
Nigeria Launches Genomic City to Boost Research Funding
The Federal Government has launched the Nigeria Genomic City, a new initiative aiming to secure $500 million in annual research funding and establish the country as a leader in genomics.

ActionSA plans to approach the North Gauteng High Court to set aside a South African Police Service investigation that cleared two senior officers implicated in the Phala Phala scandal, alleging a cover-up.
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The Federal Government has launched the Nigeria Genomic City, a new initiative aiming to secure $500 million in annual research funding and establish the country as a leader in genomics.

Amazon's partnership with Herotel has reignited scrutiny over South Africa’s satellite internet strategy, especially as state-backed alternatives lag behind global competitors like Starlink.

Former Miss Universe Nigeria Chidimma Adetshina is contesting deportation proceedings in South Africa, appearing before a court to challenge efforts to remove her from the country.

A fire at a pub in northern Bangkok has killed 27 people, according to local authorities. The incident occurred in a densely populated area accessible by the city's urban rail network.

Police in Benue have confirmed the deaths of eight people following a suspected terrorist attack on a rural community in Otukpo Local Government Area.

Presidential candidate Peter Obi has condemned the recent wave of killings in Benue and Plateau states, emphasizing that Nigeria cannot prosper while innocent blood continues to be shed.

Enugu police have launched a manhunt for a bus driver and conductor suspected of attempted murder of officers and snatching a rifle during an altercation.

Retired General Mark Kimmitt cautions that renewed military activity in the Strait of Hormuz between the US and Iran could spiral into a broader regional conflict, as tensions escalate in the Gulf.

Mathieu van der Poel claimed victory in stage nine of the Tour de France as organizers shortened the route due to extreme heat. The Alpecin-Premier Tech rider secured his first Grand Tour stage win of the year.

The Nigerian naira's float policy has deepened the divergence between official and black market dollar rates, creating challenges for businesses and undermining reform gains.

Cape Town authorities have opened an inquest into the sudden death of national footballer Jayden Adams, whose body was found in Schotschekloof. The cause remains unconfirmed as family mourns and officials urge restraint from speculation.

Security forces rescued 38 students and six teachers abducted in Oyo State's Oriire LGA, following a failed bid by kidnappers to exchange the captives for detained relatives. A Nigerian Army lieutenant was killed during the operation.

Senate Deputy President Senator Barau Jibrin has praised President Bola Tinubu's push for state police, calling it a 'masterstroke' to combat Nigeria's insecurity.

Speaker Tajudeen Abbas has publicly supported Vice President Kashim Shettima's re-nomination as President Bola Tinubu's running mate for the 2027 election, citing his dependability in office.

Pupils and teachers abducted from schools in Oyo State have been rescued, with families and officials discussing their return to school amid security concerns.

The inquest into the death of Anele Tembe has reopened five years after she fell from the 10th floor of the Pepperclub Hotel in Johannesburg.

Former Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, who reshaped Qatar's economy and global influence, dies at 74. Thousands gather in Doha for his funeral.

The South African government has repatriated or deported more than 53,000 foreign nationals in under a month as part of a nationwide operation targeting illegal migration, according to media reports.