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The Security Council is discussing stalled progress in Gaza as the ceasefire there weakens, and deteriorating conditions in the West Bank amid continued civilian casualties and growing humanitarian needs. Discussions will likely focus on who rules Gaza, and how – in the absence of disarmament, as well as efforts to support recovery.

Nobel laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka, has warned against attempts to attribute Nigeria’s democratic journey to a single individual, insisting that the country’s democratic gains were achieved through the collective sacrifices of many nameless heroes. Soyinka made the remarks at the NADECO Awards ceremony and the public launch of a book telling the story of the fight for democracy, written by …

An aspirant for Cross River Central Senatorial District, Barr. Mary Ekpere, has demanded to be declared the winner of the All Progressives Congress (APC) primaries held on Monday. Ekpere, former Director General of the National Center for Women Development (NCWD) Abuja, (now known as Maryam Babangida National Center for Women Development), said her claim was based on the fact that …

The UN has intensified efforts to combat the worsening Ebola outbreak in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, deploying emergency medical supplies, transport support and humanitarian aid to affected communities. Speaking at a press conference in New York on Thursday, UN spokesman Stephane Dujarric said several UN agencies and peacekeeping teams were working with Congolese authorities to contain the rapidly …

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By Ayo Kehinde King Charles British monarch King Charles and Queen Camilla were delighted to hear the announcement of his death on May 19, 2026 by British radio station Radio Caroline. And then hearing an apology from the station after accidentally announcing his death on Tuesday, May 19. Station director Peter Moore said a computer error triggered the station’s “Death …

The effectiveness of any system depends on the people who manage it. In public procurement, where national resources are managed on behalf of citizens, the competence and integrity of officials determine whether projects move forward or stall due to inefficiency. Recognizing this, the Office of Public Procurement is making the professionalisation of procurement executives the centerpiece of its renewal agenda. …

Here are the top ten stories from across the country 1. Fubara withdrew from the Rivers APC governorship race Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, on Wednesday evening announced his withdrawal from the All Progressives Congress (APC) gubernatorial primary in the state.Read more 2. Oloyede quits as JAMB registrar, as Tinubu appoints 40-year-old Prof Aina to take over President Bola Tinubu …

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*So far it has received 69% of the votes Preliminary results of the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primary election in Adamawa State indicate that 35-year-old businessman and politician Abdulrahman Bashir Haske has taken a clear and dominant lead, outperforming his rivals by a wide margin in the race. The primaries, which have attracted considerable political attention ahead of the …