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Month: February 2025

Bandits break into ex-NYSC D-G Gen. Tsiga’s residence, abduct him and others

Bandits have reportedly attacked Tsiga town in Bakori Local Government Area of Katsina State, where they were said to have abducted an unspecified number of people including the former NYSC Director-General, retired Brig.-Gen. Maharazu Tsiga. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) learnt from some reliable sources that the incident occurred around midnight, on Thursday. They…

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The horrors of genital mutilation and infibulation practised in Africa

In observance of the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation today, 6th February, we’re shedding light on these deeply rooted practices that have persisted for centuries, primarily affecting young girls and women. For those unfamiliar with these terms and practices, we’ll be shedding light on what they entail, the regions where they…

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5 surprising reasons couples start to look alike over time

Many long-term couples begin to resemble each other as the years go by, and science has some fascinating explanations for why this happens. At first, it might seem strange. After all, we don’t choose our partners based on their looks alone.  But as couples spend more time together, they start to share habits, expressions, and…

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Man connives with native doctor to kidnap relative for money, Police arrest them

The Police Command in Benue has arrested a native doctor, Terna Sule, and Teryima Yaji, over the kidnapping of one Emmanuel Yaji. The command made the disclosure in a statement on Thursday in Makurdi by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Sewuese Anene. According to the statement, Mr Emmanuel Yaji of Mbaduku, Vandiekya Local…

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VIDEO: Kemi Badenoch proposes 15 years wait for UK citizenship in strict immigration reform

Leader of the Conservative Party, Kemi Badenoch has proposed a major overhaul of the UK’s immigration system, extending the wait time for British citizenship to 15 years. In a video posted on her X account, Badenoch outlined plans to increase the period before migrants can apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) from five to…

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President Tinubu appoints Dr Awuzie as new Rector of Federal Polytechnic Oko

President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Dr Chioma Awuzie as the substantive Rector of Federal Polytechnic, Oko, Anambra State. Mr Chijioke Ibezimako, Public Relations Officer of the institution confirmed the appointment to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Awka on Thursday. Awuzie is a globally recognised scholar with a rich portfolio of…

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How to get perfectly defined curls for your natural hair

You may wonder why your curls don’t always pop the way you want them to or why they sometimes look frizzy instead of smooth and bouncy. Your curls need the right care, moisture, and technique to shine at their best. Natural hair comes in different curl patterns, from waves to tight coils, and each type…

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Police discover kidnapped lawmaker’s decomposing body on 2nd Niger Bridge

The Police Command in Anambra has confirmed the recovery of the decomposing body of an Anambra House of Assembly Labour Party lawmaker (Onitsha North constituency), Mr Justice Azuka. The command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, confirmed this in a statement on Thursday in Onitsha. He said the lawmaker’s body was found on the Second Niger Bridge….

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This country has only 850 people – here’s how you can visit

It is the smallest independent state in the world. It has its own ruling system and its own legal system. The Vatican City is the least populated country in the world because it has fewer than 1,000 residents (around 800–850 people) and most residents are clergy, Swiss Guards, and officials of the Holy See. ALSO…

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Suspended Edo AG denies financial misconduct, says no prior confrontation

The suspended Edo Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Samson Osagie has denied committing any financial infraction of any kind. Osagie, who made the denial in a statement issued on Thursday in Benin, vowed to prove his innocence. He said; My attention has just been drawn to a Government special announcement in which I was alleged…

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