BIRTHDAY – ÌJÈBÚ-JÈSÀ

Sunday, December 18, 2022 remains a memorable day as the Global President of Ijebu Jesa Unions’ Conference (IJUC), Engr. Olugbemiga Olusola Abudiore marked his 70th Birthday in grand style with …

Africa: Biden to Spotlight Angola's Lobito Corridor, His Legacy to Counter China in Africa

2 December 2024

[VOA] Washington -- When U.S. President Joe Biden visits Angola in early December, he will put into focus his legacy infrastructure project aimed at securing crucial supply chains on the African continent. Called the Lobito Corridor, the project is the centerpiece of his administration's strategy to counter China's clout in global development. [...]

Africa: Statement by Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala following her reappointment as Director-General

1 December 2024

[WTO] Geneva -- Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala issued a statement on 29 November following the decision by the General Council to appoint her for a second four-year term, which will commence on 1 September 2025. [...]

Nigeria: Police Debunk Viral Fuel-Scooping Video

2 December 2024

[Vanguard] The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has discredited a viral video allegedly showing uniformed personnel scooping fuel from the wreckage of an overturned tanker. [...]

Liberia: NEC Commissioners Investigated for Instigating Staff Protest

2 December 2024

[Liberian Investigator] Monrovia -- There are reports that five commissioners of the National Elections Commission (NEC) are currently undergoing investigation for their involvement in the recent disturbances that negatively affected the operations of the Commission, an Executive Mansion source hinted. Some staffers of the NEC recently staged several days of protest and disrupted the smooth operations of the Commission. Their remonstrations were in demand of additional benefits. [...]

Liberia: Arcelormittal Liberia Training Academy Graduates Third Batch of Trainees

2 December 2024

[Liberian Investigator] Yekepa -- The ArcelorMittal Liberia Training Academy (popularly VTC) has graduated its third batch of vocational students after completing three years of intensive studies at the institution. [...]

Liberia: SKD Sports Complex Overrun By Garbage and Weeds

2 December 2024

[Liberian Investigator] Monrovia -- The Samuel Kanyon Doe (SKD) Sports Complex, a proud symbol of Liberian sports, now lies in a state of neglect and decay. [...]

Nigeria: Tinubu, Look Inwards to Tame Nigeria's Rising Debts

2 December 2024

[Premium Times] As it is so evident, some International Oil Companies (IOCs) have taken undue advantage of this obscene governance template to fleece the country. [...]

Uganda: Global Talks to End Plastics Pollution Hang in Balance

2 December 2024

[Observer] As world leaders engage in the fifth and final negotiations for a global treaty to end plastic pollution, climate enthusiasts have raised fears about the potential failure to secure a binding agreement, writes Yudaya Nangonzi. [...]

Kenya: Transforming Kenya's Digital Economy - New Toolkit Offers Policy Roadmap to Reform the Gig Economy and Impact Millions of Workers

18 November 2024

[Mastercard Foundation] Nairobi, Kenya -- A groundbreaking new toolkit, developed in collaboration with the Mastercard Foundation, eMobilis Technology Institute, and Africa Practice, offers a comprehensive roadmap to reform Kenya's gig economy and create a more equitable and sustainable sector for over one million workers and businesses alike. [...]

Uganda: Over Three Million to Benefit From Shs 1.3tn Climate-Smart Agriculture Initiative

2 December 2024

[Observer] A transformative climate-smart agriculture project funded by the World Bank and the Government of Uganda is set to benefit at least 3.9 million Ugandans across the country, Frank Tumwebaze, the Minister of Agriculture said. [...]

Malawi: Chakwera Hosts Chinese Delegation, Hails Them for Donation of Solar Panels to Malawi

2 December 2024

[Nyasa Times] Malawi Leader President Dr Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera, on Sunday hosted high level Chinese delegation. [...]

Malawi: Malawi Youths Form Own Political Party - NYA to Contest 2025 General Elections in Full Throttle

2 December 2024

[Nyasa Times] In a bold move to tackle the current biting economic challenges facing Malawi, the country's youths have teamed up to form their own political movement, the National Youth Alliance (NYA). [...]

Zimbabwe: President Mnangagwa's Relative Terrorizes Villagers, Grabs Gold Mine Sparking Solo Protest

2 December 2024

[New Zimbabwe] PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa's close relative is allegedly terrorizing villagers in Mashonaland West province amid reports he grabbed a gold mine belonging to Zanu PF youths with the help of an armed gang. [...]

