Category: International
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NIGERIA STAGES EPIC COMEBACK TO WIN 10TH WAFCON TITLE OVER MOROCCO
NIGERIA STAGES EPIC COMEBACK TO WIN 10TH WAFCON TITLE OVER MOROCCO In a heart-stopping finale on Moroccan soil, Nigeria’s Super Falcons overturned a two-goal deficit to beat the Atlas Lionesses 3-2, snatching their 10th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations crown with flair and grit. Morocco stunned early with quickfire goals from Chebbak and Mssoudy, but…
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CHINESE EMBASSY SCRAMBLES AFTER NIGERIAN MINERS LEFT STRANDED IN CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC
CHINESE EMBASSY SCRAMBLES AFTER NIGERIAN MINERS LEFT STRANDED IN CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC The Chinese Embassy in Nigeria is on damage control mode, launching an investigation after a viral video showed Nigerian miners reportedly abandoned by a Chinese mining firm deep in the Central African Republic. The Embassy vows to get to the bottom of the…
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MINISTRY CONTACTS STRANDED NIGERIANS IN CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC, REPATRIATION UNDERWAY
MINISTRY CONTACTS STRANDED NIGERIANS IN CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC, REPATRIATION UNDERWAY The Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirms it has reached stranded Nigerians in the Central African Republic and is working with local authorities to ensure their safe return. Passports have been recovered and a military-escorted convoy is set to bring the Nigerians from Bambari to Bangui…
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NIDCOM DEMANDS JUSTICE AFTER TWO NIGERIANS KILLED IN SOUTH AFRICA
NIDCOM DEMANDS JUSTICE AFTER TWO NIGERIANS KILLED IN SOUTH AFRICA The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) condemns the brutal killing of two Nigerian traders in Durban, urging South African authorities to swiftly find and prosecute the culprits. Chairman Abike Dabiri-Erewa calls the act barbaric and warns against sweeping it under the carpet. She appeals for…
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MACRONS VS. OWENS: FRANCE’S FIRST COUPLE SUES PODCASTER OVER WILD CLAIMS
MACRONS VS. OWENS: FRANCE’S FIRST COUPLE SUES PODCASTER OVER WILD CLAIMSFrench President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte just turned the legal heat up in Delaware, filing a 22-count defamation suit against right-wing podcaster Candace Owens. Why? Owens has been loudly (and falsely) claiming that Brigitte Macron was born a man and stole someone else’s…
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SILAS AGARA SEES UFAK VICE-PRESIDENCY AS A BOOST FOR NIGERIAN SPORTS
SILAS AGARA SEES UFAK VICE-PRESIDENCY AS A BOOST FOR NIGERIAN SPORTS Silas Agara, newly elected 4th Vice-President of UFAK, calls his victory a win for Nigeria and West Africa, pledging to drive sports development beyond karate nationwide. Agara praised the strong partnership with the National Sports Commission, emphasizing the shared goal of elevating Nigerian sports.…
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KFN PRESIDENT SILAS AGARA ELECTED UFAK 4TH VICE PRESIDENT
KFN PRESIDENT SILAS AGARA ELECTED UFAK 4TH VICE PRESIDENT Nigeria’s Karate Federation President, Silas Agara, secured the 4th Vice President position at the Union of African Karate Federations (UFAK) Annual General Meeting in Abuja, defeating Congo DRC’s Freddy Kombo with 20 votes. This election, held during the African Karate Championship in Nigeria, also saw Senegal’s…
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GUTERRES WARNS WORLD OFF TRACK TO MEETING 2030 SDG TARGETS
GUTERRES WARNS WORLD OFF TRACK TO MEETING 2030 SDG TARGETS UN Secretary-General António Guterres urges urgent action as only 35% of SDG targets are on track, with nearly half progressing too slowly and 18% regressing. Speaking at the High-level Political Forum in New York, Guterres stressed the need to turn small wins into broad progress,…
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GLOBAL DROUGHTS IN 2023-2025: A SILENT CATASTROPHE WORSENING FOOD AND ENERGY CRISES
GLOBAL DROUGHTS IN 2023-2025: A SILENT CATASTROPHE WORSENING FOOD AND ENERGY CRISES New UNCCD and NDMC report reveals that recent droughts—among the worst ever recorded—are silently devastating millions, triggering hunger and energy blackouts across Africa. Countries like Ethiopia, Zimbabwe, and Zambia face catastrophic crop failures, soaring food prices, and severe power shortages from shrinking rivers…
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UN URGES AFRICA TO BET ON YOUTH FOR DIGITAL FUTURE
UN URGES AFRICA TO BET ON YOUTH FOR DIGITAL FUTURE UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed calls on Africa to harness its booming youth population—over 850 million by 2050—by investing in STEM education and digital infrastructure to unlock the continent’s full potential. Speaking at the UN in New York, Mohammed warned that only 19% of Africans…
