Category: International
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UN SECRETARY-GENERAL GUTERRES URGES GLOBAL ACTION TO SILENCE GUNS AND BUILD PEACE
A world crying out for peace demands urgent, united action now. As leaders gather for the 80th UN General Assembly, António Guterres calls for ending war’s devastation, healing divisions, and fostering hope. He warns conflict’s impact spreads beyond battlefields, linking peace directly to sustainable development, and urges respect and dialogue to overcome growing global instability.
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EXPERT OFFERS WAYS TO SPOT CREDIBLE ONLINE BUSINESSES AND CURB FRAUD
Transparency, verification, and innovation are keys to safe digital trade. UK-based tech expert Christiana Celestine advises consumers to look for transparency, verified vendors, buyer protection, and visible reviews to avoid online fraud. She urges Nigerian businesses to adopt escrow payments, multimedia proofs, and responsive customer service to build trust and boost global reputation. Celestine calls…
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GERMAN GOVT COMMITS TO TRAINING NIGERIAN JOURNALISTS TO FIGHT DISINFORMATION IN NORTHERN CONFLICT AREAS
Empowering media to counter extremism and promote informed reporting amid insecurity. Germany pledged ongoing support to northern Nigeria through journalist training tackling conflict reporting and disinformation. Deputy Head of Mission Johannes Lehne highlighted the international impact of instability fueled by terrorism and misinformation, stressing collaboration for sustainable peace and urging Nigerian media to lead with…
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CHINA-NIGERIA BILATERAL TRADE HITS $15.48 BILLION WITH 34.7% GROWTH IN 2025
Strategic partnership fuels booming trade and deeper cooperation across key sectors. China’s Consul-General in Lagos, Ms. Yan Yuqing, announced that China-Nigeria trade surged to $15.48 billion in the first seven months of 2025, making Nigeria China’s second-largest trading partner in Africa. She highlighted expanding collaboration in infrastructure, energy, culture, and education under the strategic partnership…
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NIGERIA AND CHINA REAFFIRM STRONG BILATERAL TIES AT JOINT 65TH AND 76TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
Celebrating unity and partnership with a vibrant cultural and business showcase in Lagos. Nigeria and China marked Nigeria’s 65th Independence and China’s 76th National Day alongside the Mid-Autumn Festival, highlighting deepening ties in trade, education, and culture. Key leaders praised efforts to boost infrastructure, technology, and sustainable growth while calling for stronger collaboration in renewable…
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PALESTINIAN FM: RECOGNITION OF STATEHOOD MARKS IRREVERSIBLE STEP TOWARD TWO-STATE SOLUTION
Global recognition revives hope for Palestinian sovereignty amid rising tensions and conflict. Palestinian Foreign Minister Varsen Aghabekian Shahin hailed the UK, Canada, and Australia’s recognition of a Palestinian state as a concrete move advancing independence and the two-state solution. Despite Israeli rejection and US criticism, Shahin emphasized the need to build on this momentum and…
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UN, AU & EU REAFFIRM COMMITMENT TO PEACE AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN AFRICA
Powerful trio unites to tackle conflicts, climate, and investment for a thriving Africa. Global leaders at the UN General Assembly pledged stronger collaboration to end African conflicts, support stability, and address debt and climate challenges. They highlighted crises in Sudan, Sahel, Libya, DRC, and Somalia while backing Africa-led solutions aligned with Agenda 2063 and the…
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VP KASHIM SHETTIMA ARRIVES IN NEW YORK FOR 80TH UN GENERAL ASSEMBLY
Nigeria champions global reforms, sustainable development, and investment at UNGA. Vice President Kashim Shettima landed in New York to represent President Tinubu at the week-long UN General Assembly. Alongside key ministers and officials, he will deliver Nigeria’s statement, unveil new climate commitments, and attend high-level discussions on peace, taxation reform, and Africa’s UN Security Council…
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UK PUSHES FOR INTERNATIONAL SUPPORT ON MIDDLE EAST PEACE FRAMEWORK AT UN
Historic Palestinian state recognition sparks debate amid efforts to revive two-state solution. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced recognition of Palestinian statehood ahead of the UN General Assembly to restart peace talks. Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper aims to highlight Gaza civilian suffering and strengthen peace consensus, despite backlash from Israel, the US, and Hamas. The…
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CRISPR GENE EDITING BREAKTHROUGH BRINGS NEW HOPE FOR HIV CURE
Cutting-edge technology targets and removes hidden HIV virus, paving way for potential cure. Scientists have used CRISPR to edit out HIV’s DNA from immune cells, tackling latent viral reservoirs that current treatments can’t reach. Early lab and human trials show promise in transforming HIV from a chronic condition to a curable disease, offering new hope…
