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Israel rejects UN report alleging war crimes in Gaza conflict
Israel has vehemently denounced a UN probe’s findings that it deliberately targeted Gaza’s healthcare system and abused Palestinian detainees, labelling the conclusions “outrageous.”...
Japan donates ¥1.75bln for Nigeria’s disease control efforts
The Japanese government has donated a grant of ¥1.75 billion to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) to strengthen its diagnostic capacity....
France expels Osam bin Laden’s son over pro-terrorism social media posts
French authorities have ordered Omar bin Laden, son of slain Al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden, to leave the country due to his...
After nine years, Senegal sacks Head Coach Aliou Cissé
The Senegalese Football Federation has terminated the contract of head coach Aliou Cissé, ending his nine-year tenure in charge of the Teranga Lions....
Amid Israeli attacks: Leave Lebanon now, FG tells Nigerians
The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has issued an urgent advisory, urging Nigerians residing in Lebanon to consider relocating due to the escalating...
Iran shuts airspace as tensions rise in Middle East
Iran has extended its airspace closure due to anticipated Israeli retaliation following Tuesday’s attack, with all flights grounded until 5 am Thursday. The...
Ghana’s Central Bank reduces lending rates to alleviate economic tension
In a bid to further lessen to economic tension in the country, Ghana has announced the slashing of its main interest rate by...
Culture and Creative Economy Ministry Advocates Stronger Nigeria-China Education Collaboration
The Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, and Creative Economy has called for enhanced educational collaboration between Nigeria and China through expanded scholarships and...
Nigeria Reaffirms Commitment to Global Peace, Security at UN General Assembly
Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru, on Monday addressed the 79th United Nations General Assembly, highlighting Nigeria’s longstanding dedication and commitment to international...
Five takeaways from the Harris-Trump debate
Kamala Harris and Donald Trump battled it out over immigration, abortion, Israel, and their respective approaches to policy and performance in their pivotal...
Ten days after, man who set Ugandan Olympian Cheptegei on fire dies in hospital
The man who attacked Ugandan runner Rebecca Cheptegei has died from injuries sustained when he poured petrol over the Olympic athlete, the Kenyan...
Kenya primary school fire: Dormitory destroyed, 17 pupils dead
At least 17 children died after a fire ripped through their primary school dormitory overnight in central Kenya, police said Friday. The blaze...
Tragedy as Olympian Cheptegei dies, days after boyfriend set her on fire
Four days after her boyfriend set her on fire, Ugandan Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei passed away on Thursday in Kenya, according to medics and...
UN Chief Guterres pushes for Africa’s permanent seat at UN Security Council
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has said the African continent’s historical injustices require immediate correction, pushing for the region’s permanent representation on the...
Africa-China summit: FG signs MoU with Chinese firm on renewable energy
The Federal Government on Tuesday signed two Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with a Chinese company, Mutual Commitment Company (MCC), Limited, on renewable energy....
Just in: Pres. Tinubu meets with Xi Jinping at China’s Great Hall
President Bola Tinubu kicked off his official visit to China with a meeting on Tuesday with his host, President Xi Jinping. According to...
