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The warning came amid ongoing hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah fighters, despite a ceasefire beginning 17 April.On Monday, 11 May, between 5pm and 5.30pm, “three presumed Hezbollah drones detonated in an area where Israeli security forces soldiers may have been present, within metres of UNIFIL headquarters in Naqoura”, the mission said in a statement.Multiple incidentsAnother drone detonated in the same area on Tuesday 12 May, at around 5.20pm and a few minutes later, “a presumed Hezbollah drone detonated inside UNIFIL headquarters”. No injuries were reported, but some buildings were damaged.In a separate incident on the evening of Sunday 10 May,…

The Colleges of Education Academic Staff Union has expressed concern over the Federal Government’s recent decision granting admission exemptions to candidates seeking entry into colleges of education. The National President of the union, Lawal Bazza, who made the position of the union known during a news conference on Wednesday in Abuja, said COEASU was not consulted before the policy was announced. Bazza stressed that major reforms affecting teacher education should involve critical stakeholders. According to the union leader, while efforts to increase enrollment into colleges of education are commendable, policy decisions must not undermine the quality of teacher training or…

Given how integral the Internet has become to everyday tasks such as shopping, paying bills, and holding virtual meetings, it’s interesting that nearly 30 percent of the global population still has no access to it. More than 2 billion people are still offline, according to a report released in November by the International Telecommunication Union.More and more people are being connected, though, thanks to IEEE Future Networks’ Connecting the Unconnected (CTU) and similar programs. Since 2021, the technical community has been working to accelerate the development, standardization, and deployment of 5G, 6G, and future generations.Every year, CTU holds a worldwide…

Nigeria’s health insurance system sits at the intersection of policy promise and everyday frustration. On paper, the framework appears structured, regulated, and steadily expanding toward universal coverage. Yet in practice, many enrollees tell a different story—one marked by unexpected out-of-pocket payments, administrative delays, and confusion over what is actually covered. In this report, DEBORAH MUSA examines the gap between policy and reality in Nigeria’s health insurance system At first glance, Nigeria’s health insurance landscape appears encouraging. Policies exist, regulatory institutions are active, and millions of citizens are enrolled across various schemes. On paper, the country seems to be making steady…

The National Inland Waterways Authority has intensified its safety awareness campaigns across Lagos waterways as part of efforts to achieve zero boat accidents and improve safety compliance among water transport users. According to a recent statement, the Lagos Area Manager of NIWA, Sarat Braimah, disclosed this when she received members of the 2026 Dockworkers’ Day Committee of the Shipping Correspondents Association of Nigeria in her office in Lagos. Braimah explained that the ongoing safety campaign was in line with the directive of the Acting Managing Director of NIWA, Yusuf Girei, who has prioritised the safety of all waterways users across…

A compliance officer with Zenith Bank Plc, Mashelia Arhyel Bata, told the Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday that the bank filed a Suspicious Transaction Report (STR) in respect of transactions linked to former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami. Mr Bata testified before Judge Joyce Abdulmalik as the fourth prosecution witness in the ongoing trial of Mr Malami, his wife, Asabe Bashir, and son, Abdulaziz Malami. The defendants are facing 16 money laundering charges involving N8.7 billion suspected to be proceeds of crime. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) accused them of conspiring to conceal, disguise and…

By Johnbosco Agbakwuru In a determined effort to review consular matters, President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday said Nigeria will consider reciprocating Rwanda’s 30-day visa-free status for Nigerians in the spirit of Pan-Africanism. This is as the President Tinubu and the Rwandan President Paul Kagame have resolved to activate mechanisms to deepen bilateral relations between the two countries. Upon arrival in Kigali, Rwanda, for the Africa CEO Forum, President Bola Tinubu met with Kagame at the Urugwiro Presidential Villa. A statement by the presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, issued last night stated that “both leaders emphasised the importance of reviving the Joint…

News » Premier League news » Arsenal newsMay 13, 2026 21:25 GMT (UK), by Sri Aswin View Arsenal summer 2026 transfer targets White does not require surgery Arsenal defender Ben White has avoided surgery for a knee injury sustained against West Ham United last weekend. The Englishman suffered a medial knee ligament injury against the Hammers at the London Stadium, and has already been ruled out for the campaign.It was initially claimed that he could undergo an operation, but reports now cite that he may not require a procedure to make a successful recovery.Despite this, White is facing a race against time to be…

Veteran comedian and entrepreneur, Atunyota Akpobome, fondly called Ali Baba, has urged Nigerians to deliberately develop their talents to attain commercial and societal value. Ali Baba, according to a statement on Wednesday, gave this charge while speaking at the Life Guide Colloquium in Lagos. The colloquium saw brand strategist and leadership architect, Jide Adeyemi, present his book titled “Life Guide: Stories, Lessons and Insights to Empower Your Journey.” Addressing the theme of ‘Influence Engineering’, the comedian explained that talent alone is not enough, noting that individuals must continuously develop their abilities to the point where they become recognised assets. He…

Less than 24 hours after the All Progressives Congress postponed its convention, a fresh leadership crisis seems to be brewing after the APC North-West National Vice Chairman, Mallam Salihu Lukman, accused the party’s National Chairman, Senator Abdullahi Adamu, of failing to carry members along in decision-making. Piqued by recent development in the administration of the APC national secretariat, Lukman identified anomalies, which he considered as ‘very shocking.’ In a leaked letter dated May 27, 2022 and titled ‘Rebuilding APC: Need for new initiatives’ and made available to The PUNCH, Lukman warned that the leadership of the National Working Committee could…