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Egypt Faces Heatwave, Risks Public Safety

Kamila Bello
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Egypt Faces Heatwave, Risks Public Safety

Egypt is experiencing an exceptional heatwave, with high temperatures and humidity posing significant risks to public health and impacting key sectors such as agriculture and industry.

According to the Egyptian Meteorological Authority, temperatures on the northern coasts range from 31 degrees Celsius to 32 degrees, in Greater Cairo from 37 degrees to 38 degrees, and in the southern region from 40 degrees to 44 degrees.

The Director of Analysis and Forecasts at the Egyptian Meteorological Authority, Mahmoud Shahin said, “The severe heat is expected to persist in the coming days, with both daytime and night-time temperatures forecast to rise by up to 3 degrees Celsius above seasonal averages.”

Ibrahim Darwish, professor of Agriculture at Menoufia University, said that rising temperatures pose a serious challenge to food and water security in agricultural countries.

The high temperatures lead to a decrease in agricultural productivity due to their negative impact on photosynthesis, respiration, and biosynthesis within plants.

Darwish noted that the heatwave is likely to alter planting and ripening times, as high temperatures accelerate the plant’s life cycle, leading to premature and incomplete ripening, which in turn prevents sufficient dry matter formation, especially in grains.

Darwish added that, “The heatwave may also increase the incidence of insect pests and plant diseases, damage plant tissues, and inhibit root development. Crops require more water to compensate for these effects, reducing water-use efficiency and increasing strain on water resources.”

 

 

Xinhua/Kamila

South Sudanese President Calls For Removal of Sanctions, Embargo

Kamila Bello
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South Sudanese President Calls For Removal of Sanctions, Embargo

South Sudan President Salva Kiir on Wednesday called for the lifting of sanctions and arms embargo imposed following the outbreak of a conflict in December 2013.

Speaking during the opening of the Revitalized Transitional National Legislative Assembly in Juba, capital of South Sudan, Kiir said the sanctions and arms embargo are hindering progress and security reform.

“To our international partners, South Sudan’s foreign policy is underpinned by peaceful coexistence, regional cooperation, and mutual respect. However, I reiterate our call for the immediate lifting of sanctions and the arms embargo,” said Kiir.

South Sudan has been under a United Nations arms embargo since 2018, which prohibits weapons transfers and external military support to the country’s warring parties, with sanctions also imposed by the United States and several European countries.

In addition, Kiir urged all parties to the 2018 revitalized peace agreement to recommit without setting pre-conditions toward the implementation of the now fragile peace pact.

He encouraged all hold-out opposition parties that did not sign the peace agreement to join the peace process to realize reconciliation, unity, and nation-building.

“The opposition forces that are for peace must be welcomed and immediately integrated so that we have one national army,” Kiir added.

He also stressed that peace, security, and national unity remain the top priorities of his government.

 

 

 

Xinhua/Kamila

Davido’s Album Earns Silver Certification in the UK

Chidimma Anikwenze
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Davido’s Album Earns Silver Certification in the UK

Nigerian music superstar David Adeleke, best known as Davido, has earned the prestigious Silver Certification in the United Kingdom for his fourth album “Timeless”.

The acknowledgement comes after the album sold over 100,000 units in the UK, making it eligible for a silver plaque. This was disclosed by Chart Data, a leading platform for music analytics and certifications.

“Timeless,” released on March 31, 2023, explores diverse musical styles, such as Afrobeats, dancehall, reggae, konto, highlife, and Afropop.

The album features 17 tracks and includes collaborations with notable artists like Asake, Skepta, Dexta Daps, Fave, Cavemen, and Angelique Kidjo.

The album enjoyed massive success, breaking multiple streaming records on platforms such as Spotify Nigeria, Audiomack, Boomplay, and YouTube.

It earned Davido a Grammy nomination for Best Global Album and a Headies nomination for Song of the Year.

A hit single ‘Unavailable’ has been certified Silver in the UK, and it also received a Grammy nomination for Best African Song Performance.

Another hit song on the album ‘Feel’, also received a Grammy nomination for Best Global Song Performance.

Following the release of the album, Davido embarked on the “Timeless Tour”, a global concert tour promoting the Timeless Songs.

The tour includes North America and Europe, with stops in major cities like Washington D.C., Toronto, New York, and London, among others.

