Traditional institutions in Kwara state have called for stronger advocacy among womenfolk, especially young females to encourage and improve their participation in politics. Speaking when he met with UN Women-backed organisation for support of women participation in politics, WOYODEV, the Balogun Alanamu of Ilorin, Dr. Atolagbe Jos, said that such advocacy would embolden them with requisite confidence, education and sensitization to aspire to become political leaders. ALSO READ: Truck driver crushes motorcyclist to death in Lagos“This has showed us that we can spend on women education and that women are capable of holding political offices with effectiveness. The emirate traditional leader said that officials of the Women Environment and Youth Development Initiative (WOYODEV) should intensify advocacy by organizing seminar, enlightenment lectures, and interpersonal meetings to prepare the women folk for political participation with dignity. Also speaking, a member of the advocacy team, Dr. Zainab Bolajoko Balogun, said that the upcoming 2027 general election is an avenue for a strategic shift.

The proposals include instant reversals, real-time transaction tracking, and a mandatory suspension of airtime and data sales during network downtimes. He explained that the apex bank now allows the foreign exchange market to largely determine prices, while intervening mainly to purchase forex when necessary. There is predictability, and you can plan.”Cardoso warned Nigerians holding foreign currency without a genuine need that such behaviour could result in losses. “Those holding unnecessary foreign exchange reserves are losing money every day,” he said. It applies to all stakeholders in the airtime and data transaction ecosystem.

African workers, under the umbrella of the African Regional Organisation of the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC-Africa), have declared unwavering solidarity with Congolese workers following the deadly mine collapse at Rubaya in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The organisation declared that it “stands in unwavering solidarity with the families who have lost their loved ones in this horrific disaster”, while also standing “with the mining communities of Rubaya, who are forced to live and work in conditions of extreme danger”. According to the statement, the tragedy highlights the daily reality faced by workers in the extractive sector across the continent. It stressed the need for “the urgent enforcement of safety standards and regular inspections at all mining sites,” and called for “a complete end to armed group control of mining operations”. ITUC-Africa also reaffirmed labour rights as central to preventing future disasters, demanding “full recognition and protection of miners’ rights to organise and bargain collectively”, as well as “fair wages and decent working conditions for all miners”.

A total of 34,060 amounting to over 50 per cent of candidates who sat for the National Business and Technical Examinations Board November/December 2025 examinations passed with credits in English Language and Mathematics. According to him, the release of the examination results is a significant milestone that reflects the board’s institutional commitment to integrity, transparency and credibility in the conduct of public examinations. Mohammed said an analysis of enrolment indicated that at the craft level, candidates enrolled in 17 Engineering Trades, seven Construction Trades, eight Miscellaneous Trades, four Business Trades and 16 General Education subjects. He stated that at the master craft level, candidates enrolled in 13 Engineering Trades, seven Construction Trades, seven Miscellaneous Trades, four Business Trades and three General Education subjects. “In total, candidates were enrolled in 86 trades and 19 General Education subjects across both ordinary and advanced-level certificate examinations,” he said.

Nollywood actress Faithia Williams has announced the death of her mother, revealing that the loss was concealed from her until after her 55th birthday celebration. “Unbeknownst to me, my beloved mother died on the eve of my party and the news was cruelly kept away from me,” she wrote. Faithia described her late mother as her “cheerleader, prayer warrior, best friend, and gist partner,” adding that the reality of her passing has yet to fully sink in. Taking solace in her faith, the actress said the Williams family has chosen to keep the matter private for now while requesting prayers and support from the public. May God rest her soul”

The lawmaker representing West Virginia’s 2nd District in the United States Congress, Rep Riley Moore, said last week was bloody for Christians in Nigeria. “The last week has been some of the most horrifically bloody days in recent history for Christians across Nigeria. “The genocide of Christians must end, and it falls squarely on the Nigerian government’s shoulders to defend its citizens – all of its citizens – and end this violent persecution. He revealed that Fulani and Islamic radicals were attacking Christians who sought refuge in Internally Displaced Camps in Benue State. The Congressman was part of a delegation sent by U.S President Donald Trump on a fact-finding mission concerning Christian persecution in Nigeria.

(Photo by Arife Karakum / Anadolu via AFP)Victor Osimhen has received widespread acclaim for gifting N10m to players of Beyond Limits Football Academy, using the occasion to share advice on hard work, humility and faith with Nigeria’s next generation of footballers, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The presentation was organised by social media influencer Abdulsalam Idris, popularly known as Smallie, who documented the academy in a YouTube documentary titled The Side Of Football Nobody Talks About. “I know what it’s like coming from the trenches, especially when you play football. Many of us, myself included, have gone through the same struggles that many of you are going through now,” Osimhen said. Beyond Limits Football Academy, based at Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne, Ogun State, was established in 2022 and competes in the Nigeria National League, the country’s second-tier competition.

