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  BEFOCUS NEWS DESK — Daily Highlights (Nov 13, 2025) BEFOCUS NEWS DESK — Daily Highlights Updated: November 13, 2025 • Africa/Lagos Theme: Youth • Leadership • Governance • Climate • Sport African Union Backs Nigeria, Rejects President Donald Trump’s “Genocide” Claims Africa Governance Diplomacy The African Union has publicly rejected incumbent U.S. President Donald Trump’s characterization of northern Nigeria as the site of “genocide,” calling the claim inaccurate and potentially destabilising to regional peace efforts. Youth impact: Encourages young Africans to build media literacy, engage in fact-based civic discourse and defend accurate national narratives on global platforms. Source: Reuters ILO Urges Stronger Global Rules to Protect Gig Workers ...

  EDITORIAL NOTE The Editors’ Confluence in Abuja: Partnership or Patronage? A Critical Reflection on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Media Engagement By Itoro Uwah — Journalist, Social Commentator & Future Advocate On 12 November 2025, the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) hosted its 21st Annual Conference in Abuja—an event that drew the attention of national institutions, media executives, and political stakeholders. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu personally declared the gathering open at the State House, a gesture that added weight and symbolism to an already strategic convergence. The theme, “Democratic Governance and National Cohesion: The Role of Editors,” signaled an atmosphere of unity and collaboration. Yet beneath the decorum, applause, and presidential goodwill lies a question that Nigeria must not ignore: Was this truly a gesture of democratic partnership, or a sophisticated attempt to shape editorial loyalty at a critical moment in the nation’s political life? The Preside...

  BEFOCUS NEWS DESK — Top 10 Trending: Nigeria, Africa & World (Nov 13, 2025) BEFOCUS NEWS DESK — Top 10 Trending: Nigeria, Africa & World Updated: November 13, 2025 • Africa/Lagos Theme: Youth • Innovation • Climate • Culture — The World in Motion Over 35 philanthropies commit $300 million to climate-health solutions Global Climate Health A coalition of more than 35 foundations has launched a $300 million fund to accelerate solutions at the intersection of climate and public health — prioritising communities most affected by climate hazards. Youth impact: New funding opens pathways for young people into climate-health tech, community resilience roles and green-health entrepreneurship. Source: Rockefeller Foundation Global fossil-fuel CO₂ emissions projected to hit record high of 38.1 billion...

  President Donald Trump Proposes $2,000 Tariff “Dividend” Checks to Americans — But Legal, Economic, and Political Barriers Loom | Witty Global News President Donald Trump Proposes $2,000 Tariff “Dividend” Checks to Americans — But Legal, Economic, and Political Barriers Loom By Itoro Uwah | Witty Global News | November 12, 2025 Source: Forbes A New Economic Promise from the President Sparks Nationwide Conversation Incumbent U.S. President Donald Trump has announced an intention to mail $2,000 “tariff dividend” checks to American households. The plan would allocate a portion of the $195 billion collected from import tariffs last fiscal year as direct cash benefits to citizens. President Trump described the initiative as a patriotic reward to the “American families who bore the brunt of unfair trade deals” and as a contin...

  The BEFOCUS Story: Why Every Parent, Teacher and Youth Must Listen | BEFOCUS Pioneer Podcast Witty Global Blogs The BEFOCUS Story: Why Every Parent, Teacher and Youth Must Listen By Itoro Uwah • November 12, 2025 • Pioneer Podcast Premiere: Monday, November 17, 2025 at 6PM (WAT) In a world of distraction, moral confusion, and the idolization of money, one question led to a movement: Who will fix the mind before we fix the nation? This question birthed BEFOCUS — Building Early Future of Common Used Sense , a foundation and movement led by Itoro Uwah that seeks to restore values, rebuild the moral compass of our children and youth, and create a roadmap to excellence. “If we don’t teach our children sense early, the world will teach them nonsense later.” — Itoro Uwah Why this podcast matters...

  BEFOCUS NEWS DESK — Top Global, African & Nigerian Highlights (Nov 12 2025) BEFOCUS NEWS DESK — Top Global, African & Nigerian Highlights Updated: November 12, 2025 • Africa/Lagos Theme: Culture • Youth • Innovation — The World in Motion Fela Kuti’s Legacy Celebrated at Major Lagos Exhibition Nigeria Culture Youth An expansive exhibition honouring Afrobeat icon Fela Anikulapo Kuti opens in Lagos, showcasing 440 artefacts, photos and live performances that trace his life, activism and global influence. Youth Impact: Inspires creative consciousness and cultural entrepreneurship among Nigeria’s new generation of artists and change-makers. Source: Reuters Nigeria, U.S. & U.K. Join Forces After 1 000 kg Cocaine Haul in Lagos Nigeria Security Governance The NDLEA confirmed a 1 000 kg coca...

  BEFOCUS NEWS DESK — Global, Africa & Nigeria Trending Highlights (Nov 11, 2025) BEFOCUS NEWS DESK — Global, Africa & Nigeria Trending Highlights Updated: November 11, 2025 • Africa/Lagos Theme: Innovation • Climate • Youth — The World in Motion Youth aren’t waiting for tomorrow — they’re shaping it today. Explore the 15 stories moving Nigeria, Africa and the world. Nigeria’s 15% Fuel Import Duty Targets Stronger Domestic Refining Nigeria Economy Energy New import duty on petrol and diesel is designed to protect local refineries and cut reliance on imports, with potential jobs for young engineers in downstream oil. Source: Reuters COP30 Opens in Brazil as Africa Demands Fair Climate Finance Africa Climate Policy Leaders convene in Belém with African delegations pushing for equita...

  Meet Itoro Uwah: The Visionary Behind BEFOCUS Children & Youth Foundation Youth Empowerment BEFOCUS Nigeria Abuja Meet Itoro Uwah: The Visionary Behind BEFOCUS Children & Youth Foundation By: Itoro Uwah · Published Nov 4, 2025 · Updated Nov 6, 2025 · Abuja, Nigeria Every great movement begins with a strong vision — some are forged in lived experience. That’s the story of Itoro Uwah , founder of the BEFOCUS Children & Youth Foundation , a values-driven initiative helping young people across Nigeria and Africa discover purpose, build character, gain skills, and pursue excellence . A Vision Born from Experience and Purpose After seeing brilliant youths drift without guidan...

  Despite Fear Among Nigerians, We Are Engaging the World Diplomatically – Tinubu Again Responds to Trump’s Warning Nigeria Diplomacy Security Despite Fear Among Nigerians, We Are Engaging the World Diplomatically – Tinubu Again Responds to Trump’s Warning By: Itoro Uwah · Thursday, November 6, 2025 · Abuja, Nigeria At a time of heightened global scrutiny of Nigeria’s internal security and religious-tolerance record, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed that his administration remains committed to diplomacy and multilateral engagement — despite growing unease among citizens and a pointed warning from former U.S. President Donald J. Trump. What happened Speaking during the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting at the Presidential Villa on Thursday, Tinubu stated that his government would continue to pursue diplomatic engagement as part of a broader strategy to ensur...