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Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales, has bravely shared her battle with cancer, revealing she is undergoing chemotherapy after a recent diagnosis. In a video message released on Friday, Kate, 42, disclosed the shocking news, explaining that the cancer was discovered during post-operative tests...
Suspected bandits have unleashed a wave of violence on the Madaka community within Niger State's Rafi Local Government Area, claiming the lives of at least 21 individuals, including the village head. The attack unfolded abruptly around 3 pm on Thursday, amidst the bustling activity of the...
In the heart of Nigeria's Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, a wave of economic strain is sweeping through the beauty routines of its women. With the prices of hair attachments scaling new heights, women from various walks of life are contemplating an unconventional solution: recycling hair...
Gambia's National Assembly has voted to progress a bill aimed at overturning the ban on female genital cutting (FGC), potentially positioning the nation as the first globally to reverse such legislation. This move, spearheaded by lawmaker Almameh Gibba, has ignited a firestorm of controversy...
Three students of Nasarawa State University, Keffi, were feared dead in a stampede during a rice distribution by the government. The incident unfolded at the convocation square, where bags of rice were stored awaiting Governor Abdullahi Sule’s arrival for distribution. Witnesses reported that...
The incident described in the story occurred in Nigeria's Delta State, where tensions escalated following the killing of 17 soldiers by unknown assailants. This led to a military operation in the area, causing displacement and humanitarian concerns among the affected communities. The situation...
An unspecified number of individuals tragically lost their lives as bandits launched a brazen assault on a market in Madaka community, located in the Rafi Local Government Area of Niger State. Witnesses recounted the harrowing ordeal as the attackers descended upon the bustling market around 3...
In a bid to contest the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria's (NMCN) new certificate verification guidelines, a group of nurses has taken legal action against the Council, along with the Minister of Health and others. The dispute arises from the NMCN's circular issued on February 7, 2024...
Thousands of Nigerian Muslims are facing uncertainty as they may miss the 2024 Ramadan Umrah pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia due to the authorities' decision to halt Umrah visa issuance. The development has sparked anxiety and agitation among intending pilgrims, especially with Ramadan nearing its...
In a groundbreaking medical feat, doctors from Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston have achieved a major milestone in organ transplantation. Richard Slayman, a 62-year-old man from Weymouth, Massachusetts, suffering from end-stage renal disease, has become the first human recipient of a...
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