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  • African Americans Head to Africa: Reconnecting Roots Amid US Discord

    By Ifunanya | July 26, 2025 | Comments Off on African Americans Head to Africa: Reconnecting Roots Amid US Discord

    A growing number of African Americans are exploring relocation to African nations, driven by a blend of ancestral connection, cultural belonging, and concerns about the political climate in the United States. While former President Donald […]

  • Nigerian Poet Maryam Bukar Becomes UN’s 1st Global Peace Advocate

    By Ifunanya | July 26, 2025 | Comments Off on Nigerian Poet Maryam Bukar Becomes UN’s 1st Global Peace Advocate

    Nigerian poet and spoken word artist Maryam Bukar has been named the United Nations’ inaugural Global Advocate for Peace, marking a historic milestone in the organization’s approach to conflict resolution. The appointment, formalized during a […]

  • NHIA-Roche Initiative Slashes Cancer Treatment Costs in Nigeria

    By Ifunanya | July 26, 2025 | Comments Off on NHIA-Roche Initiative Slashes Cancer Treatment Costs in Nigeria

    Nigerian authorities are calling on citizens battling cancer to enroll with the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), emphasizing expanded access to subsidized treatments through a groundbreaking partnership with global pharmaceutical firm Roche. The appeal came […]

  • Panthers’ Jimmy Horn Jr. Earns Canales’ Rave Reviews in Fierce Roster Battle

    By Ifunanya | July 26, 2025 | Comments Off on Panthers’ Jimmy Horn Jr. Earns Canales’ Rave Reviews in Fierce Roster Battle

    Jimmy Horn Jr., a sixth-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, is turning heads as he battles for a roster spot with the Carolina Panthers during training camp. The former Colorado Buffaloes wide receiver, known […]

  • WSJ: Democrats’ Approval at 33-Year Low; GOP Leads on Key Issues

    By Ifunanya | July 26, 2025 | Comments Off on WSJ: Democrats’ Approval at 33-Year Low; GOP Leads on Key Issues

    Public confidence in the U.S. Democratic Party has plunged to its lowest level in over 30 years, according to a Wall Street Journal poll released this week, which also revealed shifting voter preferences favoring Republicans […]

  • AEDC gives reason for blackout in parts of Abuja

    By Ifunanya | July 26, 2025 | Comments Off on AEDC gives reason for blackout in parts of Abuja

    The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company, AEDC, has explained that the blackout being experienced in parts of the nation’s capital is due to a technical fault. AEDC made this known in a notice on Saturday on […]

  • Russia’s New Law Fines Online Searches for Extremist Content

    By Ifunanya | July 26, 2025 | Comments Off on Russia’s New Law Fines Online Searches for Extremist Content

    Russia’s upper house of parliament approved legislation on Friday criminalizing online searches for content officially classified as “extremist,” escalating a years-long campaign to tighten control over internet access and digital expression. The bill, already passed […]

  • Fidelity Bank empowers SMEs with Business Management Systems

    By Ifunanya | July 26, 2025 | Comments Off on Fidelity Bank empowers SMEs with Business Management Systems

    Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) have been encouraged to adopt digital tools to enhance their operations and drive sustainable growth. This call was made during the Fidelity SME Empowerment Program 2025, held on Wednesday, July […]

  • Nigeria’s $15B Annual Cost: Bridging the Broadband Gap

    By Ifunanya | July 26, 2025 | Comments Off on Nigeria’s $15B Annual Cost: Bridging the Broadband Gap

    Nigeria’s persistent broadband access gap is costing the country an estimated $15 billion annually, according to Yinka Isioye, Chief Experience Officer of internet service provider FibreOne. Speaking at the 21st Titans of Tech Conference in […]

  • Hulk Hogan’s Final Health Struggles Revealed as WWE Honors Legend

    By Ifunanya | July 26, 2025 | Comments Off on Hulk Hogan’s Final Health Struggles Revealed as WWE Honors Legend

    The wrestling world is mourning the loss of Terry Gene Bollea, the iconic performer known globally as Hulk Hogan, who passed away on Thursday at age 71. His death, initially reported by Media Talk Africa, […]

  • Burkina Journalists Freed from Conscription, RSF Demands Missing Answers

    By Ifunanya | July 26, 2025 | Comments Off on Burkina Journalists Freed from Conscription, RSF Demands Missing Answers

    Two prominent journalists in Burkina Faso have been released after four months in detention, marking a partial victory for press freedom advocates amid ongoing concerns over media suppression in the country. Guezouma Sanogo, president of […]

  • Trump’s Scotland Visit: Trade Talks, Windmill Criticism, Immigration Warnings

    By Ifunanya | July 26, 2025 | Comments Off on Trump’s Scotland Visit: Trade Talks, Windmill Criticism, Immigration Warnings

    US President Donald Trump arrived in Scotland on Friday, blending a personal visit to inspect his golf resorts with high-stakes discussions on a potential transatlantic trade agreement. The trip unfolds amid scrutiny over his past […]

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