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Ten Dead, Four Missing After Bus Disappears in China Floods Amid Worsening Extreme Weather

At least 10 people have been confirmed dead after a bus carrying passengers went missing during torrential rainfall in northern China’s Shanxi province, state media reported on Wednesday. The bus was last seen on Sunday morning in the city of Datong, amid severe flooding that has battered the region. Authorities said search operations are ongoing […]

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Labour Party Youth Leader Kennedy Ahanotu Declares 2027 Presidential Ambition, Calls for Generational Reset

In a bold and history-making move, the National Youth Leader of the Labour Party, Kennedy Ahanotu, has formally declared his intention to contest the 2027 presidential election, becoming the first aspirant within the party to openly enter the race. In an interview with the media on Tuesday, the 41-year-old political figure called for a “fresh […]

Morocco Lodges Official Complaint to CAF After WAFCON Final Loss to Nigeria

  The Moroccan Royal Football Federation (FRMF) has formally lodged a complaint to the Confederation of African Football (CAF), citing alleged “refereeing injustices” during the dramatic final of the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), which ended in a 3-2 victory for Nigeria’s Super Falcons.   The high-stakes final, played at Rabat’s Olympic Stadium, […]

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Australia Moves to Ban Under-16s from YouTube and Major Social Media Platforms, Sparking Global Debate

Australia is set to implement one of the world’s toughest digital age restriction laws, with a landmark decision to ban children under 16 from accessing platforms such as YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, and X. The ban, announced on Wednesday by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Communications Minister Anika Wells, will take effect from December […]

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UCH Nurses Join Nationwide Strike Over Staffing, Welfare Demands, Warn of Indefinite Action

Nurses and midwives at the University College Hospital (UCH) in Ibadan have joined the ongoing nationwide seven-day warning strike declared by the National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM), citing unaddressed demands from the Federal Government. The strike action at UCH commenced shortly after the hospital’s NANNM branch held a congress on Wednesday, July […]

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University of Port Harcourt Dismisses Viral Snake Rumour as Fake News, Urges Calm

The University of Port Harcourt has firmly denied viral social media reports claiming that a large snake, allegedly described as a “deity,” was discovered and killed on campus. In a statement issued on Wednesday in Port Harcourt, the university described the reports — which included a widely circulated voice note — as entirely false, misleading, […]

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US Tariff Surge Set to Hit Global Trade, Raise Consumer Prices as Trump Deadline Looms

A new wave of US tariffs is set to take effect on Friday, threatening to disrupt global supply chains and raise prices for American consumers, unless trading partners reach last-minute deals with President Donald Trump to avoid the hike. The proposed tariffs, targeting imports from dozens of countries, could significantly increase the cost of everyday […]