Category: International
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AIR PEACE ATTRIBUTES UK GOVT SUPPORT FOR LONDON HEATHROW AND GATWICK OPERATIONS
After seven years, Air Peace finally secures UK airport access, thanks to strong UK backing. Chairman Dr. Allen Onyema credits UK officials, especially British Deputy High Commissioner Jonny Baxter, for helping Air Peace start scheduled flights to London’s Heathrow and Gatwick. He urges Nigerians and government officials to support local airlines for economic growth and…
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VP KASHIM SHETTIMA TO DELIVER NIGERIA’S NATIONAL STATEMENT AT UNGA
Nigeria set to unveil updated climate commitments and showcase renewed global leadership. Vice-President Kashim Shettima will represent President Tinubu at UNGA, delivering Nigeria’s statement and unveiling updated Nationally Determined Contributions under the Paris Agreement. The address highlights Nigeria’s strengthened global voice under Tinubu’s leadership, emphasizing reforms and Africa’s role on the world stage.
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TRUMP REAFFIRMS 100% SUPPORT FOR UNITED NATIONS DESPITE CRITICISM
Balancing strong critiques with commitment, Trump backs UN’s peace potential. At UNGA, President Trump declared full U.S. support for the United Nations despite criticizing its handling of conflicts, migration, and climate change. UN Secretary-General Guterres praised the U.S. role and cooperation on peace efforts, highlighting shared goals to end global suffering and build lasting peace.
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ILO REPORT WARNS PERSISTENT INEQUALITIES SLOW GLOBAL SOCIAL JUSTICE PROGRESS
Despite gains in poverty and child labor reduction, disparities hold back true equality. The ILO’s “State of Social Justice 2025” shows extreme poverty and child labor have declined, but 71% of workers’ earnings still depend on birthplace and gender. With 58% workforce in informal jobs and minimal gender pay gap progress, ILO calls for urgent…
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WHO REJECTS CLAIMS LINKING PARACETAMOL OR VACCINES TO AUTISM
WHO warns misinformation on vaccines threatens global health gains. The WHO responded to President Trump’s autism remarks, saying evidence linking paracetamol in pregnancy to autism is inconsistent and vaccines do not cause autism. WHO highlights vaccines’ proven record in saving over 150 million lives, urging caution against misinformation that risks reversing decades of progress and…
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NIGERIA, NAMIBIA PLEDGE TO STRENGTHEN BILATERAL TIES AT UNGA
Shared history and future ambitions drive deeper collaboration between Nigeria and Namibia. On the sidelines of UNGA, Namibia’s President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah met Nigeria’s VP Kashim Shettima to reaffirm partnership and discuss boosting relations. Shettima also met Gates Foundation leaders, praising their support in health, agriculture, and financial inclusion, while seeking greater investment in education and…
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US RESTRICTS IRANIAN DELEGATION’S ACCESS DURING UNGA, BANS LUXURY SHOPPING
Washington clamps down to stop Iranian elites’ spending spree amid domestic crisis. The US State Department limits the Iranian delegation’s movement in New York to the UN headquarters only, blocking access to wholesale markets and luxury goods. This move responds to past controversies and Iran’s ongoing poverty, shortages, and strained US-Iran relations after recent conflict…
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GATES FOUNDATION PLEDGES $912M TO GLOBAL FUND TO FIGHT AIDS, TB, AND MALARIA
A bold investment to save millions of lives and fight deadly diseases by 2045. The Gates Foundation commits $912 million over three years to the Global Fund, boosting its total support to $4.9 billion since 2002. Bill Gates highlights the Fund’s impact in saving 70 million lives and urges global leaders to increase health investments…
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ETHIOPIAN ASYLUM SEEKER JAILED FOR SEXUAL ASSAULTS, SPARKS UK PROTESTS
Offender’s actions fuel national outrage amid immigration tensions in Britain. Hadush Gerberslasie Kebatu was sentenced to 12 months for assaulting a teenage girl and a woman near London. His arrest triggered protests outside the Bell Hotel in Epping, highlighting rising immigration issues as the UK grapples with record asylum claims and migrant arrivals. Authorities plan…
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CHINA’S RURAL REVITALISATION: FROM POVERTY TO PROSPERITY ON THE TIBETAN PLATEAU
Turning harsh landscapes into thriving communities through innovation, culture, and empowerment. Deji Village in Qinghai transformed from extreme poverty to a symbol of hope as China eradicates extreme poverty nationwide. Through strategies like ecological conservation, renewable energy, and community-driven industries, Qinghai blends tradition with innovation. China’s success offers valuable lessons for Nigeria and other developing…
