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Conflict Puts Over 100 Million Children At Risk of Education Disruption In Arab Region — UNESCO

Kingsley Chukwu1 week ago03 mins

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has warned that intensifying regional conflicts have severely disrupted education across Arab states, affecting more than 100 million children and threatening long-term learning systems. In a report released on Monday, the agency said at least 15 countries have been impacted, with 52 million school-age children experiencing…

Health Fears Mount As Refuse Pile Grows In Nyanya/Jikwoyi Area

Kingsley Chukwu1 week ago02 mins

Residents in Nyanya/Jikwoyi District of the Federal Capital Territory have raised concerns over a growing roadside refuse dump, warning of its impact on health, mobility and local businesses. Speaking in Abuja on Monday, residents said the odour from the dump had become a daily challenge, affecting breathing, comfort and general wellbeing, particularly for vulnerable groups….

Court To Rule On Sowore’s No-Case Application As DSS Insists On Trial

Kingsley Chukwu1 week ago02 mins

The Department of State Services has asked the Federal High Court to reject a no-case submission filed by Omoyele Sowore in his ongoing trial. Mr Sowore is facing charges over an alleged false claim involving President Bola Tinubu. Prosecuting counsel Akinlolu Kehinde told Justice Mohammed Umar that the prosecution had established a prima facie case…

Low Public Risk As WHO Monitors Suspected Hantavirus Incident At Sea

Kingsley Chukwu1 week ago02 mins

The World Health Organization has said the public risk remains low following a suspected hantavirus incident aboard a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean. The outbreak, which reportedly left three people dead and three others ill, occurred on the MV Hondius operated by Oceanwide Expeditions. The vessel was sailing off Cape Verde after departing Argentina…

UAE Accuses Iran Of ‘Piracy’ After Drone Strike On Oil-Linked Shipping

Kingsley Chukwu1 week ago01 mins

The United Arab Emirates has accused Iran of carrying out a drone attack on commercial vessels linked to the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) in the Strait of Hormuz. The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Monday that the attack, involving two drones, breached international law and violated United Nations Security Council resolutions…

Kaduna Marks World Press Freedom Day With Pledge To Support Independent Media

Kingsley Chukwu1 week ago02 mins

The Kaduna State Government has pledged to uphold press freedom as part of activities marking the 2026 World Press Freedom Day. The observance, themed “Shaping a Future at Peace,” highlights the importance of an independent and responsible media in advancing peace, human rights and sustainable development. A UNESCO conference in Lusaka, Zambia, is leading the…

Benue APC Reconciliation Meeting Signals Fresh Push For Unity — Alia

Kingsley Chukwu1 week ago02 mins

Governor Hyacinth Alia has welcomed the outcome of a reconciliation meeting involving stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Benue State, describing it as a step towards restoring unity within the party. According to a statement released on Monday by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Tersoo Kula, the governor commended stakeholders for responding to…

Calls Grow For Rent Regulation As Housing Costs Surge In Abuja

Kingsley Chukwu1 week ago02 mins

Concern is mounting among residents of Abuja over the persistent rise in house rents, with calls for government policies to regulate the housing market. Residents said on Monday that rental prices had climbed beyond the reach of many, with self-contained apartments costing up to N2 million and one-bedroom flats ranging from N2.5 million to N3…

Osun Targets Industrial Growth As Adeleke Meets Chinese Investors

Kingsley Chukwu1 week ago02 mins

Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has said his administration is pursuing industrial growth through a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) framework. According to a statement released on Monday by his spokesperson, Malam Olawale Rasheed, the governor spoke during a meeting with Chinese investors seeking to establish factories in Ile-Ife. Mr Adeleke said reforms introduced since 2022 had…

Governorship Race: APC Reconciles In Benue, Backs Alia

Kingsley Chukwu1 week ago04 mins

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Benue says its prolonged internal crisis has been resolved after a high-level reconciliation meeting in Makurdi. The peace meeting brought together Gov. Hyacinth Alia, party leaders, lawmakers and other influential stakeholders across the state. Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Sen. George Akume, announced the resolutions after closed-door…