Category: News
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OKOMU NATIONAL PARK: NIGERIA’S RAINFOREST HEROES TURN THE TIDE ON ILLEGAL LOGGING
Nestled in Edo State’s Ovia South-West Local Government Area, Okomu National Park stands as one of Nigeria’s largest surviving rainforests, home to endangered elephants, white-throated monkeys, and over 150 bird species. The park once faced rampant illegal logging, poaching, and encroachment by local farmers. Ranger Kowei Kingsley, once a logger and hunter, transformed into a…
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UN DEMANDS JUSTICE AFTER DEADLY POST-ELECTION VIOLENCE SHAKES TANZANIA
Following the violent aftermath of Tanzania’s October 29 elections, the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) has condemned the killings amid protests against President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s re-election. Hundreds have reportedly died, with many more injured or detained as unrest escalated. Clashes between protesters and security forces led to widespread…
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COP30 DELEGATES CALL FOR SUSTAINABLE COOLING AND AI TO TACKLE CLIMATE CRISIS
At the 30th Conference of the Parties (COP30), delegates urgently urged for widespread adoption of sustainable cooling solutions and strategic use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to combat the escalating climate emergency. AI is already aiding farmers with drought prediction and crop management, though concerns rise over the environmental costs of training large models and powering…
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DSS CHARGES 27-YEAR-OLD MAN FOR ADVOCATING COUP ON SOCIAL MEDIA
The Department of State Services (DSS) has filed a six-count criminal charge against 27-year-old Innocent Onukwume for allegedly calling for a military coup in Nigeria. The charge was filed at the Federal High Court in Abuja, citing offences under the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, etc.) Act, 2024 (As Amended) and the Criminal Code Act. Onukwume, from…
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CRISTIANO RONALDO SETS RETIREMENT TIMELINE: ONE TO TWO YEARS LEFT
Football legend Cristiano Ronaldo has confirmed that he plans to retire within the next one or two years, putting a timeline on his previous hints about hanging up his boots soon. The 40-year-old Portugal forward, who has scored over 950 goals for club and country since his debut in 2002, is currently with Saudi Arabian…
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TONNIE IREDIA DECLARES END OF “JACK OF ALL TRADES” ERA IN NIGERIAN MEDIA WITH LAUNCH OF SPECIALISED COMMUNICATION UNIVERSITY
Veteran broadcaster and former NTA Director-General, Prof. Tonnie Iredia, has announced a revolutionary shift in Nigerian media education through the establishment of Tonnie Iredia University of Communication in Benin City. He emphasized the need to replace generalist mass communication degrees with specialised programmes producing industry-ready experts in fields like Public Relations, Broadcasting, Journalism, and Advertising.…
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ATLETICO MADRID TRIO DROPPED FROM ARGENTINA’S ANGOLA FRIENDLY OVER YELLOW FEVER VACCINE DELAY
Argentina will be without Atletico Madrid’s Julian Alvarez, Nahuel Molina, and Giuliano Simeone for their upcoming friendly against Angola due to their failure to complete yellow fever vaccination procedures on time. The Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) clarified that the health protocols are mandatory for entry into Angola, a region where yellow fever is prevalent.…
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FALCONETS CRUSH GHANA 3-0 TO CLAIM WAFU-B U20 GIRLS CUP TITLE WITH A GAME TO SPARE
Nigeria’s U-20 Women’s national team, the Falconets, completed a dominant run in the 2025 WAFU-B U20 Girls Cup with a commanding 3-0 victory over Ghana’s Black Princesses at Stade Omnisports d’Adjohoun, Benin. This win gave Nigeria a rare double over Ghana after a 3-1 triumph in the tournament opener. Janet Akekoromowei opened the scoring with…
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SPAIN DROPS YAMAL FROM WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS AFTER SURPRISE GROIN PROCEDURE
Spain’s star winger Lamine Yamal was released from the squad ahead of crucial World Cup qualifiers against Georgia and Turkey after undergoing an unexpected radiofrequency treatment for a persistent groin injury. The Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) expressed surprise and concern as they were not informed prior to the procedure, which required Yamal to rest…
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KIM BOT WINS PRESTIGIOUS 2025 MAY & BAKER PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AWARD IN PHARMACY
Pharmacist Kim Jerry Bot, Director-General of Plateau State Drugs and Medical Commodities Management Agency (PS-DMCMA) and CEO of KIMKY Pharmaceuticals, has been honored with the 2025 May & Baker Professional Service Award in Pharmacy. The award, presented at the 98th Annual National Conference of the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria in Kano, included a prize of…
