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Nosakhare Obasohan resistance A lawyer, photographer and visual storyteller, Endurance Nosakhare Obasohan, has said photography and visual storytelling can play a significant role in healing Nigeria’s social divisions, promoting national unity and creating economic opportunities for the youth. Obasohan, founder and creative director of the Shutter For Change initiative, said his passion for using art as a tool for social …

UN agencies and humanitarian partners have provided support to local authorities, UN spokesman Stéphane Dujarric said. “The Secretary General is saddened by the devastating floods we are witnessing today in Nepal and China, which have claimed many lives, left people missing and caused widespread destruction,” Dujarric said. UN Resident Coordinator in Nepal Lila Pieters Yahia is coordinating aid efforts with …

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The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has assured Nigerians that the 2027 election campaign will not impede members of the National Assembly from carrying out their legislative duties. Akpabio, who recently convened a meeting of critical stakeholders of the APC in Akwa Ibom North West Senatorial District where President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, himself and Governor Umo Eno, received unanimous support for …

Indian players dominated the podium at the ninth Lagos International Badminton Classic, winning three of the five titles available in the tournament. Tankara Talasila won the men’s singles title after defeating his compatriot and training partner, Hmar Laithazuala, in a closely contested final. Indian players also emerged victorious in women’s doubles, with the Panda sisters, Rutaparna and Swetaparna, defeating their …

A 500 level student of Father Moses Adasu University, formerly Benue State University, has been arrested by police after she allegedly poured hot water on her 200 level colleague following a disagreement. The incident reportedly occurred on Friday, August 28, 2026 at the student residence in Benue State. The state police public relations officer, DSP Peter Aondongu, confirmed the arrest …

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Key points The new plan requires coordinated investment to ensure countries have a skilled, motivated and well-supported workforce capable of meeting Africa’s rapidly growing health needs. This agenda marks a shift from simply training more health workers to building a sustainable, planned and equitably distributed health system African Minister of Health too supported a new regional strategy to give every …

Hosts and defending champions Kenya ended Nigeria’s hopes of reaching the quarter-finals of the 2026 CAVB Women’s Africa Nations Championship with a 3-0 win in the round of 16. Kenya, buoyed by home fans, produced a dominant performance to beat Nigeria 25-21, 25-17, 25-15 to advance to the round of 16 of the continental championship. Nigeria, however, refused to give …

Land has been flooded, houses have been flooded, livelihoods have been lost, causing great difficulties for people in looking for a safer future. It is not only the environment that is affected, rising sea levels also have a significant impact on human rights, economic development, health, culture, the future of many countries and basic human dignity. © UNDP Villagers in …