Samsung Boss Cleared Of Fraud By South Korea’s Top Court

Jide Ibitoye
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Samsung Boss Cleared Of Fraud By South Korea’s Top Court

Samsung boss Lee Jae-yong has been cleared by South Korea’s top court of fraud charges, concluding a years-long legal battle over his role in a 2015 merger deal.

Lee, the grandson of Samsung’s founder and the de facto head of the company since 2014, had been accused of using stock and accounting fraud to try to gain control of the firm.

In its final verdict, the Supreme Court in Seoul upheld a not guilty verdict, after Lee was acquitted of all charges in two earlier trials.

The case drew widespread scrutiny of the technology giant, as the country grapples with corporate corruption scandals involving its powerful family-run conglomerates known as chaebols.

“Today, the Supreme Court has clearly confirmed through its final ruling that the merger of Samsung C&T and the accounting treatment of Samsung Biologics were lawful,” said Samsung’s lawyers on Thursday.

“We sincerely thank the court for its wise judgment following a thorough five-year trial process.”

The Samsung boss faced allegations of fraud in the wake of a merger that prosecutors said was designed to shift control of the company from his father, Lee Kun-hee. His father suffered a heart attack in 2014 and faced legal troubles of his own and died in 2020.

The younger Lee was first arrested in 2017 on charges of bribery to win the government’s support for a merger between two Samsung subsidiaries.

Over the course of his legal problems, he had separate jail terms cut short – one due to a special presidential pardon when he was on parole from prison.

At the time, the government said the leader of the country’s biggest company was needed to spearhead South Korea’s economic recovery in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic.

In 2024, a district court cleared Lee of all charges linked to the merger worth around $8bn (£5.97bn) between two of its subsidiary companies.

Lee was cleared again after prosecutors appealed the case in the High Court.

Legal cases over the past decade have added to Samsung’s troubles as it struggles with intensifying competition and underwhelming stock market performance.

BBC/Jide Johnson.

Edo Queens Sign Ghanaian Goalkeeper Adjei Charlotte

Mosunmola Ore
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Edo Queens Sign Ghanaian Goalkeeper Adjei Charlotte

Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) side, Edo Queens have officially announced the signing of Ghanaian goalkeeper, Adjei Charlotte from Remo Stars Ladies.

The unveiling ceremony took place in Benin City and was graced by key officials, including the Executive Chairman of the Edo State Sports Commission, Hon. Amadin Desmond Enabulele, and the General Manager of Edo Queens FC, Mr. Rollanson Odeh.

Hon. Enabulele while speaking during the unveiling expressed optimism about Charlotte’s impact on the NWFL 2023/2024 & WAFU- B Champions.

“We are pleased to welcome Adjei Charlotte to Edo Queens. Her experience and talent will undoubtedly add value to our team as we aim for greater success in the league and on the continental stage.” .

Charlotte, an agile goalkeeper with a commanding presence in the box and valuable international experience, is poised to significantly strengthen the team’s defensive lineup, providing both depth and stability.

Last season, she was a standout player for Remo Stars Ladies, playing a pivotal role in the Sky Blue Stars’ qualification for the NWFL Super Six in only their second season in the top flight.

The Ghanaian also played for Rivers Angels and Ampem Darkoa in the 2021 and 2023 CAF Women’s Champions League respectively.

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Domestic Stock Market Maintains Bullish Trend

Hauwa Abubakar Anaja
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Domestic Stock Market Maintains Bullish Trend
Nigeria’s major stock market index, the NGX-All Share, advanced further by 1.80 percent at the end of business on Wednesday after a day public holiday in honour of late President Muhammadu Buhari.
This comes just as the country’s headline inflation for June 2025 moderated to 22.22 percent relative to the May 2025 headline inflation rate of 22.97 percent.
According to the latest Consumer Price Index report released by the National Bureau of Statistics, the year-on-year figure reflects a 0.75 percentage point decline from the previous month, and a significant 11.97 percentage point drop when compared to June 2024, which recorded an inflation rate of 34.19 percent.
The Exchange All-Share Index of listed equities inched up by 2 277.54 absolute points, representing a 1.80 percent in increase to close at 128, 967.08 points higher than the 126,689.54 points of the previous day.
According to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from Nigeria, over the past month, the index has climbed 12.23% and is up 28.93% compared to the same time last year.
Investors consequently witnessed an increase on listed stocks value to new high of N81.584 trillion on Wednesday, as the market capitalization gained additional N1,440,771 tillion on market compared to Monday’s close at N80.143 trillion.
The market sentiment as measured by market breadth saw 41 equities on the gainer’s chart with 45 equities on the losers list.
EUNISELL, NESTLE, NSLTECH and OMATEK led the gainers list with a 10 percent increase on their respective share prices to close at N14.85k, N1,650.00k, N1.76k and N1.21k.
TRIPPLEG followed with a 9.92 percent increase to close at N4.32k per share; then FIRSTHOLDCO had a 9.90% gain on its share price to close at N32.20k.
FTNCOCOA and NPFMCRFBK led the decliner’s list with a 10 percent drop on their share prices to close at N7.02k and N2.43k.
CILEASING followed with a 9.97 percent loss on its share price to close at N7.13k; while CHAMPION saw a 9.96 percent decline on its share price to close at N12.29k.
The trading session ended with 11,670,605,966 units of shares that exchanged hands.36,636 deals.
Hauwa Abu

