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The United Kingdom has told the United Nations General Assembly that Russia’s occupation of Ukrainian territory and attempted annexations have not altered Ukraine’s sovereignty or borders, while calling on Moscow to accept a full and unconditional ceasefire. Speaking at the UN General Assembly meeting on Ukraine in New York on Tuesday, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Sarah MacIntosh, said Russia’s continued military actions amounted to violations of the UN Charter and Ukraine’s territorial integrity. “It is 1,651 days since Russia began her illegal, full-scale invasion of Ukraine,” MacIntosh said, adding that it had also been “twelve years since…

By Modupe Gbadeyanka The enforcement of the 2026 parking permit regulations by the Lagos State Parking Authority (LASPA) across all its operational zones in the state has officially commenced. The General Manager of LASPA, Mrs Adebisi Adelabu, said the commencement of the enforcement marks the end of the prolonged grace period granted to customers to regularise their activities and obtain their 2026 parking permits. She noted that the extension was intended to provide sufficient opportunity for all affected customers to meet their obligations and comply with the requirements of the agency. According to her, the enforcement is to ensure compliance…

By Ozioruva Aliu BENIN CITY – THE Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the management of the Ambrose Alli University (AAU) has mourned the demise of the party’s Vice Chairman, South – South and the Chairman Governing Council of AAU, Chief Dan Orbih. A statement by the PDP signed by its state chairman and Secretary Nosa Ogieva-Okunbor and Hillary Otsu said Orbih was a prominent statesman whose contributions to Edo State and Nigeria’s political development and democratic governance remained significant. “Throughout his decades of service, Chief Orbih was recognised for his steadfast commitment to public leadership, party unity, and the advancement of…

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has denied reports that FIFA is planning to sanction Nigeria over the recent resignation of some of its top officials. The federation also dismissed as fake a letter allegedly written by FIFA demanding an explanation for the mass resignations at the NFF. NFF President Ibrahim Gusau and General Secretary Mohammed Sanusi resigned from their positions last week. Emmanuel Ikpeme was later appointed acting general secretary pending the completion of the planned reforms. The resignations had raised concerns that Nigeria could face a FIFA ban for allegedly violating the organisation’s rules. Recommended Amid the concerns, a…

News » Premier League news » Chelsea newsSeptember 1, 2026 21:45 GMT (UK), by Sri Aswin View Chelsea transfer targets Camara to join Chelsea Chelsea have reached a verbal agreement with Monaco to land the signature of midfielder Lamine Camara before the transfer window closes at 11pm tonight. The Blues recently sanctioned the departure of midfielder Enzo Fernandez to Manchester City. The Argentine is expected to join the Cityzens for a British record fee of £125m tonight.His departure has increased the need for a replacement. Monaco initially rejected a £38m proposal for Camara, but the French outfit have now accepted an increased offer of £47m.The player…

The death toll currently stands at 987 while 4,247 people remain missing, Jens Laerke, spokesperson for the UN aid coordination office OCHA, said on Tuesday in Geneva.The catastrophic flooding was trigged by a glacier collapse in the Himalayas on the border with China. Authorities there report that 16 people were killed and 546 are missing, he said.‘Real and immediate’ risks remainNearly a week has passed since the flooding began, and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) is only now able to access hard-hit areas such as Rasuwa district.“Search and rescue is still ongoing, and the…

Cash still dominates everyday payments in South Africa, making it a challenging market for MoMo, MTN’s mobile-money and digital financial services platform. But as the country overhauls its payments infrastructure and opens the market to more competition, the company sees a chance to change how South Africans pay. MTN wants MoMo to become a broader financial and transactional platform, linking consumers and merchants to payments, credit, remittances and other digital services across its African footprint. South Africa will serve as an important test of whether the mobile-money model that worked in less banked markets can be adapted to a more…

EFCC has told Timipre Sylva to present himself for questioning over alleged $14.86m fraud. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has asked former Bayelsa State Governor Timipre Sylva to present himself for questioning over an alleged $14.86 million fraud. EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale made the call on Monday while responding to Sylva’s allegation that the anti-graft agency had conducted itself more like an organ of the ruling All Progressives Congress than an institution of the state. “He has been declared wanted; he should make himself available to the commission,” Oyewale said.  The response came after Sylva announced his resignation from…

Nigeria’s textile, apparel and footwear industry remained in contraction for a sixth consecutive quarter in the second quarter (Q2) of 2026. Data from the National Bureau of Statistics showed that the textile, apparel and footwear subsector contracted by 1.23 percent year-on-year in real terms in Q2 2026, following a 1.22 percent decline in the first quarter. The latest contraction means the industry has failed to record real year-on-year growth in any quarter since the beginning of 2025. The NBS data showed that the sector contracted by 1.63 percent in Q1 2025, 1.32 percent in Q2, 2.41 percent in Q3 and…

Phillips Consulting (pcl.), the Lead Consultant for the Personnel Audit and Skills Gap Analysis (PASGA) project, formally presented the PASGA Report, marking the official closeout of the landmark exercise designed to provide an evidence-based foundation for strengthening the capacity, effectiveness and future-readiness of Nigeria’s Federal Civil Service. The report presentation represents a significant milestone in an initiative that has brought together personnel verification, workforce analytics and skills assessment to generate a more comprehensive understanding of the people, capabilities and institutional requirements of the Federal Civil Service. Beyond establishing a clearer picture of the Civil Service workforce, PASGA provides actionable insights…