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Entertainment Lifestyle 

TECNO Announced As Smartphone Sponsor for Nigerian Idol Season 8

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Nigeria has a wealth of untapped talent, as many promising individuals need help to get the support and opportunities they need to reach their full potential. Nigerian Idol is a platform that has given many aspiring musicians a shot at showcasing their skills and breaking into the industry. Past winners like Timi Dakolo, Omawunmi, Mercy Chinwo, Kingdom, and Progress have… Read More
Entertainment Lifestyle 

‘Disregard rumors, I am very strong’ – Tinubu; Nigeria to evacuate students from Sudan amid crisis starting Tuesday | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

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‘Disregard rumors, I am very strong’ – Tinubu Nigeria to evacuate students from Sudan amid crisis starting Tuesday Otedola confirms acquisition of 5.52% stake in Transcorp Buhari to attend Gulf of Guinea Summit in Ghana Ohanaeze warns against omitting Igbo from Tinubu transition committee Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss… Read More
Africa 

First batch of evacuees from Sudan arrive in Kenya

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A plane carrying the first batch of Kenyan evacuees from Sudan landed at the airport in Nairobi on Monday night. The dozens of evacuees disembarked from a Kenya Air Force plane, and were received by Defence Secretary Aden Duale. More evacuations are underway, with the foreign ministry on Monday stating that three evacuation programs were active. As fighting continues in… Read More
Africa 

Uganda: Sand mining sparks fear and debate

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In the central region of Uganda, wheel loaders are busy loading trucks with sand. Sand at the Seroma mining company quarry comes from the Lwera wetland, an area near Lake Victoria that is a key ecosystem. It is a breeding ground for fish, serves as a stop for migratory birds and can store vast amounts of planet-warming carbon dioxide underground. The wetland stretches… Read More
Pacific 

India poised to become world’s most populous nation

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The main driver of these trends is the fertility level in the two nations, said John Wilmoth, Director of the UN Population Division. Together, China and India’s collective populations equal more than one third of the world’s eight billion citizens. By the end of April, India’s population is expected to reach 1,425,775,850 people, with projections indicating further growth for several… Read More
Entertainment Lifestyle 

Davido’s Timeless concert shuts down Lagos

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Hi guys, the Eid celebrations are still ongoing, and it is a perfect weekend to spend time with friends and family. Twitter and Instagram timelines were plastered with many beautiful Eid photos, snippets from Davido’s Lagos concert, and other clips from many house parties that were strictly by invitation. For some of us, nothing is more fun than scrolling through… Read More
Africa 

Improving the immunization coverage in the DRC

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The African Vaccination Week has kicked off. In the Democratic Republic of Congo, health professionals have much to do for this annual event. They raise awareness on the need and possibility to be protected from vaccine-preventable diseases. Shukuru Kashonde lives in Birhende (South Kivu province). The small island is home to some 6,000 households and has no health center. According… Read More
Africa 

Comoros refuses Mayotte migrant boats permission to dock

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Comoros said Monday it had refused to allow a boat carrying migrants from Mayotte, where French authorities have announced a controversial operation against illegal migrants, to dock. It also said it had suspended passenger traffic at a port where deported migrants usually land. “As long as the French side decides to do things unilaterally, we will take our decisions,” Comoran Interior… Read More
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