Category: International
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UN CONDEMNS KILLING OF FIVE PALESTINIAN JOURNALISTS IN GAZA, CALLS FOR JUSTICE
The UN human rights office (OHCHR) condemned the killing of five Palestinian journalists in Gaza by Israeli strikes on Nasser Hospital, bringing the total journalist deaths since October to 247. The journalists worked for major outlets like AP, Al Jazeera, and Reuters, highlighting the urgent need for accountability and protection of media workers under international…
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MADAGASCAR REACHES FIRST CHAN FINAL WITH EXTRA-TIME WIN OVER SUDAN
Madagascar made history by reaching their first-ever CHAN final, edging Sudan 1-0 in extra time thanks to a 116th-minute goal from substitute Toky Rakotondraibe in Dar es Salaam. Both teams fought hard in a tense battle, with goalkeepers making key saves and chances missed until the late breakthrough. Madagascar, bronze medallists in 2022, now eye…
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MOROCCO BEATS SENEGAL ON PENALTIES TO REACH CHAN FINAL AGAINST MADAGASCAR
Morocco advanced to the 2024 CHAN final after a dramatic 5-3 penalty shootout win over Senegal, with the match ending 1-1 after extra time in Kampala. Senegal struck first through Joseph Layousse, but Sabir Bougrine’s long-range strike quickly leveled for Morocco. Both sides battled hard, with goalkeepers making crucial saves, but penalties decided the outcome.…
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CELTIC OUT AS KAIRAT ALMATY MAKE CHAMPIONS LEAGUE DEBUT; BODO/GLIMT AND PAFOS ALSO QUALIFY
Celtic’s European dream ended in heartbreak after losing 3-2 on penalties to Kairat Almaty, who reached the Champions League group stage for the first time. The tie was scoreless through two legs and extra time, but Celtic missed three crucial penalties, with Daizen Maeda’s spot-kick sealing their fate. Meanwhile, Norway’s Bodo/Glimt booked their maiden group…
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ABIA GOV OTTI TO PARTNER WITH NIPSS TO SHOWCASE MADE-IN-ABA PRODUCTS
Governor Alex Otti pledged Abia’s support for a NIPSS project aimed at boosting made-in-Aba products through an international trade exhibition called “Ariaria Fest,” modeled after China’s Canton Fair. Speaking at Nvosi, Otti emphasized that building a trillion-dollar economy requires manufacturing and productivity, not just trade. NIPSS leaders praised Otti’s development efforts and revealed the plan…
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TINUBU SECURES PETROBRAS’ RETURN, NIGERIA-BRAZIL SIGN GAME-CHANGING DEALS
After five years, Brazil’s oil giant Petrobras is set to return to Nigeria, marking a fresh chapter in deepening ties between the two nations. President Bola Tinubu announced Petrobras will soon resume joint ventures in Nigeria, boosting the country’s energy sector. Speaking in Brasília alongside Brazil’s President Lula, Tinubu called it a “major boost” and…
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TINUBU MEETS LULA IN HISTORIC BRAZIL STATE VISIT
President Bola Tinubu is making waves in Brasilia, Brazil, where he sat down with Brazilian President Luiz Ignacio Lula da Silva today for an important state visit. The meeting marks a fresh chapter in Nigeria-Brazil relations, with both leaders discussing ways to boost cooperation across trade, energy, and cultural ties. The photo capturing their handshake…
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NIGERIA AND JAPAN TURN UP THE HEAT IN YOKOHAMA DIPLOMATIC DANCE
When diplomacy meets sushi city—Nigeria’s Foreign Minister Yusuf Maitama Tuggar and Japan’s Iwaya Takeshi got down to business in Yokohama, proving global friendships are best served with a side of good talks. In a vibrant bilateral meeting held in the bustling port city of Yokohama, Japan, Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar,…
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GHANA’S DIPLOMATS RALLY FOR VISA-FREE AFRICA DREAM IN ABUJA
Visa-free travel across Africa? Ghana’s High Commission in Abuja is turning up the heat on this bold vision — and it’s not just diplomats talking, but real campaign leaders ready to make unity a reality! On Monday, the Ghana High Commission in Abuja hosted a lively press conference pushing the Visa-Free Africa agenda. Leading the…
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SOUTH AFRICA’S TRADE MISSION LANDS IN LAGOS: TECH MEETS TRADE AT THE NIGERIA-SOUTH AFRICA BUSINESS SUMMIT
When AI expertise meets diplomatic flair and business brains, Lagos turns into the hottest hub for Nigeria-South Africa trade in 2025! On Monday, the bustling city of Lagos played host to an exciting collaboration as the 2025 Outward Selling Trade Mission from South Africa touched down, organized by the Consulate General of the Republic of…
