In a controversial move, the Nigerian government has announced it is cancelling the mother-tongue teaching policy that mandated the use of indigenous languages in schools. Education Minister Tunji Alausa stated that the programme, introduced only three years ago, has failed to deliver the expected results. As a result, English will be reinstated as the medium of instruction from pre-primary levels through to university.

Nigeria Cancels Mother-Tongue Teaching, Reverts to English 

The Russian president also speaks German. During his days as a KGB officer during the Cold War, Putin was posted to Dresden, which was then East Germany.

Putin speaks Russian, German AND English - still uses translator in diplomatic meetings. Here's why

The UK is set to unveil stricter immigration rules, with a proposal requiring migrants to demonstrate fluent English and higher language proficiency. With net migration at a record high, the government aims to tighten entry standards. Watch this report for more details

UK plans tougher migrant rules, English fluency now mandatory requirement

UK proposes stricter migration rules, demands fluent english from migrants

World: The US has never had an official national language at federal level. It is home to many immigrants and over 350 languages are spoken across the nation.

First time in US history: Trump to sign executive order making English the official US language

AI makes Hitler deliver 1939 anti-semitic speech in English, video goes viral

English singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran is in India for his second concert in Mumbai. He kicked off his Indian tour by visiting a school in the city.

Ed Sheeran visits school in Mumbai ahead of concert

US houseware retailer Bed Bath & Beyond has filed for bankruptcy. It is in order to shut its operations. The company is about to shut its 360 stores. The reason behind the bankruptcy is said to be growing e-commerce.

Bed Bath & Beyond to shut 360 stores amid being Bankrupt

'Goblin mode': What does the Oxford word of the year 2022 mean?

Chinese lawmakers have triggered a controversy in the East Asian country. The proposal aims to reduce the amount of time spent studying English by students.

Chinese lawmakers' proposal triggers row, proposal aims to promote Chinese culture

China's New Oriental education giant finds new life in English live streaming

France looks to preserve language’s purity, translates even English video game jargons

An independent Pentagon review has concluded that the US drone strike that killed innocent Kabul civilians and children in the final days of the Afghanistan war was not caused by misconduct or negligence, and it doesn't recommend any disciplinary action.

Kabul drone strike: Pentagon review concludes no misconduct

South Africa's ANC has registered its worst-ever performance in the current municipal elections held in the country. This is the party's worst performance ever since assuming power.

ANC's popularity dwindles in South Africa, party registers its worst-ever performance

Taliban retakes Afghanistan. US races to evacuate Americans and allies. Why did a superpower fail? America's list of betrayals grows longer. Watch 'From Saigon to Kabul: America's Epic Failures' on WION Wideangle.

WION Wideangle: From Saigon to Kabul- America's Epic Failures

The US and NATO military invaded Afghanistan exactly 20 years. The mightiest force on the planet aimed to expel both the Taliban and al-Qaeda from the country turns out it was just a daydream. 20 years on, the humiliating departure of the US forces has come as a massive morale boost to terrorists all over the world. Several online jihadist chat forums are jubilant at what al-Qaeda supporters see as "A historic victory" by the Taliban. The potential hiding places for these terror groups have now opened up. In a country, where ungoverned spaces can serve as a fresh breeding ground for fundamentalists especially for Islamic State group looking to find a new base.

Will Afghanistan become a safe haven for terror?

IDP to buy British Council India's English testing service IELTS for £130 million

The Biden administration on Friday imposed sanctions against 34 companies and entities linked to China's military and policy towards the Uyghur minority including those involved with allowing exports to Russia and Iran.

US targets Chinese firms: Blacklists 34 companies

Keeping its promise to sanction Belarus the European Union has banned Belarusian planes in its airspace and airports.

Belarusian planes banned in EU airspace

Paleontologists have identified a new species of dinosaur after a specimen from about 72 million years ago was found in northern Mexico.

New dinosaur species found in Mexico

The eldest son of South Africa's late Zulu king Goodwill Zwelithini and his recently departed regent queen was Friday named the monarch's successor amid a turbulent succession battle.

South Africa's Royal Scandal: Scenes of chaos at reading of will

Pakistan: #BoycottCannoli trends on Twitter after owners mock employee for bad English

Australia asks foreign spouses to clear basic English test; critics call it 'racist'

Technical error caused vulgar translation of Xi Jinping's name: Facebook

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