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By Ismaeel Aleem The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Borno State has halved the cost of nomination forms for women and persons with disabilities aspiring to contest in the forthcoming local government elections on 13 December, in a bid to foster greater inclusivity. The APC State Chairman, Alhaji Bello Ayuba, disclosed this during a press conference in Maiduguri on Friday. He announced that councillorship forms for eligible female and physically challenged aspirants would now cost N250,000, down from the standard N500,000, while chairmanship forms are reduced to N1 million from N2 million a 50 per cent subsidy across the board.…

By Eniola Amadu Two teenagers are to stand trial accused of murdering a 15-year-old boy in a sword attack on a Glasgow street earlier this year. The victim, identified as Amen Teklay, was found seriously injured on Clarendon Street in the St George’s Cross area on 5 March and later died from his injuries. Two boys, aged 15 and 16, have denied the murder charge. At a hearing at the High Court in Glasgow, prosecutors alleged that the pair, both masked at the time, chased and attacked Amen using a sword and a frying pan. The court has set the…

Looking ahead to the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), Iwobi says the target is clear.

The Flamingos will begin their World Cup journey with a crucial opening match against Canada on Sunday, 19 October.

Despite these challenges, Taylor remains passionate about refereeing. “When it comes down to it, it’s one of the best jobs in the world. You’re right in the centre of the action in the most exciting league in the world,” he said.

Scotland recorded 1,017 drug misuse deaths in 2024, 155 fewer than the previous year, while alcohol-related deaths fell to 1,185—the lowest since 2019.

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has praised US President Donald Trump’s leadership in securing a landmark Gaza ceasefire deal, saying the agreement “would not have happened” without him.

By Ismaeel Aleem  The All Progressives Congress (APC) has ridiculed the African Democratic Congress (ADC)’s assertion that it will triumph in the 2027 general elections, branding the claim a “political comedy skit” devoid of realistic strategy. The Lagos State APC, in a statement issued yesterday by its spokesperson, Seye Oladejo, dismissed the ADC’s ambitions as a “political mirage” rooted in delusion. The retort follows an ADC press conference where its leaders, buoyed by their National Working Committee’s inaugural meeting, declared that “failure is not an option” for 2027. READ ALSO: Lagos APC defends demolition of illegal structures, cites public safety, urban…

By Eniola Amadu Environment Minister Andrew Muir has vowed that those responsible for deliberately starting wildfires in Northern Ireland will be pursued and brought before the courts, as he unveiled a new framework to tackle the growing threat. Speaking at Peatlands Park in County Tyrone, Mr Muir said a coordinated approach between government departments, emergency services, environmental groups and local communities was essential to prevent and manage wildfires. “I’ve got a clear message for those who are deliberately setting malicious fires in our countryside — we’re coming after you,” he warned. “And for those who are shielding them, you need…

By Eniola Amadu Green councillors in Bedford have expressed disappointment after Conservative Mayor Tom Wootton announced the suspension of the £340,000 Member Ward Fund to save money amid growing financial strain on the council. The decision, described as an “executive decision” taken without prior consultation, means that while existing commitments will be honoured, no new applications will be accepted for the remainder of the financial year. A Bedford Borough Council report said the scheme was being halted early “to incur savings in the existing council budget which is under considerable financial pressure.” READ ALSO: Andrew Tate to appear in Romanian court…