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SunRisers Leeds kept themselves in contention for The Hundred eliminator while dumping Welsh Fire out of the women's competition in a one-sided contest at Headingley. The victory sets up a virtual quarter-final with Manchester Super Giants, who sit in third two points ahead of SunRisers on 18, at Emirates Old Trafford…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate for 2027 general election in Benue State, Chief Michael Kaase Aondoakaa, denied holding any meeting with the immediate past Governor of the state Chief Samuel Ortom, Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume and former Vice President Atiku Abubakar…

The governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Benue State, Herman Hembe, has pledged to serve only one term in office if elected governor in 2027, promising to hand over power to a governor from Benue South Senatorial District in 2031. Hembe made the pledge in Makurdi during…

The S peaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, has felicitated a former Governor of Kaduna State, Senator Ahmed Makarfi, on his 70th birthday, saying the celebrant remains one of the “leading political leaders of the state and the North-West geopolitical zone.” Abbas, who congratulated Senator Makarfi via…

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The Minister of Education, Dr Olatunji Alausa, has charged coordinators and officials responsible for the Nigeria Education Sector Renewal Initiative (NESRI) deliverables to continue taking full ownership of their assignments, sustain the momentum of ongoing reforms and ensure that outstanding commitments are translated into measurable results across Nigeria’s education sector.…

Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan signed a joint defense agreement in Mecca on Friday against the backdrop of the Iran conflict, marking the first time the region’s leading Sunni powers have inked a formal military pact. Under its terms, an attack on any of the three states will be regarded…

BERLIN - A bus driver knocked an explosives-laden drone out of the air, potentially preventing an attack this week at a German airport that serves as a major NATO and cargo logistics hub, a senior lawmaker said on Aug 7. The man spotted the drone flying low while he was…

Ailing Senator Mitch McConnell has been discharged from rehabilitation after being hospitalized nearly two months ago. “Earlier today, I was discharged from the rehabilitation center to continue my recovery at home. Elaine and I are grateful for the many well wishes and support from friends, colleagues, and Kentuckians, and for…

Michigan Democratic Senate primary winner Dr. Abdul El-Sayed speaks during a press conference in front of the Spirit of Detroit statue, Aug. 5, 2026. Photo by Finn Gomez/Getty Images. (Aug. 6, 2026 / JNS) Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) accused Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, the Democratic nominee for Senate in Michigan, of…