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5 Dec
Nigerian comedian and skit maker, Apaokagi Adedoyin Maryam, aka Taaooma, has stepped into motherhood. She and her husband, Abdulazeez Greene Oladimeji, fondly known as Abula, recently welcomed their first child together. In a video shared on Thursday via Instagram, Taaooma introduced their bundle of joy, revealing the baby’s name as Amani Korede Makeda Greene. The…
6 Nov
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) in partnership with Nutrition International and other organisations has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Nigeria's efforts in improving Maternal, Neonatal, and Child Health (MNCH). During a training on the use revised MNCHW monitoring tool in Abuja on Wednesday, UNICEF's Nutrition Officer, Yadika Charles explained how the organisation is collaborating…
23 Oct
Humanitarian workers face surging violence and worsening working conditions, with intensifying global conflicts and respect for international law on the decline, top Red Cross officials warned Wednesday. "Today, our work is increasingly difficult," said Kate Forbes, president of the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies. "Global conflicts have escalated, endangering civilians…
16 Oct
Is your child showing signs of being a step ahead of their peers? Gifted children often have certain traits that make them stand out, not just in the classroom but in everyday life. Here are seven signs that could mean your child is gifted. 1. Quick to Grasp Complex Ideas Gifted children tend to have…
23 Sep
German police in the central Hesse region said Monday they had raided dozens of properties in a crackdown against sex abuse of minors and child pornography. Police and prosecutors identified a total of 48 suspects, all men aged between 15 and 68, in last week's sweeping raids in Frankfurt and smaller cities and towns. Seven…
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Plateau State governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has inaugurated a Task Force on the Recovery of Government Property in the state. Mutfwang said that the inauguration of the Task Force aligns with his administration’s commitment to transparency, accountability, and the restoration of order in the state’s property sector. The governor, represented by his deputy, Mrs. Josephine…
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The police in Ekiti State have arraigned one Samuel B. Dada, 52, at the Chief Magistrate court sitting in Ado-Ekiti for allegedly defrauding 12 people of N146 million under the pretense of getting them visas. The prosecutor, Inspector Akinwale Oriyomi, informed the court that there is probable cause to order the remand of the suspect…
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The United States conducted an air strike in southern Somalia, killing 10 members of the Al-Shabaab jihadist group, US military authorities said Tuesday. The Al-Qaeda-linked Al-Shabaab has been waging a bloody insurgency against Somalia's fragile federal government for more than 17 years. The raid took place on December 31 in Beer Xaani, roughly 35 kilometres…
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Nigeria businessman and socialite, Pascal Okechukwu, better known as Cubana Chief Priest, has announced his intention to release an album in 2025. Known for his flair and charisma, Cubana declared, “I go show you say I can do anything through Christ who strengthens me.” I go drop my album this year.” He hints on teaming…
17 mins ago
The Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, has been commended by the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) for his administration’s commitment to road construction by rehabilitating federal roads within Kaduna metropolis. The Zonal Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Kabiru Nadabo, praised the governor during a courtesy visit to the Commissioner of Internal…
17 mins ago
A group of concerned Nigerian citizens has called on the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) to prioritise crude oil supply to local refineries, including the Dangote Refinery, over foreign partners. The group expressed concern over reports that the NNPCL plans to cut down on crude oil supply to the Dangote Refinery from 300,000 barrels…
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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has condemned the action of its staff member, Mr. Emmanuel Okoronkwo, who on Monday assaulted a journalist, Mr. Ndubuisi Orji, and forcefully prevented other journalists accredited to cover the activities of the PDP from gaining access to the premises of the national secretariat of the party to conduct their legitimate…
31 mins ago
Amid rising cases of the new respiratory illness globally known as the Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV), concerns have emerged in Nigeria, even though it is primarily reported in China. HMPV was first reported in 2001 in the Netherlands; it is a single-stranded ribonucleic acid (RNA) virus that causes symptoms similar to the common cold…
36 mins ago
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) on Tuesday justified its global support with tremendous successes, including the seizure of 2.6 million kilogrammes of illicit drugs and the arrest of 18,500 drug trafficking offenders in 2024. Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the anti-drug agency, Brig. Gen. Mohammed Buba Marwa (retd.), disclosed this at the commissioning of…
36 mins ago
One of the victims of the Orazi gas explosion in Rivers State has explained his ordeal, saying he escaped death by a whisker because it was their shop that got blown up. The Guardian visited the private hospital in Orazi, where three of the gas explosion victims were receiving treatment. Speaking to one of…