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Spain’s largest train drivers’ union has called for a three-day national strike to demand measures to ensure the safety of railway workers and passengers after two crashes this week left at least 46 people dead, including two drivers.The death toll from Sunday’s two-train crash near the Andalusian town of Adams rose from 43 to 45 after two more bodies were recovered from the crash scene Thursday afternoon. On Tuesday, a train derailed near Guerrida in Catalonia after a retaining wall collapsed, killing one driver and injuring 37 others.On Thursday, a commuter train collided with a crane in southeastern Murcia, leaving…

Hakim Baba Ahmed, former Special Assistant on Political Affairs in the Office of the Vice President, has warned that the African Democratic Congress (ADC) risks internal collapse if former Vice President Atiku Abubakar wins the party’s presidential ticket ahead of the 2027 general elections, arguing that a heated nomination contest could lead to mass defections. Baba Ahmed said in an interview with Politics Today on Tuesday that Atiku is in a strong position to emerge as the ADC standard-bearer if the party goes ahead with the national conference, but added that such an outcome could come at a heavy cost…

The survey found that sexual safety is a significant issue for women working in elite sport in the UK, with 88% of respondents reporting having been the target of at least one type of sexual misconduct in the past five years, and five (2%) saying they had been raped in a work-related situation outside their main workplace in that period.The report, published on Wednesday, is titled ‘Experiences of sexual misconduct among women working in British elite sport’ and asked members of the Women’s Sport Collective to anonymously take part in the survey, with 260 responding. Participants included administrators, coaches, current…

Linus Aleke of Abuja Operation Hadin Kayi Force (OPHK) has killed more than 20 terrorists in violent and sustained encounters with rebel fighters in Timbuktu Triangle, Borno State, the military has announced. The North East Joint Task Force disclosed that although the operation recorded significant gains, it was not without sacrifices as some soldiers and members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) lost their lives during the battle. Lieutenant Colonel Sani Uba, head of media and information for Operation Hadin Kai, said in a statement that the military continues its aggressive march into the Timbuktu triangle, steadily weakening the…

Billionaire businessman and philanthropist, Dr. Deji Adeleke, on Wednesday spoke publicly for the first time about the long-running paternity dispute surrounding his son, Afrobeat singer David Adeleke, and the girl Anuoluwapo, who the artist is said to have fathered. At a press conference on Wednesday, Adeleke denied the claims of parentage as false and accused controversial social media commentator Kemi Olunloyo of impersonating the child and its mother online for years to support the claims. The controversy centers on Ayo Labinjo, an Ibadan-based woman who claims the singer dumped her, who claimed that she had sexual relations with Davido during…

According to Apply Board Q2 2025 data, the issuance of study visas to Nigerian students has increased by 149 per cent compared to the same period in 2024, with a grant rate of 96 per cent, with the country emerging as one of the strongest markets in the United Kingdom (UK) higher education market. The rapid recovery in the number of study visa approvals shows that demand for international education is recovering despite economic stress and tighter immigration controls. The turnaround comes less than a year after the British government tightened rules on international students bringing their families with them,…

news You don’t have to because OkayAfrica scours the internet for today’s major news stories. Reports from January 21 include how the Nigerian military rescues dozens of hostages as police confirm a mass church kidnapping in Kaduna, and how chef Hilda Bachi earns her third Guinness World Record for serving the most jollof rice. Nigerian chef Hilda Bati recently won her third Guinness World Records title for the world’s largest single serving of rice after making Jollof rice in the largest pot in September. Olympia de Mesmont/AFP via Getty Images Every day at HealthyAfrica, we share a roundup of news…

Manchester United have fallen to the bottom of the Deloitte Football Money League, with Liverpool becoming Britain’s highest paid club for the first time.The Red Devils were once considered the blueprint for commercial success in football, finishing first in the Money League in 10 of its 29 editions, most recently winning the title in 2017. However, due to United’s absence from the Champions League in 2024-25, their broadcasting revenue has fallen from €258m (approximately £216.72m) to €206m (approximately £172.9m), resulting in them dropping to eighth in the 2026 table. The club’s matchday revenue is expected to be even lower this…

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has fined the Algerian Football Federation (FAF) $100,000 and suspended players following indiscipline violations that marred Nigeria’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) quarter-final match against Algeria. Related article: AFCON 2025: CAF investigates irregularities in Nigeria vs. Algeria quarter-final match The sanction followed a detailed disciplinary review into incidents that occurred during and after the match at the 2025 AFCON on January 10, 2026. Algeria lost 0-2, with goals from Victor Osimhen and Akol Adams in the second half. Related article: AFCON 2025: Osimhen and Adams shine as Nigeria defeats Algeria to advance to…

Immigration to Canada promises many opportunities, but for many seasoned Nigerian professionals, the reality of professional life is tempered by subtle but persistent challenges, often referred to as “unconscious bias.” This phenomenon, which immigrants describe as a form of sub-racial prejudice, forces black professionals to perform at significantly higher levels just to achieve parity with their non-immigrant colleagues. Daniel, a Nigerian doctor practicing in Calgary, recently shared his insights, arguing that black immigrants start at a significant disadvantage in the Western job market. Also read: 6 benefits of doing business in Canada for growth and success appearance and identity Daniel…