Nigeria: Tinubu's Tax Reform Bills Will Benefit Only Lagos - Zulum

2 December 2024

[Daily Trust] Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, on Sunday, said the implementation of the proposed tax reform bills would disproportionately benefit Lagos State, leaving other states, including the North, disadvantaged. [...]

Nigeria: Minimum Wage - FCT Area Council Workers' Strike Continues - Labour Leader

2 December 2024

[Daily Trust] The President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) in the FCT, Comrade Stephen Knabayi, has said there is no going back on the ongoing strike by the workers of the six area councils over the minimum wage. [...]

Nigeria: CBN to Launch New Website

2 December 2024

[Premium Times] The redesigned website introduces a variety of new content, which encompasses a broader spectrum of information regarding the Bank's mandate. [...]

Nigeria: Oil Theft - Army Dismantles 56 Illegal Oil Bunkering Sites, Recovers 1.2m Litres of Stolen Crude

2 December 2024

[Vanguard] The Nigerian Army, in collaboration with other security agencies, has intensified operations against economic sabotage in the Niger Delta region, resulting in significant achievements. [...]

Ethiopia: Ethiopia's Gig Economy Takes Center Stage at Africa Celebrates 2024 Event

18 November 2024

[Mastercard Foundation] During a panel discussion at the event, it was stated that regulatory sandboxes should be designed to help gig platforms thrive. [...]

Nigeria: Govt Set to Tackle Regulatory, Bureaucratic Challenges - Minister

2 December 2024

[Vanguard] In a bid to boost non-oil exports, the Federal Government, FG, has said it is set to tackle regulatory and bureaucratic issues that are driving up cost of exports, making Nigerian goods uncompetitive in the global market. [...]

Nigeria: How Nigeria Struggles to Raise Crude Oil Production - Investigation

2 December 2024

[Vanguard] ·2024 Average Condensate output falls 11.6% to 211,401 bpd·Average oil output declines 3.9% to 1.177m bpd·Energy transition hindering funding -- Experts·NUPRC, others move to enhance output·Future looks bright -- Analysts [...]

Zimbabwe: 1,500 Duty-Free Buses Imported

2 December 2024

[The Herald] Bus operators have commended the Government for the one-year grace period that allowed them to import buses duty-free, resulting in the importation of over 1 500 buses. [...]

Zimbabwe: No Demolition Without Four Months' Notice - Govt

2 December 2024

[The Herald] GOVERNMENT has outlawed the demolition of houses in Harare without four months' notice to allow the affected property owners to reconstruct and have decent shelter for their families. [...]

Nigeria: Minimum Wage - Organised Labour, Cross River Reach Agreement On 70,000 Naira

2 December 2024

[Vanguard] Cross River State Government and Organised Labour have reached an agreement on 70,000 national minimum wage. [...]

Rwanda: Mining Firms Risk Losing Licences Over Polluting Rivers

2 December 2024

[New Times] Mining companies that pollute rivers could lose their licences after Rwanda Mines, Petroleum and Gas Board (RMB) and Rwanda Environment Management Authority (REMA) joined efforts to protect the environment. [...]

Nigeria: Nigeria Signs MOU With France to Boost Mining Sector

2 December 2024

[Vanguard] In a bid to galvanize the mining sector, Nigeria and France, weekend, signed a Memorandum of Understanding, MoU, to address numerous challenges including remediation of over 2,000 abandoned mining pits across the country. [...]

India’s Jasprit Bumrah ‘one of the greatest fast bowlers ever’: Travis Head

2 December 2024

'It's going to be nice to look back at your career and tell the grandkids that you faced him,' Head says of Bumrah. [...]

Report from bombed Syrian hospital

2 December 2024

Reporter in Syria Nour Qormosh has been seeing the damage from an air attack on Aleppo’s university hospital. [...]

Tens of thousands of pro-EU protesters rally in Georgia

2 December 2024

Police in Georgia use tear gas and water cannon on demonstrators as pro-EU protests continue for a fourth day. [...]

Israel “failed” to force Hezbollah to succumb through war

2 December 2024

Hassan Barari on why Israel came out ahead in the war in Lebanon, even though neither side actually “won”. [...]

