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As Lebanon suffers another bloody 24h, France’s Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot met Monday (Sep. 30) with the country’s Prime Minister. Barrot who landed in the Lebanese capital on Sunday (Sep. 29) aims to step up his country’s humanitarian support and to open a way for diplomatic negotiations amidst an Israeli bombardment campaign on Lebanon. Barrot was welcomed by Prime Minister Najib Mikati. … Read the full article here

The Coalition of Concerned Citizens of Kaduna State has distanced itself from the planned October 1 protests, urging the people of the state to prioritise constructive engagement over disruption. Addressing journalists in Kaduna on Monday, the coalition’s spokesperson, Yusuf Lawal, stressed the group’s commitment to peaceful coexistence and development. “We firmly reject any maliciously stage-managed protests that could lead to chaos and… Read the full article here

A courtroom was destroyed in the Kwara State High Court Complex, Ilorin, the state capital after a fire broke out on Sunday night. An eyewitness account stated that the fire incident occurred shortly after 8 pm on Sunday, completely destroying one courtroom before being brought under control by the State Fire Service. The Kwara State Fire Service reported that the fire was caused by a power surge in the Government Reserved Area, where the High… Read the full article here

The Director of the Centre for Climate Change and Development, Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ebonyi State, Prof. Chukwumerije Okereke, has urged world leaders to ensure that COP29 becomes a decisive moment for advancing global climate action and increasing climate finance. This was stated in a release, Okereke warned that without a firm commitment to climate action, the world risks falling short of the critical 1.5°C temperature target set… Read the full article here

Autumn is here, and once again, warnings are going up about the spread of the covid-19 virus — along with the flu and RSV, or respiratory syncytial virus. To try to minimize the upsurge, the US government is once again offering free home rapid antigen tests to each US household. According to the government website, orders will start shipping this week.As before, it’s extremely simple to put in your order. You will not need to submit a credit card or any other financial information. The… Read the full article here

Unlock the Editor’s Digest for freeRoula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter.French far-right leader Marine Le Pen goes on trial on Monday for allegedly embezzling EU funds, in a politically charged case that could lead to fines and a ban from elected office.Prosecutors accuse the three-time presidential candidate and former member of the European parliament of misusing EU funds to pay staff hired in Brussels for work they were doing for the… Read the full article here

Taiwan’s FSC opens investment channels for professional investors, allowing access to high-risk foreign digital asset ETFs while maintaining a cautious stance on market risks. Read the full article here

Celebrities are paying tribute to Kris Kristofferson after the country music star died at the age of 88. News broke on Sunday, September 29, that Kristofferson died the previous day in his home. “We’re all so blessed for our time with him,” his family wrote in a statement on Sunday. “Thank you for loving him all these many years, and when you see a rainbow, know he’s smiling down at us all.” Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum CEO Kyle Young… Read the full article here

The Gassol traditional chiefdom council in the Gassol local government area of Taraba State has denied allegations of land grabbing and harassment levelled against its head, Idi Chiroma, by the people of Kwararafa’s chiefdom. PREMIUM TIMES reported that the Kwararafa people staged a protest on Saturday against alleged coercion by Mr Chiroma to pay him royalties on farmlands and ponds, even when they were not under his chiefdom. Reacting to the allegations in Jalingo on Sunday, the… Read the full article here

I urge the President to swiftly reassess the National Cybersecurity Programme in line with the nation’s best economic interests, while prioritising the balancing of privacy, security, innovation, and maintaining public trust through a transparent and accountable governance system. Achieving a collective and sustainable national cybersecurity programme requires civilian-centric institutional leadership, with a stakeholders’ governance model. The International Telecommunication… Read the full article here