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6 Nov
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) in partnership with Nutrition International and other organisations has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Nigeria's efforts in improving Maternal, Neonatal, and Child Health (MNCH). During a training on the use revised MNCHW monitoring tool in Abuja on Wednesday, UNICEF's Nutrition Officer, Yadika Charles explained how the organisation is collaborating…
23 Oct
Humanitarian workers face surging violence and worsening working conditions, with intensifying global conflicts and respect for international law on the decline, top Red Cross officials warned Wednesday. "Today, our work is increasingly difficult," said Kate Forbes, president of the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies. "Global conflicts have escalated, endangering civilians…
16 Oct
Is your child showing signs of being a step ahead of their peers? Gifted children often have certain traits that make them stand out, not just in the classroom but in everyday life. Here are seven signs that could mean your child is gifted. 1. Quick to Grasp Complex Ideas Gifted children tend to have…
23 Sep
German police in the central Hesse region said Monday they had raided dozens of properties in a crackdown against sex abuse of minors and child pornography. Police and prosecutors identified a total of 48 suspects, all men aged between 15 and 68, in last week's sweeping raids in Frankfurt and smaller cities and towns. Seven…
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Farmers in Anyarkeke, Ikyochiha, Shankodi, and China communities of Ribi District, Jangwa Development Area, Awe Local Government Area of Nasarawa State, have accused government officials and traditional leaders of intruding and harvesting their rice farms. The communities alleged that their rice is being forcefully harvested by individuals under the directive of the Chief of Jangwa,…
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German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock on Monday warned her Chinese counterpart that Beijing's support for Russia would "impact" ties, according to her office. Germany's top diplomat met in Beijing with her counterpart Wang Yi for a "strategic dialogue", as Berlin seeks to build better ties with China while engaging on key differences. Baerbock told Wang…
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France's Prime Minister Michel Barnier faces the biggest risk yet of being deposed by a hostile parliament as his government presents Monday a social security financing plan that has the opposition up in arms. Barnier, a conservative appointed by President Emmanuel Macron in September after an inconclusive general election, has no majority in parliament and…
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The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, has stated that President Bola Tinubu’s administration is committed to promoting policies that encourage interfaith dialogue and peaceful coexistence. The Minister made this remark on Sunday in Abuja at the 2024 Service of Nine Lessons and Carols, themed “Jesus Our Victory”, based on 1 Corinthians 15:57.…
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A Russian drone barrage overnight killed one person and wounded three others in the western Ukrainian city of Ternopil, authorities said Monday, in Moscow's latest aerial bombardment on Ukraine. The warring countries have escalated cross-border drone and missile attacks in recent weeks and the Kremlin's latest barrage came as German Chancellor Olaf Scholz arrived in…
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German Chancellor Olaf Scholz made a surprise visit to war-torn Ukraine on Monday to reaffirm Berlin's support for Kyiv in its fight against Russia. His visit comes as Ukrainian forces are losing ground on the frontline and amid fears about future US support once Donald Trump returns to the White House in January. Ukraine faces…
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A US-backed, Kurdish-led force in Syria said on Monday it is seeking to evacuate Kurds around Aleppo to safe areas under its control, after pro-Turkey factions seized a town where tens of thousands of Kurds were living. Syria has been at war since 2011, following a crackdown on democracy protests by President Bashar al-Assad. The…
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The Federal Government says all palliative repairs on bad spots of Federal and state roads within Anambra, Ebonyi and Enugu States have been ongoing smoothly and seamlessly. They made the disclosure while responding to a News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Survey, entitled, “Terrible State of Nigerian Roads.’’ The Federal Controller of Works, Enugu State, Mr…
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Mikano Motors LHCV, the specialized division of Mikano International, proudly concludes its successful participation at Nigeria Mining Week 2024, held from November 18-20 at the Abuja Continental Hotel. The event, co-organized by the Miners Association of Nigeria (MAN), Vuka Group, and PwC Nigeria, brought together key players in the mining, construction, and energy sectors. It…
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Residents of Dansadau Emirate in Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara State have expressed worries over the use of explosives by bandits operating in the region. This new tactic by the armed marks a new wave of insecurity, posing threats to the lives and properties. Bello Dansadau, a resident of the community, narrated to Channels…