Health Mandate Secretary Announces Hospital Expansion Plans Across FCT

Manomsi Mallum
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Health Mandate Secretary Announces Hospital Expansion Plans Across FCT

The Mandate Secretary, Health Services and Environment Secretariat of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), Dr Adedolapo Fasawe, has announced plans for the construction of new hospitals across the FCT to improve access to quality healthcare services.

Speaking in Abuja on Wednesday during a capacity development training for health managers, Dr Fasawe disclosed that more than six to seven world-standard hospitals have already been established, with more underway.

“You will soon begin to see new hospitals springing up in the FCT. However, we cannot continue to build hospitals without addressing the shortage of human resources.

“Our doctors are migrating abroad, but we are currently addressing that challenge,” she said.

Unprecedented Investment in Health Workforce

Dr Fasawe commended the FCT Minister, Mr Nyesom Wike, for prioritising healthcare in the 2025 budget, describing the sectoral allocation as unprecedented.

“We’re not just building hospitals. We’re investing in the system.”

Under this administration, we’ve increased our health workforce by over 1,000 personnel.

Salaries for some categories of health workers have been doubled, and for the first time, FCT doctors are receiving uniform allowances,” she stated.

She noted that a significant portion of the health budget had been dedicated to improving human resources, as part of a comprehensive and realistic Annual Operational Plan (AOP) designed to reposition the FCT health sector.

Read Also: FCT Health Secretary Declares Skilled Births Delivery Compulsory

Supporting Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda

Dr Fasawe expressed pride in President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, describing it as a transformative blueprint already impacting the healthcare system.

She pointed to ongoing road construction and rehabilitation projects across the city and area councils, which have significantly improved access to healthcare facilities, especially in previously underserved areas.

Commending Health Workers Amidst Challenges

She praised the resilience and professionalism of doctors and health workers in FCT secondary facilities, noting that despite limited resources, only one warning strike had occurred since the Wike-led administration came into office—an issue resolved within three days.

“I want to commend our doctors for their commitment, even in difficult conditions.

“They have shown discipline and solidarity with the FCT Administration,” she said.

Primary Healthcare and Area Councils

Addressing the recent three-month strike by workers in area councils, Dr Fasawe clarified that primary healthcare centres fall under their jurisdiction.

However, she lauded the labour unions for maintaining essential services, particularly during immunisation campaigns.

“Despite the strike, the FCT recorded a 101 percent achievement in the last immunisation exercise. That’s unprecedented,” she added.

Reversing Brain Drain in the Health Sector

Dr Fasawe expressed optimism that efforts to improve welfare and working conditions would reverse the brain drain currently affecting the Nigerian health sector.

“We’re beginning to see doctors who left the country showing interest in returning.

“If we look after our healthcare professionals, they will stay—and some will come back,” she said.

 

 

Senior Police Officers Face Force Disciplinary Committee Over Misconduct

Oluwasola Akintonde
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Senior Police Officers Face Force Disciplinary Committee Over Misconduct

The Nigeria Police Force Disciplinary Committee says one hundred and fifty-one (151) senior police officers are currently facing the Force Disciplinary Committee (FDC) over various pending disciplinary matters.

In a statement the signed by the Force Public Relation officer Assistant Commissioner of Police, (ACP) Muyiwa Adejobi, said the exercise commenced Monday, 14th July till Friday, 25th July 2025, at the IGP Smart Conference Hall, Force Headquarters, Abuja.
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‎The statement explained that the Force Disciplinary Committee is an essential internal structure responsible for reviewing and adjudicating cases of alleged breaches of professional conduct, misconduct, and ethical violations involving senior officers of the rank of Assistant Superintendent of Police and above.

