Cyprus Sentences Syrian Man to Prison in Connection with Death of 3-Year-Old Girl on Overcrowded Migrant Boat

A man walks by the fence at the Pournara migrant reception center in Kokkinotrimithia outside Nicosia, Cyprus, January 24, 2024. [Petros Karadjias/AP Photo] A Cyprus court sentenced a Syrian national to three years in prison after finding him guilty of causing the death by negligence of a 3-year-old girl from dehydration aboard an overloaded migrant…

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FEATURE: Nigerian Undergraduates Embrace Entrepreneurship as a Survival Strategy in Tough Economic Times

Juggling academics with entrepreneurship is no small feat, but some university students have mastered the art of balancing both. For many, financial independence is a key motivator, while others are driven by a desire to solve pressing problems in their communities. Through resourcefulness, discipline, and time management, they have been able to build thriving businesses…

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Warri Refinery’s Maintenance Begins Just 35 Days After Restarting Operations

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) has confirmed routine maintenance at its Warri refinery section in Delta State since January 25, while denying reports of a fire outbreak. This was stated in a release issued by he NNPC Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Olufemi Soneye. Soneye said reports suggesting an explosion occurred at the refinery…

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Greece Joins Countries Condemning Trump’s Sanctions on the ICC

The International Criminal Court building is seen in The Hague, Netherlands, January 16, 2019. [Piroschka van de Wouw/Reuters] Greece and Cyprus have joined 77 other countries in condemning the decision by US President Donald Trump to impose sanctions on the International Criminal Court. “We reaffirm our continued and unwavering support for the independence, impartiality and…

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