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Nigeria’s United Airlines Secures Approval for US, Canada and Other International Routes

The Federal Government has approved new international routes for United Nigeria Airlines, including destinations in the United States, Canada and three other global locations, in a move aimed at expanding the airline’s international operations. The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development Festus Keyamo, announced that the approval forms part of efforts to strengthen Nigerian owned carriers and reduce the dominance of foreign airlines on international routes. According to the announcement, […]

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Over 40 South African Nationals Deported from Ireland in Charter Flight Operation

A total of 42 South African nationals have been deported from Ireland overnight as part of an immigration enforcement operation carried out by Irish authorities. The group made up of nine men, 18 women and 15 children, were all part of family units and were removed on a specially chartered flight from Dublin Airport to Johannesburg. According to officials, the deportations were executed under existing removal orders and formed part […]

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Canadian Tourist Killed in Accidental Shooting at South Africa’s Kruger National Park

A 69 year old Canadian tourist has died after a firearm was accidentally discharged during a guided safari experience in South Africa’s Kruger National Park. The incident occurred at a private concession-operated “bush braai” site near the Phabeni Gate, where visitors were taking part in an evening outdoor dining experience. According to park authorities, a private tour guide allegedly discharged a weapon accidentally, striking the tourist. Emergency services responded quickly, […]

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Obama Presidential Center Opens in Chicago as Former U.S. Presidents Unite for Historic Ceremony

Former U.S. presidents Joe Biden, Bill Clinton and George W. Bush joined Barack Obama and Michelle Obama in Chicago for the opening of the Obama Presidential Center, marking a major milestone in the former president's post-White House legacy. The $850 million center, located on Chicago’s South Side, features a museum, library, performing arts spaces, athletic facilities and community programs designed to promote civic engagement and leadership. The campus officially opened […]

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Retired Generals Demand Stronger Crackdown on Banditry After Ex-Army Officer’s Death

Retired military officers and prominent Nigerians have called for urgent and decisive action against banditry following the death of former Director of Defence Information, Major General Abubakar Rabe (retd), who died after being abducted by bandits in Katsina State. Speaking at a press conference in Kaduna, the group described Rabe’s death as a reflection of Nigeria’s worsening security situation, warning that kidnapping, banditry and terrorism continue to threaten lives across […]

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Scientists Raise Alarm After Bird Flu Outbreak Kills Thousands Of Elephant Seal Pups On Remote Antarctic Islands

A devastating outbreak of H5N1 bird flu has killed more than 13,000 southern elephant seal pups on Australia's remote Heard and McDonald Islands, according to new research. Scientists estimate the deaths account for more than 75% of a monitored seal pup population on Heard Island, making it one of the worst wildlife losses linked to the virus in the region. The findings, published in BioRxiv, were based on drone surveys […]

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Trump Signals Planned Visit To India As Washington And New Delhi Seek To Move Beyond Recent Tensions And Strengthen Strategic Ties

US President Donald Trump has announced plans to visit India in the future following a meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in France. The development is being seen as a positive sign for relations between the two countries, which have faced several challenges over the past year. Speaking after the meeting, Trump praised Modi as a "tough negotiator" and expressed confidence that […]

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Dutch King Hosts Japan’s Emperor Naruhito to Strengthen 400 Years of Relations

The Netherlands has welcomed Emperor Naruhito for a state visit aimed at celebrating more than 400 years of diplomatic and cultural ties between Japan and the Netherlands. Hosted by King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima, the visit focuses on strengthening cooperation in areas such as trade, technology, water management, sustainability and cultural exchange. The long-standing relationship between the two nations dates back to the early 17th century, when Dutch traders became […]

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UN Calls for Rapid Expansion of Fish Farming Across Africa

The United Nations has urged African countries to invest more heavily in fish farming, warning that the continent must significantly increase production to meet future food demands and support its growing population. Speaking at the Our Ocean Conference in Kenya, the UN's Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) said aquaculture, or fish farming, has become a major source of global food production, surpassing 100 million tonnes in 2024. However, Africa remains […]

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