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Sometimes, a country confronts scandals that appear disconnected: corruption in one institution, brutality in another, and questions of legality or accountability elsewhere. Each controversy briefly dominates attention before the next takes its place. Yet beneath the shifting headlines, a deeper pattern may be emerging. Nigeria may be living through such a moment. Recent debate has centred on alleged corruption, extortion, torture and degrading treatment in correctional centres; concerns that constituency projects are distorting the federal budget; controversy surrounding the purported “Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council;” and the reported death of a nurse at the residence of the Minister of Works,…

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has called for greater involvement of young people in shaping health policies across Africa, saying their contributions are critical to developing a more resilient, inclusive and sustainable health system for the continent. The call was made on Monday at the Youth Consultative Forum on the WHO African Regional Strategic Plan 2026–2030 and Vision 2035 held at the United Nations Conference Room in Abuja. The forum brought together government officials, United Nations agencies, civil society organisations, youth groups and development partners to gather young people’s contributions towards the WHO African Regional Strategic Plan 2026–2030 and Vision…

The Sokoto State Hisbah Board has announced a comprehensive ban on several social customs and activities, citing their conflict with Islamic principles and accepted moral values. The directive, which takes immediate effect, prohibits the exchange of elaborate wedding gifts, the use of DJs, and mixed-gender entertainment gatherings statewide. The Commander of the Hisbah Board, Usman Abdullahi Jatau, announced the measures during a press briefing at the board’s headquarters. He specifically highlighted the prohibition of “Na Gani In So,” a marriage-introduction custom that involves presenting gifts—such as cartons of soft drinks, biscuits, sweets, and kola nuts—to the prospective bride’s family. The…

For Nigerian quarter-miler Edidiong Udo, every race is about more than chasing medals. After advancing in the men’s 400m at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow on Tuesday, the rising Quartermiler reflected on the two people he wished could have witnessed one of the biggest moments of his career; his late parents. “My parents are my biggest motivation. It would have been a nice thing if they witnessed it,” Udo told PREMIUM TIMES in Glasgow after his race. “I use that as motivation to make them proud wherever they are. Life happens and you just have to find a way…

The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested four suspects in connection with two separate culpable homicide cases that claimed the lives of two persons in different parts of the state. The command’s spokesman, SP Nafiu Habib, disclosed this in a statement issued on Wednesday, saying one suspect had been arrested in connection with the killing of a 25-year-old man, while three others were apprehended over the death of a 51-year-old man allegedly attacked on accusations of witchcraft. Habib disclosed that the first incident occurred on July 25 at about 3:28 p.m. when a 45-year-old resident of Unguwan Kur reported the…

The American Arbitration Association (AAA), one of the world’s largest providers of private dispute-resolution services, has launched a specialist panel for blockchain and digital-asset cases, giving companies access to arbitrators with expertise in the technical and legal complexities of crypto disputes.On Wednesday, the AAA said that its new Web3 Panel brings together arbitrators with experience across law, technology, academia, litigation and digital-asset businesses. The panel is designed to address disputes arising from increasingly automated and decentralized commercial systems, including disagreements over contract interpretation, governance, asset control, cybersecurity, transaction records and cross-border enforcement.The move signals that mainstream legal institutions are building specialist…

Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! Karlie Kloss‘ accessory game proves that sometimes one item can really make an entire outfit. The supermodel stepped out carrying a timeless quilted handbag style that instantly elevated an otherwise sweet summer look. It certainly makes a strong case: classic accessories never go out of style. The only catch? Her designer version costs $3,621, however, we found a bag that delivers the same luxe vibe for $23. Kloss was spotted in New York City on July 28 wearing a fitted gingham…

Nigeria recorded 245 incidents of civic space violations in 2025, with state actors involved in 219 of the cases, a new report by the Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism (WSCIJ) has found. The report, titled ‘Silenced Voices, Shrinking Space: Civic Freedoms Under Pressure,’ indicated that the incidents were documented through systematic monitoring of reports published by 54 media organisations between January and December 2025. The incidents were referenced in 570 media reports, according to the fourth edition of WSCIJ’s longitudinal documentation of Nigeria’s civic space. “Data was collected through continuous monitoring of reports on civic space violations across physical…

Cross-border payments in Africa remain among the most expensive in the world, despite the rapid growth of instant payment systems across the continent. Sending $200 to another African country can cost as much as 7.9 per cent, more than double the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal target of three per cent. This comes even as Africa’s cross-border payments market, valued at $329 billion in 2025, is projected to reach $1 trillion by 2035. Experts say fragmented regulations, inconsistent policies and heavy reliance on the US dollar continue to hinder efforts to create cheaper and more efficient payment systems across Africa.…

WHA79 confirms that Nigeria’s reforms are moving with the emerging global consensus on country ownership, sustainable financing, workforce mobility, antimicrobial resistance and health sovereignty. Under President Tinubu and Professor Pate, the course has been set. Its worth will rest on a simpler test: whether it delivers reliable care, financial protection and better health for Nigerians. The seventy-ninth World Health Assembly, which concluded in Geneva on 23 May, may be remembered less for its resolutions than for the view of health expressed there. Across deliberations on financing, antimicrobial resistance, workforce mobility, emergency preparedness and universal health coverage, health was treated as…