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FENTY BEAUTY CELEBRATES AYRA STARR’S ‘STARRGIRL’ ALBUM RELEASE
Rihanna’s beauty brand, Fenty Beauty, has congratulated Nigerian singer Ayra Starr on the release of her third studio album, Starrgirl, with a special package of beauty products and flowers. The package, tagged “@fentybeauty for Starrgirl,” was shared on social media on Friday, coinciding with the album’s release. Photographs showed Fenty Beauty products and flowers presented…
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JUNIOR YELLOWGREENS EARN PROMOTION BACK TO ICC DIVISION ONE
Nigeria’s Junior YellowGreens have secured promotion back to Division One of the ICC U-19 Men’s Cricket World Cup Africa Qualifier after finishing runners-up in the Division Two tournament in Rwanda. Nigeria sealed the promotion in style, defeating Sierra Leone by 165 runs in their final match at Gahanga B Oval, Kigali. The Junior YellowGreens posted…
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JUNIOR D’TIGRESS SECURE WORLD CUP TICKET, EARN NSC PRAISE
Nigeria’s U-18 women’s basketball team, the Junior D’Tigress, have secured qualification for the 2027 FIBA U19 Women’s World Cup in China after defeating hosts Côte d’Ivoire 53-50 in the semi-final of the FIBA U18 Women’s AfroBasket. The victory also booked Nigeria a place in Sunday’s AfroBasket final against Mali. The National Sports Commission (NSC) Director-General,…
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WAFCON: ALGERIA BEAT MOROCCO ON PENALTIES TO WIN BRONZE
Algeria have won the bronze medal at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) after defeating hosts Morocco 3-2 on penalties following a 1-1 draw in the third-place playoff. Morocco took the lead in the first half through Kautar Azraf and went into the break ahead. The hosts thought they had extended their advantage…
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EXPERT URGES PARENTS TO USE HOLIDAYS TO IDENTIFY CHILDREN’S LEARNING NEEDS
An education expert, Mrs Adesuwa Aghayere, has urged parents to use the school holidays to identify their children’s learning needs and address academic challenges before the next school term. Aghayere, Principal of Chrisidia Education Centre, Benin City, said holidays should provide time for children to rest and recreate, but parents should also keep them engaged…
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PAEDIATRICIAN DEBUNKS MYTH THAT BREAST MILK CAN TURN SOUR INSIDE BREAST
A Consultant Paediatrician at the University of Lagos (UNILAG), Prof. Edamisan Temiye, has dismissed the belief that breast milk can become sour or contaminated inside a mother’s breast when a baby stops breastfeeding for several days. He described the belief as false, explaining that breast milk remains safe inside the breast. The paediatrician said breast…
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VIRAL HEPATITIS: EXPERTS URGE NIGERIANS TO SCREEN, VACCINATE AND SEEK EARLY TREATMENT
Health experts have warned that viral hepatitis remains a major but often silent public health threat in Nigeria, with many infections progressing for years without obvious symptoms before causing cirrhosis or liver cancer. They have renewed calls for wider screening, increased awareness, vaccination and improved access to treatment. According to the World Health Organisation, viral…
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EX-CAMBRIDGE PROFESSOR JASON ARDAY FOUND DEAD AMID PLAGIARISM ROW
Jason Arday, the former University of Cambridge professor who recently resigned amid allegations of plagiarism and scrutiny over aspects of his academic record, was on Friday found dead in south London. He was 41. Police said the death was unexpected but not believed to be suspicious, with a report to be prepared for the coroner.…
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KOGI MOVES TO ESTABLISH CASHEW PROCESSING PLANT
The Kogi State Government has begun plans to establish a cashew processing plant to promote value addition, attract investment and increase the crop’s contribution to the state’s economy. The Commissioner for Agriculture, Mr Timothy Ojoma, disclosed this in Lokoja while receiving executives of the National Cashew Association of Nigeria (NCAN), Kogi Chapter. He said discussions…
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NIGERIA’S U-18 BEACH VOLLEYBALL CHAMPIONS RETURN HOME TO APPLAUSE
Nigeria’s U-18 Beach Volleyball coach, John Iwerima, has praised Joy Lawrence and Ifechukwu Odoh after the duo won the U-18 Beach Volleyball Championship in Saly, Senegal. The Nigerian pair defeated hosts Senegal 2-0 in Thursday’s final, dominating the opening set 21-8 before maintaining their composure to win the second set 21-10 and secure the title.…
