Nigeria’s 7.69% drop in WASSCE performance reflects lack of investment in education says Peter Obi
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EU to send help to Greece as wildfires threaten Athens
Several EU countries are sending reinforcements to Greek authorities to help combat wildfires encroaching on Athens. Entire neighborhoods north of the capital have been evacuated. Firefighters have uncovered the body of a…
Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors protest kidnap of colleague in Kaduna
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD), held a peaceful protest today, in Lagos over the kidnap of their colleague, Dr Ganiyat Popoola, at the National Eye Centre in Kaduna State, on…
How super is the Chinese Super League?
China’s league goes shopping in Europe. The Middle Kingdom plans to become the home of super football, not least by paying mega wages to stars like Brazilian Oscar.…
How well do AI chatbots understand us?
Chatbots can demonstrate emotions and even recognize our feelings thanks to AI. What good does it bring and how dangerous is it?…
UN warns ‘anarchy’ spreading across Gaza
The United Nations is warning that "anarchy" is spreading in Gaza as displaced Palestinians face an acute humanitarian crisis. UN officials say the lack of local law enforcement and basic supplies is…
India protests over doctor’s rape and murder grow
Thousands of people took to the streets of West Bengal, India, to condemn the rape and murder of a female trainee doctor at a Kolkata hospital. Smaller protests also took place in…
Nigeria inflation falls for first month in well over a year
Nigeria's headline inflation rate fell in July for the first time in well over a year, dipping to 33.40% in annual terms from 34.19% in June, data from the statistics agency showed…
Zimbabwe activists demand end to ‘assault on human rights’ ahead of SADC summit
A court in Zimbabwe has denied bail to three prominent activists after they protested for the release of detained opposition leader Jameson Timba. Rights groups say it's part of a crackdown on…