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The UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine (HRMMU) has verified that at least 274 civilians were killed and 1,763 injured last month – a 93 per cent increase compared with May 2025 and a 23 per cent increase over April 2026. “With more than 2,000 civilian casualties, the month of May saw more civilian casualties than any other month since April 2022,” said mission head, Danielle Bell. Attacks on urban areas Rights investigators said the use of powerful weapons by Russia in urban areas was the main driver of the high casualty toll. Attacks with long-range weapons – missiles and drones – accounted for 45 per cent of all casualties, most of which occurred…

Last week, I attempted to profile how politicians and civil servants brought the Nigerian economy to its knees despite huge potential and realised resources within the context of economic mismanagement and overarching corruption, supported by the majority of citizens overwhelmed by religious, tribal, or ethnic sentiments and deepened illiteracy. I explained, “A country where people vote based on stomach infrastructure and rigged elections using the same electorates cannot produce credible leaders. A country where politicians found guilty of corruption and jailed are later voted into the State and National Assembly to make laws cannot complain of a lack of transparency…

Looking for the most recent Strands answer? Click here for our daily Strands hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Mini Crossword, Wordle, Connections and Connections: Sports Edition puzzles. My daughter is graduating from high school today, and today’s NYT Strands puzzle offers perfect inspiration for her and her classmates. They’ve come through so much, and might need some encouragement to go forward! Some of the answers are difficult to unscramble, so if you need hints and answers, read on. I go into depth about the rules for Strands in this story.  If you’re looking for today’s…

A new assessment of the 10th National Assembly has found that lawmakers have failed to deliver 68 of 92 legislative commitments tracked since the beginning of their tenure, with the House of Representatives recording an overall fulfilment score of 26.8 per cent and the Senate 44.11 per cent. The report, released on Sunday by civic-tech organisation AdvoKC Foundation, examined the performance of the House of Representatives and the Senate against promises contained in their respective legislative agendas as the Assembly enters its final year. The assessment was conducted through the organisation’s Promise Tracker NG platform, which monitored 56 commitments made…

Oil prices tumbled, and stocks soared on Monday after the United States and Iran said they had reached a deal to end their war that will reopen the Strait of Hormuz, sending a wave of relief through global markets. The two sides confirmed an announcement from mediator Pakistan, with a signing ceremony set to take place in Switzerland on June 19, bringing an end to three months of conflict that has sent energy prices soaring and revived fears of another inflation spike. The Strait — a vital maritime chokepoint through which roughly 20 per cent of the world’s crude oil…

Ijaw and Urhobo leaders in Delta State have reluctantly accepted a presidential intervention regarding the contested Warri electoral boundaries. Out of respect for President Bola Tinubu and to preserve local peace, the leaders said they agreed to a revised ward structure in the Warri South-West Local Government Area. Under the new arrangement, the number of Ijaw electoral wards drops from 14 to 11, while Itsekiri wards increase from four to nine. The compromise aims to resolve a long-standing dispute over the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)’s fresh delineation report. The leaders, however, warned that they would resist any further alteration…

As the House of Representatives marked its third legislative anniversary and adjourned plenary until 7 July, lawmakers took several far-reaching decisions on security, constitutional reforms, parliamentary leadership and public safety. The week witnessed major developments, including the emergence of House minority leaders, progress on the state police proposal, fresh security resolutions and a probe into a deadly train accident. House resolves minority leadership dispute The House finally announced its minority leadership team, bringing to an end days of controversy that trailed the nomination of the opposition’s principal officers. Speaker Abbas Tajudeen, while reading a communication from minority caucus members during…

Edo Queens have been crowned champions of the 2026 Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) after finishing top of the Super Six tournament in Port Harcourt. The final round took place on Sunday in Port Harcourt, where Edo Queens played a goalless draw against Bayelsa Queens to secure the title. The result took them to 10 points from five matches. Edo Queens recorded three wins, one draw and one defeat. They finished level on points with Bayelsa Queens, but won the league on goal difference. It was a repeat of history, as Edo Queens also won their first league title in…

The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress for the 2027 general elections, Peter Obi, has lauded Afrobeats megastar David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, for leveraging his global platform at the 2026 FIFA World Cup countdown concert to protest persistent insecurity and mass abductions in Nigeria. In a statement shared via his official X handle late Sunday, Obi described the singer’s actions as an act of patriotism that transcended mere entertainment to demand crucial international scrutiny. PUNCH Online reports that the musician appeared on stage for the FIFA World Cup countdown concert wearing a customised leather jacket decorated with…

CAR has faced recurrent cycles of conflict since 2013, when predominantly Muslim Seleka rebels seized power, prompting the rise of largely Christian anti-Balaka militias. In Batangafo, a town in the northwest once celebrated for its diversity, fear, mistrust, and displacement have now become daily realities. Amid this upheaval, Nina found her purpose: helping others rebuild their lives and restore a sense of hope. © Nina Mireille Yankinon Nina Mireille Yankinon (third from left) participates in a community awareness campaign a village in Limpendé prefecture in northwestern Central African Republic. From displacement to determinationSpeaking to UN News she noted that “the 2013 violence…