Written by Across the world, over 130 million girls are out of school. In Nigeria, nearly 4 in 10 girls are married before 18, and women occupy just 15 of 423 parliamentary seats. These realities limit progress for girls and women everywhere. That’s why Plan International Nigeria is inviting passionate girls aged 15–24 in Abuja and Lagos … Continue reading “Apply : Girls Take Over 4.0 2025 – International Day of the Girl child”
Written by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was expected to deliver a defiant message to the UN on Friday against a Palestinian state but faces rare pressure from US President Donald Trump, who seeks a deal on Gaza. Netanyahu will address the United Nations General Assembly days after France, Britain and several other Western powers took the … Continue reading “Netanyahu Set For Defiant UN Speech As Trump Warns On Annexation”
Coco Gauff brushed aside Russia’s Kamilla Rakhimova 6-4, 6-0 on Friday to secure a spot in the last 32 as she bids for a repeat China Open crown. The world number three from the United States will next face Canada’s Leylah Fernandez in Beijing, who triumphed 6-2, 6-0 over Greece’s Maria Sakkari in Beijing. … Continue reading “Gauff Launches China Open Title Defence In Style”
The United Nations Development Programme UNDP has signed a memorandum of understanding with Channels Television to enhance the agency’s agenda for sustainable development in Nigeria. The fruit of the partnership will be seen through impactful public engagement and digital content on development issues, and success stories to promote peace, unity, and prosperity. … Continue reading “UNDP, Channels TV Sign MoU To Drive SDG Advocacy In Africa”
Former FBI director and prominent Donald Trump critic James Comey was indicted Thursday on two criminal counts as the US president escalated a campaign of retribution against political foes. The charges came days after Trump publicly urged Attorney General Pam Bondi to take action against Comey and others he sees as enemies — a … Continue reading “Former FBI Director Charged As Trump Steps Up Retribution Drive”
South Asia’s annual monsoon rains sustain more than a billion people, but climate change is making them increasingly erratic and deadly, with poor infrastructure only exacerbating the impact. Farming, water supplies, and hydropower across much of South Asia rely on the seasonal rains, but research shows climate change is causing longer dry spells punctuated … Continue reading “South Asia Monsoon: Climate Change’s Dangerous Impact On Lifeline Rains”
Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order laying out a proposed deal for a US version of TikTok that would put control of the app in the hands of the president’s allies. The deal would see Chinese ownership of TikTok reduced to 20 percent in the United States, and Beijing on Friday reiterated … Continue reading “Trump Allies To Control TikTok Under New US Deal”
Terem Moffi’s penalty wasn’t enough to save OGC Nice from defeat on the opening night of this season’s UEFA Europa League, as the French side suffered a 2-1 loss to AS Roma. The breakthrough came early in the second half when Ivorian centre-back Evan N’Dicka headed Roma into the lead in the 52nd minute. Just … Continue reading “Moffi’s Goal Not Enough as Nice Fall to Roma in Europa League Opener”
BOSTON, Mass. — New Celtics owner Bill Chisholm is hoping to bring a WNBA team to Boston, he told reporters at his introductory press conference on Thursday afternoon. “First of all, I think Boston should have a team,” Chisholm said. “Like I said earlier, this is the best sports city in the country, and this … Continue reading “New Celtics owner discusses potentially bringing WNBA team to Boston”
Week 4 of the 2025 NFL season is here and we’ll be treated to an NFC West showdown on Thursday night featuring the Seattle Seahawks visiting the Arizona Cardinals. Seattle enters as a slight 1.5-point road favorite, with an over/under of 43.5. Both of these teams enter this matchup at 2-1 on the year and … Continue reading “Best DFS picks for Seahawks at Cardinals in Week 4”