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Italy Introduces ‘Femicide’ Into Criminal Code in Landmark Move to Combat Gender-Based Violence
Italy has passed a historic law officially adding “femicide”—the intentional killing of women and girls because of their gender—to its national criminal code. The new legislation, unanimously approved by parliament on Tuesday, establishes life imprisonment as the maximum punishment for the crime. The decision represents a major step in Italy’s evolving strategy to address and…
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Take It Back Movement Describes Oworonshoki Demolitions as ‘Wickedness Disguised as Development’
The Lagos State chapter of the Take It Back (TIB) Movement has strongly condemned the ongoing demolition of buildings in Oworonshoki by the administration of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, describing the operation as “a crime against the people” and a direct assault on the dignity of long-standing residents. In a statement released on Tuesday and signed…
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Trump Says Xi Jinping Agreed to Speed Up Purchases of US Goods After ‘Positive’ Phone Call
Chinese President Xi Jinping has signaled he is willing to accelerate China’s purchases of American goods, according to US President Donald Trump, following what Beijing described as a “positive, friendly and constructive” phone conversation between the two leaders. Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One on Tuesday night, Trump said he directly urged Xi to…
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Tinubu Orders Full Security Cordon, 24-Hour Air Surveillance Over Kwara, Niger and Kebbi Forests
President Bola Tinubu has directed security agencies to establish a comprehensive security cordon and continuous aerial surveillance over forests across Kwara, Niger and Kebbi states following a surge in kidnappings and terrorist attacks. The directive was announced on Tuesday by Sunday Dare, a media aide to the President. According to Dare, Tinubu ordered the Nigerian…
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China Warns Foreign Interference in Taiwan Will Be ‘Crushed’ as Regional Tensions Rise
China issued a sharp warning on Wednesday, declaring that any foreign effort to support Taiwan—particularly Japan’s recent military moves—would be decisively “crushed.” The statement came as Taiwan announced a sweeping new $40bn defence spending package in response to intensifying pressure from Beijing. Peng Qingen, spokesperson for China’s Taiwan Affairs Office, said during a press briefing…
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Niger State Governor Bago Berates Protocol Director During Meeting: “You Lack Sense, You’re Very Stupid”
Governor Umar Bago of Niger State has come under criticism after a video captured him verbally insulting his Director of Protocol, Abdullahi Yarima, during a security council meeting at the Government House in Minna. The incident, which occurred over the weekend, was recorded on video obtained by SaharaReporters. In the clip, Governor Bago, speaking in…
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Nigeria Introduces Real-Time Online Classes as Insecurity Forces Widespread School Closures
The Federal Ministry of Education has launched a nationwide digital learning initiative, Inspire Live(s), aimed at delivering real-time online classes to millions of Nigerian students amid ongoing school closures caused by insecurity. In a statement released on Tuesday and signed by the Director of Press and Public Relations, Folasade Boriowo, the ministry described the programme…
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US to Charge Non-Residents $100 to Enter Its Most Popular National Parks Under New 2026 Policy
The United States government has announced a major change to its national park fee structure, unveiling a new policy that will require non-US residents to pay $100 per person to visit the country’s 11 most popular national parks starting in 2026. The move marks a dramatic increase from previous entrance fees and is part of…
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Lagos Demolition and House Burning Leaves Two Children Homeless in Oworonshoki While Parents Are Away at Work
Two young girls were left homeless, frightened, and in tears after their family house was reportedly set ablaze during a demolition operation in the Oworonshoki area of Lagos State. The burning was allegedly carried out by police officers and local vigilantes known as Madanwo, acting on the orders of the Oloworo of Oworonshoki, Oba Saliu…
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Southern Thailand Floods Kill 13 and Leave Thousands Stranded as Heavy Rainfall Submerges Communities
Southern Thailand is facing one of its worst flood disasters in years, with at least 13 people killed and tens of thousands stranded after torrential rains submerged entire towns across the southern provinces. Officials confirmed that Songkhla province has been officially declared a disaster zone as rescue operations intensify in severely affected districts. The city…
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