Jorge Messi, the father of football superstar Lionel Messi, has died at the age of 68, according to multiple Argentine media reports. Jorge had reportedly been dealing with health problems in recent months and had been receiving medical treatment. In June, Lionel Messi became emotional after scoring for Argentina against Algeria at the World Cup…
The National Economic Council Implementation Monitoring Committee has commended the Biomedical Science Research and Training Centre (BioRTC) of Yobe State University, describing it as one of the leading biomedical research facilities in Africa. The committee made the assessment on Friday during a monitoring and evaluation visit to the university, where it inspected the institution’s research…
A major fire broke out Friday night at a government building in Gambir, Central Jakarta, damaging floors 11 through 16. The fire was reported at around 9:30 p.m. local time, prompting a rapid response from firefighters. Dozens of fire engines and nearly 200 personnel were deployed to battle the blaze. Officials said the fire is…
A 14-year-old boy allegedly went on a shooting rampage at a high school in Thailand, killing five teachers in the country’s deadliest school shooting in recent years, according to authorities. Police said the teenage suspect allegedly killed his grandmother and grandfather at their home before going to the school, where the attack occurred. Thailand’s Prime…
Right-wing lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella has been sworn in as Colombia’s president, replacing leftist leader Gustavo Petro and marking a major shift in the country’s political direction. De la Espriella, 48, took the oath of office on Friday in Cali, breaking with tradition by holding the inauguration outside the capital, Bogotá. The southwestern city…
Fellows of the Lateef Jakande Leadership Academy (LJLA) have deepened their understanding of governance, public policy, digital innovation and human capital development during a series of high-level institutional engagements in Kigali, Rwanda. The engagements formed part of the Academy’s International Policy Study Tour, designed to expose Fellows to global best practices and innovative governance models…
The Lagos State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to empowering rehabilitated young adults and creating opportunities for their successful reintegration into society. The government also called on families, communities and stakeholders to embrace rehabilitees with acceptance, compassion and support as they transition to independent and productive lives. The Commissioner for Youth and Social Development, Mr….
Team Nigeria’s Jessica Oji has etched her name into the history books after becoming the country’s first-ever field event gold medallist at the World U20 Athletics Championships, winning the women’s shot put title in Oregon. Fresh from claiming silver at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Oji delivered a remarkable performance, producing a winning throw…
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has strongly condemned the vandalism of the Festac-Alakija Bridge, describing the act as barbaric, criminal and unacceptable. The Governor directed security agencies to identify, apprehend and prosecute those responsible for the attack on the critical infrastructure, stressing that the state will not tolerate acts of vandalism. According to Governor…
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has charged soldiers graduating from the Nigerian Army’s Advanced Infantry Training Programme to uphold professionalism, discipline and operational excellence as they assume duties in newly established divisions, formations and units across the country. Shaibu gave the charge on Friday during the graduation ceremony of Exercise RESTORE…
