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After surviving a Russian attack that took her leg, Sasha now hopes her story will remind the world that Ukrainian children are still living through war. Ahead of her performance – she is a rhythmic gymnast who specializes in choreographing routines – Sasha and her mother, Maria, visited UN Headquarters, where they spoke with UN News about resilience, recovery and …

Nigeria and Ghana clash in what is a repeat of the final of the last edition, as the Group B attrition of the 2026 WAFU B U20 Championship begins in the Ivorian town of Yamoussoukro on Monday 29 July. The Flying Eagles won that match at the Stade Kegue in Lomé, Togo, in October 2024, retaining the trophy they won …

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar criticized the Nigerian government for what he described as “unprecedented domestic borrowing” despite a significant increase in revenue from high international crude oil prices. In a statement issued on Sunday by Senior Special Assistant for Public Communications, Phrank Shaibu, Atiku pointed out that although the Appropriation Act of 2026 set the price of crude oil …

By Ayo Kehinde The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has debunked widespread reports that the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Disu, ordered officers to shoot anyone found in possession of illegal firearms. He described the claim as false, misleading and a deliberate distortion of his remarks during a security stakeholders meeting in Makurdi, Benue State. The Force said the viral …

Veteran Nollywood actress, Bukky Wright, has told women not to feel ashamed of being labeled ‘gold diggers’, and said men should pursue women they “can afford”. She defended women who are financially demanding in relationships, saying they should not feel ashamed of having high standards or be labeled as “gold diggers”. Speaking on a recent episode of The Morayo Show, …

The State of Israel and Nigeria reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation in innovation, research and entrepreneurship, with renewed assurances that strategic investments in domestic solutions will spur job creation, economic diversification and sustainable development. The commitment was made during the graduation and closing ceremony of the fourth cohort of the Israel-Nigeria i-FAIR (Israeli Forum for Innovation and Academic …

The elderly man sat in a wheelchair attached to a donkey-drawn cart, with an oxygen cylinder and a small fan beside him as he walked from his tent in the Al-Mawasi area to the dialysis center. “From January 2024 until now, I have had dialysis three times a week,” he said. “I suffered greatly from transportation as I traveled in …

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPCL) for its “failure to explain and account for the ₦211 trillion in oil money recorded in its 2023 audited financial statements as ‘Miscellaneous Receivables’ and ‘Accrued Expenses.’” NNPCL reportedly recorded more than ₦211 trillion (₦211,015,245,000,000) in its 2023 audited financial statements as …

Plateau State Governor Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang has congratulated the National President of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, on his first anniversary in office, describing him as an exceptional leader whose leadership has strengthened the ruling party and promoted unity among its ranks. In a statement issued by the Director of Press and Public Affairs to the Governor, …

All of these things are important as part of the global shift from fossil fuels to more environmentally friendly energy sources But there are limits. Many of these minerals are found in countries affected by conflict, weak governments, or poverty. What’s at stake? If these natural resources are not managed well, this can fuel corruption, fund armed groups, damage the …