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Kano expects 700,000 new babies in 2026 – Govt reveals
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Kano expects 700,000 new babies in 2026 – Govt reveals

The Kano State Government said the state is expecting the birth of between 600,000 and 700, 000 new babies in 2026 alone.The figures are based on the 2006 population growth projection of 3.5 per cent in the state. The Executive Secretary of the Kano State Hospitals Management Board, Dr Mansur Mudi Nagoda, disclosed this in Kano over the weekend, during the maiden convocation of the Sardauna College of Health Sciences and Technology, a private health institution in the state. He, however, warned that the state faces a daunting health challenge as its population continues to rise above its available health personnel, as the rate could stretch already inadequate manpower and facilitiesHe noted that the state currently has a deficit of about 4,000 professional health ...
Football Manager Sacked After Allegedly Making Players Stay Awake 28 Hours Using ChatGPT Plan
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Football Manager Sacked After Allegedly Making Players Stay Awake 28 Hours Using ChatGPT Plan

Former Spain coach Robert Moreno has reportedly been dismissed after relying heavily on ChatGPT to plan training schedules and make key team decisions.The 48-year-old was relieved of his duties at Russian First League side FC Sochi last September, having managed just one point from seven matches.According to the club’s former sporting director, Andrei Orlov, Moreno was an avid user of ChatGPT and frequently depended on the AI tool for decision-making—sometimes with unusual consequences.Orlov revealed that during preparations for an away fixture in Khabarovsk, Moreno strictly followed a schedule generated by ChatGPT. The plan reportedly required players to train at 7 a.m. two days before the match and remain awake for a continuous 28-hour period.Speaking in an interview with...
Man subjected to public humiliation after allegedly being caught engaging in unnatural c@rnal act with sheep (video)
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Man subjected to public humiliation after allegedly being caught engaging in unnatural c@rnal act with sheep (video)

A man was allegedly caught having int£rcourse with a sheep in the Ashanti Region, Ghana, and he was publicly punished by members of his community. The man, said to be in his early 50s, was filmed being flogged on his bare back by members of his community, while others gathered to watch. A sheep, said to be the one the man engaged in unnatural c@rnal acts with, is seen being brought into the venue of the public hearing.  After flogging the man accused of engaging in bestiality, he was made to kneel while holding a concrete block above his head as his community members held a disciplinary hearing.  Watch the video below.
Fubara’s Switch to APC Strengthens Party’s Standing in Rivers — Congress Officials
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Fubara’s Switch to APC Strengthens Party’s Standing in Rivers — Congress Officials

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has said that the defection of Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has significantly boosted the party’s influence and acceptance across the state.The party made this known following the successful conduct of its delegate congresses and primary elections in Ahoada East State Constituency II and Khana State Constituency II, ahead of the February 21 House of Assembly bye-elections.Addressing journalists during a joint press briefing on Sunday, officials of the APC committees sent by the National Working Committee (NWC) described the exercises as peaceful and indicative of renewed public confidence in the party.Chairman of the Congress and Primary Committee for Ahoada East State Constituency II, Shehu Dange, commended Governor Fubara’s ent...
Super Cup: Troost-Ekong wins first trophy with Al Ahli
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Super Cup: Troost-Ekong wins first trophy with Al Ahli

Former Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has won his first trophy with Qatari side Al Ahli, marking a memorable milestone in his career.Al Ahli secured the UAE-Qatar Super Cup Challenge Cup following a dramatic penalty shootout victory over Al Jazira.Although the 32-year-old didn’t feature in the game, after completing a move to Al Ahli SC of Qatar after leaving Saudi club Al Kholood.He signed a contract with the Qatari side that runs until June 2028, marking a significant step in his career as he joins one of Qatar’s top clubs.Troost-Ekong, who has been a key figure for the Super Eagles, brings extensive experience from both European and Middle Eastern football.His arrival at Al Ahli is expected to strengthen the club’s defence and add leadership to the bac...
“IPOB Warns Soludo Against Intimidating Citizens Over Monday Sit-At-Home”
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“IPOB Warns Soludo Against Intimidating Citizens Over Monday Sit-At-Home”

