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Mudiaga Onome Umunadi  1.0       Introduction  The issue of compensation especially for lands that is compulsorily acquired by the government has become a dominant issue in land governance across Africa. When a state or government acquires land for what is termed overriding public interest (i.e. public use), questions of legitimacy arise, and the process is often judged by how fairly affected people are treated. In other words, the fairness of compulsory acquisition is largely determined by how well the rights of those who lose their land are protected. A right of occupancy is therefore only meaningful if revocation is accompanied by…

New 2026 data highlights sustained demand for global experiences alongside rising expectations for affordability, safety communication and personalized program guidanceCHAPEL HILL, N.C., July 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Terra Dotta, a leading global engagement technology provider for higher education, today announced the results of its fifth annual study abroad survey, Voice of the Students, offering new insights into how U.S. college students are evaluating international education opportunities in 2026. Interest in study abroad remains strong with 73% of students planning to participate, reinforcing its role as…

An erratic and at times irascible Donald Trump has said he felt a “tremendous love” from western leaders at the Nato summit, only hours after lambasting them over their defence spending and not helping the US in attacking Iran.The US president’s mixed messaging dominated the final hours of the two-day gathering in Ankara, Turkey, beginning with him publicly calling Iran’s leadership scum and renewing his demand for control of Greenland.He then adopted a softer tone in a private meeting of 32 Nato leaders in the late morning, where he did not mention Greenland or other earlier criticisms, and instead told…

Federal Reserve officials were split last month about the future of interest rates, with policymakers entertaining scenarios in either direction, according to meeting minutes released Wednesday.In Kevin Warsh’s first meeting June 16-17 as chairman of the Federal Open Market Committee, participants saw outcomes where inflation could ease and allow lower rates, while others envisioned a scenario where price increases stay elevated and lead to hikes.During his post-meeting news conference, Warsh billed the debate as a “family fight” that ended with the committee unanimously voting to keep the Fed’s benchmark funds rate anchored in a range between 3.5%-3.75%, where it has…

There’s a World Cup going on. It’s generated a fair bit of controversy, and thousands of French fans are planning to watch the contest.But it’s not the one you’re (probably) thinking of.The Esports World Cup, or EWC, gets under way in Paris this week, after a last-minute move from its usual home of Riyadh, in Saudi Arabia.Organisers took the decision to relocate the massive tournament to the French capital due to safety concerns over the ongoing conflict between the USA and Iran in the Middle East.They say finding a suitable venue and installing all the equipment required to broadcast the…

The home secretary will change the law so the freed ringleader of a Rochdale grooming gang can be deported, the BBC has been told.As first reported by the Telegraph, Shabana Mahmood is expected to set out on Monday how she plans to amend the 1971 Immigration Act which currently stops Shabir Ahmed being removed from the UK.Ahmed, 73, was jailed for 22 years in August 2012 for a number of child sexual offences including rape. He was released on licence last week.Known to his victims as “Daddy”, Ahmed had dual British-Pakistani citizenship but was stripped of the former following his…

Remarkable scientific progress against cancer has changed very little for millions of patients globally, who face devastating physical, emotional and financial consequences after diagnosis, a new World Health Organization report has warned.One person in five will develop cancer, according to WHO estimates, and the disease will touch 92% of people, either through their own diagnosis or that of a close family member.Dr Andre Ilbawi, team lead for cancer control at the WHO, said: “For years, the story told about cancer has been about scientific progress, new technologies, new treatment, new hope. That story is true, and it deserves to be…

Key eventsWill MageeThe Egyptian Football Association has questioned the “fairness” of the national team’s 3-2 loss to Argentina in Tuesday’s World Cup last-16 encounter.Having gone 1-0 up through Yasser Ibrahim early on, Egypt thought they had doubled their lead in the second half when Mostafa Ziko scored at the end of an excellent move. The goal was disallowed after a VAR review, however, with the referee, François Letexier, adjudging Marwan Attia to have committed a foul in the buildup.ShareLeeds United have signed winger Harry Wilson ⁠on a four-year contract after the expiry of his ⁠contract with Fulham, ⁠the ​Premier League…

A Nigerian singer has claimed that a fellow music star once asked his then-wife whether she had ever been sexually involved with him, while also admitting that he had relationships with several married women during the early years of his music career. The singer made the revelations during a recent podcast interview, where he reflected on his past relationships and the experiences he said shaped his outlook on life. According to him, his growing popularity after one of his breakthrough songs attracted the attention of several older women, some of whom were married but claimed they were separated from their…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday arraigned former managing director of Port Harcourt Refining Company Limited (PHRC), Ahmed Dikko, for money laundering. Mr Dikko appeared before Judge Inyang Ekwo of the Federal High Court in Abuja to face 12 charges of money laundering. The EFCC arraigned him alongside Masterpiece Projects & Investment Limited. The defendants pleaded not guilty to all the charges. Judge Ekwo subsequently granted him bail in the sum of N150 million with one surety and fixed 12, 13 and 14 October for the commencement of trial. In the charges filed on 22 June by…