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The Federal Government has unveiled a new National HIV and AIDS Strategic Plan (NSP) 2026–2030 aimed at shifting Nigeria’s HIV response from heavy reliance on donor funding to a sustainable, locally driven model. Speaking at the launch in Abuja on Thursday, the Director-General of the National Agency for the Control of AIDS, Dr Temitope Ilori, said Nigeria had reached a critical stage in its fight against HIV/AIDS and must adopt a new approach to financing and implementing programmes. Ilori noted that although the country had recorded significant progress in reducing new infections and expanding access to treatment over the last…

Canada opened their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign with a hard-fought 1-1 draw against Bosnia and Herzegovina in Toronto, earning the country’s first point in World Cup history. The co-hosts started brightly in front of their home fans at BMO Field and looked determined to make a strong statement in their opening Group B match. However, Bosnia took the lead against the run of play when Jovo Lukic headed home from a corner kick in the first half. Despite falling behind, Canada continued to push forward and created several chances. Their efforts were finally rewarded late in the second half…

Benjamin Omosivie, popularly known as Benriffs, has emerged winner of the 2025 edition of the Kiekie Unscripted Experience ‘The Big Stage’, carting home a brand-new Mikano Changan CS15 Sports Utility Vehicle after months of intense competition. The grand finale, held on Sunday, June 7, 2026, brought to an end a contest that began with over 500 contestants drawn from different creative disciplines, including music, comedy, acting, dance, poetry and culinary arts. Benriffs, whose performances consistently impressed both judges and viewers throughout the competition, was announced winner by the show’s creator and host, Bukunmi Adeaga-Ilori, popularly known as Kiekie. The announcement…

Georgette Gagnon, UN Deputy Special Representative currently leading the UN mission, UNAMA, reflected on recent visits across the country and said communities repeatedly described mounting hardship.Ms. Gagnon noted that the country’s de facto authorities have consolidated territorial and administrative control and currently face “no meaningful armed or political challenge,” but warned that this apparent stability masks deeper risks.“What exists is increasing control by the de facto authorities without a clear end-state,” she told the Council. She pointed to demographic and economic pressures as major concerns, noting that nearly 5.9 million Afghans have returned since 2023 and up to 2.8 million more could…

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The Presidential Candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Peter Obi, has called on Nigerians to draw inspiration from the 12 June 1993 election and work to ensure credible, transparent, and people-driven elections in 2027. In a Democracy Day message posted on his X handle on Friday, Mr Obi said 12 June should serve as a moment of reflection on the state of Nigeria’s democracy and governance. He urged citizens to assess whether the country’s democratic institutions were living up to the ideals symbolised by the historic 1993 presidential election. According to him, the annual observance of 12 June provides an…

Ghana has suffered a major blow ahead of their first World Cup game in Toronto as their midfielder Thikas Partey has been denied entry to Canada, The Athletic reports. Ghana is set to face Panama on Wednesday in their World Cup opener at Toronto’s BMO Field. However, Partey cannot travel to Canada and therefore will not be able to feature against Panama. The Canadian government website outlines that, “if you have committed or been convicted of a crime, you may not be allowed into Canada.” Partey has been charged with sexual assault recently, but he is awaiting trial and has…

Fans put off by prices, some denied visas, and locals more fired up about basketball: the 2026 World Cup is kicking off without much enthusiasm in the United States. The co-hosts play Friday against Paraguay in Los Angeles, but it is an opening match that many Americans — including Donald Trump — will likely snub. The US president will not be at the game and is instead represented by Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Asked recently about ticket prices, deemed exorbitant by many fans, Trump said he would not pay the more than $1,000 required for the first match if…