Uchenna Onwuamegbu-Ugwu
25 Aug
The Diocese of Nnewi Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) has set up the first Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Robotics Hub in Nnewi, Anambra State, where the church recorded the first of its kind service in the country
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Hundreds of demonstrators on Saturday protested at a site earmarked for Beijing's controversial new embassy in London over human rights and security concerns. The new embassy -- if approved by the UK government -- would be the "biggest Chinese embassy in Europe", one lawmaker said earlier. Protester Iona Boswell, a 40-year-old social worker, told AFP…
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Gov. Alex Otti of Abia has urged members of the State Executive Council to evolve robust and sustainable work plans to facilitate the achievement of government’s strategic goals for the 2025 fiscal year. Otti said this on Saturday during the opening of the two-day First Quarter Executive Council Retreat for 2025, for the enlarged Abia…
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Nigerian music star B-Red has signed a ₦200 million endorsement deal with Armstrong Paint, marking a significant step in his career. The six-month partnership, signed in Lagos, further cements his reputation as both an entertainer and a brand influencer. Announcing the deal, B-Red’s manager, Joseph Ikyobo, expressed enthusiasm about the collaboration. “This is a proud…
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Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) Ile-Ife, Osun State and the Penn State University, Pennsylvania, United States have explored areas of collaboration between the two ivory towers. The Pennsylvania State University three-man team was at the OAU campus on Saturday to meet with management of the school, as well as inspect available facilities. The team led, a…
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A summit of African leaders meeting to address the crisis in Democratic Republic of Congo on Saturday called for an "immediate and unconditional ceasefire" within five days. The Rwanda-backed M23 armed group has rapidly seized swathes of territory in the mineral-rich eastern DRC in an offensive that has left thousands dead and displaced vast numbers.…
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Fakhri Barghouti grimaced in pain as an exultant crowd lifted him onto their shoulders next to his son Shadi, released from an Israeli jail on Saturday under a Gaza ceasefire deal. Though Barghouti, 71, shed tears of joy at seeing his son, he was also in physical pain. The night before, Israeli forces stormed his…
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Love is in the air! This Valentine’s season, experiment with makeup looks that capture the spirit of romance and self-expression. From classic red lips to natural glows, these inspirational looks offer a perfect blend of timeless elegance and modern flair to boost your confidence and style. Valentine’s Day is the perfect occasion to experiment with…
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The Federal Government has appealed to drivers, particularly those of articulated trucks, using the Iddo Bridge, to watch for diversion signs as height restriction barriers will soon be installed. The Federal Controller of Works in Lagos, Mrs Olukorede Kesha, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday that these restrictions were necessary to facilitate…
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Sudan's army chief said Saturday that a transitional government would be formed soon, as the military makes major gains against rival paramilitaries in the capital and central parts of the war-torn country. Speaking in Port Sudan, the country's de facto capital, Abdel Fattah al-Burhan said the new administration -- described as either a "caretaker government"…
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A suspected jihadist attack on a convoy escorted by Malian soldiers and Russia's Wagner mercenaries has killed 32 people in northern Mali, officials said on Saturday. The attack took place on Friday between the northern cities of Gao and Ansongo, they said. The death toll was initially put at 10 but soon rose to 32.…