Dozens feared dead after stampede breaks out at Guinea football match

2 December 2024

Dozens are reportedly killed after rival fans stormed the pitch following a controversial referee decision. [...]

Israel likely to maintain “low-level conflict” in Lebanon

2 December 2024

Randa Slim on why the recently negotiated ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hezbollah may prove to be short-lived. [...]

Israel committing Gaza war crimes and ethnic cleansing, says Moshe Yaalon

2 December 2024

Former Israeli army chief and defence minister says northern Gaza is being 'cleared of Arabs', echoing ICC allegations. [...]

Australian police arrest 13 in largest cocaine bust in country’s history

2 December 2024

Australian Federal Police say the 2.3-tonne seizure has a street value of $494m. [...]

Olympic champions Sifan Hassan, Letsile Tebogo named Athletes of the Year

2 December 2024

Dutch runner is rewarded for her three Olympic medals in a week at the 2024 Games, where Tebogo won the men's 200m gold. [...]

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,012

2 December 2024

These were the key developments on the 1,012th day of the Russia-Ukraine war. [...]

Romania’s governing party set to win election despite far-right resurgence

2 December 2024

Left-leaning Social Democratic Party to hold parliament, but Alliance for Uniting Romanians makes big gains. [...]

US President Joe Biden pardons son Hunter despite pledge not to

2 December 2024

Outgoing US president says his son was 'selectively' and 'unfairly' prosecuted due to his family name. [...]

Negotiators fail to agree on UN treaty to curb global plastic pollution

1 December 2024

As the threat from plastic pollution mounts, countries could only agree to postpone negotiations to a later date. [...]

Georgia protests spread as prime minister dismisses call for new elections

1 December 2024

Demonstrations spread across the country over ruling party's path away from EU membership, shift towards Russia. [...]

Social Democrats win Iceland’s snap elections as incumbents punished

1 December 2024

Social Democratic Alliance wins the largest share of votes but will need to form a coalition to govern. [...]

Verstappen wins Qatar Grand Prix after McLaren fail to secure team title

1 December 2024

Max Verstappen claims his ninth win of the 2024 season as McLaren are made to wait for the constructors' title. [...]

Four Palestinians killed in Israeli attack near Jenin in occupied West Bank

1 December 2024

Attack on village of Sir brings Palestinian death toll in the territory to at least 790 since beginning of Gaza war. [...]

What’s next for Syria’s President Bashar al-Assad and his allies?

1 December 2024

A surprise rebel offensive surges onwards after taking control of the city of Aleppo. [...]

Trump taps Lebanon-born Massad Boulos as Arab and Middle East adviser

1 December 2024

Boulos is the father-in-law of Trump's daughter Tiffany and led campaign outreach to Arab Americans. [...]

Senegal seeks answers 80 years after French colonial massacre of soldiers

1 December 2024

Commemoration prompts renewed calls for investigation into the killing of African soldiers by the French army in 1944. [...]

Syria opposition fighters push towards Hama as gov’t forces launch assault

1 December 2024

Russian and Syrian jets reportedly attack Idlib city on fifth day of opposition's surprise advance in northwest Syria. [...]

Death toll from sectarian violence in northwest Pakistan rises to 130

1 December 2024

Violence has escalated in the region after gunmen opened fire on convoys carrying Shia pilgrims on November 21. [...]

Ding, Dommaraju tied after six games at World Chess Championship

1 December 2024

Teen challenger Gukesh Dommaraju of India holds reigning champ Ding Liren after first week of competition. [...]

Mapping who controls what in Syria

1 December 2024

Opposition fighters led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham seize control of large parts of Aleppo as they push south. [...]

It’s time to tax fossil fuels and shipped goods to fund climate resilience

1 December 2024

Climate-stricken regions are sinking into debt. We can stop that by financing the loss and damage fund through levies. [...]

Police feel unsafe working at carnival, survey claims

2 December 2024

A survey of 486 officers who work at the event finds 28% have been assaulted and 88% feel unsafe. [...]

Stroke patients test new nerve stimulation therapy

2 December 2024

King's College Hospital is testing a device that sends electrical signals around the body. [...]

'We lost everything in a converted e-bike fire'

2 December 2024

A man is urging people to think about where they buy e-bikes and parts after he escaped from a fire. [...]

