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According to the UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine (HRMMU), 28 people were reportedly killed and 194 injured on Tuesday alone during Russian attacks.“What is particularly alarming is both the scale of civilian casualties and the extent of territory affected in only a few days,” said Danielle Bell, head of HRMMU.Multiple cities struckThe attacks struck cities and towns across the country, including Zaporizhzhia, Kramatorsk and regions in western Ukraine.On Tuesday, aerial bombs reportedly hit an industrial area in Zaporizhzhya, killing at least 12 people and injuring 46.  The same day, strikes on central areas of Kramatorsk in Donetsk region…

The Federal Government has announced that the National Examinations Council will commence computer-based examinations this year as part of efforts to curb examination malpractice and modernise Nigeria’s assessment system. The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, disclosed this on Thursday during NECO’s 25th anniversary celebration held in Abuja. Alausa said the transition to technology-driven examinations marked a major step towards strengthening the credibility of public examinations and improving Nigeria’s global education standards. According to Alausa, the new examination model will enable authorities to “monitor candidates in real time, detect suspicious activities and reduce examination fraud.” “We are at the threshold…

Looking for the most recent Mini Crossword answer? Click here for today’s Mini Crossword hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Wordle, Strands, Connections and Connections: Sports Edition puzzles. It isn’t often that the NYT Mini Crossword stumps me right away, but 1-Across threw me off. I was sure the answer was SMASH and well, I was close, but not correct. Read on for all the answers. And if you could use some hints and guidance for daily solving, check out our Mini Crossword tips. If you’re looking for today’s Wordle, Connections, Connections: Sports Edition and…

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has said he will consult widely before making a decision on calls urging him to contest the 2027 presidential election, stressing that the race for Nigeria’s highest office “is not a computer game.” Jonathan spoke on Thursday while receiving youth groups who visited his office in Abuja to press him to join the race, saying he had taken note of their appeal but would not rush into a political decision without wide consultations. His remarks come as the Federal High Court in Abuja is set to hear a suit today (Friday) seeking to bar him from…

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Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State has submitted his nomination form to the National Working Committee of the All Progressives Congress ahead of the 2027 governorship election in the state. The governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Dawakin-Tofa, disclosed in a statement posted on his Facebook page on Friday. Dawakin-Tofa said Yusuf was accompanied on Thursday by former Kano State Governor Ibrahim Shekarau, Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin, Senator Kawu Sumaila, members of the House of Representatives, and other dignitaries from Kano State. “Briefing journalists at Treasure Suites shortly after the submission of his nomination form, Governor Yusuf described the declaration for a…

In Nigeria’s rapidly urbanising cities, the demand for smarter, safer, and more efficient residential communities continues to grow. Gated estates, once defined primarily by physical security, are increasingly evolving into digitally managed ecosystems powered by technology. At the centre of this shift is Arkcess, a homegrown technology platform designed to modernise estate operations through smart access control, digital payments, and resident engagement tools. Built as an all-in-one estate management solution, the platform reflects the growing adoption of proptech solutions across Africa’s residential communities. Developed by Nigerian tech entrepreneur and innovator Sunny Joseph Imohimi, Arkcess was created to address persistent challenges…

The Ibom Air @7 Anniversary Football Tournament will begin on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at the Uyo Township Stadium in Akwa Ibom State. The competition is part of activities marking the seventh anniversary of Ibom Air, the Akwa Ibom State-owned airline. Kick-off time for all matches is 4pm. The opening semi-final match will see Lagos take on Calenport on Saturday, May 9, before Abuja face Uyo in the second semi-final on Saturday, May 16. The final of the tournament is scheduled for Saturday, May 23, at the same venue. Organisers confirmed that all matches in the competition will be played…

Nigerian singer Skales has said that footballers earn more money than musicians, citing the structure and consistency of the sport compared to the unpredictability of the music industry. Speaking during an interview on The Groovy Mono Show monitored by PUNCH Online on Monday, the artist said, “Footballers earn more money than musicians.” he averred. He explained that football provides a steady income even for players who are not globally famous. “As long as you are an active footballer and you’re playing, you’re earning salaries and bonuses. You don’t have to be the most popular player in the world,” he said.…

The violence, which erupted on 25 and 26 April, saw large-scale attacks launched on multiple cities and towns by various Islamist and separatist rebels who oppose the military government – including the capital, Bamako – resulting in heavy civilian casualties and forcing many to flee their homes.“We are deeply troubled by the worsening human rights situation across Mali,” said OHCHR spokesperson Seif Magango.Subsequent clashes between Malian security forces and armed groups – including the Tuareg-led Azawad Liberation Front and Al-Qaeda-linked Jamaat Nusrat al-Islam wal Muslimin (JNIM) – have continued in recent days, particularly in central regions with “disastrous consequences for…