Hypertension is a major cause of premature death worldwide, including in Nigeria. Unfortunately, not many people know they have the condition because they are not diagnosed and remain untreated. People with high blood pressure may not feel symptoms and the only way to know is to get their blood pressure checked. Below are the 10 […]
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‘Go To Court’, Nigerians Tell Super Eagles After Shocking Loss To Guinea-Bissau
After a shocking 1-0 defeat to Guinea-Bissau, Nigerians have reacted, advising the Super Eagles to ‘go to court’ if they are not satisfied with the result. Nigeria lost 1-0 to the Djurtus of Guinea-Bissau who protected a 29th minute goal to claim all three points to go top of Group A. Nigerians have since taken […]
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CBN Releases Cash, Orders Banks To Operate On Weekend
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has confirmed the evacuation of banknotes from its vaults to commercial banks across the country as part of a coordinated effort to ease the circulation of banknotes of various denominations. The CBN has also directed all commercial banks to open for operation on Saturdays and Sundays. The Acting Director, […]
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US And Canada Reach Deal To Reject Asylum Seekers
The US and Canada have reached a deal to reject asylum seekers at unofficial border crossings, officials say. US President Joe Biden and Canadian PM Justin Trudeau will announce the pact on Friday during Mr Biden’s visit to Ottawa. The accord is expected to allow officials on both sides of the border to turn back […]
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EFCC To Go After ‘Corrupt’ Governors, Others After May 29
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has concluded plans to go after some outgoing governors and other public officials after May 29. EFCC Chairman, Abdulrasheed Bawa, who disclosed this yesterday at the headquarters of the commission during an exclusive interview with Daily Trust, specifically said more arrests would be made immediately after May 29. Bawa, […]
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Declare Me Winner Or Order Rerun, Atiku To Court
People Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar has asked the Presidential Election Petition Court (PEPC) to declare him the winner of the Federal 25 election. Alternatively, he prayed the court to order a rerun between him and the president-elect, Bola Tinubu. In the alternative, he wants the entire election nullified and a fresh one […]
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Nigerian Government To Install Facial Recognition In Airports
The Federal Government has disclosed plans to install facial recognition technology at major Airports in the country. In a statement yesterday, the Minister of State, Budget and National Planning, Clem Agba, said airports would soon be operating an automatic security measure that would incorporate the use of technology to improve security around Airports and easily […]
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It’s My Turn To Be Senate President – Orji Kalu
The Chief Whip of the Senate, Orji Kalu, on Tuesday said it is his turn to be President of the Senate in the 10th National Assembly. Speaking to journalists at the National Assembly, the lawmaker representing Abia North Senatorial District asked his party – the All Progressives Congress (APC) – to zone the seat to […]
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92 Year-Old Billionaire Media Mogul Engaged
Billionaire media mogul, Rupert Murdoch has revealed that he is engaged to new girlfriend Ann Lesley Smith, just six months after the pair first met – and less than a year after his divorce from fourth wife Jerry Hall was finalized. The 92-year-old shared the news in an interview with his own newspaper, the New […]
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American Actress, Amanda Bynes Placed In Psychiatric Hospital After She Was Found Roaming Streets Naked
Actress Amanda Bynes has been placed on psychiatric hold after she was found walking naked on the street. The “She’s the Man” actress was seen alone walking near downtown Los Angeles without any clothes on in the early morning hours on Sunday, March 19. She reportedly waved down a car and informed the driver that […]
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World’s Happiest Country Revealed
For the sixth year running, Finland was named the world’s happiest country in an annual UN-sponsored index released on Monday, that saw acts of kindness grow in Ukraine despite the Russian invasion. With thousands of lakes and near endless forests, the Nordic country is known for its extensive welfare system, high trust in authorities and […]
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Fans Boo Messi As PSG Lose 2-0 To Stade Rennes
Paris Saint Germain on Sunday lost 2-0 to Stade Rennes with fans booing seven-time Ballon d’or winner who has failed to sign a contract extension at the club. Fans at the Parc des Princes whistled and booed the World Cup winner which must have taken a toll on the performance of the side as they […]
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Sanwo-Olu Re-elected As Lagos Governor
The Independent National Electoral Commission has declared the Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, winner of the governorship election held in the state on Saturday, March 18. Sanwo-Olu of the All Progressives Congress cleared 19 out of the 20 local government areas of the state in the election. The declaration was made in the early […]
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See The ‘World’s Most Criticized Prison’ Housing 4,000 Tattooed Gangsters Who Will Never Go Home (Photos)
El Salvador’s president Nayib Bukele has boastfully shared photographs of thousands of inmates sitting on the floor of a sprawling new prison in the South American nation, that they will ‘never return’ from. More than 65,000 suspected gang members have been arrested since March last year amid a government crackdown in the country. The 40,000-capacity […]
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Five Iranian Girls Arrested For Dancing To Popular Nigerian Song
Five young Iranian ladies who danced to Nigerian Afrobeat singer and rapper, Divine Ikubor, professionally known as Rema’s song ‘Calm Down’ have been allegedly arrested. The video of the five girls went viral on Tuesday for dancing to Rema’s hit song without headscarves. The Times of Israel reported that there are anxieties about their well-being […]
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UK To Ban TikTok On Government Phones
Britain said on Thursday it would ban TikTok on government phones with immediate effect, a move to follow other Western countries who have barred the Chinese-owned video app over security concerns. TikTok has come under increasing scrutiny due to fears that user data from the app owned by Beijing-based company ByteDance could end up in […]
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Patience Ozokwor Comments On Recent Comparison With Sola Sobowale
Veteran actress Patience Ozokwor has reacted to the viral comparison with her colleague, Sola Sobowale. Mama G and the King of Boys are definitely one of Nigeria’s finest talents, and they enriched the childhoods of many African kids with their stellar performances in film. Although they are both popular for their wicked roles in films, especially Ozokwor, […]
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Nigerian Government Postpones Population Census, Announces New Date
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved 2.8 billion naira for the procurement of software for the National Population Commission for the conduct of the National Census in May 2023. Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed disclosed that the 2023 population and housing census earlier scheduled for March 29 has been shifted to May […]
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