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has cautioned Anambra State Governor, Charles Soludo, against pressuring citizens to defy the Monday sit-at-home protest. In a statement released by spokesperson Emma Powerful, IPOB emphasized that the protest is a peaceful and lawful act of solidarity with detained leader Mazi Nnamdi Kanu.The group warned that any attempt by Soludo to deploy task forces to force shops open would amount to provocation and oppression. The statement reads in part:"Anambra is not a military barracks. Citizens are not tenants in their own land. No governor has the right to compel free individuals to operate their businesses or move against their will, especially when the action is a peaceful, non-violent protest."IPOB stressed that civil disobedience is a fund...
“Davido Reacts Furiously Over Alleged $50,000 Debt to Wedding Planner”
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“Davido Reacts Furiously Over Alleged $50,000 Debt to Wedding Planner”

Famous Nigerian Afrobeat star, Davido, has described being called out over the alleged $50,000 wedding planning dept as crazy.The singer said this while reacting to the allegation on Sunday evening.According to DAILY POST reports that Funke Bucknor-Obruthe, the CEO of the company in charge of Davido and Chioma’s wedding, reportedly called the singer out over unpaid dept.The report that went viral on social media was accompanied with an alleged chat of the event planner threatening legal action.However, reacting to the development on X, Davido who saw it as an insult, tagged it crazy.The singer wrote  “This is just crazy atp (at this point).”
Reaction as DisCos kicks against FG’s free meter plan
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Reaction as DisCos kicks against FG’s free meter plan

Power distribution companies have rejected a directive from the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, stating that prepaid meters should be free for all categories of customers.Operators told Punch that Adelabu made only a political statement without considering the input of other stakeholders, especially the installers and meter providers.On Thursday, the Federal Government banned electricity distribution companies and installers from collecting any form of payment for meters, warning that DisCo officials and installers found extorting customers would be prosecuted.Adelabu issued the warning during an on-site inspection of newly imported smart meters at APM Terminals, Apapa, Lagos.Adelabu said the meters were procured under the World Bank–funded Distribution Sector Recovery ...
Private jet carrying 8 people crashes at Maine airport amid US snowstorm
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Private jet carrying 8 people crashes at Maine airport amid US snowstorm

A private aircraft carrying eight people crashed while attempting to take off from Bangor International Airport in the U.S. state of Maine on Sunday night.The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said a Bombardier Challenger 600 came down during take-off at about 7.45pm local time.No further details were immediately released by the FAA about the circumstances of the crash, which took place amid a massive snowstorm engulfing much of the U.S.Bangor International Airport provides direct air links to major destinations including Orlando in Florida, Washington, D.C., and Charlotte, North Carolina. The airport sits roughly 200 miles north of Boston.Maine is currently experiencing punishing snowfall and below-freezing temperatures as Winter Storm Fern pounded much of the Nort...
“Nigerian Players Lead IFFHS Women’s Africa XI for 2025”
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“Nigerian Players Lead IFFHS Women’s Africa XI for 2025”

Nigerian players have once again asserted their dominance in African women’s football after five Super Falcons stars were named in the International Federation of Football History and Statistics (IFFHS) Women’s Africa XI for 2025.The list, unveiled as the IFFHS CAF Women’s Team of the Year for 2025, includes goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie, defenders Michelle Alozie and Ashleigh Plumptre, along with midfielders Christy Ucheibe and Rasheedat Ajibade.Nnadozie’s selection comes as no surprise, given her reputation as one of Africa’s top goalkeepers. Her consistent performances for the Super Falcons and her club sides in Europe have earned widespread praise, with her composure, shot-stopping ability and command of the box standing out.In defence, Alozie and Plumptre anchor a solid bac...
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