The immediate past governor of Benue State, Chief Samuel Ortom, has reaffirmed his membership in the Peoples Democratic Party and denied any purported defection to the All Progressives Congress. “The attention of the immediate past governor of Benue State, Chief Samuel Ortom, has been drawn to a fake and deliberately misleading report circulating on social media claiming that he has defected to the APC. “As part of their infantile scheme, the agent provocateurs and fake news merchants went as far as manufacturing a fake APC membership card, falsely attributing it to Chief Ortom. “Chief Samuel Ortom remains a proud, committed, and influential member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). He is the leader of the party in Benue State and a respected member of the PDP Board of Trustees (BoT),” the statement added.

The United States Mission in Nigeria has warned that visa overstays by Nigerian travellers could negatively impact future travel opportunities for other citizens. The US Mission noted that strengthening compliance with visa rules is important to protect access for responsible travellers, including students, entrepreneurs, and families. It also encouraged members of the public to report cases of visa fraud, providing contact emails for its fraud prevention units in Abuja and Lagos. The statement reads, “Visa overstays by Nigerian travelers can affect opportunities for their fellow citizens. Strengthening compliance helps protect access for students, business travelers, and families who travel responsibly.

The Canada visa rules have been modified to accommodate job seekers, students, foreign workers, and entrepreneurs. Below are the changes to Canada visa rules you should know:No more start-up visasAs an international entrepreneur aiming to migrate to Canada, the country is no longer accepting Start-Up Visa Programme applications for permanent residence. This applies to those who do not have any work experience in Canada. Rural Renewal StreamAnother Canada visa rule for foreign workers who want to settle down in Alberta is that rural communities can endorse you for local job offers. Students Study PermitThe student study permit under the Canada visa rule exempts international students who enroll in a public institution to pursue master’s or doctoral programmes from presenting a Territorial Attestation Letter or a Provincial Attestation Letter.

The embattled Onitsha main market in Anambra State has recorded normal activities on Monday as traders and shop owners opened for business amid excitement. The market had hitherto been without activity on Mondays following the sit-at-home order directed by the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) since August 2021 in protest for the release of Nnamdi Kanu from the DSS detention. ALSO READ: Reprieve as Onitsha Main Market traders reopen shops amid tight securityHowever, a visit to the market on Monday by Tribune Online showed that as early as 7 am, trading activities had resumed fully at major sections, including the popular Emeka Offor Plaza, Lagos Line, Ado Line, Mandela Line, and White House Line of the market, with trading activities proceeding smoothly. The market remained very active, although with security personnel seen, unlike last Monday when there was a heavy presence of security personnel. Some traders who spoke to journalists while displaying their wares and waiting for customers expressed excitement and hoped for more positive outcomes.

The Senate on Monday reacted to the judgment of the Court of Appeal, which ruled that the Red Chamber acted within its constitutional powers when it suspended Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, over alleged misconduct. In a unanimous judgment, a three-member panel of the appellate court held that Akpoti-Uduaghan’s parliamentary privilege and constitutional rights were not breached by her suspension. The appellate court held that the Senate has the power to discipline any erring member and that, in the instant case, Natasha’s fundamental right was never breached as she alleged. ALSO READ: Appeal Court upholds Natasha’s Senate suspensionJustice Abba Bello Mohammed, who delivered the ruling held that, by virtue of the provision of Section 66(4) of the Senate’s standing rules, the Senate has the power to invoke disciplinary action to ensure orderliness in the conduct of the Senate’s proceedings. “In effect, members must submit to internal legislative discipline, and courts will not intervene unless there is a demonstrable constitutional violation.”

The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade, has been dragged to court to make an appearance personally or through representation in a case instituted against him by princes of the town at the State High Court sitting in Oyo Town. They also sought an order of perpetual injunction restraining the defendant from acting in any traditional or official capacity that would make him subservient or inferior to any Oba in Yorubaland. The claimants further sought a declaration that the office of the Alaafin of Oyo, currently occupied by the defendant, is of great historical importance not only in Yorubaland but also in Nigeria, West Africa and beyond. “A declaration that the Alaafin of Oyo is the symbol of unity, togetherness and the pivotal holder of the cultural, customary and traditional heritage of the Yoruba people. “A declaration that the Alaafin of Oyo is the paramount ruler and appointing authority over all chieftaincies in Oyo Town as well as Oyo North and South,” the suit read.

(FILES) Mali's Prime Minister Moussa Mara speaks to the press at the airport in Bamako on May 18, 2014 after he traveled to the northern city of Kidal, following clashes between separatist militants and the army left dozens dead. (Photo by Fabien OFFNER / AFP)An appeal court on Monday upheld a prison sentence against Mali’s former prime minister Moussa Mara which was handed down last year after he expressed support for political prisoners online. In July, he posted on social media that he had met political prisoners and promised justice. “The authorities must quash the baseless conviction and sentence and immediately release Moussa Mara. Mali is ruled by a military junta, which came to power in back-to-back coups in 2020 and 2021.

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