Category: International
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IOM AND MISSION 89 LAUNCH CAMPAIGN TO END CHILD TRAFFICKING IN SPORTS
The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) has teamed up with Mission 89 to launch “The Line We Don’t Cross,” a global campaign tackling the growing problem of child trafficking disguised as sports opportunities. IOM’s Ugochi Daniels stresses, “No child should be trafficked under the guise of sport.” The campaign exposes how traffickers prey on young…
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GOOGLE AND GOMYCODE LAUNCH “BUILD WITH AI” TO TRAIN 1,000 NIGERIAN DEVELOPERS
Google has teamed up with GOMYCODE to launch “Build with AI,” an 11-week program aimed at equipping 1,000 Nigerian developers with cutting-edge Generative AI skills. This initiative seeks to fast-track Nigeria’s role in the global AI economy by providing access to advanced tools like Gemini and expert-led training that blends in-person classes with hands-on labs.…
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SPAIN GRAPPLES WITH DEVASTATING WILDFIRES, TWO DEAD AND THOUSANDS DISPLACED
Spain is battling 14 major wildfires, claiming two lives and forcing around 6,000 people to evacuate across seven regions, including the hardest-hit northwest provinces of Ourense, Zamora, and León. Authorities suspect some fires were deliberately set and investigations are ongoing. An intense heatwave complicates firefighting efforts, with temperatures soaring up to 45°C, worsening the dry…
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LIBERIA PARTNERS WITH JIGAWA TO BOOST RICE PRODUCTION AND FOOD SECURITY
Liberia’s Agriculture Minister, David Akoi, is teaming up with Jigawa State to transform Liberia’s rice industry and cut heavy import reliance. On a study visit in Dutse, Akoi praised Jigawa’s success in rice cultivation and vowed to apply lessons learned to help Liberia produce at least 70% of its rice needs—cutting down imports and ensuring…
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GERMAN PRESIDENT FRANK-WALTER STEINMEIER KICKS OFF SAIL BREMERHAVEN 2025
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier set sail aboard the historic training ship Gorch Fock to launch the Sail Bremerhaven 2025 festival, thrilling thousands of spectators along the Bremerhaven waterfront. As the official patron, Steinmeier will formally open this massive five-day maritime event, featuring a parade led by Alexander von Humboldt II and followed by a stunning…
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SUDAN DOMINATES NIGERIA 4-0 AT CHAN, TAKES TOP SPOT IN GROUP D
Sudan crushed Nigeria 4-0 in their CHAN clash at Jamhuri Stadium, Morogoro, showcasing clinical attacking and solid teamwork. An own goal by Leonard Ngenge set the tone, followed by a penalty from Walieldin Khidir and a quick brace from Abdelrazig Omer Yagoub to seal a commanding victory. Nigeria struggled all game, now facing a crucial…
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UN CONDEMNS KILLING OF SIX PALESTINIAN JOURNALISTS IN GAZA, URGES INVESTIGATION
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has strongly condemned the killing of six Palestinian journalists, including five Al Jazeera staff, in a targeted Israeli airstrike near Gaza City’s al-Shifa Hospital. This tragic event underscores the grave dangers journalists face amid ongoing conflict, with over 240 journalists killed in Gaza since the war began. The UN calls for…
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MAN CHASES MOVING TRAIN, CLINGS BETWEEN CARRIAGES AFTER SMOKING BREAK
In a daring and dangerous stunt, a 24-year-old Algerian man jumped between two carriages of a speeding Railjet train in Austria after stepping off for a cigarette break. The train, traveling from Innsbruck to Vienna, left him behind at St Pölten. Undeterred, the man ran alongside and climbed aboard while the train hit 100 km/h,…
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NIMC UPGRADES DIASPORA NIN PLATFORM FOR SMOOTHER SERVICE DELIVERY
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has revamped its Diaspora National Identification Number (NIN) platform to boost security, efficiency, and ease of use for Nigerians living abroad. The upgrade includes onboarding and training of Diaspora enrolment partners to ensure seamless service. Diaspora applicants can now access enrolment services from compliant centres and modify their data…
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BBNAIJA SEASON 10 SHOCKS: DANBOSKID AND IBIFUBARA EVICTED IN DRAMATIC WEEK
Big Brother Naija Season 10 kicked off its eviction rollercoaster with Danboskid and Ibifubara sent packing after a fiery, unpredictable week. Host Ebuka Obi-Uchendu announced their exit live, marking the first major shake-up in this explosive and fiercely competitive season. In a thrilling twist, Rooboy snagged the ‘Most Influential Player of the Week’ title, while…