Gig staff eject disabled man they thought was drunk

2 December 2024

Matthew Parrott, from Oxford, took his wife to the O2 in London to celebrate her birthday. [...]

‘My doctors say I'm a walking miracle'

2 December 2024

Alison Tatum, from Islington, had stage four lung cancer and was given 12 to 18 months to live. [...]

New deadlines set for fixing dangerous cladding

2 December 2024

Housing Secretary Angela Rayner says the pace of remediation had been "far too slow for far too long". [...]

Should you pay more for parking if you have a big car?

2 December 2024

Some councils are considering charging owners of larger vehicles more for parking permits. [...]

Girl praised for helping sibling scalded by hot tea

2 December 2024

Farah spoke to 999 call handler Matthew Hawkins when her toddler brother was scalded by hot tea. [...]

Elton John unable to 'watch own musical' after eyesight loss

2 December 2024

The star-studded event attracted a host of famous faces as the production celebrated its West End debut at London's Dominion Theatre. [...]

Be careful drinking abroad, warns mum of woman who died in Laos

1 December 2024

The mother of Simone White urges people to be careful with alcohol after her daughter died in Laos. [...]

Man arrested on suspicion of rape at Groucho Club

1 December 2024

Police say the alleged rape took place last month at the famous London private members' club. [...]

Councils try to stop the 'grotification' of London

1 December 2024

Councils discuss measures they are taking to stop London's high streets become dirty and neglected. [...]

Strictly's Chris McCausland inspires more blind dancers

1 December 2024

The success of blind Strictly contestant Chris McCausland has prompted new interest in dance. [...]

Boy band Damage on their journey to stardom

23 November 2024

The group behind Love II Love talk about how their journey was different from other 90s boybands. [...]

Jeff Goldblum plays piano at London rail station

21 November 2024

As part of the release of movie Wicked, actor Jeff Goldblum performed Christmas songs for commuters. [...]

La Clique returns to London's West End

17 November 2024

The show of cabaret and circus has returned to the London stage for the festive period. [...]

Fifty years of New Covent Garden Market

16 November 2024

The market supplies flowers, fruit and vegetables to institutions across London, such as Claridge's. [...]

Met Police officer rammed off motorcycle

15 November 2024

David Doyle has been jailed for more than five years following the attack in May. [...]

'It's another London tradition that will go'

30 November 2024

Smithfield and Billingsgate markets are set to shut after centuries - what is their history? [...]

'A turban wasn't allowed on building sites'

1 December 2024

Jagjit Singh Rayat reflects on how his family helped shape a moment in modern British history. [...]

Daniel Khalife was a British soldier who spied for Iran and dreamed of fame

28 November 2024

With hopes of becoming a double agent, Khalife was a fantasist - as well as a genuine security threat. [...]

'You can't wipe out Billingsgate Fish Market overnight'

27 November 2024

The news London's oldest fish market faces permanent closure has shocked traders at Billingsgate. [...]

'I sang every aria just in case it was my last time'

26 November 2024

Three cancer-surviving musicians share their stories as they release a song to help comfort others. [...]

'Warship and operating theatre dynamics are similar'

25 November 2024

Alex Oliver retrained as a operating department practitioner and now works at a London hospital. [...]

'Title race on' - how Odegaard & Saka are keeping Arsenal hopes alive

30 November 2024

As Arsenal move second with an emphatic win at West Ham, BBC Sport looks at how "deadly duo" Martin Odegaard and Bukayo Saka are keeping their title hopes alive. [...]

Markets digest bank earnings after recent turmoil

14 April 2023

Still haven't filed your taxes? Here's what you need to know

14 April 2023

So far this tax season, the IRS has received more than 90 million income tax returns for 2022. [...]

Retail spending fell in March as consumers pull back

14 April 2023

Spending at US retailers fell in March as consumers pulled back amid recessionary fears fueled by the banking crisis. [...]

Analysis: Fox News is about to enter the true No Spin Zone

14 April 2023

This is it. [...]

Silicon Valley Bank collapse renews calls to address disparities impacting entrepreneurs of color

13 April 2023

When customers at Silicon Valley Bank rushed to withdraw billions of dollars last month, venture capitalist Arlan Hamilton stepped in to help some of the founders of color who panicked about losing access to payroll funds. [...]

