FG targets 95% NIN enrolment by December - Vanguard News
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has said the Federal Government is targeting 95 per cent National Identification Number (NIN) enrolment coverage by December 2026.
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South Africa intensifies hunt after eight women found dead
Gender-based violence is endemic in South Africa JOHANNESBURG - South African police are racing to crack the killings of at least eight women whose bodies have been found east of Johannesburg in two months, the latest on Tuesday.
39 years is enough: SC compels Congress to enact anti-dynasty law
39 years is enough: SC compels Congress to enact anti-dynasty law Inquirer.net
What is an 'associate member' of the EU? Nobody in Europe seems to have a clue - National Post
Prime Minister Mark Carney, EU Parliament President Roberta Metsola and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen arrive for a speech in Strasbourg, France on Sept. 16, 2026. Photo by Jean-Christophe Verhaegen/AFP via Getty ImagesArticle contentSTRASBOURG, FRANCE — What ...
How Canada-EU ‘associate member’ proposal raises questions with few answers
Usula von der Leyen’s suggestion that Canada could become an associate member of the European Union is raising concerns over costs, sovereignty.
Preston Manning ‘baffled’ by those who view Danielle Smith as an Alberta separatist
Conservative elder statesman Preston Manning says Canadians will get a renewed look at Danielle Smith when she speaks at a virtual two-day forum he is co-hosting next week.
Are portable washers and dryers worth the money?
Thinking about a portable washer and dryer for your apartment or small space? We asked appliance experts if they really work, who should buy one and what to consider before shopping.
Syria abolishes al-Assad-era ‘terrorism’ court as Kurdish tensions flare
Syria’s parliament has voted to abolish an al-Assad-era “terrorism” court and nullify the legal effects of its rulings, in one of the first significant legislative moves by the country’s new assembly.
Carney's new love-in with EU has everything to do with Trump
"Wouldn't it be lovely if Canada was the 28th state of the European Union rather than the 51st state of the United States?" asked Finland's President Alexander Stubb this summer.
Hong Kong’s HK$30,000 bonus for second child among 11 new measures to boost births - South China Morning Post
Leopold ChenandEdith LinPublished: 8:16pm, 16 Sep 2026Updated: 1:27am, 17 Sep 2026Hong Kong authorities have rolled out 11 new initiatives to encourage residents to have children, including an expanded cash bonus scheme and a reduced down payment for subsidised housing for parent...
EU rolls out red carpet to Canada to become its first 'associate member'
The European Union's top official backs the Canadian prime minister's push for his country to become the bloc's first "associate member," as Brussels seeks to deepen ties amid pressure from the U.S.
US House votes for a third time to end the Iran war as conflict drags on
For a third time, the US House has voted to end the war in Iran, approving a war powers resolution that would halt President Donald Trump’s ability to continue military action without congressional approval.
Exclusive / Bipartisan AI safety talks accelerate in Senate - Semafor
The Senate’s bipartisan AI safety bill is showing some signs of life.
EU Arctic Strategy Puts Security and Military Power at the Center
© Kay Nietfeld / picture alliance via Getty Images The EU’s Arctic policy is becoming increasingly important amidst global competition driven by both climate change and the region’s strategic significance. Melting Arctic ice is opening new maritime transport routes, facilitating...
Trump's Kennedy Center closure is 'unlawful,' Rep. Beatty tells judge in emergency hearing request
President Donald Trump says renovations at the Kennedy Center will not occur until the courts allow his name to be restored on the performing arts center.
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US not expected to release list of South Africans targeted for visa restrictions - Daily Maverick
The US has announced targeted visa restrictions against South African nationals it claims are responsible for, or complicit in, race-based discrimination, incitement of violence and land expropriation without compensation, escalating tensions between Washington and Pretoria.
UK Parliament urges comprehensive AI bill to tackle human rights threats and regulatory gaps - The News International
UK Parliament urges comprehensive AI bill to tackle human rights threats and regulatory gaps The News International