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  BEFOCUS NEWS DESK — Daily Highlights (Nov 21, 2025) BEFOCUS NEWS DESK — Daily Highlights Updated: November 21, 2025 • Africa/Lagos — Top stories across Nigeria, Africa & the world Gunmen in Niger State abduct 52 students from school Nigeria Security Youth Armed attackers stormed a school in Niger State and abducted 52 students in the latest wave of mass kidnappings affecting Nigeria’s northwest. Rescue and negotiation efforts are ongoing as security agencies respond. Youth impact: School abductions directly threaten young people’s right to education and safety — underscoring urgent need for community protection programmes and youth-focused recovery services. Source: Reuters Students taken from Catholic school in central Nigeria in latest abduction Nigeria Education Security Another school abduction — th...
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  BEFOCUS NEWS DESK DAILY HIGHLIGHTS — NOVEMBER 20, 2025 BEFOCUS NEWS DESK DAILY HIGHLIGHTS Nigeria • Africa • Global | Technology • Business • Sports • Education • Entrepreneurship Date: November 20, 2025 1. TD Africa Signs Deal with Schneider Electric to Drive AI-Powered Data Centres in Nigeria Category: Technology • Business • Nigeria TD Africa signed a major MoU with Schneider Electric during Innovation Day Nigeria 2025 to build AI-powered data centres across the country, combining Schneider’s automation expertise with TD Africa’s distribution advantage. Youth Impact: Expands opportunities for young Nigerians in AI infrastructure, data-centre management, engineering and digital entrepreneurship. 🔗 Source: Vanguard Nigeria 2. Zoho One Introduces New Unified & Intelligent Workplace Platform Category: Technology • Business • Nigeria Zoho Nigeria updated its flagship Zoho One platform with improved collaboration tools, enhanced security layers, and inte...
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  BEFOCUS NEWS DESK — Daily Highlights (November 18, 2025) BEFOCUS NEWS DESK — Daily Highlights Date: November 18, 2025 1. Cristiano Ronaldo Meets Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at White House Dinner Football icon Cristiano Ronaldo joined Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince during an official White House dinner hosted by U.S. President Donald Trump — a major global spotlight moment combining diplomacy, sports influence and cultural power. Source: AP News 2. Gunmen Kidnap 25 Schoolgirls in Kebbi State, Nigeria In a tragic early-morning attack on Government Girls’ Comprehensive Secondary School in Maga, Kebbi State, gunmen abducted 25 girls and killed a staff member. A manhunt by security forces is ongoing. Source: Dawn News 3. WHO Reports South-East Asia Leading Global TB Cases The World Health Organization warns that South-East Asia now accounts for over one-third of global tuberculosis cases, putting the 2025 End-TB targets a...
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  BREAKING: The BEFOCUS Story Premieres — A Defining Conversation on Youth Mindset Restoration BREAKING: The BEFOCUS Story Premieres — A Defining Conversation on Youth Mindset Restoration By Witty Global News Desk • Anchored by Angela Ogah • Featuring Itoro Uwah • November 17, 2025 The BEFOCUS Children and Youth Foundation officially premiered its powerful presentation, The BEFOCUS Story , in a special broadcast anchored by Angela Ogah . The founder, Itoro Uwah , sat with Angela to reveal the personal pain, national observation, and intentional purpose that gave birth to this movement. 📽️ Watch the BEFOCUS Story ► WATCH THE VIDEO Angela Ogah Leads a Deep, Unflinching Conversation During the premiere, Angela Ogah guided viewers through a thoughtful and urgent discussion with Itoro Uw...
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  BEFOCUS NEWS DESK — Daily Highlights (November 18, 2025) BEFOCUS NEWS DESK — Daily Highlights Published: Tuesday, November 18, 2025 • Africa/Lagos Theme: Youth • Leadership • Security • Climate • Opportunity Gunmen kidnap 25 schoolgirls in Kebbi State; vice-principal killed Nigeria Security Education Armed attackers struck a boarding school in Maga, Danko-Wasagu (Kebbi State), abducting 25 female students and killing a staff member in a predawn raid. Authorities launched a manhunt and opened talks with security partners to recover the pupils. The community and parents demand urgent rescue and long-term protection measures for schools. Youth impact: The attack underscores the urgent need for safe-school initiatives, youth community resilience programmes, and fast-response protection systems for students nationwide. Source: D...
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  Nigeria Misses FIFA World Cup 2026 — A Nation's Football Dream Paused Nigeria Misses FIFA World Cup 2026 — A Nation's Football Dream Paused By BEFOCUS Sports Desk — Published: 16 November 2025 In Rabat the Super Eagles’ campaign to play at the expanded 2026 FIFA World Cup ended after a 1–1 draw with the Democratic Republic of Congo and a 4–3 loss in the subsequent penalty shootout. The result not only eliminates Nigeria from football’s biggest stage next year but raises urgent questions about structure, strategy and stewardship across the game at home. How it happened — the decisive night The play-off final in Rabat was a tense, tactical encounter. After 120 minutes the sides were locked at 1–1; DR Congo held their nerve in the penalties to book their place in the inter-confederation play-offs while Nigeria’s World Cup hop...
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  The Final Lap: BEFOCUS Pioneer Podcast Premieres Tomorrow — A Mindset Revolution Begins Witty Global Blogs The Final Lap: BEFOCUS Pioneer Podcast Premieres Tomorrow — A Mindset Revolution Begins By Itoro Uwah • November 16, 2025 • 1 Day to the Pioneer Podcast Premiere The noise of the world has never been louder. The pressure on our youth has never been heavier. The confusion in society has never been deeper. And the collapse of values has never been more alarming. “If we don’t rebuild the mind now, we will lose the future forever.” — Itoro Uwah A Generation at Risk — And a Vision That Refused to Stay Silent Look around today’s society: children losing innocence too early; youth worshipping money over dignity; fast-lane shortcuts destroying discipli...
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  BEFOCUS NEWS DESK — Daily Highlights (Nov 16, 2025) BEFOCUS NEWS DESK — Daily Highlights Updated: November 16, 2025 • Africa/Lagos Theme: Youth • Opportunity • National Growth • Culture South Africa intends to bid for the 2036 or 2040 Summer Olympics — Aiming to be the first African host Africa Sport Diplomacy South African officials have declared intent to launch a bid to host either the 2036 or 2040 Summer Olympic Games — a move that would make the country the first on the continent to host the modern Olympics if successful. The plan includes proposals to leverage sport infrastructure, tourism and youth development across the region. Youth impact: Hosting the Games would create major opportunities for young athletes, sports administrators, event management professionals and youth-focused tourism enterprises across Africa. ...
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  BEFOCUS NEWS DESK — Daily Highlights (Nov 14, 2025) BEFOCUS NEWS DESK — Daily Highlights Updated: November 14, 2025 • Africa/Lagos Theme: Leadership • Security • Economy • Youth — The World in Motion People’s Democratic Party (PDP) National Convention Opens in Ibadan — Delegates Flood Venue Nigeria Politics Civic Life The PDP national convention commenced in Ibadan with large numbers of delegates and party loyalists arriving at the venue. Party activities and selection processes are under way as leaders gather to set strategy ahead of key elections. Youth impact: Political conventions shape party platforms that affect youth policy — a vital moment for young leaders to engage, observe and push for youth-focused agendas. Source: TVC News S&P Global Upgrades Nigeria’s Outlook to “Positive” Amid On...
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