Dr. Cole Adeife
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The Baby Convention 2024 brought together parents, caregivers, and pediatric experts for two days of insightful discussions, interactive sessions, and family-friendly activities. Themed: "Work-life balance for mums: Myths, magic, or must-have,?" the event took place at La Madison Event Center Lekki, Lagos. Hosted by pediatrician Dr. Ayodele Renner, the programme explored critical topics in parenting…
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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned the Director of Human Resources Management of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) Mr. Sulieman Garba Bulkwang before Justice Joyce Abdulmalik of the Federal High Court, Abuja for fraud. He is being prosecuted on a five-count charge bordering on criminal diversion of funds and money laundering to…
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The Lagos State Government has warned against the use of open spaces for illegal activities, especially for miscreants specialised in assaulting residents, theft, and causing disorderliness. This was disclosed at a stakeholders’ meeting organised by the Lagos State Planning and Environmental Monitoring Authority (LASPEMA) in Ikorodu. The meeting on Wednesday held at the Ikorodu North…
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Barely eight hours after its release, Wizkid's sixth studio album, Morayo, has claimed the number one spot on the Nigerian Apple Top Albums Chart. The Afrobeat icon, whose real name is Ayodeji Balogun, continues to prove his dominance in the music scene with this deeply personal project. The album, released on November 22 under Starboy…
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Leaders Barcelona have lost two matches this season in La Liga, both without teenage starlet Lamine Yamal starting, and the winger will also be missing for Saturday's match at Celta Vigo. Hansi Flick's side have struggled when the 17-year-old is not on the pitch, as the Spain international has become a crucial part of their…
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The Federal Government has said it will collaborate with the World Bank to expand Nigeria's credit support funds by 50 million dollars to reach more young people, including businesses led by going women, people with disabilities, and young rural dwellers. Minister of Youth Development, Comrade Ayodele Olawande, who communicated this when he hosted the World…
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An Alabama man convicted of the murder of a hitchhiker was put to death by nitrogen gas on Thursday, officials said, the third use of the controversial execution method in the southern US state this year. The execution of Carey Grayson, 49, was conducted at the William Holman Correctional Facility in the town of Atmore,…
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The International Criminal Court (ICC) decision Thursday to issue arrest warrants for Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his former defense minister "ignores" the country's right to defend itself, Argentina's leader said. Argentina "declares its deep disagreement" with the decision, which "ignores Israel's legitimate right to self-defense against the constant attacks by terrorist organizations like…
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The Police Command in Enugu State has detained two suspects from Akpugo community in Nkanu West Local Government Area for alleged conspiracy, kidnapping and murder of a 70-year-old woman. The Command’s Spokesman, DSP Daniel Ndukwe made this known in a statement on Friday in Enugu. Ndukwe said that the command’s Anti-Kidnapping Tactical Squad had detained…
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Singapore on Friday hanged a 55-year-old man for drug trafficking, its narcotics enforcement agency said, the city-state's third execution in a week as the United Nations called for a halt. The UN and rights groups say capital punishment has no proven deterrent effect and have called for it to be abolished, but Singaporean officials insist…
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British Council has underscored the role of festivals in empowering artists and fostering networks. It also highlighted festivals as tools for young creatives. At the inauguration of the Festival Management Residency Programme as part of the Lagos Fringe Festival 2024 in partnership with Pawstudios, British Council’s Regional Head of Cultural Engagement, Edemekong Uyoh, said festivals…