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President of FIFA, Gianni Infantino, has confirmed that Iran will participate in the 2026 FIFA World Cup despite ongoing tensions in the Middle East. Infantino stated that Iran has qualified for the tournament and will compete, stressing that football should remain separate from political issues. Iran is scheduled to play […]

The Niger State Government has launched a statewide advocacy campaign on routine immunisation and the strengthening of primary healthcare services across all 25 local government areas. The campaign was flagged off in Garatu, Bosso Local Government Area, by the wife of the governor, Fatima Mohammed Bago, who described immunisation as […]

South African opposition leader Julius Malema has been sentenced to five years in prison after being found guilty of firearm-related offences linked to a 2018 incident. A magistrate’s court ruled that Malema unlawfully possessed and discharged a firearm during a political rally, rejecting his claim that the weapon was a […]

Ilorin — The Queen’s Commonwealth Writing Competition has been officially launched in Kwara State in a move to promote creative writing and youth development. Organised by the Royal Commonwealth Society, the globally recognised initiative encourages young people to tackle pressing social issues through storytelling. It also seeks to strengthen critical […]

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated the President-elect of the Republic of Benin, Romuald Wadagni, following his victory in the country’s presidential election. In a statement, Tinubu described the outcome as a clear reflection of the trust and confidence the Beninese people have placed in Wadagni’s leadership and his record […]

The government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the M23 rebel coalition have agreed to establish a peace monitoring mechanism during ongoing talks in Switzerland aimed at reducing violence in eastern Congo. The negotiations, supported by mediators from the United States and Qatar, are part of renewed efforts […]

The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting mental health awareness as part of efforts to enhance civic education and public reorientation across Nigeria. The Director-General of the agency, Lanre Issa-Onilu, made this known while receiving a delegation from She Writes Woman Mental Health Initiative, led by […]