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Ministers say the transfer of weapons components is enabling Russia to ‘reconstitute and revitalise’ its defence production for its war in Ukraine. Foreign ministers from the Group of Seven (G7) countries have expressed “strong concern” about the transfer of materials and weapons components from Chinese businesses to Russia for its …

Opinion by Jomo Kwame Sundaram, Ndongo Samba Sylla (accra, ghana) Wednesday, April 03, 2024 Inter Press Service ACCRA, Ghana, Apr 03 (IPS) – Developing countries are being blamed for having borrowed and spent irresponsibly. But they have only been doing what foreign powers and financial interests have urged them to do. …

The Super Eagles of Nigeria will be one of at least four countries hoping to sign the former Ivory Coast manager As speculation mounts over Herve Renard’s future as the manager of the France Women’s team, several countries are gearing up to compete for his services, with Nigeria among the …

Plastic surgery industry is growing fast and offers many procedures to enhance people’s appearance as they desire. Driving down memory lane, plastic surgery used to be a thing for affluent members of society, considered too expensive, too vain and unimportant.

According to The World Health Organisation, in countries that practice it, FGM is considered a necessary part of raising a girl and preparing her for adulthood and marriage, as it prevents her from being promiscuous and maintains her “virginity.” Female Genital Mutilation is a social practice in over 30 African …

This year’s observance, for many, is marred by Israel’s war on Gaza. Saudi officials have spotted the crescent moon and declared the the holy fasting month of Ramadan for many of the world’s 1.8 billion Muslims. The officials saw the moon Sunday night, making Monday the first day of the …

Nigeria has been ranked 10th on the list of Africa’s most unsafe countries for women.    In the global Women Peace and Security Index 2023 which ranked 177 countries in terms of women’s inclusion, justice, and security, Central African Republic was ranked number one while DR Congo and South Sudan …

  Operatives of the Maiduguri Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, arrested 21 trucks loaded with food and non-food items heading towards N’djamena, Chad Republic, Central African Republic and Cameroon.   The trucks were intercepted in a sting operation at major …

Social activist and politician, Senator Shehu Sani has stated that Nigerian football needs a radical revolution to reclaim its glory days when the mention of the Super Eagles instilled fear in many African teams. According to the Senator, Nigerian Football has lost its traditional style from the age-grade teams to …

More than 40 countries on Monday, March 4, demanded an independent international investigation into the death of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny alleging that President Vladimir Putin bore ultimate responsibility.   European Union members, the United States, Britain, Ukraine, Australia, Canada, New Zealand and Norway were among the countries to …