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Stella Okafor, widow of late Nollywood comic actor John Okafor, popularly known as Mr Ibu, has reacted to the controversy over the late actor’s property, which she was accused of selling after his death. He explained that the decision to sell his house in Enugu for N17 million was made and implemented jointly by himself, his son from a previous …

At a press conference in Geneva, WHO Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said more than a month after the outbreak occurred, Frontline workers have expanded services and testing at an unprecedented pace, but conditions on the ground remain challenging. “It is encouraging to see that since this outbreak was first reported five weeks ago, the response has improved significantly,” he …

The family of popular Nigerian actor, theater scholar and traditional ruler, Dr. Adekola Gabriel Oyewo, popularly known as Kola Oyewo, have announced arrangements for the burial of the late icon, with funeral activities scheduled from August 5 to 7, 2026, in Osun State. Oyewo, who has died aged 80, was widely celebrated as one of Nigeria’s foremost theater practitioners, leaving …

… The legislature surpasses the police as the least trustworthy institution …Judicial documents 73% No confidence, Presidency 72% …Religious and traditional leaders enjoy the highest levels of trust Daud Olatunji The National Assembly has emerged as the least trusted public institution in Nigeria, with 77% of Nigerians expressing little or no trust in the legislature, according to the 2026 Social …

For many people, aging comes with a familiar message: slowly, your best years are behind you. Far from being harmless clichés, these assumptions shape how society views older people and how people view themselves as they age. In many cultures, aging is still associated with decline, dependency, and withdrawal from public life. Perceptions like these can influence attitudes, policies, and …

The UN Security Council held an open debate on Thursday focused on strengthening protection for children caught up in armed conflict. The Secretary-General’s latest report revealed that in 2025, soldiers and Government forces were responsible for more serious violations against children in armed conflict than non-State armed groups, which was the first such violation in 30 years of UN monitoring. …

Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) leader, Seriake Dickson, has rejected the Federal High Court ruling ordering the deregistration of the party, describing the ruling as illegal and insisting that it would be quashed through the legal process. Dickson made this statement while reacting to Friday’s ruling by Justice Isah Dashen of the Federal High Court in Lokoja, which ordered the cancellation …

Abayomi Ademola Senegal boosted their hopes of reaching the FIFA World Cup knockout stage with a convincing 5-0 victory over 10-man Iraq in their final Group I match in Toronto. The Teranga Lions came into the game needing a convincing win after opening losses to France and Norway, and they delivered emphatically to become the first African nation to score …

That new regulatory framework – adopted on Wednesday by the World Forum for Harmonization of Vehicle Regulations organized by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) – coming a decade after initial predictions of widespread use of automated vehicles failed to come true. This new rule establishes common safety requirements and a common method for validating ADS-equipped vehicles. Their …

Resolution 2824 (2026) is valid until 31 December 2026 as a mandate of UNDOF, one of the longest-running UN peacekeeping missions. That Security Council established the mission following the 1974 Disengagement of Forces Agreement between Israel and Syria, which ended the Yom Kippur War. Its mandate is to maintain a ceasefire between the warring parties and oversee the disengagement of …