Not only is Lake Powell's water level plummeting because of drought, its total capacity is shrinking, too

21 March 2022

Lake Powell, the second-largest human-made reservoir in the US, has lost nearly 7% of its potential storage capacity since 1963, when Glen Canyon Dam was built, a new report shows. [...]

These were the best and worst places for air quality in 2021, new report shows

22 March 2022

Air pollution spiked to unhealthy levels around the world in 2021, according to a new report. [...]

Big-box stores could help slash emissions and save millions by putting solar panels on roofs. Why aren't more of them doing it?

20 March 2022

As the US attempts to wean itself off its heavy reliance on fossil fuels and shift to cleaner energy sources, many experts are eyeing a promising solution: your neighborhood big-box stores and shopping malls. [...]

Look of the Week: Blackpink headline Coachella in Korean hanboks

18 April 2023

Bringing the second day of this year's Coachella to a close, K-Pop girl group Blackpink made history Saturday night when they became the first Asian act to ever headline the festival. To a crowd of, reportedly, over 125,000 people, Jennie, Jisoo, Lisa and Rosé used the ground-breaking moment to pay homage to Korean heritage by arriving onstage in hanboks: a traditional type of dress. [...]

Scientists identify secret ingredient in Leonardo da Vinci paintings

30 March 2023

"Old Masters" such as Leonardo da Vinci, Sandro Botticelli and Rembrandt may have used proteins, especially egg yolk, in their oil paintings, according to a new study. [...]

How Playboy cut ties with Hugh Hefner to create a post-MeToo brand

11 April 2023

Hugh Hefner launched Playboy Magazine 70 years ago this year. The first issue included a nude photograph of Marilyn Monroe, which he had purchased and published without her knowledge or consent. [...]

'A definitive backslide.' Inside fashion's worrying runway trend

6 April 2023

Now that the Fall-Winter 2023 catwalks have been disassembled, it's clear one trend was more pervasive than any collective penchant for ruffles, pleated skirts or tailored coats. [...]

Michael Jordan's 1998 NBA Finals sneakers sell for a record $2.2 million

12 April 2023

In 1998, Michael Jordan laced up a pair of his iconic black and red Air Jordan 13s to bring home a Bulls victory during Game 2 of his final NBA championship — and now they are the most expensive sneakers ever to sell at auction. The game-winning sneakers sold for $2.2 million at Sotheby's in New York on Tuesday, smashing the sneaker auction record of $1.47 million, set in 2021 by a pair of Nike Air Ships that Jordan wore earlier in his career. [...]

The surreal facades of America's strip clubs

6 March 2023

Some people travel the world in search of adventure, while others seek out natural wonders, cultural landmarks or culinary experiences. But French photographer François Prost was looking for something altogether different during his recent road trip across America: strip clubs. [...]

Here's the real reason to turn on airplane mode when you fly

7 April 2023

We all know the routine by heart: "Please ensure your seats are in the upright position, tray tables stowed, window shades are up, laptops are stored in the overhead bins and electronic devices are set to flight mode." [...]

'I was up to my waist down a hippo's throat.' He survived, and here's his advice

12 April 2023

Paul Templer was living his best life. [...]

They bought an abandoned 'ghost house' in the Japanese countryside

10 April 2023

He'd spent years backpacking around the world, and Japanese traveler Daisuke Kajiyama was finally ready to return home to pursue his long-held dream of opening up a guesthouse. [...]

Relaxed entry rules make it easier than ever to visit this stunning Asian nation

31 March 2023

Due to its remoteness and short summer season, Mongolia has long been a destination overlooked by travelers. [...]

The most beautiful sections of China's Great Wall

18 September 2023

Having lived in Beijing for almost 12 years, I've had plenty of time to travel widely in China. [...]

10 December 2021

Nelly Cheboi, who creates computer labs for Kenyan schoolchildren, is CNN's Hero of the Year

12 December 2022

Celebrities and musicians are coming together tonight to honor everyday people making the world a better place. [...]

CNN Heroes: Sharing the Spotlight

10 December 2022

Donate now to a Top 10 CNN Hero

26 November 2021

Anderson Cooper explains how you can easily donate to any of the 2021 Top 10 CNN Heroes. [...]

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2 December 2024

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2 December 2024

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IJUC GLOBAL PRESIDENT, ENGR. ABUDIORE MARKS 70TH BIRTHDAY IN GRAND STYLE, SHOWCASE MUSIC TALENT