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The Swiss Government is currently accepting applications for the 2025 Swiss Government Excellence Scholarship Program, open to international students interested in pursuing Master’s or PhD degrees in Switzerland. The scholarship provides full funding and a monthly living stipend of CHF 3,500. Summary: Types of Scholarships: Check out available Jobs and Scholarships. Requirements: Benefits: Selection Criteria: Scholarship decisions are made by the Federal Commission for Scholarships for Foreign Students (FCS) based on academic and scientific merits. The results for the 2025-26 academic year will be announced by the end of May 2025. How to Apply: Click here to apply. Get instant…

Popular activist and human rights lawyer Deji Adeyanju has sparked a heated debate on social media after his assertion that “defamation is not a crime.” His comments were made following the arrest of journalists and human rights defenders under President Bola Tinubu’s administration, including the recent detention of Adejuwon Soyinka of Premium Times by the Department of State Services (DSS). Adeyanju’s post on X (formerly Twitter) came in response to these arrests, where he condemned what he described as the abduction of journalists by the DSS, labeling their actions as tyranny. He wrote, “Defamation is not a crime. Ignore the…

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has announced the release of the 2024 Batch ‘B’ Stream 2 call-up letters for prospective corps members. The announcement was made on the NYSC’s official X (formerly Twitter) handle on Monday. Orientation camp for the stream is set to commence on August 28, 2024, and will conclude on September 17, 2024. The NYSC also noted that some prospective corps members posted to Lagos will have their orientation in Ogun and Osun, while some posted to Zamfara will have theirs in Kebbi and Sokoto, among other locations. The corps advised prospective members to print and…

Nigerian skit maker Chukwuebuka Emmanuel, popularly known as Brain Jotter, celebrated his graduation from the University of Lagos in a grand and lively manner. In a video shared on his Facebook page on Sunday, Brain Jotter can be seen wearing a signed white T-shirt and holding a bottle of champagne, leading the celebration with enthusiasm. The comedian, famed for his humorous skits, stood atop a vehicle, energetically singing Mike Ejeagha’s popular song “Gwo Gwo Gwo Ngwo,” which he helped popularize through a viral online challenge. His coursemates joined in the joyous occasion, making the sign-out ceremony an unforgettable one. He…

Russian strikes across Ukraine on Monday resulted in the deaths of at least three people and caused significant damage to energy infrastructure. Explosions were heard in multiple regions, including the capital Kyiv, where residents sought refuge in metro stations. In central Dnipropetrovsk, a 69-year-old man was killed in the mass attack, according to Governor Sergiy Lysak. Zaporizhzhia also reported one civilian casualty, while in the western city of Lutsk, a Russian strike damaged an apartment building, killing one person. Energy facilities in Lviv were also targeted, leading to partial power outages. In the wider Kyiv region, missile and drone attacks…

The Federal Government, led by Minister of Education Prof. Tahir Mamman, is set to meet today with representatives from the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) and other key stakeholders to address unresolved issues that have led to ASUU’s recent threat of a strike. ASUU had issued a 21-day ultimatum due to concerns such as the revitalization fund for public universities, unpaid earned academic allowances, withheld salaries, promotion arrears, and issues with the Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information System (IPPIS). At a press conference marking one year of the current administration, Mamman indicated that many of these issues are already…

Hezbollah has launched a large-scale attack on Israeli positions, using over 320 Katyusha rockets and a number of drones, in response to the killing of one of its top commanders, Fuad Shukr. The group targeted 11 Israeli bases, including sites on the Golan Heights, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing violence between Hezbollah and Israel since the beginning of the Gaza war in October. Israel, in turn, carried out pre-emptive strikes on Hezbollah positions in Lebanon, with Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant declaring a 48-hour nationwide state of emergency due to the potential for civilian attacks. “The declaration on…

Kenya Airways has posted a net profit of KSh 513 million for the first half of 2024, marking its first profitable period in over a decade. This turnaround follows years of financial struggles, with the airline last reporting a profit in 2013 and facing substantial losses, including KSh 14.3 billion in 2020 and KSh 22 billion in the first half of 2023. The airline’s recent success is attributed to a 22% increase in total income to KSh 91.49 billion and a 30% rise in operating profit, now at KSh 1.30 billion. Kenya Airways’ financial revival is largely credited to a…

Ghanaian President Nana Akufo-Addo has officially launched the construction of a 300,000 barrel-per-day oil refinery, positioning the country as a future key petroleum hub in West Africa. The refinery, part of a larger petroleum hub project located in Jomoro, is set to be a significant development for Ghana, which began oil production in 2010 and currently produces about 132,000 barrels of crude oil per day. The $12 billion project will be financed and built by a consortium including Touchstone Capital Group Holdings, UIC Energy Ghana, and Chinese firms China Wuhan Engineering Co. and China Construction Third Engineering Bureau Co. The…

Senegalese striker Nicolas Jackson hit back at former Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel following Chelsea’s 6-2 win over Wolves. This victory came after a shaky start to the season, including a loss to Manchester City, which had sparked criticism from Mikel. He had taken issue with Jackson’s missed chances during the City game and questioned the team’s direction under new manager Enzo Maresca. However, Jackson silenced his critics by scoring Chelsea’s first goal against Wolves, marking a strong response to those doubting his finishing ability since his move from Villarreal. After the match, Jackson responded to Mikel’s remarks on Instagram,…