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By Eniola Amadu The Scottish and UK governments are in dispute over who should cover the costs of US President Donald Trump and Vice-President JD Vance’s recent visits to Scotland. Mr Trump spent four days in July touring his golf resorts in Ayrshire and Aberdeenshire. According to BBC Scotland News, the Scottish government has asked the Treasury to reimburse around £20 million in policing and security expenses. However, UK ministers maintain that the trip was a private visit, meaning the Scottish government is responsible for footing the bill. Scotland’s finance secretary, Shona Robinson also seeks to recover £6m for Vice…

By Eniola Amadu Two NHS trusts have been removed from the government’s review into maternity failings across England. The trusts in Shropshire and Leeds were initially among 14 selected for the government’s rapid review into “system failures,” but officials have since confirmed their exclusion. The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH) was withdrawn following “discussions with West Mercia Police” regarding the details and timetable of an ongoing investigation, a move that has left affected families in the county dismayed. Meanwhile, the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (LTH) was removed after the Health Secretary announced a separate maternity inquiry on…

Boluwatife Kehinde ‎ Flamingos captain Shakirat Moshood has said the players are mentally fit as they seek redemption when they face France in their second Group D match at the FIFA U-17 Women’s in World Cup in Morocco today. The West Africans had a tough start in Salé, suffering a disappointing 4-1 defeat to Canada in their opening fixture, where defensive lapses cost them dearly. Speaking to NFF media ahead of the game, Captain Moshood expressed the team’s renewed determination. “We are not happy about our first game, but for the second match against France, we are going to win because…

Boluwatife Kehinde Midfielder Jennifer Echegini has been ruled out due to injury before the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations qualifying clash against Benin Republic. The 24-year-old sustained a hamstring injury during Paris Saint-Germain’s 1–0 league victory over RC Strasbourg Alsace on Monday night. Scans later confirmed that she would not be fit in time for the upcoming two-legged qualifier. The Super Falcons camp in Lomé welcomed additional players on Tuesday as preparations continued for Friday’s first leg at the Stade de Kégué. Despite Echegini’s absence, team captain Rasheedat Ajibade, who also plays for PSG, arrived late on Tuesday night,…

By Yunusa Umar At least 40 people have been killed and many others injured after a tanker loaded with petrol exploded along the Essa axis of the Agaie–Bida highway in Katcha Local Government Area of Niger State, central Nigeria. According to witnesses, the explosion occurred after the vehicle overturned, spilling fuel onto the road. Residents from nearby villages rushed to the scene with jerrycans to collect the leaking petrol despite repeated warnings about the dangers. Moments later, at around 2 p.m., the tanker exploded — sending a fireball through the crowd. “People came out en masse to scoop fuel, and…

By Ismaeel Aleem The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has thrown its weight behind President Bola Tinubu for a second term in 2027. The endorsement took place during a stakeholders’ meeting on Tuesday, at Victoria Island, Lagos, where party leaders, traditional rulers, and members rallied to affirm their support for the President. The motion to back the former Lagos State governor was passionately moved by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, who highlighted Tinubu’s leadership and contributions to the state and nation. “We’ve listened to our stakeholders today, and by unanimous decision, we agree that President Bola Tinubu should…

By Eniola Amadu A review of environmental governance in Northern Ireland has called for an end to NI Water’s immunity from public prosecution over pollution incidents. The report also recommends the establishment of an independent environmental regulator to strengthen oversight and accountability. Review chair Dr Viviane Gravey of Queen’s University Belfast described it as a “call to action.” READ ALSO: Northern Ireland health pay dispute deepens as only half of £200m funding secured The final report sets out 32 recommendations aimed at improving clarity and coherence, ensuring independence, and promoting transparency, and accountability in environmental governance. Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs…

By Eniola Amadu The Scottish National Party (SNP), has urged the UK government to remove all royal titles held by Prince Andrew. The party’s Westminster leader, Stephen Flynn submitted a parliamentary motion calling for ministers to strip the Duke of York of his dukedom with immediate effect. This comes after the exposure of the prince’s relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted sex offender. READ ALSO: SNP to free more prisoners as jail crisis worsens This has placed Buckingham Palace under pressure to take tougher measures against him. It was announced on Friday that Prince Andrew would relinquish all his titles, including…

‎By Boluwatife Kehinde ‎ ‎Bayern Munich has announced that head coach Vincent Kompany has renewed his contract for an additional two years, extending it until 2029. ‎ ‎Initially not the first choice for the position when appointed in the summer of 2024, the Belgian Kompany successfully led the Bavarians to reclaim the Bundesliga title from Bayer Leverkusen in his debut season. ‎ ‎The former Manchester City captain has maintained an impeccable record this season, winning all 11 matches played and positioning the team at the top of both the Champions League and Bundesliga tables. READ ALSO: Jackson faces Chelsea after Bayern…

By Eniola Amadu An MP who revealed she became pregnant after being groomed and raped as a teenager has welcomed new government-backed victim reforms, following her campaign to remove parental rights from convicted rapists. The Labour MP for Bolsover in Derbyshire, Natalie Fleet led the campaign to amend the Victims and Courts Bill. At the Parliament, reforms aimed at limiting convicted abusers of parental responsibility were discussed. READ ALSO: Asylum seekers baptised in hotel bathtubs, prompting conversion concerns The amendments could “finally offer protection” for children and mothers, Fleet said. The MP became pregnant at the age of 15, after she…