Category: International
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FEDERAL HIGH COURT STRIKES OUT FCCPC’S CRIMINAL CASE AGAINST QATAR AIRWAYS CEO
Case halted as FCCPC fails to properly serve court documents to defendants. The Federal High Court in Abuja dismissed the criminal charges filed by the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) against Qatar Airways CEO Temi Birdzell and three top officials. The case was struck out by Justice James Omotosho due to FCCPC’s inability…
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WHY WOMEN LIVE LONGER THAN MEN: NEW INSIGHTS FROM MAX PLANCK RESEARCH
A groundbreaking study reveals evolutionary and genetic roots behind female longevity advantage. Researchers at the Max Planck Society analysed data from over 1,176 mammal and bird species and found that female mammals live on average 12% longer than males, while in birds, males live about 5% longer. The study debunks the idea that environmental pressures…
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NIGERIA’S $2 BILLION BROADBAND PROJECT TO BOOST GDP, DRIVE DIGITAL INCLUSION
Minister Tijani unveils a bold plan to connect every local government and unlock the nation’s digital potential. Nigeria’s Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, announced a $2 billion broadband initiative aiming for universal coverage across all 774 local governments within three years. Speaking at the 31st Nigerian Economic Summit, he said…
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NIGERIA LAUNCHES MASSIVE VACCINATION DRIVE TO PROTECT 106 MILLION CHILDREN
A historic campaign unites vaccines and child health services to combat measles, rubella, and polio nationwide. Nigeria, supported by WHO and partners, began one of its largest integrated vaccination campaigns targeting 106 million children against measles, rubella, and poliomyelitis. The two-phase campaign started in 20 high-risk northern states plus Oyo, with expansion to southern states…
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NIGERIA’S FLAMINGOS DEPART FOR MOROCCO AHEAD OF FIFA U-17 WOMEN’S WORLD CUP
Flamingos gear up to soar in Morocco, armed with confidence and a blazing scoring record. Nigeria’s U-17 women’s team, the Flamingos, leaves Abuja Wednesday for Morocco to finalize preparations for the 2025 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. Settling first in Casablanca, they’ll face tough friendlies against New Zealand and Paraguay before moving to Rabat for…
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OVER 40% OF AUSTRALIAN CYBERCRIME VICTIMS FACE MULTIPLE ATTACKS IN 2024
New report reveals the growing complexity of cyber threats hitting nearly half of Australians. The Australian Institute of Criminology’s 2024 report shows that 42.1% of cybercrime victims suffer multiple types of attacks annually, with 47.4% experiencing some form of cybercrime. Online abuse and harassment topped the list, affecting 26.8%, followed by identity crime and misuse.…
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TRUMP TO HOST UFC FIGHT ON 80TH BIRTHDAY AT WHITE HOUSE
America’s iconic lawn turns octagon for a historic martial arts showdown to mark Trump’s milestone. President Donald Trump announced a major UFC event at the White House will take place on June 14, 2026—his 80th birthday. The fight, featuring mixed martial arts combat in a classic UFC octagon, will be held on the South Lawn…
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EGYPTIAN PRESIDENT SISI PRAISES TRUMP’S GAZA PEACE PLAN AHEAD OF TALKS
Al-Sissi hails ceasefire efforts, hostage release, and path to lasting peace amid Gaza conflict negotiations. Ahead of critical ceasefire negotiations in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sissi publicly praised US President Donald Trump’s peace plan for Gaza. He thanked Trump for helping initiate a ceasefire after nearly two years of war and called the…
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DR ADAM MURITALA INVENTS AFRI-INVERTER, LAUNCHES AFRICAN PRO-HUMANITY TECHNOLOGY HUB
OAU don pioneers indigenous clean energy tech and innovation platform to boost African research and development. Dr. Adam Muritala, Associate Professor and Head of Mechanical Engineering at Obafemi Awolowo University, has invented the Afri-inverter—an indigenous, lightweight lithium battery-powered device with mainly locally sourced parts. He founded the African Pro-Humanity Technology Hub (APHTH) to drive research…
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JFI DISOWNS SOUTH-EAST JEWISH GROUP LINKED TO IPOB, REAFFIRMS NON-POLITICAL STANCE
Nigeria’s official Jewish body draws clear line between faith and politics amid controversy. The Judaism Fellowship Initiative (JFI), Nigeria’s main Jewish community umbrella, has distanced itself from the Eastern Judaism group in the South-East that publicly supported IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu. JFI President Chief Arthur-Regis Odidika emphasized that JFI is not connected to separatist movements…
