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US withdrawal from UN bodies threatens global development goals
Frank Okon The United States’ move to withdraw from or suspend funding to a range of United Nations bodies risks slowing progress on some of the world’s most pressing global priorities, from tackling climate change and regulating international trade to…
UK tribunal grants Nigerian migrant right of stay, citing 22 years of residence
Ziggy Ojiegbe A Nigerian migrant who threatened a British mother with a knife in front of her child has been granted the right to remain in the UK after the Upper Tribunal ruled that his long residence and family ties…
Doctors warn that stale, moldy foods can damage human organ
Taiwanese’ moldy coffee case proves lethal Ziggy Ojiegbe Stale and mold-contaminated food items can cause severe and irreversible damage to vital human organs when consumed over time, medical experts warn, even when they are cooked or boiled before eating. A…
AFCON Semi-final: BUA chief bets N2.2bn on Eagles to beat Morocco
Frank Okon The Super Eagles of Nigeria has received significant morale boost for the upcoming semi-final match as billionaire businessman, Abdul Samad Rabiu, hauls in N2.205 billion cash rewards to ginger the Nigerian side beat the Moroccan opponents in the…
World leaders angry at rising death tolls in Iran protests
Islamic regime focused on military programs while economy collapsed Ziggy Ojiegbe Global leaders, from the Pope to senior Western officials, have sharply condemned the Iranian government’s violent response to nationwide protests, as reports continue of rising death tolls and mass…
US’ withdrawal from international bodies won’t deter UN’s humanitarian mandate, Guterres Says
Ziggy Ojiegbe UN Secretary-General António Guterres has expressed regret over the decision by the United States to withdraw from several United Nations entities, while stressing that the Organization will continue to carry out its humanitarian and development responsibilities. In a…
Wars drive Africa’s economic strain, hunger and displacement, UN warns
Ziggy Ojiegbe The United Nations has warned that escalating conflicts across parts of Africa and the Middle East are deepening economic hardship, fuelling hunger and driving mass displacement, with civilians bearing the heaviest burden. UN Secretary-General António Guterres remains gravely…
UN says global economic growth indicates resilient but subdued
Further slowdown expected in 2026 Sopuruchi Onwuka Global economic growth has shown resilience over the past year despite trade tensions and geopolitical uncertainty, but remains subdued and well below pre-pandemic levels, according to a major United Nations report released on…
New US dietary guidelines denounce processed foods, added sugar
New federal dietary guidelines released this week call for a major shift toward whole foods and higher protein intake, while urging people to cut back on highly processed foods and added sugars. The 2025–2030 Dietary Guidelines were issued by health…
Group urges FG to shield poor, tax wealthy Nigerians under proposed reforms
Frank Okon A consumer advocacy group has called on the Federal Government to protect low-income Nigerians from the impact of proposed tax reforms by imposing heavier taxes on wealthy individuals and large corporations. The Coalition for Affordable and Regular Electricity…
