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Image Credit: Rhoda Baer (Photographer) A team of UK scientists has discovered blood proteins associated with 19 cancer types, including some that could signal the disease more than seven years before diagnosis, offering a game-changing opportunity for early detection and intervention. In this...
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The Kano State Hisbah Board has prohibited male DJs from performing at events dominated by women to prevent gender mixing, citing concerns about promoting immorality. The decision mandates only female DJs to officiate such gatherings. DJs must comply with the new guidelines or risk sanctions...
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A Nigerian woman's shocking account of her husband's neglect during a difficult pregnancy and delivery, including misusing funds for her C-section, has sparked nationwide outrage and calls for action. A heart-wrenching tale of a woman's struggle during childbirth and her husband's shocking...
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The Niger Speaker's controversial plan to marry off 100 female orphans has sparked nationwide outrage, with Nigerians criticizing the potential exploitation of minors and questioning the prioritization of mass marriages over education and empowerment. Controversy has erupted after the Speaker...
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Niger imams demand the immediate sacking of the Minister of Women Affairs for filing a lawsuit against the speaker who planned to sponsor weddings of 100 orphan girls, escalating tensions over the controversial initiative. In a highly charged situation unfolding in Niger State, Nigeria, a group...
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In a tragic incident in Kano State, eleven people lost their lives as a mosque was set ablaze during morning prayers over an inheritance dispute. The perpetrator, Shafiu Abubakar, is in police custody, confessing to his actions. Residents mourn the loss as authorities investigate the disturbing...
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Catholic Bishop Kukah urges President Tinubu to address Nigerian concerns and improve communication regarding policy outcomes. Highlighting unintended pains from policy decisions, Kukah stresses the importance of government prioritizing citizen welfare and security. His remarks come amidst...
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Former CBN Governor, Godwin Emefiele, granted N300 million bail by a Federal Capital Territory High Court amid charges of illegal naira printing by the EFCC. Emefiele pleaded not guilty to four counts. The court ruled for bail, requiring two sureties and travel document deposition. Trial set for...
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The Kano State Hisbah Board arrests 20 men and women for bathing together in Kano, sparking controversy over moral policing and religious freedoms. Critics question the legality and necessity of such actions, while supporters emphasize adherence to religious laws. The incident raises concerns...
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Amidst morning prayers, an unidentified arsonist sets ablaze a mosque in Kano, trapping worshippers inside. Chaos ensues as emergency services rush to the scene, with at least 20 injuries reported. The assailant's motives remain unknown as authorities investigate this shocking act of violence in...
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