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Year: 2024

5 fascinating trees that have gone extinct

Sadly, many trees that once thrived on Earth are no longer existing. Some were lost because of natural disasters, others due to human activity, like deforestation and climate change. These trees, which stood tall and strong for centuries, are now only memories preserved in stories, records, and scientific research.  Here’s a look at some of…

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Cardi B furious over critics’ disapproval of her shiniest qualities

No one gets away with criticising Cardi B, especially if the critics are going at the features she considers her best. It all started when a user on X asked the 32-year-old rapper if she thinks she is a “perfect 10”. For context, a recent trend in pop culture has women rated according to numbers…

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How to heal yourself and make money from art

The global economy is challenging, and generating income from multiple streams is everyone’s goal. While you can make money from a side gig, few can actually help you work through your issues. A team of researchers discovered this in a study published in the journal The Arts in Psychotherapy that making art benefits people dealing…

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Here’s why drinking cold water after a meal could be harmful 

Many people enjoy drinking cold water, especially after a heavy meal, because it feels refreshing and helps cool down the body.  It’s common to think that cold water aids digestion, however, not many people realise that drinking cold water after eating could actually harm your body in several ways.  This doesn’t mean you should avoid…

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Released Kaduna EndBadGovernance protesters deny torture claims, say sponsor Khalid was not abused

Some of the released EndBadGovernance protesters arrested during the August 2024 nationwide protests in Kaduna said they were never tortured while in detention. They also stated that they never saw their alleged sponsor, Khalid, while in detention. Narrating their accounts after their release, they said they were treated fairly during their stay in detention. One…

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Mastercard, Alerzo and e-Trade Alliance empower 10,000 Nigerian MSMEs with financial literacy and digital tools

Alerzo, Nigeria’s leading technology service provider that enables MSMEs, especially informal retailers, to reach their full potential, in collaboration with Mastercard and the USAID-funded e-Trade Alliance, has successfully concluded a nine-month digital transformation program empowering over 10,000 micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) across South-West Nigeria. The collaboration provided the MSMEs with cutting-edge digital and…

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EFCC summons suspended chairmen of 18 Edo LGAs for financial interrogation

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) may have invited the suspended chairmen of the 18 local governments in Edo to its office for interrogation. The invitation was contained in a letter by EFFC Director of Investigation, Abdulkarim Chukkol and addressed to the Secretary to the State Government. Chukkol, in the letter dated December 17,…

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Why China celebrates the New Year in February

Unlike most countries that mark the New Year on January 1, China’s New Year falls in late January or February.  This celebration, often called the Chinese New Year or Lunar New Year, is a time for family reunions, and traditions that have been followed for thousands of years.  You might wonder why this holiday doesn’t…

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Anambra Police seek public help to reunite 15-year-old abducted boy with family

The Police Command in Anambra has urged members of the public, especially residents of Onitsha and Ihiala to assist with the efforts to locate the parents of 15-year-old Chibuike Onyebuchi. Onyebuchi, who hails from Ihiala Local Government Area (LGA) of the state was allegedly abducted recently in Onitsha and found recently in Kogi. SP Tochukwu…

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Nigerian Army gifts houses to 20 wounded-in-action soldiers in Abuja

The Nigerian Army has presented houses to 20 wounded in-action soldiers in Abuja as part of its continuing efforts to advance the welfare of its Personnel. The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, presented the keys to the beneficiaries on Wednesday during the inauguration of the Nigerian Army Housing Units under the Affordable…

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