The U.S. passport dropped from the world's top 10 most powerful list for the first time in the 20-year history of a key rankings index.Why it matters: The declining strength of the U.S. passport since its No. 1 spot in 2014 "signals a fundamental shift in global mobility and soft power dynamics," per a statement
Noah Atubolu in action for Freiburg Copyright: ImagoxBEAUTIFULxSPORTS/Meuselx The German Football Association announced Noah Atubolu's call-up on Monday evening…. Freiburg goalkeeper Noah Atubolu has expressed excitement following his call-up to the German national team on Monday, Soccernet.ng reports. Atubolu got a call-up from the German Football Association to link up with Julian Nagelsmann and the
Photo Credit: Super Eagles /X The Super Eagles’ Polokwane base came alive on Tuesday as 18 players reported for duty ahead of Nigeria’s crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Lesotho on Friday, Soccernet.ng reports. Head coach Eric Chelle and his backroom staff arrived on Monday to open the camp at The Ranch Hotel in
Kintele, Republic of Congo – The World Health Organization Regional Office for Africa (WHO/AFRO) has convened experts to validate the Prototype Competency-Based Curricula for 10 health occupations in Africa. This landmark initiative is part of WHO’s broader Africa health workforce agenda and will lay the foundation for strengthening quality and harmonising health workers’ education across
Brazzaville/Oslo - New funding to the AdVAncIng Clinical TRials Excellence in Africa (AVAREF) could help accelerate the development of life-saving vaccines to contain infectious disease outbreaks on the continent. The Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) is providing $1 million to AVAREF as part of a new two-year project to enhance the efficiency with which
The U.S. passport dropped from the world's top 10 most powerful list for the first time in the 20-year history of a key rankings index.Why it matters: The declining strength of the U.S. passport since its No. 1 spot in 2014 "signals a fundamental shift in global mobility and soft power dynamics," per a statement
The man accused of starting the deadly Palisades Fire, one of California's most destructive blazes, was indicted by a federal grand jury on Wednesday.The big picture: Jonathan Rinderknecht, 29, who was originally charged with destruction of property by fire over the blaze that erupted during powerful Santa Ana winds in the Los Angeles area in
The federal government has intensified efforts to accelerate judicial processes across the country, targeting a reduction in the number of inmates awaiting trial. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, Minister of Interior, disclosed this on Wednesday during an inspection visit to the Medium Security Custodial Centre in Kuje, Abuja. He said the government, in collaboration with the Office of
Inside Tinubu’s mercy list: From murderers to ministers, the prominent names among 175 pardons The Federal Government of Nigeria on Wednesday said it has offset its losses on capital, reduced investor risks, and improved corporate tax deductions for Value Added Tax (VAT) and capital expenditure, in a move designed to enhance overall profitability and investor