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Mohbad: Court-authorized UK labs decline paternity test on Liam

Court-authorized laboratories in the United Kingdom have reportedly declined to conduct a paternity test for Liam, the child involved in the ongoing legal case surrounding the late Mohbad. The refusal comes amid procedural and regulatory challenges cited by the labs, which said they could not proceed without further legal clarification. Family members and legal representatives […]

UK state visit: Tinubu holds closed door meeting with PM Starmer

Bola Ahmed Tinubu held a closed-door meeting with Keir Starmer at 10 Downing Street during his official visit to United Kingdom. The meeting was conducted privately, and both leaders did not speak to the press afterward. However, Tinubu described the outcome as “very good” when briefly asked. The engagement is expected to strengthen diplomatic ties […]

Israel-US war in Iran illegal, causing damage to civilians – Spain’s PM Sanchez

Pedro Sánchez has described the ongoing conflict involving Israel and the United States in Iran as illegal, raising concerns over its global impact. Speaking ahead of a European Union summit in Brussels, Sánchez said the war is causing serious harm to civilians and worsening humanitarian conditions. He noted that the conflict is also leading to […]

Islamic group defiles Sultan’s directive, observes Eid-el-Fitr Thursday

A Sokoto-based Islamic group has gone ahead to celebrate Eid-el-Fitr on Thursday, despite the official directive from Saad Abubakar declaring Friday as the Sallah day in Nigeria. The group, led by Musa Lukuwa, held Eid prayers at a mosque in Mabera, where followers gathered early in the morning. The Sultan had earlier announced that the […]

Akwa Ibom: Take advantage of FG’s autonomy on admissions – Varsity Chair to Institutions

The Chairman of Topfaith University, Emmanuel Abraham, has advised higher institutions in Akwa Ibom State to take full advantage of the new admission autonomy granted by the federal government. His statement follows a directive from Federal Ministry of Education, led by Tunji Alausa, allowing universities to manage their admission processes independently. The new policy reduces […]

Tinubu to meet PM Keir Starmer after farewell from royal family

Bola Ahmed Tinubu and First Lady Oluremi Tinubu received a formal farewell from King Charles III and Queen Camilla after their official visit to Windsor Castle. The event marked the end of their engagements at the royal residence. The Nigerian president is expected to continue his visit in the United Kingdom with scheduled talks alongside […]

Russia to refer women rejecting childbirth to psychologists

Russia has introduced new health guidelines that suggest women who do not want children should be referred to psychologists for counselling. The policy is part of updated reproductive health checks. Under the new approach, doctors are expected to ask women about their plans regarding childbirth. If a woman expresses no interest, she may be directed […]

Singer Shanko Rasheed’s wife finally regains custody of their children amid marital crisis

Shanko Rasheed’s estranged wife, Adeyemi Kafayat, has finally regained custody of their two children after a tense family dispute. The development comes weeks after Kafayat publicly accused the singer of taking the children away from her following the tragic death of their first child, Jamal. She had earlier alleged domestic abuse and neglect, claiming these […]

Chad closes border with Sudan amid drone attack

Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno has ordered the immediate closure of Chad’s border with Sudan following a deadly drone attack on its territory. The decision was taken after an emergency security meeting in Ndjamena. Authorities said the move came after a reported incursion involving Sudanese drones, which has increased tensions along the shared border between the […]

US names nations developing missiles capable of reaching America

The United States intelligence community has revealed that five countries are developing long-range missiles that could potentially reach American soil. The disclosure was made during a Senate Intelligence hearing on global threats. Tulsi Gabbard stated that Russia, China, North Korea, Iran, and Pakistan are advancing missile systems capable of carrying nuclear or conventional warheads. She […]