Stiff Person Syndrome
24 May 2024
Canadian singer Celine Dion has turned her health struggles into a new documentary, I Am Celine Dion. The trailer, which dropped on May 23, gives a glimpse into the singer's life with stiff person syndrome, a rare neurological disorder that has prevented her from performing over the last few years. In the trailer, Dion reveals the…
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Emerging Nigerian artist, Ariomare Oghenero Sunday, known professionally as Fiidbac, has launched his debut single titled "Fall." This release marks the beginning of his pursuit of greatness in the competitive Nigerian music scene, where challenges often discourage new talents. Born in Delta State and raised in Southwestern Nigeria, Fiidbac's passion for music stems from his…
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The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), has partnered with the Trade Union Congress (TUC) of Ghana to intensify efforts toward promoting fair, orderly and regular labour migration. Mr. Joe Ajaero, NLC President, disclosed the development in a remark at the opening of a Peer Learning meeting of Trade Union Organisations in the Ghana-Nigeria Migration Corridor, held…
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President Bola Tinubu on Monday hosted state governors, ministers, and heads of paramilitary agencies to an Iftar dinner at the State House, Abuja. This is President Tinubu's first such event in the Ramadan season. Notable attendees included Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his predecessor, now Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike. The…
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Fighters from a new jihadist group torched seven villages in northwest Nigeria over the weekend and killed 11 people in a revenge attack, a police spokesman told AFP Monday. Militants from the Lakurawa group on Sunday attacked Birnin Dede and six villages near the border with Niger, Kebbi state police spokesman Nafiu Abubakar said, to…
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In a pivotal moment for the leadership of the Nigeria Police Force, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, today officially inaugurated the newly restructured Force Management Team (FMT), following the appointment of six new Deputy Inspectors-General of Police (DIGs) to ensure the smooth and effective administration of the Nigeria Police Force. The IGP…
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The Chairman, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), retired Brig.-Gen. Buba Marwa, says he will continue to give priority to the welfare of officers and men of his agency. Marwa said the priority is to ensure the personnel remained physically and mentally fit to carry out their responsibilities of fighting the menace of substance abuse…
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Popular comedian and activist, Adebowale Adedayo, known as Mr Macaroni, has declared he will continue to ignore Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, in future encounters. On Monday, March 10, 2025, Mr Macaroni addressed criticisms on X (formerly Twitter) regarding his refusal to greet the governor at public events. He stated, “This is the last time…
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The Nigeria Police Force has said it would continue to demonstrate commitment to combating organized crime, particularly kidnapping, through intensified operational efforts and strategic interventions across the country. The high command hinted that the recent successful rescue operations in Bayelsa and Adamawa States underscore their dedication to ensuring the safety and security of all citizens.…
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Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso said on Monday he believes his team can pull off an "epic" comeback against Bayern Munich in the Champions League despite trailing 3-0 from the first leg and losing Florian Wirtz to injury. Wirtz has been Leverkusen's midfield creative spark this season but was ruled out for "several weeks" with…
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Beninese cyberactivist Steve Amoussou, accused of spreading false news and inciting rebellion, denied running an account critical of the government during a brief court hearing on Monday. Amoussou has been jailed in Benin since August 2024, after being "kidnapped" in neighboring Togo, according to his lawyers. His trial before the Court for the Repression of…