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Why my daughter dropped her last name —Barack Obama

The former president of the United States, Barack Obama, has shed light on a surprising and deeply personal choice made by his eldest daughter, Malia. During an appearance on The Pivot podcast, hosted by former NFL stars Ryan Clark, Fred Taylor, and Channing Crowder, Obama shared insights about Malia’s decision to exclude their famous last...
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UK confirms two new mpox cases

The UK Health Security Agency has confirmed two additional cases of Clade Ib mpox, bringing the total number of cases in the country to three. These new infections have been traced to household contacts of the initial case, emphasising the virus’s potential for rapid spread in close-contact environments. Both patients are currently receiving specialist care...
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Ekiti chief judge, Adeyeye, dies at 63

The Chief Judge of Ekiti State, Justice Oyewole Adeyeye, has passed away after a brief illness. The sad news was confirmed on Tuesday by the Chief Registrar of the Ekiti State Judiciary, Olanike Adegoke. In a statement released by the judiciary’s Public Relations Officer, Michael Oba, Adegoke paid tribute to the late Chief Judge, describing...
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Russian engineer jailed 16 years over spying for Ukraine

An engineer at a Russian tank manufacturer has been sentenced to 16 years in prison for high treason, after being found guilty of giving military information to Ukraine, a court said on Tuesday. The regional court in Sverdlovsk said Daniel Mukhametov, 32, was working as an engineer at Uralvagonzavod in Nizhny Tagil in Russia’s Urals...
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One dies as another building collapses in Rivers

A two-storey building under construction on Monday collapsed in the Egbelu Mgbaraja area of Ogbogoro Community, Obio/Akpor Local Government Area, Rivers State, killing one person and leaving another severely injured. The incident, which occurred around 2 p.m. on Monday, is the second building collapse in the area within a week. Eyewitness Jonathan Obey said the...
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Sex tape: Equatorial Guinea to install surveillance cameras in offices

The Vice President of Equatorial Guinea, Teddy Nguema, has announced plans to install surveillance cameras in all state body offices. This sweeping measure is part of an ongoing effort to ensure strict adherence to public service laws and combat misconduct among officials. PUNCH Online earlier reported that the country’s Director General, National Financial Investigation Agency...
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Driver killed as police rescue 23 kidnap victims in Niger

A driver identified as Emeka was killed by suspected kidnappers who abducted five passengers on a journey from Kebbi State to Asaba, Delta State. The tragic incident occurred on Sunday between Kwana-Barau and Kundu village in Niger State. The suspected kidnappers reportedly attacked the vehicle, a Toyota with registration number LND 863 YF, and fatally...
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MDCAN hails FG for nullifying UNIZIK VC’s selection process

The Medical and Dental Consultants Association of Nigeria at the Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Awka, Anambra State, has commended President Bola Tinubu, the Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, and the Permanent Secretary of Education, Mrs Rakiya Ilyasu, for their intervention in the university’s vice-chancellor selection process. In a statement signed by its Chairman,...
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