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By Ayoola Babalola Europe’s record-breaking heatwave has killed more than 1,300 people since last week, according to the World Health Organisation, as extreme temperatures swept across the continent, disrupted public services and pushed several countries to record their hottest days in decades. WHO Director-General Tedros Ghebreyesus said the deaths were linked to high temperatures recorded across Europe since June 21, warning that climate change was making extreme heat events increasingly frequent and severe. “Heat stress is often called the ‘silent killer’ — and European homes, workplaces and schools were not built for these temperatures,” Tedros said. He added that Europe…

South Africa has deployed 33,000 CCTV cameras, drones, helicopters and 13,000 law enforcement officers across Gauteng Province ahead of Tuesday’s anti-migrant protests, in a R600 million ($35.5 million) security operation that highlights the country’s rapid shift toward technology-driven policing. The unprecedented high-tech security deployment comes as fear spreads among migrant communities, with many foreign nationals seeking refuge at embassies and consulates in Johannesburg and Cape Town ahead of demonstrations organised by the anti-illegal immigration movement March and March. Some migrants have fled homes and businesses, fearing attacks similar to previous outbreaks of xenophobic violence. Five years after the July 2021…

The Independent National Electoral Commission has commenced the recruitment of ad hoc staff for the 2026 Osun State governorship election, inviting qualified Nigerians to apply for various election duties. In a notice issued on Monday, the commission said applications are open for Supervisory Presiding Officers, Presiding Officers, Assistant Presiding Officers, Registration Area Technical Support Staff and Registration Area Centre Managers. INEC stated, “The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) invites applications from suitable, qualified and interested candidates for engagement as Ad-hoc Staff for the conduct of the 2026 Osun State Governorship Election.” According to the commission, the INECPRES portal is designated…

Activity in Nigeria’s foreign exchange market rebounded strongly in the final week of June as total trading turnover climbed to $2.84 billion. According to the Weekly FX Turnover Analysis Report released by FMDQ Securities Exchange Limited for the week ended June 26, 2026, combined turnover in the FX Spot and Derivatives markets rose to $2.835 billion. This represents an increase of $512.37 million or more than 22 percent from the $2.323 billion recorded in the previous week ended June 19. The increase was largely driven by stronger participation in the FX Spot market, which remains the dominant segment of Nigeria’s…

Brazil’s defender #16 Douglas Santos (standing 3rdR) celebrates with Brazil’s defender #04 Marquinhos (standing 2ndR) at the end of the 2026 World Cup round of 32 football match between Brazil and Japan at the Houston Stadium in Houston on June 29, 2026. (Photo by RONALDO SCHEMIDT / AFP) Brazil reached the last 16 of the World Cup on Monday after Gabriel Martinelli scored deep into stoppage time to secure a 2-1 defeat of Japan in Houston. Martinelli’s winner in the sixth minute of time added on settled an enthralling last 32 battle that sends Brazil into a last-16 clash with either…

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved a comprehensive reform of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), marking the first holistic review of the scheme since its establishment 53 years ago. The Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, disclosed the development on Monday in a post on his X handle, describing the approval as a major milestone in repositioning the NYSC for the future. According to the minister, the reforms are designed to preserve the scheme’s legacy of promoting national unity while transforming it into a platform that equips young Nigerians with the skills, experience and opportunities needed to thrive…

The appointment of Enzo Maresca as the new manager of Manchester City marks the beginning of a new era at the club. Following the departure of Pep Guardiola after a historic decade in charge, Maresca faces one of the biggest challenges in modern football. After spending three years away from the Etihad Stadium, the Italian coach has returned on a three-year contract, tasked with maintaining the success and identity that Guardiola established during his remarkable reign. Continuing the Guardiola Philosophy Enzo Maresca on the City Bench as Pep Guardiola’s Assistant One of the main reasons Manchester City selected Maresca is…

The confirmed death toll is at least 1,450 people but that number is likely far short of the actual figure, as tens of thousands more are still believed to be missing. At least 3,200 people have been injured, with numbers rising all the time.In one of the worst-hit locations, the coastal state of La Guiara, Mireya Quesada Sojo described the huge challenge facing civilian rescuers like her. All around are great piles of collapsed debris and twisted masonry where Mireya’s relatives were living when the magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 quakes hit, less than a minute apart.  “At first, we started…

During a recent conference, an Algerian colleague repeatedly excused himself to visit the restroom just down the hallway to vomit. The reason was kidney stones, and by his own account, he had suffered similar paroxysms of pain in the past, accompanied by episodes of vomiting. By the second day of the conference, as he sat by my side, he exclaimed that this was a problem that had afflicted him for years. He had dodged surgery and relied only on medications, including injections. Now, he was fed up with those efforts and wanted to use herbal medicine. That caused some consternation,…

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