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First Lady Oluremi Tinubu Meets German Ambassador to Nigeria
The first lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu CON has expressed appreciation to the Federal republic of Germany for its various interventions in Nigeria especially in areas of humanitarian assistance to the vulnerable in various places of conflict.
She stated this while welcoming the German Ambassador and other officials of the Embassy to her office at the State House, Abuja.
L-R Mathias Dold, head of Communication, Germany Embassy in Nigeria, Christoph Schutt, Political Officer, Germany Embassy in Nigeria, the First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria HE Senator Oluremi Tinubu CON, HE Ambassador Annette Guenther, German Ambassador to Nigeria and Uduak-Abasi Akpabio.
The First lady said the mutual and beneficial relationship so far enjoyed by the two countries is commendable while still looking forward to more rewarding partnership.
She emphasized that Nigeria needs a lot of help to cushion the effect of the subsidy removal on the women especially and Nigerians in general.
“We are also looking forward to see what your collaboration will be regarding Germanys Feminist Foreign Policy in regard to the Renewed Hope Initiative”.
“We are looking at complementing the Government in areas of health, education, wealth creation and social investment. We will give attention to Sexual and domestic violence and see how we can help survivors”.
L-R HE Amb Annette Guenther, German Ambassador to Germany, Matthias Dold head of communications, German Embassy in Nigeria Christoph Schmitt political officer German Embassy in Nigeria
In her remarks, the German Ambassador to Nigeria, Her Excellency Annette Guenther highlighted some the areas of intervention by her country in Nigeria to Humanitarian Assistance, Stabilizing programs in conflict areas such as the North East, Security and Renewable Energy.
She said her country appreciates the position of the First Lady especially as a role model to women.
L-R First Lady HE Senator Oluremi Tinubu(CON) flanked to the left by Christoph Schutt German Embassy Political Officer and right, HE Amb. Annette Guenther.
She assured that Germany will key into the vision of the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in women development and by extension the Renewed Hope Initiative of the First Lady.
The German Ambassador extended her country’s invitation to the President and the First Lady for the 50th anniversary of Germany’s membership of the UN.
International
Japan beer giants raided over alleged price-fixing cartel
Asahi, Kirin and Sapporo all saw their share price fall after news of the investigation broke on Wednesday. Suntory’s beer business is not publicly-listed.
Image credit: BBC| GETTY Images
Japanese officials have raided the country’s biggest beer makers over allegations they worked together to raise the price of their beverages.
Asahi, Sapporo, Kirin and Suntory Spirits confirmed to the BBC that their premises had been searched by the Japan Fair Trade Commission (JFTC), adding that they would fully cooperate with the regulator.
The four firms dominate Japan’s beer market, with their drinks a common sight in supermarkets and convenience stores across the country.
Asahi, Kirin and Sapporo all saw their share price fall after news of the investigation broke on Wednesday. Suntory’s beer business is not publicly-listed.
“I do not deny that an investigation is being conducted today, but I’d like to refrain from commenting on the details as a preliminary review is underway,” JFTC Secretary General Iwanari Hiroo said, according to local media.
International
Belgian Students Protest Over Rising Education Costs
Tuition fees for most students in Belgium’s French-speaking Community, was increased from €835 to €1,194.
Hundreds of students in the Belgian city of Liège took to the streets protesting rising education costs, according to Belga news agency.
Tuition fees for most students in Belgium’s French-speaking Community, was increased from €835 to €1,194.
Local media reported that 107 people had been arrested in recent days, for offences linked to property damage and arson.
The protesters are challenging conditions in Belgium’s French-language education system, citing rising costs, overcrowded classrooms and difficulties accessing study materials.
Students carried placards expressing their frustration, including messages calling for education to be treated as a right rather than a privilege.
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Ethiopian woman says she hasn’t eaten or drunk water since age 10
Despite claiming not to eat, Ambaw said she enjoys preparing meals for her family and visitors.
•Muluwork Ambaw
An Ethiopian woman, Muluwork Ambaw, has claimed that she has not eaten food or drunk water since she was 10 years old, saying she suddenly lost her appetite as a child.
Ambaw, who is now 26 and lives in Jimma, Ethiopia, said her last meal was lentil stew before she stopped eating and drinking.
Her extraordinary claim gained international attention after travel content creator Drew Binsky visited her in Ethiopia and documented her story and daily life.
According to Ambaw, the change began when her family would ask her to have breakfast before going to school.
Her extraordinary claim gained international attention after travel content creator Drew Binsky visited her in Ethiopia and documented her story and daily life.
According to Ambaw, the change began when her family would ask her to have breakfast before going to school.
“I used to live with my family, and they asked me to eat breakfast and go to school. I said I had eaten, but I was pretending,” she said, according to an account shared by Binsky.
Ambaw said she simply stopped feeling hungry or thirsty and has continued living without consuming food or water.
Despite claiming not to eat, Ambaw said she enjoys preparing meals for her family and visitors.
She reportedly grows vegetables in her garden so she can cook fresh food when her sister or guests visit.
“I cook as much as I want, but I have no appetite,” she said.
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