Iranian authorities executed at least 1,639 people in 2025 and now risks hanging more in the the wake of the war against the US and Israel, two NGOs said Monday, urging the West to put capital punishment “at the heart” of any negotiations with Tehran.

The party recalled that it had earlier written to INEC on March 24, 2026, conveying the judgment delivered on March 17, 2026, and demanding compliance within 72 hours as ordered by the court.

El-Rufai is being tried alongside Amadu Sule on several charges, including abuse of office, fraud, intent to commit fraud, and conferring undue advantage.

Marie-Louise Eta was named interim head coach of Union Berlin’s men’s team on Sunday, April 12, following the dismissal of Steffen Baumgart after a disappointing defeat to FC Heidenheim

Sahara Group has urged African governments, investors and industry leaders to accelerate intra African investment as a critical lever for industrialisation, stressing that the continent’s growth challenge is no longer about ideas or endowment, but about execution at scale. Speaking at the African Refiners and Distributors Association (ARDA) Week, currently underway in Cape Town, Temitope […]

By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta The National President of Ebenezer Grammar School, Iberekodo, Abeokuta, Old Students Association (EGSAOSA), Engr. Tajudeen Olori, has called on the Ogun State Government to remain consistent in the implementation of its educational policies, stressing that policy stability is vital to sustaining growth in the sector. Olori made the appeal during a […]

Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has warned residents against aiding, harbouring, or providing logistical support to Boko Haram insurgents.

“He assured them that the suspect involved in the incident would be charged to court on Monday for proper prosecution,” she said.

Wayne Rooney has said Manchester City will hold a psychological advantage over Arsenal in the Premier League title race, citing their experience and composure in crucial moments.

A Ghanaian footballer, Dominic Frimpong, has been killed after armed robbers attacked his team on the way back from an away fixture

The Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday adjourned the scheduled judgment in a suit filed by Rep Leke Abejide until April 14.

The Indigenous People of Biafra has dismissed the Nigerian government’s recently released “terrorism sponsors list,” describing it as misleading and politically motivated.

Israel “cannot live without an enemy” and its government is now trying to portray Turkey as one, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said on Monday.

Authorities have in recent days begun reconstruction work on bridges, railway lines and other infrastructure hit during nearly 40 days of fighting.

The 44-year-old singer was arrested in early March and booked into custody by the Ventura County Sheriff’s Department on suspicion of DUI.