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Kano declares readiness for state police

Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, declares the state is ready for state police, citing institutional capacity and political will to enhance security. Read More: https://punchng.com/kano-declares-readiness-for-state-police/

IRGC warns shipping companies southern Strait of Hormuz route mined

In response, Tehran began striking US facilities in the Middle East located in Bahrain, Jordan, Qatar, Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates and Oman

Conflict to go beyond regional borders if Trump delivers on his threats — Iranian military

The Iranian armed forces emphasized that Washington’s continuous threats will only make the conflict to expand in the region and even to go beyond its borders

NPC begins digital birth, death registration in Kwara

The National Population Commission (NPC) has launched digital birth and death registration in Kwara State, enhancing legal identity and demographic data. Read More: https://punchng.com/npc-begins-digital-birth-death-registration-in-kwara/

British woman jailed for falsely accusing banker of rape in Hong Kong

A British woman who accused a banker of rape in Hong Kong has been jailed for six years for blackmail and perverting the course of public justice.

Amid Opposition-Government tussle, Lok Sabha disrupted for 3rd straight day

Wales 'crisis' over wildfires amid concern about lack of helicopters

The Welsh government says it has activated its "crisis" plans to tackle ongoing wildfires, amid concerns about a lack of helicopters.

2,000 people help reveal skeleton of giant predator older than dinosaurs

In an exciting collaboration, over 2,000 public volunteers are meticulously cleaning a colossal 1,300-kilogram fossilized skeleton of a Mastodonsaurus, an ancient amphibian that roamed the Earth 240 million years ago. Armed with…

Nigeria’s digital identity transformation unrivaled under Tinubu — Shettima

VP Shettima hails Nigeria’s unrivaled digital ID transformation under Tinubu, driven by NIMC. Learn how the NIMC Act 2026 is building a sovereign digital p Read More…

Lalit Modi says his home will remain London but will now visit India after winning tribunal

Lalit Modi announced his return to India after SAFEMA tribunal cleared penalties. He will apply for an OCI card as he surrendered his Indian passport. Modi claimed he fled India due to threats from Dawood Ibrahim. He stated he has won all…

Terrorist kill J&K cop in Anantnag market, first strike since Pahalgam attack

A J&K police head constable was killed by a terrorist in Anantnag's busy market. The attack occurred during the ongoing Amarnath Yatra, which has faced disruptions. Security forces have launched a search and detained several individuals…

'Unheard and uncared for': Children in state care exploited by adults

The ABC has spoken with experts, advocates and residential care workers as part of a 19-month investigation into the sexual exploitation of children in state care.