Authorities in Berlin have reaffirmed that women are permitted to swim topless in the city’s public swimming pools, reinforcing a policy that places women and men under the same rules when it comes to swimwear regulations. The clarification follows a discrimination complaint filed by a woman who reportedly was instructed to cover her chest while…
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), demanding a full account of approximately ₦5.9 billion reportedly spent during the transition of the former Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) into the newly incorporated NNPCL. According to SERAP, the expenditure relates to the incorporation, restructuring,…
The Philippines has moved to tighten its oversight of the cryptocurrency sector by prohibiting licensed digital asset platforms from offering privacy-focused cryptocurrencies, marking one of the country’s most significant regulatory actions in the evolving crypto market. The new directive, issued by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), the country’s central bank, bars all licensed Virtual…
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has announced the temporary suspension of the 2026 Batch B Stream I Orientation Course for prospective corps members posted to Niger State, citing ongoing renovation work at the state’s orientation camp. The development was disclosed in an official notice shared by the scheme, which informed affected prospective corps members…
FIFA has reportedly confirmed that Somali referee Omar Artan will receive his full World Cup remuneration despite being unable to officiate at the tournament after being denied entry into the United States. The decision comes as a significant gesture of support for the highly respected match official, whose dream of participating in football’s biggest event…
Prominent human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana, has cautioned federal and state governments against engaging in negotiations with terrorists and bandits, arguing that such actions violate Nigeria’s anti-terrorism laws and could carry severe legal consequences. Falana made the remarks while delivering the keynote address at the Second Annual General Meeting of…
The United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres, has appointed Nigerian development expert and diplomat Ahunna Eziakonwa as his new Special Adviser on Africa, marking another significant milestone for Nigeria’s representation within the global organization. The announcement was made on Friday by the United Nations, which confirmed that Eziakonwa will succeed Cristina Duarte of Cabo Verde in…
Galatasaray have reportedly turned down a record €120 million bid from Atletico Madrid for Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen, despite growing interest from several top European clubs.
President Bola Tinubu says more than 124,000 terrorists and their dependents have surrendered to Nigerian authorities since 2023 under Operation Safe Corridor, describing the development as a major milestone in the country’s ongoing counterinsurgency and security efforts. The President made the disclosure during his national address to mark Nigeria’s 27th Democracy Day celebration, noting that…
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) says more than ₦206 billion has been disbursed to students and tertiary institutions across the country within the past two years, in what officials describe as a major step toward expanding access to higher education in Nigeria. A member of the NELFUND Board, Umar Faruk-Lawal, disclosed this while speaking…
