Jack Blues
24 Aug
Pop superstar Justin Bieber announced Friday the birth of his son -- Jack Blues -- with model wife Hailey in a post that quickly garnered millions of likes on Instagram. "WELCOME HOME JACK BLUES BIEBER," the Canadian singer posted with a photo of an infant's foot wrapped in a blanket, which has racked up more…
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Security experts have raised concerns over the surge in spousal killings in the country, calling for urgent measures to address the trend. The experts, who spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in separate interviews on Sunday in Lagos, described the trending act as ” worrisome.” NAN reports that many such cases have been…
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A Chief Magistrate Court in Wuse Zone 2, Abuja, has sentenced ‘Professor’ Jide Josiah Jisos to six months in prison for impersonation during the 2019 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). It was reported that ‘Prof.’ Jisos was apprehended by officials of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) while monitoring the 2019 UTME at Brix…
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The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested notorious drug dealer Usman Abba, known by his alias "Timaya," in Katsina state. NDLEA, through its spokesperson, Femi Babafemi, disclosed on Sunday that the 27-year-old, who had been on the agency’s watchlist, was apprehended on Wednesday, October 30, at the Liberty Hotel, Kofar Kaura. Abba was…
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The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has reported a concerning increase in Lassa fever cases as Nigeria navigates epidemiological week 41 of 2024. In week 41, 10 new confirmed cases were reported, compared to just seven in the previous week. The NCDC said this in its latest Lassa Fever Situation Report, published…
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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Ebonyi State chapter has announced the end of its leadership crisis, which has lasted over two years, following the election of new working executives during the state congress held on Saturday at the party secretariat in Abakaliki. The congress elected Mr. Peter Nwele, a party chieftain, as state chairman along…
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Lamentations over alleged neglect and poor state of infrastructure at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) took centre stage at the weekend as members of the Human Race Foundation (HRF), a group formed by some young men at its Enugu Campus (UNEC) in 1983, commissioned the faculty of health sciences and Technology building which they…
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The Taraba state chapter of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has urged the state government to consider options for restoring two of the state's key football teams, the Taraba Football Club and the Taraba Queens. Making the call on the weekend during its Congress meeting, SWAN emphasised the importance of these teams in…
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Iran's supreme leader vowed retaliation on Saturday for attacks by Israel, as an Israeli military official confirmed naval commandos seized a suspected Hezbollah operative in a Lebanon raid. The World Health Organization said four children were among six people wounded in a strike on a polio vaccination centre in north Gaza, where UN agencies have…
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Katsina, Nov. 3, 2024 (NAN) The Katsina State Government says it is collaborating with Society for Family Health (SFH) to improve sexual reproductive health outcomes across its 34 Local Government Areas. The Executive Secretary, Katsina State Primary Health Care Development Agency, Dr Shamsuddeen Yahaya disclosed this at a 3-day State Training of Trainers (ToT). The…
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Start your day right with this wholesome oatmeal topped with fresh berries and crunchy nuts. It’s a nutritious breakfast option that’s satisfying and packed with nutrients to energise you. Ingredients 1 cup rolled oats 2 cups water or milk 1/2 cup mixed berries (blueberries, raspberries, strawberries) 1/4 cup chopped nuts (almonds, walnuts, or pecans) 1…