Category: International
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SUPER FALCONS EDGE BOTSWANA 1-0 IN TOUGH WAFCON BATTLE
SUPER FALCONS EDGE BOTSWANA 1-0 IN TOUGH WAFCON BATTLE It took grit and a late breakthrough, but Nigeria’s Super Falcons squeezed past Botswana’s Mares 1–0 to keep their WAFCON dreams alive! The nine-time champions faced fierce resistance at Stade Larbi Zaouli, with Botswana’s keeper Bosija putting on a show. Missed chances and a packed Botswana…
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UNEP WARNS: FLOODS COULD UNLEASH LONG-BURIED TOXIC CHEMICALS
UNEP WARNS: FLOODS COULD UNLEASH LONG-BURIED TOXIC CHEMICALS Climate change isn’t just bringing more floods—it’s threatening to dig up toxic chemicals buried decades ago, putting millions at risk. The latest UNEP Frontiers 2025 report sounds the alarm: as floods become more frequent and severe, they can stir up sediments and debris, releasing hazardous chemicals into…
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UNICEF, KEBBI GOVT EMPOWER 400 OUT-OF-SCHOOL GIRLS WITH SKILLS AND LITERACY
UNICEF, KEBBI GOVT EMPOWER 400 OUT-OF-SCHOOL GIRLS WITH SKILLS AND LITERACY In a bold move to end child marriage and boost girl-child empowerment, 400 vulnerable adolescent girls in Kebbi have graduated from a transformative skills and literacy program. Supported by UNICEF, Kebbi Ministry of Women Affairs, and NANA Foundation, the initiative trained girls from Gwandu,…
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SUPER FALCONS EYE VICTORY AS MISSION X CONTINUES
SUPER FALCONS EYE VICTORY AS MISSION X CONTINUES Coach Justine Madugu is laser-focused on Mission X—believing a win over Botswana will keep Nigeria’s Super Falcons on track for a historic 10th WAFCON title. After a commanding 3-0 win against Tunisia, the Falcons are confident heading into their second Group B clash in Casablanca. Madugu stresses…
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JOAO PEDRO SHINES ON CHELSEA DEBUT WITH DOUBLE TO REACH CLUB WORLD CUP FINAL
JOAO PEDRO SHINES ON CHELSEA DEBUT WITH DOUBLE TO REACH CLUB WORLD CUP FINAL New Chelsea star Joao Pedro wasted no time making an impact—scoring twice against his boyhood club Fluminense to power the Blues into the Club World Cup final! Signed just last week for £60 million, the 23-year-old Brazilian dazzled in scorching New…
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CBP WARNS GREEN CARD HOLDERS: CRIMINAL RECORDS CAN COST YOU YOUR STATUS
CBP WARNS GREEN CARD HOLDERS: CRIMINAL RECORDS CAN COST YOU YOUR STATUS Green Card holders, beware! Past criminal records could lead to losing your permanent residency and deportation from the U.S. The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) reminded lawful permanent residents that holding a Green Card is a privilege, not a right. Those with…
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TEXAS FLOODS: DEATH TOLL CLIMBS AS SEARCH FOR MISSING CONTINUES
TEXAS FLOODS: DEATH TOLL CLIMBS AS SEARCH FOR MISSING CONTINUES The heart of Texas is still reeling from devastating floods that have claimed at least 111 lives and left more than 160 people missing, mostly in Kerr County. Rescue teams are tirelessly combing through mud and debris, but no survivors have been found since the disaster struck last…
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TINUBU EYES STRONGER NIGERIA-VIETNAM PARTNERSHIP
TINUBU EYES STRONGER NIGERIA-VIETNAM PARTNERSHIP Nigeria and Vietnam are turning up the heat on trade, investment, and climate action—President Tinubu is all in for a deeper, greener partnership. During a high-profile meeting with Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh in Abuja, President Bola Tinubu emphasized Nigeria’s commitment to boosting ties in trade, energy, mining, infrastructure,…
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GHANAIANS FREED: POLICE RESCUE 19 FROM TRAFFICKERS IN OYO
GHANAIANS FREED: POLICE RESCUE 19 FROM TRAFFICKERS IN OYO Nineteen young Ghanaians trapped in a cruel trafficking scheme have been rescued by Oyo police, shining a light on the dark world of human trafficking in Nigeria.In a swift operation in Ibadan, Oyo State, police busted a trafficking ring holding 19 Ghanaians—14 men and 5 women—who…