ACP Adejobi hinted that the affected officers, drawn from various commands and formations across the country, are expected to undergo a thorough and transparent review process in line with extant police regulations and disciplinary procedures for final recommendation to the Police Service Commission.
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‎The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, has reaffirmed his administration’s dedication to discipline and ethical conduct within the Force.

He emphasized that the Nigeria Police Force will not condone any form of indiscipline or misconduct.
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‎The Nigeria Police Force remains resolute in its commitment to promoting integrity, professionalism, and public trust.

The disciplinary process reflects the Force’s keenness to maintaining an accountable and service-driven institution, where standards are upheld and the rule of law is respected from within.

 

Olusola Akintonde

Boko Haram: MNJTF Troops Eliminate Terrorist Commander, Five Others

Oluwasola Akintonde
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Boko Haram: MNJTF Troops Eliminate Terrorist Commander, Five Others

The troops of the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF), operating under Sector 2 at Koulfoua Island in the Region of Lake Chad have eliminated a key Boko Haram commander.

This identified as Amir Dumkei, along with 5 other terrorists, recovering 9 AK 47 rifles, 3 boats and a large cache of ammunition.

The operation, conducted near the bank of Koulfoua, dealt a significant blow to the terrorist groups after troops successfully repelled a vicious attack by Boko Haram and ISWAP terrorists.

The ISWAP/Boko Haram terrorists initiated their offensive in the early hours of Tuesday , 15 July 2025, attacking the MNJTF military base in Koulfoua Island. However, they were met with superior firepower from the MNJTF troops.

Through intense artillery and coordinated fire power bombardments, the terrorist commander was neutralized along with five others, while the remaining terrorists fled with gunshot wounds. During the operation, the troops successfully captured a substantial cache of arms.

A statement by Chief Military Public Information Officer MNJTF N’Djamena Chad, Lieutenant Colonel Olaniyi Osoba said the troops are in pursuit of the fleeing terrorists, and clearance operations are ongoing to ensure the area is secure.

The Force Commander of the MNJTF, Major General Godwin Mutkut, commended the troops for their unwavering commitment to eradicating terrorism and ensuring the safety and security of the people in the Lake Chad region. This operation underscores the relentless efforts and bravery of the MNJTF in maintaining peace in the region.

 

Olusola Akintonde

Nigeria Shines At West Africa Table Tennis Championship

Mosunmola Ore
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Nigeria Shines At West Africa Table Tennis Championship

The 2025 ITTF Africa West Regional Championships have delivered electrifying moments, marked by thrilling displays of talent, teamwork, and sportsmanship.

The four-day championship is ongoing at the Molade Okoya-Thomas Hall, Teslim Balogun Stadium, Lagos.

READ ALSO: Nigeria, Togo Target ITTF Regional Titles

As the tournament advances, attention shifts to the finals of the team event, scheduled for Thursday.

One standout moment on the opening day came from Côte d’Ivoire’s Audrey Diama and Eve Ndah.

Although they did not win in the women’s event, their spirited play and technique showed great potential for future success.

Nigeria, as anticipated, dominated Group 1 with decisive wins over Liberia and Côte d’Ivoire.

Matthew Kuti, Taiwo Mati, and Abdulbasit Abdulfatai delivered strong performances, maintaining Nigeria’s top spot.

Following a walkover against Liberia, Nigeria’s men’s team returned to defeat Côte d’Ivoire 3-1, sealing a place in the semifinals.

In Group 2, competition remains fierce among Ghana, Togo, Guinea, and Benin Republic.

The opening ceremony set the mood with a brief march-past and speeches from distinguished guests.

Teams from Ghana, Benin Republic, Guinea, Côte d’Ivoire, Togo, and Burkina Faso brought vibrancy to the occasion.

Ferdinand Sonou, Vice President of ITTF Africa West, thanked Nigeria and Lagos State for their hosting efforts.

He said, “I warmly thank Nigerian and Lagos State authorities, and the organisers, for their immense commitment to the success of this event.

“These championships go beyond sport. They celebrate unity, diversity, and the shared values of sportsmanship in West African table tennis.

“This Lagos edition is a key milestone. It represents our resolve to promote table tennis, preserve culture, and inspire athletes to achieve more while honouring tradition.”

In his welcome speech, NTTF President Ishaku Tikon, represented by Secretary-General Olusoji Akanmu, praised Lagos State’s consistent support.

He reiterated Nigeria’s commitment to driving table tennis development throughout the West African region.

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