uncovered widespread violations in the state’s drug retail sector. The council disclosed this during a press briefing in Calabar on Thursday, stating that its four-day operation across 10 […]

By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: Former Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, has thrown his weight behind the Rotary Club of Abuja Metro’s flagship project to establish a Community Volunteer Fire Station to serve Kafe District, Life Camp, Gwarinpa and surrounding communities, describing it as a demonstration of Rotary in action. Osinbajo, who served as Chairman […]