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Ifunanya Okafor16 January 2025

A heartbreaking incident has emerged from Smiley School International, Sangotedo, Lagos Island, involving the tragic death of a two-year-old student. The incident, which occurred on January 15th, was brought to public attention by the child’s mother, identified as Ella, on the social media platform X. In her post, Ella accused the school of deceit, claiming […]

Ifunanya Okafor16 January 2025

Tanzania has dismissed reports from the World Health Organization (WHO) regarding a suspected new outbreak of the Marburg virus, which is similar to Ebola, in the country’s north-western region. The WHO announced on Tuesday that it had identified nine possible cases of the Marburg virus in the Kagera region over the past five days, including […]

Ifunanya Okafor16 January 2025

With the recent crackdown on illegal mining incidents in South Africa, scrutiny on unlicensed mining activities has intensified. In a landmark case, a Congolese court has sentenced three Chinese citizens to seven years in prison for illegal activities related to the artisanal mining sector. The trio were found in possession of gold bars and $400,000 […]

Ifunanya Okafor16 January 2025

In a significant move to protect public health, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has officially banned Red Dye No. 3. This synthetic coloring, often found in popular candies, cereals, and even medications like Tylenol, has been linked to cancer in animal studies. Why Is Red Dye No. 3 Being Banned? The FDA’s decision […]

Ifunanya Okafor15 January 2025

In a grim turn of events, South African authorities have recovered at least 60 bodies from a disused gold mine in Stilfontein, approximately 150 kilometers from Johannesburg. The retrieval effort comes amid a crackdown on illegal mining activities that have plagued the region. The operation began in August 2024, targeting illegal miners, locally known as […]

Ifunanya Okafor15 January 2025

A suspected outbreak of Marburg virus disease (MVD) in Tanzania’s Kagera region has led to nine reported infections, with eight fatalities, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). This development follows weeks after neighboring Rwanda declared its Marburg outbreak over. The cases, reported on January 10, 2025, exhibit symptoms such as severe headache, high fever, […]

Ifunanya Okafor15 January 2025

U.S. imports from China wrapped up the year on a strong note, driven by businesses stockpiling products such as apparel, toys, furniture, and electronics in anticipation of President-elect Donald Trump’s planned tariffs. Trump’s proposed measures, which could range from 10% to 60% tariffs on Chinese goods, are set to potentially reignite tensions between the world’s […]

Ifunanya Okafor15 January 2025

In a strategic move to bolster its presence in the consumer electronics market, Finland’s Nokia announced today the signing of a multi-year patent license agreement with South Korea’s Samsung Electronics. This agreement grants Samsung access to Nokia’s advanced video technologies for integration into its television products. Under the terms of the deal, Samsung will provide […]

Ifunanya Okafor14 January 2025

The National Assembly has issued a warning to remove the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) from the 2025 budget proposal, citing the agency’s failure to remit N4 billion to the federation account despite receiving N6 billion in federal grants for 2024. The warning came after a presentation by JAMB Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, at […]

Ifunanya Okafor14 January 2025

Indonesia is set to introduce a new regulation establishing a minimum age for social media users, aimed at enhancing child protection online, according to the country’s communications minister. This move follows Australia’s decision to restrict social media access for children under 16, implementing fines on tech giants like Meta (owner of Instagram and Facebook) and […]

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Tragic Incident at Smiley School International Sparks Outrage

Tanzania Refutes WHO’s Claims of Marburg Virus Outbreak

Crackdown on Illegal Mining: Congolese Court Sentences Chinese Nationals

FDA Bans Red Dye No. 3: What You Need to Know

South African Authorities Recover 60 Bodies from Abandoned Stilfontein Mine Amid Illegal Mining Crackdown

Suspected Marburg Virus Outbreak in Tanzania Claims Eight Lives

U.S. Imports from China Surge as Companies Brace for Potential Tariffs

Nokia and Samsung Forge Multi-Year Deal on Video Technology Patents

National Assembly Threatens to Remove JAMB from 2025 Budget Over Unjustified N4bn Non-Remittance

Indonesia to Set Minimum Age for Social Media Users to Protect Children

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