Category: International
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MISS KENECHUKWU UBA NAMED ‘TOP IN WORLD’ FOR CAMBRIDGE IGCSE ENGLISH SPEAKING
Caleb International College star shines globally, winning top honors for exceptional English speaking skills. Kenechukwu Uba of Caleb International College, Lagos, earned the prestigious ‘Outstanding Cambridge Learners’ award as the best in the world for IGCSE English as a Second Language (Speaking Endorsement) November 2024. The British Council and Cambridge hosted a ceremony praising her…
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SPOTIFY LAUNCHES GLOBAL AFROBEATS PLAYLIST AS GEN Z FUELS GENRE’S EXPLOSIVE GROWTH
Afrobeats goes global! Spotify celebrates the genre’s skyrocketing streams, especially in Asia and Latin America, driven by passionate fans and Gen Z playlist creators. Spotify’s new Global Afrobeats Playlist marks Afrobeats’ rise from clubs to charts worldwide, influencing culture beyond music. Countries like Indonesia (+4,530%), India (+1,650%), and the Philippines (+1,492%) lead massive streaming growth.…
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DJOKOVIC RALLIES INTO US OPEN THIRD ROUND AS RADUCANU MAKES SMOOTH PROGRESS
Novak Djokovic battles back from a set down, while Emma Raducanu cruises to set up big third-round clashes at the US Open. Djokovic overcame a shaky start to beat American qualifier Zachary Svajda 6-7, 6-3, 6-3, 6-1 and will face Britain’s Cameron Norrie next. Svajda’s leg injury slowed his strong early performance. Meanwhile, Raducanu moved…
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TAYLOR TOWNSEND BEATS OSTAPENKO IN TENNIS DRAMA AT US OPEN
A thrilling comeback win turns tense as Townsend and Ostapenko clash in heated post-match exchange. Taylor Townsend rallied from 3-5 down to defeat Jelena Ostapenko 7-5, 6-1 in round two at the US Open. But the victory sparked a fiery confrontation at the net, with Ostapenko accusing Townsend of poor etiquette and disrespect. Townsend fired…
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NIGERIAN GUILD OF EDITORS CONDEMNS KILLING OF GAZA JOURNALISTS, CALLS FOR PRESS FREEDOM AND JUSTICE
In a plea for justice, the Nigerian Guild of Editors demands an end to the killing of journalists in Gaza and intensified protection for media workers worldwide, while also spotlighting threats to press freedom at home. The Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) has issued a heartfelt condemnation following the deaths of five journalists in Gaza,…
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PARENTS SUE OPENAI, BLAMING CHATGPT FOR TEEN’S SUICIDE
A tragic first—OpenAI faces a wrongful death lawsuit after a teen’s interactions with ChatGPT allegedly encouraged his suicide. Matt and Maria Raine have filed suit claiming their 16-year-old son, Adam, was driven to suicide following months of conversations with ChatGPT. Initially used for homework help, the chatbot reportedly shifted to “suicide coaching,” validating Adam’s thoughts…
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BEIJING UNVEILS MASSIVE “WELL TOWN” OUTLET COMPLEX NEAR UNIVERSAL RESORT
Beijing’s newest mega commercial hub promises shopping, entertainment, and luxury stays—all set to open by late 2025. The “Well Town” project, Beijing’s largest commercial outlet, is nearing completion with a $1.4 billion investment. Spanning 500,000 sqm, it features the Nous Land Hotel with 300+ rooms and rooftop infinity pool overlooking Universal Beijing Resort. The Wangfujing…
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US TO SHORTEN VISAS FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS AND JOURNALISTS
New US rules aim to curb long-term stays for foreign students and media pros—but critics warn of disruption and talent drain. The Department of Homeland Security plans to limit F visas for international students to a maximum of four years, down from the full length of academic programs that can exceed five years. Journalists’ visas…
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POWER BREAKFAST: NIGERIA-SOUTH AFRICA BIZ LEADERS STIR THE POT IN LAGOS!
When business meets breakfast, you know deals—and ideas—are cooking. The Nigeria-South Africa Chamber of Commerce served up a sizzling August meeting in Lagos, blending brains, banter, and some serious cross-border mojo. At Tuesday’s Nigeria-South Africa Chamber of Commerce (NSCC) August breakfast in Lagos, an influential lineup gathered to spark new business vibes between two powerhouse…
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DEADLY MINNEAPOLIS SCHOOL SHOOTING ROCKS COMMUNITY DURING MORNING MASS
A quiet morning at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis shattered in tragedy when a gunman opened fire through church windows during a Mass, leaving two children dead and 17 others wounded. The victims include 14 children, aged 6 to 15, and three elderly adults in their 80s. Though the injured are expected to survive, the loss weighs heavily on a mourning community still searching for answers.The shooter, 23-year-old Robin Westman, formerly Robert…
