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26 Nov
The 19th Heads of State and Government Summit of the Group 20 (G20) was held at the Museum of Modern Art in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from November 18 to 19 2024. The G20 is an intergovernmental forum comprising 19 sovereign countries, the European Union (EU) and the African Union (AU). The countries are Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Germany, France, India,…
11 Nov
The Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism, and the Creative Economy, Barrister Hannatu Musa Musawa, led the African Union delegation to the G20 Ministers of Culture meeting held at the Salvador Convention Centre in Brazil. During the event, delegates deliberated on Africa’s rich cultural heritage and its role in promoting economic growth, social cohesion, and global…
18 Oct
Over 1,100 persons have died across Africa from monkeypox (mpox), Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), said yesterday, warning that the epidemic was “going out of control” without further action.
21 Sep
Conference of Speakers of Pan-African Parliament (PAP) under the African Union (AU) has declared solidarity with the victims of flood disaster in Nigeria and others affected by similar tragedy on the African continent. The Conference expressed their sympathy and support in a statement signed by the President of Pan- African Parliament (PAP), Hon. Chief Fortune…
5 Mar 2024
President Bola Tinubu has called for increased collaboration between the African Union (AU) and United Nations (UN) to end the proliferation of arms and light weapons in Africa.
20 Feb 2024
The President of the People’s Republic of China, Xi Jinping, has congratulated the African Union on its 37th summit.
17 Feb 2024
The African Union (AU) has appointed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as the Champion for Human Resources for Health and Community Health Delivery Partnership.
7 Feb 2024
I was just 13 years old, when I had this idea that seemed silly to many people. What was this idea anyway? Well, it was to teach unemployed young women and older girls across Africa and the Caribbean, who had dropped out of school..
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Troops of Sector 2 of the Joint Task Force North West Operation Fansan Yamma reportedly dismantled terrorist hideouts in the Fakai area of Shinkafi Local Government Area, Zamfara State, on January 10, 2025. The troops, in an offensive operation supported by the Air Component of Operation Fansan Yamma, cleared several terrorists' camps in the Fakai…
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A new report from the World Economic Forum (WEF) has predicted that 92 million jobs, or 8% of the global workforce, will be displaced by 2030 due to advancements in artificial intelligence (AI). According to the report, 41% of employers worldwide expect to reduce their staff numbers as AI automates more tasks. This includes roles…
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Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has assented to Section 26 of the revised Harmonised Armed Forces Terms and Conditions of Service, which bans members of the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) from participating in activities of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender or Trans, Queer or Questioning, Intersex, Asexual or Agender, Two-Spirit (LGBTQIA2S+) group, as well…
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Firefighters fought on into the night Saturday in a bid to get on top of massive wildfires around Los Angeles as winds ramped up, pushing the blazes towards previously untouched neighborhoods. At least 16 people were now confirmed dead from fires that have ripped through the city, leaving communities in ruins and testing the mettle…
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South Korea's National Intelligence Service on Sunday backed up Ukraine's account of having captured two wounded North Korean soldiers this week in Russia, after Kyiv said they were being questioned. Ukraine, the United States and South Korea have accused nuclear-armed North Korea of sending more than 10,000 soldiers to help bolster Russian forces. Seoul's…
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Japanese veteran Kei Nishikori saved two match points to battle back and stay alive in a five-set epic at the Australian Open Sunday, admitting he almost gave up. The 35-year-old, who reached a career-high four in the world and was a US Open finalist a decade ago, was on the brink of defeat at John…
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The Lagos State Police Command has apprehended 2,176 suspects for crimes including murder, armed robbery, and kidnapping over the last four months, Commissioner of Police Olanrewaju Ishola announced on Saturday. Briefing reporters on the Command's achievements from September 2024 to January 2025, Ishola said all the suspects had been charged to court. He noted that…
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Reducing salt intake has an array of positive benefits to one’s health. It helps lower blood pressure and decreases the risk of heart disease and stroke. It also improves overall health and well-being, boosting energy levels. In addition, it promotes healthier skin, hair, and nails. Try the following simple and effective tips to lower your…
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The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, (LASEMA) has revealed that it attended to 1,675 incidents between January and December 2024. In a statement on Sunday, the Head, Public Affairs of LASEMA, Nosa Okunbor, said of the 1,675 attended to by the agency in 2024, 167 incidents were recorded attended in December 2024, which effectively…