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AU Commission Criticizes U.S. Withdrawal from WHO
Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), Moussa Faki, has expressed disappointment over the United States’ decision to withdraw from the World Health Organisation (WHO), a move…
Australian Open: Sabalenka crushes Badosa to reach third straight finals
Tennis faithful were treated to great moments at the ongoing Australia Open women’s singles semifinal clash as Aryna Sabalenka crushed Paula Badosa, 6-4, 6-2 to reach the finals.
The…
Minister Calls for End to Skin Bleaching Among African Women
Nigeria’s Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Iziaq Salako, has urged African women to embrace their natural beauty, warning against the dangers of skin-bleaching…
Sri Lankan president set limits on expenses of staff, vehicles to ministers
The office of Sri Lankan President has issued new guidelines to ministers, capping the size of their staff, vehicle use and other expenses to reduce government spending.
The…
Germany mourns Aschaffenburg stabbing victims as probes begin
German investigators are searching for motive after the deadly stabbing attack in a park in the southern city of Aschaffenburg.
Mayor Jürgen Herzing planned to lay a wreath at the scene…
Trump Reclassifies Yemen’s Houthi Rebels as Terrorist Organization
U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Wednesday to re-designate Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi militia as a foreign terrorist organization, reviving a controversial…
Police Arrest Fake Soldier for Alleged Abduction, Robbery in Lagos
Operatives of the Lagos State Police Rapid Response Squad (RRS) have arrested a 42-year-old man, accused of impersonating a soldier, for allegedly abducting and robbing a victim of valuable…
Iran Deports 3,000 Afghans Daily Amid Winter Crisis – NRC
Iran is deporting approximately 3,000 Afghan migrants daily across the Islam Qala border, the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) revealed on Monday.
Jan Egeland, NRC's secretary general,…
Sacked JAMB Deputy Director Vows to Expose Corruption, Fights Dismissal in Court
A former deputy director at the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Mr. Yisa Usman, has pledged to reveal alleged corruption within the board despite facing threats and…
NDA Vows to Sustain Transformational Changes, Train Future Military Leaders
The Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) has reaffirmed its commitment to sustaining transformational changes and producing competent officers for the armed forces. Speaking during an event at…