Category: International
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IMISI AYANWALE WINS BIG BROTHER NAIJA SEASON 10, TAKES HOME ₦80 MILLION
After 72 days of intense competition, Imisi shatters the odds to become Nigeria’s newest reality TV star. Imisi Ayanwale, 23, emerged victorious in the latest Big Brother Naija, beating nine finalists including Dede and Koyin. She walked away with ₦80 million in cash, a brand-new SUV, and global fame. The grand finale was packed with…
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GERMAN CHANCELLOR MERZ BACKS MOBILE PHONE BAN IN PRIMARY SCHOOLS
Merz urges focus on education over screen time, but warns social media limits are tougher to enforce. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz voiced strong support for banning mobile phones in primary schools, emphasizing that children should concentrate on learning to read, write, and do math—not playing on phones. He expressed sympathy for countries already enforcing such…
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2025 NOBEL PRIZE SEASON BEGINS WITH MEDICINE AWARD ANNOUNCEMENT
The world’s top medical breakthrough reveals its latest heroes as Nobel Week kicks off. The 2025 Nobel Prize season opens on Monday with the Physiology or Medicine award announcement by the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm, starting no earlier than 11:30 am local time. This prestigious prize recognizes groundbreaking research that advances human health, continuing a…
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TEAM RAFA CLINCHES POLE POSITION AT HISTORIC E1 LAGOS GRAND PRIX
Rafael Nadal’s team leads the charge as Africa hosts the world’s first all-electric raceboat championship. Team Rafa, owned by tennis legend Rafael Nadal, secured pole position in a thrilling qualifying on Lagos Lagoon, edging out Team Brady and Aoki Racing. This electrifying event marks the debut of the E1 World Championship in Africa, showcasing Lagos…
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ENIOLA BOLAJI MAKES PARA BADMINTON FINALS, LEADS NIGERIAN CHARGE IN ABIA INTERNATIONAL
Nigeria’s Paralympic bronze medallist, Eniola Bolaji, has secured her spot in the finals of the First Abia Para Badminton International Tournament in Umuahia after a dominant 2-0 win over Cameroon’s Danyele Mouafo. Ranked second globally in the SL3 category, Bolaji made history at the Paris 2024 Paralympics as the first African athlete to win a…
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NIGERIANS TURN NEW YORK INTO A FESTIVAL OF COLORS AND CULTURE FOR 2025 INDEPENDENCE DAY
Nigerians across the U.S. transformed New York’s Madison Avenue into a vibrant celebration of Nigeria’s 65th Independence Day with a lively parade and carnival on Saturday. The event showcased a stunning mix of culture, music, and patriotism, drawing thousands of Nigerians and friends of Nigeria. From traditional attire and colorful floats to spirited dance troupes,…
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FIRST INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON ARTEMISIA TO UNITE GLOBAL EXPERTS IN ARUSHA
Exploring Artemisia’s promise for health, agriculture, and climate resilience on a global stage. Arusha, Tanzania, will host the groundbreaking first International Symposium on Artemisia from October 8-10, 2025. The event, co-hosted by the Aga Khan Foundation, AKU, and others, will gather over 200 experts worldwide to share research and policies on Artemisia’s medicinal uses, including…
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UN SPECIAL ENVOY WARNS OF ROAD FATALITIES “SILENT PANDEMIC” IN NIGERIA
Hook: Jean Todt urges urgent action as FRSC ramps up efforts amid rising deaths on Nigerian roads. United Nations Road Safety Envoy Jean Todt called road deaths a global “silent pandemic” during his visit to Nigeria’s Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Abuja. Todt praised Nigeria’s progress but stressed the need to fully adopt the…
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DELTA REGIONAL JETS COLLIDE ON TAXIWAY AT LAGUARDIA, ONE INJURED
Low-speed collision during taxiing causes minor injury but no flight disruption. Two Delta Air Lines regional jets collided Wednesday evening on a taxiway at LaGuardia Airport, New York. The wing of a departing jet bound for Roanoke, Virginia, struck the fuselage of an arriving plane from Charlotte, North Carolina. A flight attendant sustained minor injuries…
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INDONESIAN RESCUERS SWITCH TO HEAVY MACHINERY AS NO SIGNS OF LIFE FOUND
After pulling five survivors, teams begin cautious debris clearance at collapsed Al Khoziny boarding school. Rescue teams at the Al Khoziny Islamic boarding school in East Java’s Sidoarjo district shifted from manual searches to using excavators and heavy machinery after advanced drones and sensors failed to detect any more signs of life under the rubble.…
