Bring back mandatory national service to protect UK from Russia and Iran, ex-Nato chief says

A top government advisor has said the UK needs to bring back a mandatory national service.  Lord George Robertson, a former Nato secretary general, urged the British government to consider a Swedish-style model with roles for residents of all ages to boost civilian resilience.  Lord George, who served as the Labour defence secretary and author of the Strategic Defence Review, has…

Police arrest two suspected kidnappers near Edo State University, recover firearms, charms and ammunition

Police have arrested two suspected kidnappers in Iyamho community, near the Edo State University.   The spokesperson for the Edo State Police Command, ASP Eno Ikoedem, who disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday, April 28, 2026 said firearms, ammunition, assorted charms and other exhibits were recovered from the suspects during the operation.    According…

Reps Approve Tinubu’s Request To Borrow $516m For Sokoto-Badagry Highway

The House of Representatives has approved a request by President Bola Tinubu to secure a $516.3 million foreign loan for parts of the Sokoto–Badagry superhighway project. The approval came during Tuesday’s plenary after Abdullahi Rasheed, deputy chairman of the committee on aids, loans, and debt management, presented the panel’s report. The lawmakers moved quickly, taking…

Black South Africans block Black children from other African countries from school (video)

From targeting Black immigrants from other African countries, Black South Africans have now turned their attention to little children whose parents are Black immigrants.  The South Africans descended on some schools early in the morning and prevented Black children from other African countries from joining classes.  The children were reportedly removed from their classrooms during…