Body
9 Feb
Many people wake up, look in the mirror, and focus on what they don’t like. Society has created unrealistic beauty standards, making people feel they are never good enough. But what if, instead of criticising, we began to treat our bodies with the same love and care we offer our best friends? Change the way…
31 Oct
The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) said it has recovered the fifth body from the ill-fated helicopter that crashed off the coast of Bonny Finima in the Atlantic Ocean, involving eight individuals on board. The body, which was recovered at about 9:35 am, required specialised handling due to its decomposed state before being transported to…
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It is both shameful and appalling that despite the prolonged persecution of the Dasuki family—from the dethronement of Sultan of Sokoto
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The Court of Appeal in Abuja has granted leave to former Head of State, Gen. Yakubu Gowon and others to challenge the judgment of a High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in the Barewa Old Boys Association (BOBA)’s land dispute. The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Saad Abubakar III, who is also a member…
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Nigeria centre-back Calvin Bassey marked his first FA Cup match for Fulham by scoring as the Londoners eliminated holders Manchester United at the weekend. He headed past United and Cameroon goalkeeper Andre Onana just before half-time in a fifth-round tie at Old Trafford, which Fulham won on penalties after a 1-1 draw. Gambian Yankuba Minteh…
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The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ) programme has empowered no fewer than 505 rice farmers and 504 tomato farmers in Kano. Dr Kabir Yusuf, National Programme Coordinator of SAPZ, said this in a statement on Monday following the ongoing Field Day activity in Kano. He stated that the activity…
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Winning an Oscar is the dream of every filmmaker, but what many people don’t know is that the golden statuette comes with a strict rule, winners can never sell it. The Oscar trophy, covered in 24-karat gold, may look priceless, but it’s actually worth around $400, The Economic Times stated in a report. However, it’s…
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Residents in Osogbo have expressed concerns over the influx of mentally ill persons to the town. Some of the residents who spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Osogbo, said that the number of such persons on major roads in the town was worrisome. The respondents called on the state government…
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The 97th Academy Awards (Oscars) have come and gone, but for Nigerian filmmakers, the lessons from Hollywood’s biggest night are worth paying attention to. “Anora” stole the spotlight, The Brutalist” delivered strong performances, and Emilia Pérez proved that unique storytelling can lead the nominations. Here are seven things Nollywood can take from this year’s Oscars.…
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Omni-Blu Aviation Ltd., says the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has cleared it of any wrongdoing and reinstated its Air Operators Certificate (AOC) No. OBA/AOC/1 2-15/002. The Chief Executive Officer, Omni-Blu Aviation, Mr Akin Olateru, disclosed this in a statement on Monday in Lagos. According to Olateru, the reinstatement of the company’s AOC followed an…
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The police in Thailand have arrested a 37-year-old Nigerian man, Ugoma Jefta Nusbech, for allegedly dealing in cocaine. According to Asean Now, Nusbech was arrested on Thailand's popular tourist island Koh Phangan during a carefully orchestrated operation. Nusbech is reported to have arrived in Thailand as a tourist before straying into the path of drug…
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The premises of the Lagos State House of Assembly are currently under heavy security presence amid the controversy surrounding the speakership position. Journalists who tried to enter the premises were prevented by armed police officers who mounted several vans at strategic points leading to the assembly complex. Unconfirmed reports have it that the lawmaker representing…