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Chile beat Nigeria 23-22 in IHF U-18 championship

19 August 2024

In an end-to-end match between both sides, coach Shittu Agboola’stutoured team matched their Chilean opponent in the same number ofshots and had a better shot efficiency than their previous matches butthey still fell short as they lost the first half 11-10 to the SouthAmericans. The second half was equally poised between both teams as Nigeriascored […]

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Adeshina bows out of women’s high jump

3 August 2024

Making her Olympics debut, Adeshina opened her competition by scaling the 1.83 m mark easily.   On her next height, at 1.88 m, she failed on her first attempt but got the job done on her second attempt. At 1.92m, she missed all her attempts as her Paris 2024 Olympics adventure ended in the qualifying round. […]

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Suspend Nationwide Protests, Minister Appeals To Nigerians

3 August 2024

Audu appealed to citizens in a statement issued by his Special Assistant Media, Lizzy Okoji, in Abuja. He urged protesters to have more patience and trust the ‘Renewed Hope Agenda’ of President Tinubu. According to him, the policies of the current administration encompass strategic plans and policies, that will drive Nigeria to economic prosperity, improved […]

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August protest: Heavy security as protesters hit streets in Abuja, Rivers, Lagos

1 August 2024

The August Protests’ programme showed videos of protesters who converged across states and were unanimous in their statements that hunger and hardship in Nigeria were their motivations for the mass action. In Abuja, protesters gathered with placards reading ‘Endbadgovernance’, ‘Enough is Enough’, ‘Endhunger’, and ‘Nigerians are ready for New Naija.’ The protesters are demanding a […]

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Ignore religious beliefs, go for cancer screening, radiologist tells Nigerians

22 July 2024

She explained that this syndrome arises from religious beliefs, ignorance about cancer, and a strong rejection and denial of having cancer. Consequently, the Director of the University of Nigeria, Centre for Clinical Trials, Nsukka, Enugu State, stated that this syndrome is causing late hospital presentations and driving high mortality and morbidity rates for cancer patients. […]

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Nigeria generates $1.2bn annually from animal skin export – MACBAN

22 July 2024

MACBAN, an advocacy group centred on promoting the welfare of pastoralists in Nigeria, said the country’s livestock sector is currently valued at over N33tn, adding that with the envisaged new investments, it is estimated to grow to over N75tn in a few years. The association’s President, Othman Ngelzarma, who disclosed this at a press briefing […]

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FG Fines Meta $220m For Data Privacy Violations

20 July 2024

A statement by the the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission ,FCCPC, said the decision was taken after its joint investigation with the Nigeria Data Protection Commission ,NDPC, revealed extensive and ongoing violations of Nigerian laws, following a comprehensive 38-month investigation into its data privacy practices and market behaviour. According to the statement, between May […]

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73-year-old female weightlifter, boxer wows Nigerians with incredible fitness

12 July 2024

During an interview with newsmen, Umar explained how her commitment to the gym has transformed her life, making her feel youthful and energetic. Umar’s fitness journey began when she sought to lose weight and alleviate joint pain that disrupted her sleep. After consulting with a doctor, she was advised to visit the gym and shed […]

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Nigeria’s Anjola Olupitan sets record for fastest 10-metre handwalk

5 July 2024

In a post via the microblogging site X, the GWR revealed Olupitan walked on his hands with his legs behind the head for 12.52 seconds.   His attempt surpassed the previous record of 25.55 seconds which was set by Bonetics Art in 2023. Speaking about his feat via a social media post, Olupitan expressed his […]

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FG Lists Flood-Prone States, Says Downpour May Worsen Cholera

5 July 2024

The Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation Joseph Terlumum who raised the concern while addressing a press conference said a total of 63 deaths and 2,102 suspected cases have already been recorded as of Wednesday, July 3, 2024, since the outbreak of the epidemic. Recent incessant rains have resulted in floods in some states and […]

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