Category: International
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TINUBU SET FOR HISTORIC UK STATE VISIT AFTER 37 YEARS
Windsor Castle hosts Nigeria’s president as Abuja–London ties get a fresh push. President Bola Tinubu will make a state visit to the United Kingdom from March 18–19, marking the first official UK state visit by a Nigerian leader in 37 years. The British Royal Family announced the visit, confirming that King Charles III and Queen…
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AVIATION BOSS BLAMES FOREIGN MAINTENANCE FOR HIGH AIRFARES
Ghana’s aviation chief says flying planes overseas for repairs is quietly hiking ticket prices — and West Africa has a solution closer to home. Airfares across the region could be cheaper if airlines stopped sending aircraft to Europe and the US for maintenance, according to Stephen Arthur, Director-General of the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA).…
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UK MISSION CELEBRATES 99 NIGERIAN CHEVENING & COMMONWEALTH SCHOLARS
From London classrooms to shaping Nigeria’s future! The British High Commission in Lagos on Friday welcomed 99 Nigerians who recently completed their studies in the UK through Chevening (30) and Commonwealth (69) scholarships. The scholars, spanning master’s, PhD, and fellowship programmes, were lauded for their achievements, with many graduating with distinctions. British Deputy High Commissioner…
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‘TEARS FOR ENEBI’ HEADS TO MIAMI BEACH FILM FESTIVAL
From Nigeria to the global stage, a powerful short film confronting rape, betrayal and silence is set to shine in Miami. Nigerian short film Tears for Enebi has been selected for screening at the Miami Beach Film Festival, marking another major international milestone for the hard-hitting advocacy film. The 16-minute film, inspired by a true…
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UN WARNS CUBA AT RISK OF HUMANITARIAN “COLLAPSE” AS OIL DRIES UP
As fuel shortages bite and prices soar, the UN says Cuba could be pushed to the brink without urgent action. The United Nations has warned that Cuba could face a humanitarian “collapse” if the island’s oil needs aren’t met, as widening restrictions and threats to block fuel supplies intensify its crisis. UN Secretary‑General António Guterres,…
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UN CHIEF CONDEMNS DEADLY KWARA ATTACKS
Over 100 civilians killed in terror strikes—UN calls for justice. UN Secretary-General António Guterres has strongly condemned the deadly attacks on Nuku and Woro communities in Kwara State, North-central Nigeria, where more than 100 people were reportedly killed by the Memuda sect. Homes and shops were set ablaze, and many victims were shot at close…
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4.5M GIRLS AT RISK OF FGM IN 2026 – UNFPA SOUNDS ALARM
Millions of girls face a hidden threat—UNFPA calls for urgent action. The UN Population Fund (UNFPA) warns that 4.5 million girls worldwide are at risk of female genital mutilation (FGM) this year, adding to the 230 million women and girls already affected globally. FGM—altering or injuring female genitalia for non-medical reasons—is a human rights violation…
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AU SLAMS KWARA ATTACK, BACKS NIGERIA IN FIGHT AGAINST TERROR
The African Union has condemned the brutal assault on Kwara communities, calling it a grave crime against civilians and pledging solidarity with Nigeria. The African Union (AU) Commission has strongly condemned the deadly attacks on Nuku and Woro communities in Kwara State that left at least 162 civilians dead and homes destroyed. AU Commission Chairperson,…
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UN SEEKS $400M LIFELINE FOR HUMAN RIGHTS IN 2026
With crises multiplying and budgets shrinking, the UN says protecting human rights can’t be put on pause. The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, has launched a $400 million funding appeal for 2026, warning that the global human rights system is operating in “survival mode” just as demands on it keep rising. Speaking…
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THIN STAFF, FULL CLASSROOMS: SRI LANKA’S SCHOOL TEACHER CRUNCH
New data shows thousands of schools running with single-digit teaching staff, raising concerns about learning quality and equity. More than 3,000 schools in Sri Lanka are operating with fewer than 10 teachers, exposing deep staffing gaps in the country’s education system, according to fresh figures from the Department of Census and Statistics. The data shows…
