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Uganda’s agriculture industry, a cornerstone of the nation’s economy, employs approximately 72% of the workforce and contributes around 24.1% to the GDP. The dairy sector alone is valued at US$3.8 billion, generating US$106.2 million in annual exports. Milk and dairy products play a crucial role in preventing hunger and ensuring food security in the region….
Robert Helenius Banned for Two Years After Failed Drugs Test Robert Helenius has been banned from boxing for two years following a failed drugs test after his knockout defeat by Anthony Joshua. Helenius, who replaced Dillian Whyte on short notice for the August 2023 fight, tested positive for clomifene, a prohibited substance. The UK Anti-Doping…
A professor of Sociology and Anthropology at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, UNN, Peter-Jazzy Eze, has kicked against the use of automation in conducting academic researches.
ENUGU—An irate Catholic priest of Enugu Diocese identified as Reverend Father Linus Okwu, has flogged choir members of his church for allegedly failing to clear church field. Reverend Okwu, who is the Parish Priest of St. Bartholomew’s Catholic Church, Agbani, Nkanu West Local Government Area of Enugu State, allegedly whipped choir members comprising, mothers, young…
Interpol’s Operation Jackal III Arrests 300 People in a global crackdown on West African Crime Networks Interpol’s Operation Jackal III, spanning 21 countries from April to July, focused on West African organized crime groups involved in online financial fraud. The operation led to 300 arrests, $3 million seized, and 720 bank accounts blocked. Notably targeted…
Stokes Hails ‘Exciting Time’ for England Fast Bowlers as Woakes Leads Attack Captain Ben Stokes is enthusiastic about the future of fast bowling in England, highlighting Chris Woakes’ role in leading the attack for the second Test against the West Indies. With James Anderson retiring and Stuart Broad not playing, Woakes and Gus Atkinson will…
In a significant diplomatic development, the Federal Government of Nigeria and the government of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have reached an agreement to resume issuing visas to Nigerian passport holders wishing to visit the Middle Eastern nation. The announcement was made by Mohammed Idris, Minister of Information and National Orientation, during a briefing for…
The Federal Government of Nigeria has successfully engaged the World Bank to secure $50 million in funding aimed at supporting state governments in installing pilot solar plants and upgrading critical infrastructure across the country. Finance Minister and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, met with a World Bank representative in Abuja on Monday to…
Thai police are investigating the deaths of six foreign nationals, all of Vietnamese descent, found in a room at Bangkok’s Grand Hyatt Erawan hotel. The group, including two with U.S. passports, checked in separately but were found dead in one room without signs of struggle. Police suspect foul play and are searching for a seventh…
Rafael Nadal paid tribute to his opponent Leo Borg as he marked his return to singles action with a straight-sets victory at the Nordea Open in Sweden. The Spaniard, absent from singles since the French Open third round in May, defeated Borg 6-3, 6-4, setting up a second-round clash with Cameron Norrie. Nadal, who missed…