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The Taliban have passed a controversial new penal code in Afghanistan that effectively legalises domestic violence, representing a major setback for women’s rights in the country. The 90-page legislation allows husbands to physically punish their wives and children, as long as the abuse does not cause “broken bones or open wounds.” Cases involving more severe […]
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Senator Kenneth Eze (APC–Ebonyi), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Information and National Orientation, has called for a nationwide debate on replacing Nigeria’s current two-term, four-year presidential structure with a single 16-year tenure. Speaking on Monday at his country home in Ohigbo-Amagu, Ezza South Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, the lawmaker argued that frequent election cycles […]
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The Federal Institute of Industrial Research Oshodi (FIIRO), Lagos, has warned that the rising cases of organ failure and cardiovascular diseases in Nigeria may be connected to foods processed with locally fabricated grinding machines. The Director-General of FIIRO, Dr. Jummai Adamu Tutuwa, cited findings showing that many locally made grinders used to process tomatoes, peppers, onions, melon […]
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Media personality Toke Makinwa has opened up about why she no longer pays her tithe to churches, revealing a significant shift in her views on giving and religious institutions. In a candid conversation, Toke reflected on what she described as the unintended harm religion can sometimes cause, referencing the idea of “post-traumatic church syndrome” — a term […]
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United States-based sprinter Favour Ashe has opted to switch international allegiance from Nigeria to Qatar, citing what he described as an unfavourable athletics environment back home. Ashe, regarded as one of Nigeria’s fastest sprinters in recent years, confirmed he has been in Qatar for the past five months and is in the process of completing his nationality […]
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Three United States military aircraft carrying troops and equipment have landed in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital, marking the start of a joint U.S.–Nigeria advisory operation, according to a report by The New York Times. The aircraft, identified as Boeing C-17 Globemaster III cargo planes, are part of a series of flights transporting personnel and equipment to multiple […]
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A new study by the Silent Spring Institute has raised fresh concerns about the safety of synthetic and human hair extensions widely used by Black women. Researchers tested 43 hair products purchased online and from beauty supply stores and detected 169 chemicals, including flame retardants, pesticides, and plastic-stabilizing compounds. According to the findings, 12 of the identified […]
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Veteran Nollywood actor Bob-Manuel Udokwu has opened up about the challenges his children faced while growing up in the shadow of his celebrity status. Speaking during a chat on WithChude, Udokwu revealed that his daughter was bullied at Queens College Lagos simply because she was his child. According to the actor, the incident occurred while she was in Junior Secondary […]
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