On The Foreign Scene Emmanuel Macron has announced that France is taking significant actions in response to the coup in Niger as France will withdraw its ambassador and cease all military cooperation with Niger. Macron stated that the ambassador and diplomats will return to France, and French troops will leave […]
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U.N. secretary-general warns world leaders: ‘We cannot go on like this
On the Foreign Scene UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres delivered a stark warning to world leaders at the U.N. General Assembly, emphasizing the increasing instability of the planet due to mounting global challenges and geopolitical tensions. Guterres stressed the urgent need for international cooperation but expressedUN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres delivered a […]
On foreign News, EU Fines TikTok €345m Over Child Data
On foreign News, A European Union regulator fined Chinese-owned social media platform TikTok 345 million euros over child data breaches on Friday. Ireland’s Data Protection Commission said in a statement that it has handed down the “administrative fine”, which is equivalent to $369 million, over the breaches it uncovered in […]
Corpses from natural disasters rarely pose health risk- Red Cross, WHO
The World Health organisation and the Red Cross have revealed that contrary to certain beliefs, the bodies of victims of natural disasters or armed conflict rarely pose a health threat to communities. The health agencies said victims, who have died from trauma, drowning or fire do not normally harbour organisms […]
Officials Say That Over 3,000 people Are feared dead, While 10,000 Are missing after flooding in Libya
Libya’s health minister said that more than 3,000 people are believed to have died in devastating floods across eastern Libya. Tamer Ramadan, Libya envoy for the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, said that another 10,000 people are believed to be missing. He said that the death […]
Stirling University student held at detention centre over alleged visa breach
In a related development, a student from the University of Stirling found himself confined at the Dungavel Immigration Removal Centre in Scotland. He has been in detention for an extended period without the possibility of being granted bail for working more than the stipulated time of 20 hours. Engaging in […]
UAE Lifts Visa Ban On Nigerians After Almost One Year.
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has lifted the visa ban placed on Nigerian travellers after almost one year. This follows a historic agreement between President Bola Tinubu and his UAE counterpart Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Monday, according to a statement by the Special Adviser to the President on […]
Casualties In Morocco Earthquake Rises To Over 800, As World Leaders Offer Assistance
Casualties In Morocco Earthquake Rises To Over 800, As World Leaders Offer Assistance Moroccan authorities have said that the 6.8-magnitude earthquake that hit Morocco late Friday killed at least 632 people and injured 329 others, about 51 in critical condition. Support poured in from leaders across the world, including: On […]
On Sport, Boniface wins Bundesliga Rookie of the Month
On Sport Nigeria and Bayern Leverkusen striker, Victor Boniface has won the Bundesliga Rookie of the Month for August. The German side took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to announce the latest feat. The 22-year-old fought off competition from Xavi Simons and fellow Noah Atubolu who is a goalkeeper. […]
On Foriegn News, UK Marks First Anniversary Of Queen Elizabeth II’s Death.
On Foriegn News, Ceremonial gunfire rang out across the UK on Friday to mark the accession of King Charles III, as he paid tribute to his mother Queen Elizabeth II on the first anniversary of her death. The King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery fired a 41-gun Accession salute in London’s […]