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Melinda French Gates is stepping down from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation she built with her ex-husband, nearly two years after their high-profile divorce. In a significant shakeup for one of the world's most influential philanthropies, Melinda French Gates announced Wednesday she is...
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Image Credit: West Midlands Police Nigerian pastor and wife sentenced to decades in UK jail for sexually abusing victims through "spiritual bathing" ruse. In a shocking case that has shaken the religious community, Nigerian pastor Michael Oluronbi and his wife Juliana have been sentenced to...
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A 4-year-old girl in Edo State, Nigeria, has been rescued by the government after her father was arrested for using her in adult content, sparking widespread condemnation on social media. In a shocking case of child exploitation, the Edo State Government has stepped in to rescue a 4-year-old...
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A TikTok couple with a 37-year age gap, Cheryl McGregor (63) and Quran McCain (26), have announced the birth of their first child together through surrogacy, sparking debates on age disparities and modern family dynamics. In a move that has sparked both fascination and controversy, Cheryl...
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After a viral video showed her being bullied, student Namitra Bwala has sued Lead British International School in Abuja for N500M, alleging negligence in ensuring student safety. Namitra Bwala, the student whose harrowing experience of being bullied by her classmates was captured in a viral...
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Pastor Adeboye's assertion that billionaires faced divine retribution for requesting accountability on tithes has sparked a raging debate on social media, with many criticizing the remarks as unbiblical and a threat against financial transparency. Pastor Enoch Adeboye, the renowned leader of...
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Landlord and spouse accused of disposing of tenant's body in canal prompt police manhunt in Temidire, Ogun State. Tenant, Iya Ibukun, dies after a hit-and-run accident, resorting to self-medication due to financial constraints. Community leaders raise suspicions, while police confirm the search...
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Workers protest nationwide against electricity tariff hikes by picketing Ikeja and Ibadan DisCos. Nigerian Labour Congress and Trade Union Congress demand tariff reversal, giving an ultimatum to regulators. Government warns of sector repercussions but faces pressure as IMF suggests subsidy...
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The 62-year-old man who made history as the first recipient of a genetically edited pig kidney transplant has died two months after the landmark surgery, though it wasn't caused by the experimental procedure itself. Richard "Rick" Slayman, the 62-year-old man who made medical history as the...
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A Nigerian Police "wanted" poster went viral for using vivid terms like "BIG" head, chin, and mouth to describe a suspect, prompting humor but also criticism over unprofessional language. A "wanted" poster issued by the Nigerian Police Force has gone massively viral on social media, with many...
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