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UK, Canada, Australia officially recognize state of Palestine

Howard Mildilton September 21, 2025

United Kingdom In a major diplomatic move, three world nations — the United Kingdom, Canada and Australia — have officially recognized Palestine as an independent state. The announcement came first from British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who said the recognition was aimed at reviving peace

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Nigeria’s energy crisis deepens as govt fail communities amid power sector collapse

Ewaka Sam September 18, 2025

Nigeria Features Nigeria, a nation endowed with vast natural resources, finds itself trapped in a worsening energy crisis that has left millions of its people in darkness and despair. Despite promises from successive administrations to deliver a just and inclusive energy transition, the reality on the ground reveals extensive government failures that have deepened energy

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Nigeria’s Benue Digital Coy enhances collaboration with Galaxy Backbone

Ewaka Sam September 18, 2025

Nigeria A high-powered delegation from Benue Digital Infrastructure Company (BDIC) PLC yesterday paid a courtesy visit to Galaxy Backbone (GBB) in Abuja to deepen collaboration aimed at accelerating digital transformation across Nigeria’s northcentral Benue State.  The BDIC team was led by Jacob Ayua, Chief Technology Officer, alongside Mr. Owoicho Igoji, Chief of

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U.S. to destroy $9 Million Contraceptive Stockpile

Oakley Mason September 18, 2025

USA Dozens of women’s rights activists protested outside the U.S. embassy in Brussels on Thursday, decrying potential Trump administration plans to destroy a $9 million stockpile of life-saving contraceptive supplies intended for women in conflict zones and refugee camps across Africa. Chanting “shame, shame, shame, Trump is to blame,” approximately 50 demonstrators

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Global leaders to meet in New York for UN General Assembly

Harrison Mason September 18, 2025

United Nations World leaders will gather in New York next week for the UN General Assembly and Secretary-General António Guterres has framed the meeting as a critical opportunity for problem-solving, not point-scoring, against a backdrop of raging conflicts, climate crisis, and pressing need to reform the 80-year-old institution itself. In his opening remarks,

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Tensions rises in eastern Congo

Andrew Mbeki September 18, 2025

Congo Tensions are escalating in eastern Congo as the M23 rebel group and government forces dig in along the frontlines — threatening fragile peace efforts. Over the weekend, M23 staged a military parade in Goma, showcasing more than 7,000 new recruits. The group claimed the fighters included surrendered Congolese soldiers and local militia members. But […]

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Nigeria’s Plateau Drug agency storms community in search of illicit drugs

Kingsley Chukwuka September 18, 2025

Nigeria Nigeria’s northcentral Plateau State Drugs and Medical Commodities Management Agency (PS-DMCMA), led by the Director General, Pharm. Kim Jerry Bot yesterday paid an official visit to an LGA, Langtang North, following reports of fake and substandard drugs in circulation. During the visit, the DG met with the Director of Primary Health Care Mr. Bako, […]

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Agency NiMet, Partner nutrition coy on Climate-Smart Solutions for health, agriculture in Nigeria

Ewaka Sam September 18, 2025

Nigeria  The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) and the Centre for Well-being and Integrated Nutrition Solutions (C-WINS) have formalized a strategic partnership aimed at advancing climate action through integrated approaches linking climate data with public health, food security, soil health, and community resilience. Central to the collaboration is the development of

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Secretary to Nigeria’s Govt Forum begins in northcentral Plateau

Ewaka Sam September 18, 2025

Nigeria Nigeria’s Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, has officially declared open the 2025 2nd Quarter meeting of the Forum of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation and Secretaries to the Governments of States (SSGs) in the northcentral state of Plateau. In his opening address, Senator Akume highlighted […]

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Trump fingers antifa movement as ‘terrorist organization’

Oakley Mason September 18, 2025

USA U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday signaled new action against left-wing groups following the assassination of right-wing political activist Charlie Kirk, targeting the anti-fascist antifa movement as a “terrorist organization.” Trump said on Truth Social that he was “designating” the movement as a terrorist organization. “I will