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Killings of Nigerians in South Africa As the Senate resumed plenary last Tuesday, a primary topic of debate was the recent attacks on Nigerians in South Africa. The senator representing Cross River South, Asuquo Ekpenyong, moved a motion urging the federal government to ensure justice for victims of the xenophobic attacks. During the debate, several senators—including Wasiu Eshinlokun (Lagos Central), Adams Oshiomhole (Edo North), and Abdul Ningi (Bauchi Central)—lamented the continued killings of Nigerians and the destruction of their properties in South Africa. Mr Eshinlokun, a member of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), urged the Senate to consider nationalising MTN Group…

Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has pledged to award N1 million to each Edo indigene who returned home as a victim of xenophobic attacks in South Africa. The money is to support their accommodation and resettlement. Mr Okpebholo announced this while addressing a group of returnees at the Festival Hall of the Edo Government House in Benin City on Monday. According to him, the success of the returnees has started, as many of them possess knowledge and skills in different areas that will enable them to survive. “Once you identify what you want to do, come to us. We…

New Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso has made it clear that he wants midfielder Enzo Fernández to remain at the club. Alonso spoke during his first press conference at Stamford Bridge on Monday after officially taking charge of the Blues. The Argentina international has been linked with a move away from Chelsea in recent weeks, with reports suggesting interest from Real Madrid. However, the Spanish giants have denied trying to sign him. When asked if he wanted Fernandez to stay, Alonso gave a simple answer. “Yes,” he said. “We have spoken. But, as you can understand, what we said will remain…

“Heatwaves like this are what we expect to see in a changing climate,” said John Kennedy, head of climate information at World Meteorological Organization (WMO). “In the 50 years since the historic heatwave in 1976, Europe as a whole has warmed by around two degrees. It’s the fastest warming continent, and extremes of temperature have increased too.”The heat spikes are being driven by the highest sea surface temperatures on record for June, according to the monthly update from the continent’s Copernicus Climate Change Service.Globally, the monthly average sea-surface temperature for the extra-polar ocean (60°S-60°N) was the highest for June, exceeding…

Reed Jobs is easy to like. He’s motormouthed, self-deprecating, prone to video-game analogies, and clearly loves his work. He doesn’t particularly want to discuss the fact that he is Steve Jobs’s son, but he’s not uptight about it, either. When our producer, Maggie, asked if he was on a MacBook for our video call Thursday morning, he didn’t miss a beat: “Are you kidding?” What he’d much rather talk about is Yosemite, the oncology-focused venture firm he launched in 2023 to, in part, build biotech companies from scratch, out of early academic research, using a mix of philanthropy and outside…

Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has welcomed the Federal Government’s decision to suspend the proposed review of registration fees for the 2027 West African Senior School Certificate Examination and the National Examinations Council Senior School Certificate Examination. He described it as “a victory for the Nigerian people.” FG on Monday suspended the proposed review of registration fees for the 2027 WASSCE and NECO SSCE, withdrawing its June 18, 2026 letter on the planned adjustment to allow for broader consultations with stakeholders. The ministry said the proposal was informed by rising operational costs but was put on hold following…

The U.S. dollar strengthened against major global currencies on Monday as investors sought safety following renewed tensions between the United States and Iran. The greenback gained momentum after fresh developments in the Middle East heightened concerns over the security of global energy supplies and prompted investors to shift capital away from risk-sensitive assets and into traditional safe havens. The renewed demand for the U.S. currency came as crude oil prices climbed sharply on fears that escalating tensions could disrupt shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s busiest oil transit routes. The surge in energy prices also revived…

By Ayobami Okerinde The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has welcomed the Federal Government’s suspension of the proposed increase in examination registration fees for the 2027 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) and the National Examinations Council (NECO) Senior School Certificate Examination, describing the decision as “a victory for the Nigerian people”. Obi, in a post on his X handle on Monday, commended the government for responding to widespread public opposition to the proposed fee hike but argued that the policy should never have been introduced in the first place given the country’s economic…

The police have intercepted 82 vehicles over alleged violations of registration number plates or tinted glass traffic regulations. The Police Public Relations Officer, Wasiu Abiodun, disclosed this in a statement issued on Saturday. He said the interceptions were made under an operation enforcing restrictions on vehicles without registration plates, those with defaced or obscured number plates, and vehicles fitted with tinted glass, contrary to the provisions of the Road Traffic Act and other relevant regulations. Mr Abiodun said the enforcement exercise commenced on 26 June as part of measures to strengthen internal security, curb vehicle-related crimes, improve vehicle identification, and…

Jannik Sinner has successfully defended his Wimbledon crown, defeating Alexander Zverev 6-7(5), 7-6(4), 6-3, 6- 4 to claim his second consecutive title at the All England Club. The victory marks Sinner’s fifth Grand Slam title and continues an extraordinary run that has firmly established the 24-year-old as the player to beat in men’s tennis. It was another composed performance from the world No. 1, who recovered after losing a tightly contested first-set tiebreak before taking control of the final. Speaking during the trophy presentation, Sinner praised Zverev for the challenge he posed and expressed confidence that the German’s time will…