Germany
4 Nov
The German government and the European Union, EU has supported Nigeria with £17.9 million to expand off-grid electricity generation. This comes as part of the Nigerian Energy Support Programme (NESP). Now in its third phase, the initiative will enhance access to renewable energy, promote efficiency, and boost rural electrification. The EU noted the program aims…
4 Nov
Xabi Alonso returns to Anfield for the first time on Tuesday as his Bayer Leverkusen side take on Liverpool in the Champions League, the trophy he helped the Reds win in 2005. Alonso played 210 games for Liverpool between 2004 and 2009, with the highlight undoubtedly being the miracle comeback in the Reds' Champions League…
3 Nov
Germany's ruling parties have agreed a landmark resolution on combatting anti-Semitism that will be put to parliament this week, political sources said Saturday. The statement, which is non-binding, aims to toughen the official campaign against anti-Semitism that has made headlines since the Israel-Hamas war started on October 7 last year. Intensely debated by lawmakers of…
2 Nov
A World War II-era bridge built by the Nazis was formally closed in the Serbian capital Belgrade Saturday ahead of its demolition, amid an outcry from the public citing both history and concerns over traffic. The Old Sava Bridge -- nicknamed the "German Bridge" -- was built in 1942 by Nazi forces occupying Serbia. The…
30 Oct
The German economy unexpectedly grew in the third quarter as domestic spending increased, official data showed Wednesday, defying expectations of a slowdown that would have tipped the European giant into a technical recession. Gross domestic product expanded 0.2 percent quarter-on-quarter, federal statistics office Destatis said in preliminary data, on the back of rising government spending…
22 Oct
An infection with the new Mpox variant clade 1b has been detected in Germany for the first time, the Robert Koch Institute health authority
22 Oct
An infection with the new mpox variant clade 1b has been detected in Germany for the first time, the Robert Koch Institute health authority said on Tuesday. The infection occurred abroad and was detected last Friday, the institute said, adding that it did not see an increased risk for Germany but was "monitoring the situation…
20 Oct
A Libyan suspected of planning an attack on the Israeli embassy in Berlin and links to the Islamic State (IS) group will appear before
10 Oct
Global goods trade is on course for modest growth throughout 2024 and 2025, despite risks emanating from the conflict in the Middle East, the World Trade Organization forecast Thursday.
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…
21 Sep
Germany on Saturday said there was an "urgent need" for measures to calm tensions in the Middle East as Israel's war on Hamas in Gaza threatened to spread to Lebanon. Attacks carried out by Israel or blamed on the country, including air strikes and the explosions of hand-held communications devices, have killed dozens and injured…
17 Sep
Harry Kane scored four goals, including three penalties, as Bayern Munich beat Dinamo Zagreb 9-2 at home on Tuesday -- becoming the first team to score nine goals in a Champions League match. Kane opened the scoring from the spot after 19 minutes and a second-half hat trick took him to 33 Champions League goals,…
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Nigerian music star Davido has once again missed out on a Grammy win, extending his streak to four nominations without a victory. The 67th Grammy Awards, held on Sunday, February 2, 2025, at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, saw him lose in the Best African Music Performance category. His song "Sensational," a…
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Nigerian music star, Davido, has extended his heartfelt congratulations to American singer, Chris Brown, and Nigerian sensation, Tems, following their victories at the 67th Annual Grammy Awards. On Monday morning, February 3, 2025, Davido took to X to express his pride and joy, writing: "Congratulations to my one and only :goat:! @chrisbrown! And…
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American music icon Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter, popularly known as Beyoncé, has once again made history by becoming the first Black woman in 50 years to win a Grammy in a country music category. She achieved this remarkable feat at the 67th Grammy Awards, which took place on Sunday, February 2, 2025, at the Crypto.com…
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The lawmaker representing the Obokun/Oriade Federal Constituency of Osun State in the House of Representatives, Mr Oluwole Oke, has advised the former governor of the state, Rauf Aregbesola, to “go and beg, prostrate, and make peace” with President Bola Tinubu. He said this amid political tensions in Osun following the exit from the All Progressives…
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The Ogun State Government has vowed to investigate a viral video showing the Oloorile of Orile Ifo, Oba Semiu Ogunjobi, allegedly subjecting Chief Arinola Abraham to dehumanising treatment. In the two-minute clip, Abraham was seen kneeling on a road while a man, believed to be Oba Ogunjobi, hurled curses at him and his family, accusing…
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Abia State Governor, Dr Alex Otti, has said that his government would build a 40,000 capacity Olympic-standard stadium to ensure that the state’s teams have the facility to host its local and international games.