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Russian President Vladimir Putin could launch a new large-scale mobilisation of troops within months as Ukraine continues to intensify attacks on Russia's military and energy infrastructure, according to Czech President Petr Pavel.Speaking to The Telegraph, Pavel said any decision on mobilisation is unlikely to come before Russia's parliamentary elections scheduled for September 20. He suggested that once the elections are over, the Kremlin could move to recruit more soldiers to sustain its war effort in Ukraine.Pavel said Ukraine has a limited window to revive peace negotiations before Russia potentially escalates the conflict. "I believe that the window is there for us to keep pushing and giving Russia a clear message that we are willing to start negotiations," he said. The C...

The Executive Chairman of Ibeju-Lekki Local Government, Abdullahi Sesan Olowa, has ordered the immediate shutdown of a dredging site in Bogije Community following severe flooding caused by its overflow after days of persistent rainfall.The directive, according to the council, is intended to protect lives and property while preventing further damage to the affected community.The recent downpour, which has continued across parts of Lagos State, caused the dredging site to overflow, triggering widespread flooding in Bogije Community.The floodwaters reportedly inundated several residential buildings and business premises, leaving many residents counting their losses.Videos showing the extent of the flooding and the plight of affected residents have circulated widely on social m...

“It may interest you to know that the new Data Protection Act that Mr President assented to, is sorted through support with NIMC in 2021, leading to the establishment of the Data Protection Commission,” she said.The Director-General of the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), Mrs Abisoye Coker-Odusote, says the newly enacted NIMC Act 2026 has significantly strengthened Nigeria’s digital identity ecosystem.Odusote-Coker said this the Act had done by enhancing data security and empowering the commission to combat identity-related crimes.Executive BranchShe said this during a courtesy visit to the Federal Ministry of Information, and the National Orientation Orientation Agency (NOA), as part of government’s efforts to sensitise public institutions on the pro...

The Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Northern Traditional Rulers Council, Alhaji Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar III, has urged northern leaders and residents to work together in tackling banditry, terrorism, kidnapping and other security threats, stressing that safeguarding lives is a shared responsibility.Speaking on Wednesday at a joint meeting of northern governors, traditional rulers and other stakeholders in Kaduna, the Sultan said lasting peace can only be achieved through close collaboration among governments, security agencies, traditional institutions and local communities.According to him, security should not be viewed as the sole responsibility of the military, police or elected officials.“Security is everyone’s responsibility. It is not for security agencies ...

The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has questioned President Bola Tinubu's ability to effectively address Nigeria's worsening security challenges, insisting that decisive leadership is essential to restoring peace.Speaking during an interview with media personality Chude Jideonwo, the former Anambra State governor said he would personally take responsibility for combating insecurity if elected president.According to Obi, the country's security crisis requires strong leadership from the highest level of government, arguing that the President must be directly involved in coordinating efforts to tackle criminal activities.He dismissed suggestions that the growing insecurity is primarily driven by opposition politicians or international d...

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is currently involved in at least six major legal disputes that could have significant implications for preparations for the 2027 general elections.The cases, which are before the Federal High Court and the Court of Appeal, challenge the commission's powers, its revised election timetable, and the legal standing of some political parties.The litigation comes just months after INEC unveiled its revised election schedule, which required political parties to submit membership registers between March 24 and April 25, conclude party primaries by May 31, and upload presidential and National Assembly candidates through its nomination portal between June 27 and July 11. Campaigns are scheduled to begin on August 19, while the presidentia...