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Month: February 2024

Everything you need to know about leap day

Have you ever wondered why February sometimes has 29 days instead of 28? Every four years, a peculiar day appears on the calendar: February 29th. This “extra” day, known as Leap Day, disrupts birthday celebrations, historical timelines, and even astronomical calculations. But what exactly is the purpose of leap year, and how did it come…

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LGBT+ people express fears after anti-LGBT+ Bill passage

Some LGBTQ+ people living in Ghana have expressed apprehensions about their safety after the passing of the Anti-LGBT+ bill into law on February 28, 2024. According to them, they feel unsafe within their own country, with some fearing for their very lives although the bill is now pending presidential assent before it can become law….

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Some behaviours that stem from lack of money

In today’s world, where the hustle culture is glorified, certain behaviors have been normalized to the extent of being seen as mere personality traits. However, beneath the surface, these could be indicative of a deeper issue—financial insecurity or poverty mindset. Let’s dive into five such behaviors, casting light on what they truly represent. The constant…

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Asake embraces wealth in the music video for his hit single ‘Only Me’

Asake embraces wealth in the music video for his hit single ‘Only Me’. Since 2022 Nigerian music industry has been shaped by Asake whose electrifying brand of music rocketed him to commercial success. After kicking off 2024 with his hit single ‘Only Me’ released on his birthday, Asake has released the minted visuals directed by…

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Leap Day 2024: How leap-year babies celebrate their birthdays

Leap year babies stand out from the crowd for this special reason. Imagine being born on a day that exists only once every four years. That’s the reality of “leap year babies,” people born on February 29th. Though special, this birthdate comes with its own set of challenges and, of course, distinct ways of celebrating…

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More Nigerians at risk of mental health issues as economic woes intensify

Many Nigerians were grappling with poverty, which heightened their vulnerability to mental health conditions. A stark warning emerges from Dr Taiwo Obindo, a Consultant Psychiatrist and President of the Association of Psychiatrists in Nigeria (APN), highlighting the looming threat of mental health conditions among the populace. Addressing the press in Lagos on Wednesday, Dr. Obindo…

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Heatwave: How to survive hot weather

Extreme temperatures could trigger diseases, threaten livestock and even lead to death. Dr Gabriel Ameh, a public health physician, has urged Nigerians to stay hydrated and avoid exhaustion as the period of abnormal hot weather sets in FCT. Ameh gave the advice in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in…

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Security getting better in Nigeria – Police PRO

The PRO said the Force has information on the security situation from all its offices. Muyiwa Adejobi, the Public Relations Officer of the Nigeria Police Force, says the security situation in Nigeria is getting better. “The security situation is getting better; I don’t agree that it is getting worse. It is improving,” Adejobi told newsmen…

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Tinubu leaves Nigeria for Qatar today

Tinubu will be accompanied on the trip by senior government officials for the signing of agreements. President Bola Tinubu will, on Thursday, depart for Qatar on the invitation of Sheikh Tamin Al-Thani, Emir of the State of Qatar. Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, disclosed this in a statement on…

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NLC leaders threatened to cancel protests against hunger

The union cancelled the second day of its nationwide protest against the cost of living crisis. The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) says day two of the nationwide protest over hunger and economic hardship was suspended due to alleged threats on the leadership of the Congress. Joe Ajaero, NLC President, said this at a news conference…

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