Tag: #GlobalNews
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OVER 1,700 INDONESIANS FALL ILL AFTER EATING FREE GOVERNMENT MEALS
More than 1,700 students and teachers in Indonesia have reportedly suffered suspected food poisoning after consuming meals provided under the government’s free meal programme, with 777 people affected in the latest incident in Central Java. A school principal in Lasem, on Thursday September 3, said 752 students and 25 teachers developed symptoms including diarrhoea and…
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NEPAL FLOOD DEATH TOLL RISES TO 1,127 AS THOUSANDS REMAIN MISSING
The death toll from devastating floods in Nepal has risen to 1,127, according to police, a week after the disaster swept through parts of the country. Police said only 95 recovered bodies had been handed over to families as of Wednesday morning, while more than 4,600 people remain missing. Many of the recovered remains are…
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U.K WITHDRAWS DIPLOMATIC STAFF FROM IRAN AS REGIONAL TENSIONS ESCALATE
The United Kingdom has temporarily withdrawn its remaining diplomatic staff from Iran as hostilities between the United States and Iran continue to intensify, with fresh overnight airstrikes adding to growing regional tensions. The UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) said its embassy would continue operating remotely because of the deteriorating security situation. It also…
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FG, UNESCO INAUGURATE DIGITAL TRAINING FOR TEACHERS
The Federal Government, in collaboration with UNESCO, the Government of Japan and the Pan African University (PAU), has inaugurated a master training workshop in Abuja to strengthen teachers’ professional development through mobile learning platforms. Speaking at the opening ceremony, the Minister of State for Education, Prof. Suwaiba Ahmad, represented by the Director of Colleges of…
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BURNA BOY, SHAKIRA, UGANDA’S GHETTO KIDS REHEARSE FOR HISTORIC WORLD CUP FINAL SHOW
Colombian pop star Shakira, Grammy-winning Afrobeats sensation Burna Boy and Uganda’s famous Ghetto Kids have begun rehearsals for their highly anticipated performance at the 2026 FIFA World Cup final halftime show. Videos circulating online show the artistes dancing with members of the Ghetto Kids during rehearsal sessions, building excitement ahead of FIFA’s first-ever Super Bowl-style…
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WHY SUPER EAGLES GOALKEEPER MADUKA OKOYE IS TRENDING
Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye is trending on social media after he was seen with American rapper Cardi B during Paris Fashion Week, sparking widespread reactions and speculation among fans. Videos and photographs shared online showed Okoye and the Grammy-winning artiste at the Jean Paul Gaultier Haute Couture show in Paris. The pair were also…
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XENOPHOBIC ATTACKS: AIR PEACE EVACUATES MORE NIGERIANS FROM SOUTH AFRICA
Air Peace has done the fourth phase of evacuation of Nigerians from South Africa, bringing home another 284 Nigerian nationals. The spokesperson for Air Peace, Mr Efe Osifo-Whiskey, disclosed this in a statement on Friday July 10 in Lagos. He said the development was part of Federal Government’s ongoing efforts to evacuate citizens affected by…
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AFDB, NIGERIA, UN WOMEN INAUGURATE GENDER EQUALITY ROADMAP TO 2030
The African Development Bank (AfDB), Federal Ministry of Women Affairs and UN Women Nigeria have inaugurated the Nigeria Gender Profile and Roadmap to Equality 2030, a framework that advances a clear pathway for gender equality and inclusive growth in Nigeria. In statement issued on the bank’s website on Wednesday July 8, the Minister of Women…
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WORLD CASSAVA DAY: EXPERT ADVOCATES VALUE ADDITION
The Chief Innovation and Commercialisation Officer of Matna Foods Ltd., Dr Tony Bello, on Saturday June 27, urged stakeholders to prioritise value addition to unlock the full industrial and economic potential of Nigeria’s cassava sector. Bello said although Nigeria remains the world’s largest cassava producer, with annual output exceeding 60 million metric tonnes, the achievement…
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WANDE COAL RELEASES STAR-STUDDED ALBUM ‘KING COAL’, FEATURES WIZKID, OTHERS
Veteran singer, Wande Coal, has released the highly anticipated King Coal, a 15-track project that marks his fifth studio album and features a star-studded line-up of collaborators. The Iskaba crooner released the album on Friday June 26 across major streaming platforms. The project features collaborations with Wizkid, DJ Tunez, Qing Madi, Tiwa Savage, Ruger, BNXN,…
