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Gaza hospital under attack by airstrikes

Ethan Asher August 26, 2025

Gaza Among those killed was 33-year-old freelance journalist Mariam Dagga, who had recently reported for the Associated Press on children suffering from starvation at the same hospital. Witnesses said two strikes hit within minutes: the first on the fourth floor, where surgical units and

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Health emergency in South Africa’s Botswana

Andrew Mbeki August 26, 2025

South Africa A health emergency declared in South Africa’s Botswana as the country runs critically low on medicines and supplies. The shortages have left hospitals and clinics scrambling to treat illnesses ranging from hypertension to cancer and diabetes The health ministry blames the crisis on financial challenges. President Dumo Boko says rising procurement costs

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Pix of the Day: August 25, 2025

Ethan Asher August 25, 2025

World Tour One year of war in Gaza as food emergency continues with no end in sight. 0 Shares 0 Share Facebook 0 Share Twitter 0 Share LinkedIn

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Nigeria Maritime, Society of Engr. boost collaboration for blue economy

Dooyum Naadzenga August 25, 2025

Nigeria The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) and the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) have intensified their partnership to accelerate Nigeria’s Blue Economy development. The Director General of NIMASA, Dr. Dayo Mobereola, dropped this hint yesterday in Lagos during a courtesy visit from the NSE leadership, led by its President, Engineer

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Nigeria’s poverty crisis threatens the future of millions

Dooyum Naadzenga August 25, 2025

Nigeria  Feature More than 133 million Nigerians—nearly 63 percent of the population—are trapped in multidimensional poverty, according to the latest data from Nigeria’s National Bureau of Statistics.  This staggering figure reflects widespread deprivation in health, education, living standards, access to clean water, sanitation, and secure livelihoods. For a nation

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76 kidnap victims rescued by Nigeria air force in the north-west

Jude Owuamannam August 25, 2025

Nigeria Officials in Nigeria said on Saturday that the air force has rescued 76 kidnap victims, including women and children. They said this follows a precision air strike on a bandit stronghold in Pauwa Hill in the north-west Katsina State. The operation was part of a manhunt for a gang leader known as Babaro, who […]

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United Kingdom to overhaul migrant appeals

Howard Mildilton August 25, 2025

UK In the United Kingdom, the heated public debate on controlling unauthorised immigration continues. There was another wave of anti-migrant protests on Sunday, following scuffles between demonstrators and police the day before. On Saturday, protesters were met by thousands of anti-racism counter-demonstrators at several anti-migration rallies. The protests come as the

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Nigeria’s Benue LGA Body pays condolance to ruling party chair

Dooyum Naadzenga August 25, 2025

Nigeria Nigeria’s Benue north Association of Local Government Chairmen (ALGON), led by Hon. Maurice Orwough, Chairman of Guma Local Government Area of the State, visited the family of Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, National Chairman of the county’s ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), to express their condolences following the death of his mother, Mama Lydia

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Nigeria’s Benue Agric Project secures €25M to upgrade 500km road

Dooyum Naadzenga August 25, 2025

Nigeria The Benue State Rural Access and Agricultural Marketing Project (RAAMP) in Nigeria is on the cusp of a significant infrastructural breakthrough with plans to construct over 500 kilometers of rural roads across the state.  Backed by a €25 million funding intervention from the European Investment Bank, the initiative is poised to dramatically enhance rural […]

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Minister Oyetola, hails NPA boss on his emergence as IAPH Vice President 

Kingsley Chukwuka August 24, 2025

Nigeria The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, CON, has congratulated Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho, Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), on his election as Vice President of the International Association for Ports and Harbours (IAPH). In a statement released by his Special Adviser on Media and Communications, Dr. Bolaji Akinola, Oyetola