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Diaspora Youruba: Africa at the crossroads of history, says Alaafin The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade, said Africa is today at the crossroads of history to lead a liberating revolution in the production, dissemination and utilization of knowledge. A statement released on Thursday by its director of media and publicity, Bode Durojaiye, quoted Alaafin as he addressed the …

Here are the top stories from across the country 1. Tinubu calls for a manufacturing-led West Africa as ECOWAS opens new headquarters in Abuja President Bola Tinubu has urged West African countries to accelerate industrialization and build a production-based regional economy, saying that the inauguration of the new Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) headquarters in Abuja should inspire …

West Kelowna, BC city council voted unanimously to formally oppose BC Hydro’s proposal to build an overhead transmission line as part of a project to add a second power source to the city, and urged the utility to install the line underground. “We have been advocating since we were founded in 2007 for excess power. This is very important,” said …

The federal government has issued a new nationwide flood warning, alerting residents of hundreds of vulnerable communities across Nigeria to prepare for possible flooding as heavy rains are expected to persist between June 22 and July 5, 2026. The warning was contained in a flood forecast warning issued by the federal Ministry of Environment through the National Flood Early Warning …

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Thursday, gave the presidential salute to Team Nigeria ahead of the 2026 Commonwealth Games, charging the nation’s athletes to compete with honour, discipline and excellence as worthy ambassadors of Nigeria. The President, represented by his Chief of Staff, Chief Femi Gbajabiamila, handed over the commission at a colorful ceremony at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Gbajabiamila …

An assessment conducted by the UN-backed Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) found that eight health facilities reviewed in La Guaira, Caracas and Miranda needed immediate outside assistance. Three suffered structural damage. Authorities have reported 2,295 deaths, 11,267 injuries and 12,841 people displaced or seriously affected. Overwhelmed wards At the Vargas-IVSS hospital in La Guaira, 96 patients were crammed into a …

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Spain advance to the round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup as two goals from Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro’s first goal for his country secured a convincing victory over Austria in Los Angeles. Spain’s success was their first in the World Cup knockout stages since their triumph in South Africa in 2010 – and the reward is …

Post views: 31 By Silvernews Youths from Nguruwenkwo Autonomous Community have stopped the development of Nkwogwu Market Square, claiming that the developer did not follow due process and did not consult with the rightful owners of the land before starting the project. The youths who yesterday prevented the builder and some members of the state watchdog group from erecting …

Although sport has the ability to promote diversity and inclusion, the report notes that those from racial and ethnic minorities are underrepresented at various levels of global sport, and gaps in governance and access reflect broader structural inequalities. Aswini KPThat Human Rights Council– Appointed independent expert on contemporary forms of racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance, recognizing the unique …