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Central African Republic suspends activities of Chinese mining company

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The government of the Central African Republic has suspended the activities of a Chinese mining company in the country, accusing it of cooperating with armed militias, according to a government decree. The country’s Ministry of Mines has accused Daqing SARL, a Chinese gold and diamond mining company, of “intelligence with armed groups, illegal mining, illegal introduction of foreign subjects into… Read More
Africa 

Football: 3 supporters sentenced for insults against Vinicius Junior

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Three Valencia fans have been sentenced to eight months in prison after pleading guilty to insulting Real Madrid striker Vinícius Júnior. This is the first conviction for cases of racism in professional football in Spain. Supporters will not be allowed into football stadiums for two years and will have to pay for any legal proceedings. Fans were arrested after a… Read More
Africa 

Sudan crisis: UN health agency alerts over attack on key hospital

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“WHO is appalled by the recent attack on South Hospital, the only facility with surgical capacity in Al Fasher, Darfur,” the UN agency said in a post on X. “The hospital’s closure following the attack has stretched the two other hospitals there beyond capacity, further limiting access to lifesaving services.” According to reports, the hospital had to close after Rapid… Read More
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Can we really hail Nigeria without reverting to 1963 First Republic Constitution?, by Ola Emmanuel

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Farmers in the European Union are protesting against EU policies. In Belgium, Germany and other European Union nations, they are protesting about new environmental regulations, removal of subsidies and cheap imports that they believe don’t meet the same level of requirements of food they produce in the EU. As at last week, farmers encircled the EU headquarters in tractors, in… Read More
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Tems sets record for daily Spotify streams by Nigerian female artist

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On June 7, 2024, boosted by the release of her debut album ‘Born In The Wild’, Tems accumulated 8 million streams which is a record for a Nigerian female artist. For the opening day of her debut album, Tems recorded 5.33 million global streams which placed her second behind Ayra Starr who recorded 6.3 opening day streams for her recently… Read More
Africa 

A rare visit: Cow tourism thriving in a village in Rwanda

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Herdsman In Rwanda makes ends meet through Cow tourism. In 2021, amidst the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, Ngabo embarked on a remarkable journey that would reshape his community’s narrative and breathe new life into rural tourism. What began as a simple act of sharing photos of his cows on social media evolved into a thriving enterprise known as Ibere… Read More
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WATCH: Naked cyclists demand improved road safety

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Last updated: 33 minutes ago The protest was part of the 17th annual World Naked Bike Ride which aims to promote the use of bicycles over cars and advocates for cyclist safety. Some of the demonstrators cycled entirely naked or in underwear while navigating the crowded city streets of Mexico City. Organised by Ulises Velázquez, the event emphasized that cyclists… Read More
Entertainment Lifestyle 

‘How Maryam Abacha varsity is reshaping future of education in Nigeria’

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Maryam Abacha American University of Nigeria (MAAUN), situated in Kano, has in the last three years reshaped the future of education in Nigeria. The university was granted an operational licence in 2020 and commenced full academic activities in 2021, which has more than 3,800 students studying different courses.   It is the first private university in Nigeria to have commenced academic activities… Read More
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‘AI may boost Nigeria’s economy by over $4bn’

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<!– tmc_ads_send({ “data-tmc-application”: “240527QJBmDrni”, “data-tmc-seat”: “240527FGR657jX” }) –> Legal experts have pointed out the significant economic opportunities presented by Artificial Intelligence, noting its market in the country may hit $4.64bn by 2030. Speaking at the maiden edition of the Nigerian Bar Association Ikeja Branch Business Forum in Lagos recently, they emphasised that the global AI market, expected to soar to… Read More
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