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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 …

The 15-member Security Council met in an emergency session on Thursday morning to address rising tensions in the Gulf region following Iran’s attacks in recent days on Bahrain and Kuwait, while Tehran and Washington continued to exchange attacks in the Strait of Hormuz chokepoint. Stay tuned for live updates.

In every generation, a few individuals emerge whose names begin to resonate far beyond their inner circle. They are not necessarily the oldest, richest or most powerful, but they possess an uncommon ability to connect people, create opportunities and remain relevant in different spheres of society. For many Delta State observers, Tamar Forteta is increasingly becoming one of those individuals. …

The United States has withdrawn most of its military personnel deployed to Nigeria following the completion of a series of joint counterterrorism operations against Islamic State-linked insurgents, according to reports.. The withdrawal comes after months of coordinated operations between U.S. forces and the Nigerian military aimed at reducing the operational capacity of Islamic State’s West Africa province and other extremist …

According to reports, at least 18 people died in the capital, where densely populated residential areas suffered heavy damage and several neighborhoods had to be evacuated. “Search and rescue operations are underway rescue people trapped under rubble collapsed residential buildings, including a 15 year old girl and her family,” said Matthias Schmale, the top UN aid official in Ukraine. In …