Category: International
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GERMAN FIREFIGHTERS JOIN EFFORTS TO TACKLE SPAIN’S WORST WILDFIRES IN DECADES
Germany has deployed 67 firefighters and 23 vehicles to northern Spain to help fight the country’s most severe wildfires in decades. The team arrived in San Sebastián before heading to the Extremadura region, where around 15,000 hectares have already been destroyed. Spain and neighboring Portugal are battling multiple major fires, with reinforcements arriving from several…
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US MISSION REQUIRES FULL SOCIAL MEDIA HISTORY IN VISA APPLICATIONS
The United States Mission in Nigeria now demands visa applicants disclose all social media usernames and handles used in the past five years on the DS-160 form. Failure to comply or providing false information could lead to visa denial and impact future travel eligibility. This move is part of the US’s enhanced screening process to…
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TINUBU ARRIVES IN JAPAN FOR TICAD9, EYES BOOSTING INVESTMENTS IN NIGERIA
President Bola Tinubu has arrived in Tokyo to attend the Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD9), aiming to strengthen partnerships and attract fresh investments to Nigeria. Scheduled for August 20–22, the summit brings together African leaders, Japan, and global partners to drive Africa’s economic transformation. Tinubu plans to showcase Nigeria’s reform agenda, hold…
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UNESCO RECOGNISES SANGO FESTIVAL AS INTANGIBLE CULTURAL HERITAGE OF HUMANITY
The UNESCO has officially inscribed Nigeria’s Sango Festival as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. The certificate was presented by Minister Hannatu Musawa to the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Abdulhakeem Owoade I, at the grand finale of the 2025 World Sango Festival in Oyo State. This landmark recognition highlights Nigeria’s rich cultural heritage and…
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AIRCRAFT TOILET WASTE COULD SIGNAL GLOBAL SPREAD OF SUPERBUGS, STUDY FINDS
Australian-led research reveals that wastewater from international flights can detect antimicrobial-resistant (AMR) superbugs before they spread widely. Analyzing sewage from 44 flights arriving in Australia, scientists found high-priority pathogens and antibiotic resistance genes, especially on flights from Asia. The study, led by CSIRO, highlights aircraft wastewater as a non-invasive, cost-effective early warning tool for tracking…
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UNICEF CALLS FOR INCREASED FUNDING TO FIGHT MULTIDIMENSIONAL POVERTY IN SOKOTO
UNICEF urges greater financial investment in Sokoto’s social sectors to combat rising multidimensional poverty, especially among vulnerable groups. Speaking at a workshop on Medium Term Sector Strategies (2026-2028), UNICEF’s Michael Juma highlighted the urgent need for child-focused initiatives like cash transfers, social health insurance, and support for out-of-school children. The Sokoto State government was commended…
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ICONIC ACTOR TERENCE STAMP DIES AT 87
Terence Stamp, the iconic British actor known for his role as General Zod in the original Superman films and memorable performances in classics like “Billy Budd” and “The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert,” died on August 17, 2025, at age 87. Celebrated for his intense screen presence and diverse roles over six decades,…
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11 NIGERIAN MINERS RESCUED FROM CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC THANK FG FOR SWIFT ACTION
Eleven Nigerian miners stranded in the Central African Republic (CAR) have expressed deep gratitude to President Bola Tinubu and the federal government for their timely rescue after enduring nearly a year of harsh and life-threatening conditions. Lured by a Nigerian agent and a Chinese national, the miners were abandoned without pay for 11 months, facing…
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PLAN INTERNATIONAL PARTNERS WITH NAWOJ TO BOOST ADVOCACY FOR WOMEN AND YOUTH IN BAUCHI & SOKOTO
Plan International Nigeria and the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) have teamed up to strengthen advocacy and capacity building for women’s rights and youth groups in Bauchi and Sokoto. Through their new MoU, they’ll drive the ASPIRE project, aiming to impact 20 million girls over five years by tackling barriers to sexual and reproductive…
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PRESIDENT TINUBU SET TO VISIT JAPAN AND BRAZIL FOR KEY SUMMITS AND BILATERAL TALKS
President Bola Tinubu leaves Abuja Thursday for official visits to Japan and Brazil, with a brief stop in Dubai. In Japan, he’ll attend TICAD9 in Yokohama from August 20-22, focusing on Africa’s economic transformation, private investment, and sustainable development. He’ll engage world leaders and Japanese CEOs invested or interested in Nigeria. Next, Tinubu heads to…
