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Children are dying as US sanctions push Cuba to the brink of collapse, the UN human rights chief has warned

“The fuel restrictions in place from the start of 2026 and the recent tightening of extraterritorial sanctions, taken together, are a good thing directly harming the Cuban people, especially the most vulnerable groups,” said Mr. Türk. “Children are dying because doctors do not have access to critical medical supplies and medicines. This is unacceptable.” Rapid decline Conditions on the island …

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Bandit ambush, kill two soldiers in Ogun Highway attack

Suspected armed bandits have killed two Nigerian Army soldiers in a violent ambush along the Mowe-Ibafo axis of Obafemi-Owode Local Government Area of ​​Ogun State, in the early hours of Monday. The attackers reportedly opened fire on military personnel in what eyewitnesses described as a sudden and coordinated assault, leaving two soldiers dead at the scene. While details of the …

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A deadly earthquake struck the Philippines on the first day of the school year

At least 19 people were killed, along with extensive damage to hospitals, homes and classrooms. The 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck at 7:37 a.m. local time (7:37 p.m. Sunday in New York), about 32 kilometers (20 miles) off the west coast of Maasim in Sarangani province, according to the UN aid coordination office. Ocha. Mindanao, the Philippines’ second largest and second most …

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Oh Lord, pray for your own Zadok

Once again, the irony of Nigerian football is not lost on me: just as the entire world is preparing for the biggest World Cup in history without the Super Eagles, a youngster from this very country is making the most expensive transfer ever made from Sweden to the Premier League in less than a year playing in Europe. This is, …

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COAS says disinformation is now a security threat

Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lt. Gen. Waidi Shaibu says disinformation and hostile propaganda have become major security threats, underscoring the need for stronger collaboration between the military and the media. Shaibu said this on Tuesday in Abuja at the opening of the Directorate of Army Public Relations (DAPR) 2026 Quarter One and Quarter Two Combined Media Workshop. Represented by …

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Tinubu swears in Tegbe, Enikanolaiye as minister

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Monday, appointed Mr Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe as the new Minister of Power and Ambassador Sola Enikanolaiye as Minister of State for Foreign Affairs. The short event took place at the Presidential Villa, attended by ministers’ wives and senior government officials.Following the resignation of former Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, and Minister of Power, Chief …

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Insecurity threatens the future of Nigeria’s education…

The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) has expressed concern over growing insecurity across the country, warning that continued attacks on schools threaten the future of education. This was stated by the national president of the NUT, Audu Amba, answering questions from journalists on the sidelines of the 114th International Labor Conference (ILC) underway in Geneva. Amba said teachers, students and …

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The Oyo government demolished the building where Adelabu’s kidnapped sisters, the twins, were kept

The Oyo State Government has demolished a three-bedroom bungalow where Mrs. Olaide John-Paul, and his twin sons were allegedly detained after they were kidnapped in Ibadan. Mrs John-Paul is the younger sister of Adebayo Adelabu, former minister of power, and aspiring governor. The building located in Lako Community, Aiyegun-Anaye road area in Ibadan, Oyo state capital, was demolished on Monday. …

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Abia Angels stun Rivers Angels as Nasarawa Amazons, Edo Queens Record win

By Abayomi Ademola Abia Angels recorded an impressive 1-0 win over hosts Rivers Angels, while Nasarawa Amazons remain on course for the title with a dramatic 2-1 comeback win over Bayelsa Queens. On the other hand, Edo Queens thrashed FC Robo Queens 4-1 in the second day of the ongoing NWFL Super Six in Port Harcourt. Winner David’s 26th minute …

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