Monday, August 3, 2026

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  • Politics

    President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and President Emmanuel Macron

    El-Sisi, Macron discuss U.S.-Iran war, France wildfires

    French and Egyptian presidents held a telephone conversation on Saturday in which the parties discussed regional security and bilateral cooperation.

    Anti-Corruption

    Americans voting during 2024 election

    Nigerian Ada Otuka arrested, convicted for U.S. election rigging, illegal voting

    Investigation by the FBI and immigration authorities showed she had voted in 2012, 2016, 2018, 2020, and 2024. She faces up to six years in prison and a fine of $250,000.

    Rights

    Daw Aung San Suu Kyi

    Myanmar says ex-leader Aung San Suu Kyi’s proof of life shown to Red Cross

    The military regime that hijacked Ms Aung San Suu Kyi’s civilian government kept her behind bars away from the public to diminish her political clout and popularity.

    OPINION

    Abdul Mahmud: Oshiomhole’s rebuke and Tinubu’s roads to development

    Lasting progress requires investments that improve citizens’ daily lives rather than projects designed primarily for ceremonial commissioning.

    How hate becomes a virus that consumes us

    As part of the animal kingdom, our first instinct when confronted with a stranger is not to trust and embrace.

    What Ishaq Oloyede’s tenure says about JAMB

    Oloyede has demonstrated that where there is a will, it’s possible to find a way and make a difference.

    Collapse After a Landslide: Starmer’s fall may not be the last

    Despite his immaculate suit and well-groomed hair, British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer looked like he was facing a public execution.

     Opposition politicians and the agreement industry 

    Fidelity to political agreements was elevated above fidelity to democratic accountability, while supernatural sanction was invoked to guarantee compliance

    Aderonke Atoyebi: One Year After the Tax Reform Laws: Tinubu’s economic foresight is taking shape

    How President Tinubu’s bold reforms and Dr Zacch Adedeji’s leadership at the Nigeria Revenue Service are driving record revenue growth and building a more resilient economy.

    Abuja

    Courtroom

    Abuja cleaner arraigned for assault

    A 32-year-old cleaner, Matthew Ubabuike, was arraigned on Monday before the Chief Magistrates’ Court in Wuse, Abuja, for assaulting a vendor.

    States

    Flooded Benin-Sagamu Expressway

    FG assesses flooded Benin-Sagamu Expressway

    The Federal Ministry of Works has begun an assessment of flooded sections along the Benin-Sagamu Expressway after torrential rainfall disrupted movement on parts of the highway.

    Sport

    Sophie Woods

    New Zealand ultrarunner Sophie Woods breaks records in 29-day Alpine run

    Woods completed the Alpine route, running 2,000 kilometres across eight countries to set one of the world’s toughest self-supported endurance records in 29 days.

    Showbiz

    Spider-Man: Brand New Day

    ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ shatters box office expectations

    The film was directed by Destin Daniel Cretton and stars Tom Holland, Zendaya, Jacob Batalon, Sadie Sink, Jon Bernthal, Mark Ruffalo, Tramell Tillman, among others.