Fabric
1 Nov
A United Kingdom-based Nigerian filmmaker and entrepreneur, Oluwapelumi Olayinka has stated that she is promoting Adire fabric globally to celebrate and preserve Nigeria’s rich cultural heritage. As the founder of Ektaktos Collectibles, Olayinka said she wanted to elevate this traditional textile by transforming it into a modern fashion statement that resonates with diverse audiences. Speaking…
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The National Union of Medical Herbal Practitioners, Ebonyi State Chapter, on Sunday, warned traditional rulers and government officials to stop interfering with their activities, insisting that their works are genuine and legal. The warning was contained in a communique signed by Board of Trustee Chairman Trad. Dr. Sunday Nwaji, the state Chairman Trad. Dr. Stephen…
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US-based nonprofit, Cures Within Reach (CWR), has extended its partnership with Open Philanthropy to fund 16 more clinical trials in low and lower-middle income countries (LMICs) over the next two years. The renewed partnership aims to explore affordable treatments using existing medicines, nutraceuticals, and indigenous remedies. President and CEO of CWR, Barbara Goodman, in a…
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Fiorentina lost ground in the Serie A title race on Sunday after falling to a 1-0 defeat at Bologna and missing the chance to claim a club-record ninth straight league win. Raffaele Palladino's Fiorentina are fourth, six points behind league leaders Atalanta following a first league defeat in three months, albeit with a game in…
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Professor of agricultural economics at the Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike (MOUAU) Abia State, Dr Raphael Ndubuisi Echebiri, has expressed doubts over the data published by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). He said this while presenting the 57th Inaugural Lecture of the university he tagged "The Mirage Of Plenty: Facts But Fiction In…
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The Federal Government has commenced construction of Federal College of Nursing and Midwifery in Zaria, Kaduna State to address shortages of human resources in the health sector. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) report that other three institutions to be constructed are; Federal College of Education, Federal Open University and Federal College of Legal Studies.…
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Residents of Qusayr in central Syria are finally returning home after the departure of Hezbollah fighters, who helped Bashar al-Assad's forces seize the city a decade ago and left with his fall. Many of the houses are now in ruins, after years under the control of the Lebanese armed group, a key Assad ally which…
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Ruben Amorim said Manchester United "deserved" to beat Manchester City after his side produced a dramatic late finish to win 2-1 at the Etihad on Sunday. City defender Josko Gvardiol opened the scoring with a first-half header but Fernandes levelled from the penalty spot in the 88th minute and Diallo struck two minutes later. "It…
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Bruno Fernandes hailed Amad Diallo as "unstoppable" after the winger scored a 90th-minute winner in Manchester United's dramatic 2-1 victory at Manchester City on Sunday. City defender Josko Gvardiol opened the scoring with a first-half header but Fernandes levelled from the penalty spot in the 88th minute and Diallo struck two minutes later. Diallo, 22,…
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President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Mr Musikilu Mojeed, editor-in-chief of PREMIUM TIMES, and other newly elected leaders of the Nigeria chapter of the International Press Institute (IPI). Members re-elected Mr Mojeed as President of the IPI Nigeria alongside Media Trust's Ahmed Shekarau (Secretary) and Fidelis Mbah of Al Jazeera Television (Deputy President). Members also…
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The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) on Sunday in Abuja, officially approved the withdrawal of Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso from the regional bloc. The decision, taken by the Authority of ECOWAS Heads of State and Government, marks a significant shift in the geopolitical landscape of West Africa. Disclosing this decision at the…