Costa Rica is routinely listed among the happiest nations in the world and has risen from 60th to 34th on the WPS Index, demonstrating gains in women’s security and inclusion.

A passenger travelling in a vehicle operating under the Sokoto State Transport Authority (SSTA) has been shot dead after bandits intercepted the bus along the volatile Mayanchi Junction in Zamfara State, raising fresh concerns over the safety of interstate travellers across Nigeria’s Northwest corridor.

The Senate has passed a N68 trillion budget for the 2026 fiscal year, increasing the initial proposal by N9 trillion from N58 trillion.

A 21-year-old carpenter, Anthony Alabi, has confessed to murdering a 58-year-old woman, Veronica Olaseni, in her farm in Ondo State.

“I’ve seen the team, I’ve spoken to the players and the coach, so everything is fine,” added Infantino, whose attendance at Tuesday’s game was unannounced.

Hundreds of travellers and residents were left stranded for hours on Tuesday following the collapse of a critical bridge at Chukuku village, effectively cutting off the busy Kuje–Gwagwalada link road.

Italian champions Napoli have opened the door to disciplinary action against striker Romelu Lukaku after he failed to report for training despite being recalled by the club.

The trial of nine suspected terrorists linked with the June 2025 Yelwata killings was, on Tuesday, stalled following the inability of the prosecution to provide an interpreter to orally translate English to Hausa for the defendants’ understanding.

The coordinator noted that Operation Safe Corridor is not a physical camp or military recruitment drive; it is an idea designed to manage surrendered insurgents.

As of early 2026, Xiaomi has solidified its position as a top-tier mobile photography brand through its continued partnership with Leica.