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The council of Fulani chiefs of south-western Nigeria has reiterated its commitment to a ban on night, underage grazing and the wielding of firearms by herders in the region. The resolution was announced during a recent press briefing by Mohammed Bambado, sarki Fulani of Lagos and chairman of the council. The council said it is committed to ending herder-farmer clashes and urged security agencies to clamp down on criminal elements responsible for the crisis. It reaffirmed “an absolute ban on night grazing, underage grazing, and herders carrying firearms and other related dangerous weapons that are not relevant to the profession”.…

Israel has dramatically expanded its military campaign in the Middle East by launching an airstrike in Qatar, killing five Hamas members and sparking an international backlash. The strike, which rocked Doha on Tuesday, reportedly targeted Hamas’ senior political figures based in the Qatari capital. Among the dead was the son of exiled Gaza chief and top negotiator Khalil al-Hayya. Hamas claimed Israel had attempted to assassinate its ceasefire negotiation team but insisted its top leadership survived. Footage verified by Reuters showed a huge explosion in central Doha. Despite the blast, Hamas officials confirmed that negotiators involved in ceasefire talks were…

France’s political crisis has deepened after Prime Minister François Bayrou and his minority government were toppled in a crushing no-confidence vote over his debt-cutting plans. Bayrou lost heavily, with 364 lawmakers voting against him and just 194 in support. His resignation is expected on Tuesday, leaving President Emmanuel Macron under intense pressure to quickly appoint a successor — his fifth prime minister in less than two years. At the heart of the clash was Bayrou’s proposal to slash €44 billion (£37bn) from next year’s budget in a bid to rein in France’s soaring deficit, which stands at nearly twice the…

The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) has suspended its strike action. In a memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed by representatives of the Dangote refinery and the association, NUPENG said it decided to shelve the strike following a resolution reached by both parties. The MoU, dated September 8, was signed by Sayyu Dantata, managing director, Dangote Group, Ogbugo Ukoha, executive director of distribution systems, storage, and retailing infrastructure at the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), Benson Upah, acting general secretary, Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), and Nuhu Toro, general secretary, Trade Union Congress of Nigeria…

Ange Postecoglou has been appointed head coach of Nottingham Forest and set the target of winning silverware after replacing the sacked Nuno Espirito Santo. Nuno left his position at the City Ground late on Monday night after 21 months in charge – and only three games into the season. Postecoglou returns to management three months after he was sacked by Tottenham following a dismal Premier League season when they finished 17th. However, the 60-year-old Australian led Spurs to a historic Europa League victory at the end of the season to end the club’s long trophy drought. Postecoglou will be presented…

KP Sharma Oli, prime minister of Nepal, has resigned following days of violent anti-government protests that have left at least 21 people dead. Oli, 73, announced his resignation in a letter to the president on Tuesday, saying the decision was necessary to “take further steps towards a political solution and resolution of the problems”. The Himalayan nation has been rocked by unrest since Monday after the government attempted to impose a ban on social media platforms. Although the restriction was later reversed, anger over alleged corruption, political nepotism, and economic stagnation has continued to fuel nationwide protests. Demonstrations turned violent…

South Africa are just one win away from booking their place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup but they will also be hoping Lesotho do them a huge favour. FIFA announced on Tuesday that Bafana Bafana will qualify if they beat Nigeria in Pretoria tonight and Lesotho deny Benin victory in their Group C clash. “Two more teams could secure @fifaworldcup 26 qualification today! Egypt will qualify if they beat Burkina Faso, while South Africa will qualify if they beat Nigeria, and Benin fail to beat Lesotho,” the world governing body posted on X. Bafana Bafana currently lead Group C…

Former Kogi West senator Dino Melaye has launched a blistering attack on President Bola Tinubu’s administration, accusing it of reckless borrowing, wasteful spending, and worsening hunger across Nigeria. Speaking in an interview on Arise TV, Melaye argued that the government’s rising appetite for loans has plunged the nation into deeper economic hardship despite claims of increased revenue. “There is massive hunger in the land. Why is the president borrowing $1.7 billion from the World Bank? Why has the Senate approved $21 billion so far with more still coming?” Melaye asked. The outspoken politician went further, mocking the scale of borrowing:…

Dino Melaye, former Kogi west senator, has accused President Bola Tinubu’s administration of reckless borrowing and wasteful spending. Speaking recently on Arise TV, Melaye said the government has plunged Nigerians into massive hunger despite securing billions of dollars in loans. “There is massive hunger in the land. Why is the president borrowing $1.7 billion from the World Bank? Why has the senate approved $21 billion so far with many others coming for consideration?” he asked. “This government is one of the most reckless governments in the history of this country. The president who said he wanted to come and curb…

Hours of torrential rainfall on Tuesday left Lagos paralysed, as flash floods submerged major roads and brought both commercial and social activities to a grinding halt. Motorists and commuters were trapped in gridlock across the city, with countless vehicles breaking down on waterlogged roads. The chaos stretched from the Island to the Mainland, choking routes in Lagos Island, Ikoyi, Dolphin Estate, Lekki, Obalende, Funsho Williams Avenue, Ikorodu Road, Agege, Ikeja, Mobolaji Bank Anthony Way, Maryland, Oworonshoki, Oshodi, Apapa and Alimosho. Businesses were forced to shut down or delay operations, while commuters endured hours-long delays. Many abandoned vehicles were seen blocking…