The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has passed out over 3,000 newly trained recruits at the Depot Nigerian Army, Amasiri-Edda, Ebonyi State, as the Nigerian Army sustains its expanded recruitment drive to strengthen national defence and enhance operational readiness.Africans & Diaspora According to an official signed […]
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Anambra Govt Announces Saturday July 11 2026 Olympic Day Walk
The Anambra State Government has announced Saturday, 11th July 2026, for this year’s Olympic Day Walk in Awka. The 2026 Olympic Day Run is centered on the theme “Let’s Move.” the Commissioner for Youth Development, Mr. Patrick Agha Mba, who announced this in a letter dated 7th July 2026, said […]
Russian Athletics Federation Disappointed as World Athletics Extends Ban
Russia Calls World Athletics Ban ‘Discriminatory’ After Extension of Athlete ExclusionThe Russian Athletics Federation has expressed disappointment over World Athletics’ decision to maintain its ban on Russian and Belarusian athletes, describing the move as discriminatory and unjustified. World Athletics announced on Friday that the sanctions imposed on athletes from both […]
Nigerian Government Queries Côte d’Ivoire Over Death of Citizen in Prison, Seeks Compensation
Nigerian Government has formally demanded an explanation from the government of Côte d’Ivoire over the death of a 24-year-old Nigerian, Usama Murtala, who died after months of detention in an Ivorian prison without trial. Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, who made the demand on Friday during a meeting […]
World Bank Confirms Anambra Did Not Express Interest In 2024 World Bank Hope-Governance Loan Program
The World Bank has confirmed that Anambra State did not express interest to participate in its 2024 HOPE-Governance Program, contrary to misleading media reports alleging that the State was denied the World Bank loan facility due to poor performance benchmarks. According to the World Bank, in its Implementation Status & […]
Paraguay Eliminate Four-Time Champions Germany After Shootout Drama
Paraguay pulled off one of the biggest upsets of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, eliminating four-time champions Germany on penalties after a dramatic 1-1 draw in their Round of 32 clash, on Monday. The South Americans made a bright start and took the lead in the first half through Julio […]
Iran Warns Against Unapproved Shipping Routes in Strait of Hormuz
Iran’s Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, has cautioned that the use of shipping routes in the Strait of Hormuz without Tehran’s approval could further destabilise an already fragile security situation in the Middle East. Araghchi issued the warning on Sunday during an official visit to Baghdad, Iraq, where he discussed regional […]
WHO: Europe Heatwave Claims Over 1,300 Lives Since June 21
The World Health Organization has reported that more than 1,300 excess deaths have occurred across Europe since June 21 as an intense heatwave continues to grip large parts of the continent. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus described heat stress as a “silent killer,” warning that much of Europe’s infrastructure was […]
UN agencies step up response for more countries to check Ebola outbreak in Africa
The United Nations has stepped up support for more countries as Ebola outbreak worsens UN spokesman, Stéphane Dujarric, said this on Thursday during a news conference, at the UN headquarters in New York, to give update on Ebola outbreak. Dujarric said UN, through its agencies, is allocating funds to Burundi […]
Anambra Govt. Reaffirms Commitment To MSMEs, Pledges Stronger Support For Enterprise Growth.
By Ndife David, Awka.The Anambra State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening the Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs) sector, declaring that sustained support for entrepreneurship remains central to its economic development agenda as the world commemorates the 2026 World MSMEs Day.In a special message released from his office […]