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Israeli settlement activities in occupied Palestinian territory, declared illegal under a decade-old resolution, are under the spotlight at the Security Council’s open meeting at 10am local time on Monday, with updates from the office of the UN Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process and two civil society representatives. Stay tuned for live updates. Source link

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The General Overseer of The Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, and the Presiding Bishop of Winners’ Chapel, David Oyedepo, have called for stronger United States support in tackling terrorism in Nigeria, warning that the country is nearing a breaking point due to persistent insecurity. They stated this at the 2026 Faith Defender Award Gala at the Hilton Garden Inn on Capitol Hill, Washington, D.C., on June 23, according to a press release signed by the President of Save Nigeria Group USA, Stephen Osemwegie. Adeboye urged the United States and its allies to intensify support for Nigeria in…

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A bus conductor allegedly stabbed an official of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) during a traffic enforcement operation at Ile-Epo Market along the Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway on Monday. The agency’s General Manager, Olalekan Bakare-Oki, disclosed the incident in a statement, saying the attack occurred after a LASTMA patrol team stopped a Volkswagen commercial bus for allegedly obstructing traffic along the busy market corridor towards Abule-Egba. According to him, the driver resisted the enforcement exercise before the situation escalated. “The officer was carrying out his statutory responsibility of ensuring unobstructed vehicular movement and maintaining order on Lagos roadways. “The driver…

The Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, has listed some of the proposed changes to the law and operations of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) scheme. PREMIUM TIMES reported that the proposed changes were approved at the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting on Monday. While some of these changes require amendment to the NYSC Act, others are simply administrative changes. In a post on his X handle, the minister explained that the reform began last year through “a broad-based, multi-stakeholder review involving the Federal Ministry of Youth Development, the Federal Ministry of Education and the Office of the Special…

Football fans across Nigeria have reacted with shock and excitement after Paraguay eliminated four-time champions Germany from the 2026 FIFA World Cup in a dramatic penalty shootout. Paraguay defeated Germany 4-3 on penalties after both sides played out a 1-1 draw following extra time in their Round of 32 clash. The South Americans took the lead in the 42nd minute through former Brighton and Ipswich Town forward Julio Enciso, before Germany fought back in the second half through Arsenal attacker Kai Havertz, who headed home a cross from Liverpool midfielder Florian Wirtz. Despite dominating large periods of the second half…

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…