Nigerian Mission opens portal for fresh repatriation of South Africa returnees
By Favour Ulebor, Abuja The Nigerian High Commission in Pretoria, South Africa, has opened an online registration portal for Nigerians seeking voluntary return to the country as part of ongoing repatriation efforts by the Federal Government. In a statement dated August 4, 2026, the mission announced the creation of an Online Voluntary Return Registration Portal […]
LAWMA evacuates 18,660 tonnes of waste in one week after Olusosun upgrade
By Olasunkanmi Akoni The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has evacuated over 18,660 metric tonnes of municipal solid waste across its disposal facilities in one week, following operational improvements at the Olusosun Disposal Facility. The development came after the rehabilitation of the facility’s access road and the opening of additional waste disposal platforms, which have […]
Absent Cameroon president boosts personal security corps
He is one of four generals heading units now responsible for presidential protection, according to a decree dated August 3.
Embattled FIFA chief Infantino holds emergency talks with directors
President Gianni Infantino held emergency talks with other FIFA directors in Morocco on Wednesday, a source told AFP, amid a wave of criticism over his now shelved plan to open the World Cup to private investment.
Disney signs deal to let TikTok users add film extracts
The Walt Disney Co. said Wednesday that it had signed a deal with TikTok allowing users of the hugely popular video platform to add extracts of Disney films and characters, in what it billed a “first-of-its-kind agreement”.
FG plans autism centres nationwide, expands specialist training
By Joseph Erunke, Abuja The Federal Government has announced plans to establish autism centres across the six geopolitical zones as part of efforts to improve care for children with developmental conditions and reduce dependence on medical treatment abroad. The Minister of Education, Dr Maruf Tunji Alausa, disclosed this during a stakeholders’ engagement, saying the initiative […]
