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Olatunde Igbasan, Director of the City Boy Movement West Africa, has urged Nigerian youths to promote their nation and avoid electoral violence. Speaking during a walk to mark Nigeria’s 66th Independence Day and the APC Youth Week, Igbasan, who is also the APC Youth Network West Africa Director General, encouraged young people to use their influence positively and enhance the country’s image. He expressed support for President Bola Tinubu’s administration, stating that significant changes are evident for Nigerians living abroad. He suggested that if Tinubu is given a second term, ongoing projects and initiatives could be successfully implemented. “It’s time…

The European Commission has announced that Ukraine’s financial and military requirements for this year have been fully met, following Kyiv’s earlier report of a $27 billion (€23.92 billion) shortfall in its Ministry of Defence. This unexpected situation had surprised Brussels last month. “We have identified the means to cover Ukraine’s budget and defence needs for 2026,” said the Commission in a statement shared by President Ursula von der Leyen. They also reaffirmed the necessary steps to ensure timely release of these funds. This development puts an end to discussions that began in late August when Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged…

QNET has reiterated that it does not facilitate overseas employment, visa arrangements, or travel opportunities, and remains dedicated to combatting fraud. In response to reports of a suspected fraud operation in Kono District, which allegedly involves individuals posed as QNET agents and foreign nationals currently protected by the police, the lifestyle and wellness company has strongly condemned any misuse of its name for fraudulent purposes. Cherif Sarr, Regional General Manager for QNET in Central and West Africa, expressed concern that individuals may have been misled by false promises of overseas opportunities, necessitating police intervention. He emphasised that QNET’s business model…

Both transplant recipients and their donors are recovering well, thanks to the careful oversight of Raslouw Private Hospital’s dedicated intensive care team. Dr IO Ebrahim, CEO and Founder of the hospital, stated, “This achievement represents a monumental leap forward, not just for our hospital, but for South Africa’s broader transplant landscape.” He added that organ shortage remains a significant problem in the country, and increasing access to living donor programmes provides critical support to patients with end-stage liver disease. The success of these initial surgeries highlights the exceptional expertise and commitment of the surgical and nursing staff. Hospital Director Dr…

FlyDubai Flight Diverted After Co-Pilot Stabs Captain A FlyDubai flight bound for Tel Aviv was diverted to Saudi Arabia after the captain was stabbed by his co-pilot, an incident now described by Israeli media as a potential terror attack. The co-pilot was restrained by off-duty pilots and passengers before the plane made a safe landing in Saudi Arabia, although it reportedly experienced a terrifying nosedive during the situation. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that the co-pilot, an Omani national, intended to crash the aircraft. Several news outlets, including One India and the Daily Telegraph, likened the incident to “Israel’s…

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Timnit Gebru Earns Coveted ‘Alternative Nobel’ Award Ethiopian-born AI ethicist Timnit Gebru has been awarded the prestigious Swedish Right Livelihood Award for her ground-breaking work on biases in artificial intelligence. The accolade, often referred to as the “alternative Nobel,” celebrates individuals who strive for social and ecological justice. Gebru, a prominent voice in AI ethics, expressed gratitude for the recognition, highlighting the importance of addressing bias in technology. The award aims to shed light on crucial issues affecting marginalised communities. In other news, Africa’s richest man has initiated construction on a $16 billion oil refinery in Kenya, promising to boost…

Glaciers in Switzerland have lost nearly 20% of their mass since 2018, experts reported on Thursday. The Swiss glaciers are melting at an alarming rate, with this year witnessing the second-largest decrease on record due to unprecedented heatwaves across Europe. A study by the Glacier Monitoring in Switzerland (GLAMOS) revealed a 5.5% decline in glacier mass this year alone. Over the last five years, nearly a fifth of the ice mass has vanished, raising concerns about future water supplies. GLAMOS chief Matthias Huss cautioned that the long-term survival of Alpine glaciers is in jeopardy. He labelled 2026 as a “catastrophic…

DAR ES SALAAM: Prime Minister Mwigulu Nchemba met with representatives of bus and truck drivers in Tanzania to address ongoing issues in the transport sector, resulting in a two-day strike being suspended. The meeting took place on 30 September 2026 at the Prime Minister’s Office in Oysterbay, Dar es Salaam. After discussions, driver leaders agreed to resume both passenger and cargo transport services, thereby restoring normal transportation operations. This resolution came about after the government showed a willingness to listen to drivers’ concerns and promised to address them through proper channels. The strike, which began on 29 September 2026, had…