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By Gistmania A Nigerian medical doctor identified as Tony, has allegedly d!ed after he took a drink allegedly laced with poison by his kinsman. The incident happened in his village, Nenu Obingwa Local Government Area of Abia State on Boxing Day. One of the deceased's friends, Prince Agbara, who disclosed this in a Facebook post, said the alleged culprit fled the village with his family after the doctor d!ed. “This is disheartening. Somebody that was alive and healthy on the 25th, poisoned on the 26th through drink and he vomited and that was it, by his kinsman. On noticing that my friend had d!ed he ran away with his family,” he wrote. An aggrieved reader wrote:  "Obingwa people are the most useless kind of people in abia state followed by Ndi ohafia, na them dey chop human being   :(now you poison a full grown man because of jealousy and hatred, this is why Africans can never move forward, this is their Lifestyle, useless people, run?  Whoever did it, you will surel...

 by Freedom Online  Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has fired back at former Governor of Rivers State, Dr Peter Odili, saying that “an elder statesman should not be a trader and a sycophant all the time.” Wike, who was speaking at the Special Thanksgiving Service organised by factional Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Martin Chike Amaewhule, at the Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion), Oro-Igwe/Eliogbolo Archdeaconry Church of the Holy Spirit, Eliozu Parish, Port Harcourt on Sunday, said it was unfortunate that somebody who is supposed to be seen as an elder statesman and called a father can reduce himself to a sycophant and a trader. He asked: “Must you be a trader all the time? As governor for eight years, what else are you looking for?” The Minister said; “You know, I didn’t want to say anything. But somebody called me last night, and told me what someone said in the social media. I said until I read it myself. This morning, I r...

 By: travelandtourworld.com Japan has opened its doors to travelers from 72 countries, with China joining as part of recent efforts to ease travel restrictions. Alongside countries like Thailand, the US, Canada, Singapore, Brazil, the UK, South Korea, and the UAE, sixty two other nations now enjoy visa-free travel to Japan, fostering stronger tourism and cultural exchanges across the globe. Japan is making travel easier for Chinese visitors by extending multiple-entry visas from five years to 10 years and increasing the maximum stay for tourist groups from 15 days to 30 days. This move follows China’s decision to allow Japanese travelers visa-free access for up to 30 days, signaling a mutual effort to enhance tourism and cultural exchanges. Expanding Japan’s Visa-Free Travel List Travelers from various regions around the world already enjoy visa-free access to Japan. Here’s an updated list of countries: Europe: Italy, France, Ireland, Sweden, Luxembourg, Liechtenstein, Germany, Aus...

 By Punchng.com Wives of former presidents of African countries have lamented that they suffer systemic neglect, find themselves abandoned, stripped of their resources and dignity and relegated to obscurity after their husbands leave office or pass away. The ex-presidents’ wives rendered these lamentations when they converged on Conakry, Republic of Guinea, for a conference aimed at having a formidable Former Presidents’ Wives Coalition. From one former President’s wife to the others who spoke, it was similar tales of struggle and loss that they suffered, attributing it to a systemic issue that required urgent attention. Championing the cause, Andre Toure, widow of Guinea’s late President Sekou Toure, said the coalition aimed to revive the aspirations of former Presidents’ wives and ensure they do not fade into oblivion after their public service. “The coalition is to challenge the stigma and neglect faced by former Presidents’ wives, advocating their dignity and respect in society...

By: emmanuelsblog.com.ng A South African woman, Noluthando Khanyile, was tragically shot by her partner just two months after receiving a job promotion.  Her colleague, Mthembu, shared the heartbreaking news on X (formerly Twitter) on Tuesday, December 24, 2024. He revealed that the deceased had once come to work with a bruised left eye, explaining that she had fallen, which her colleagues believed at the time.  Mthembu wrote: “What is happening? A colleague of mine was shot by her man this morning. He then shot himself. No, this can’t be happening!” He continued, “RIP colleague. She just got a promotion two months ago, Noluthando Khanyile.”  He also added:  “Looking back, we are now connecting the dots. She once came to work with a bruise on her left eye, claiming she had fallen, but the truth is, the monster had been abusing her.”   Credit: emmanuelsblog.com.ng

 By HT News Desk Musa Hasahya Kasera, a 70-year-old Ugandan villager, navigates challenges of 12 wives, 102 children, and 578 grandchildren, facing hunger and limited resources. Musa Hasahya Kasera, a 70-year-old villager from Mukiza in eastern Uganda, is making headlines not for his fame, but for his extraordinary, and at times overwhelming, family life. With 12 wives, 102 children, and 578 grandchildren, Hasahya’s sprawling family has become a subject of both local admiration and concern, as he grapples with the immense challenge of providing for them. Hasahya's story was shared on social media recently, where he was dubbed 'The Person Who Produced the Most Children in the World.' (AFP File) Hasahya's story was shared on social media recently, where he was dubbed 'The Person Who Produced the Most Children in the World.' The post quickly went viral, with people across the globe reacting to his situation. One commenter quipped, “Isko parivar kyun bolte ho ...? Z...

  By Independent  Air Peace Embraer 195-E2   LAGOS – Air Peace has described the report of one of its aircraft involving in a fatally crash into Western Sahara region as false and malicious. A statement by Dr. Ejike Ndiulo, Head of Corporate Communications, Air Peace, said that circulating images of the crash in various social media outlets, was Artificial Intelligent-(AI) generated and did not reflect any real incident. The airline also said that the purveyor of the news had a penchant for disseminating false and alarming information about non-existent tragic incidents. The statement said: “Our attention has been drawn to multiple social media posts circulating false and malicious information that an Air Peace aircraft has crashed in the Western Sahara region, resulting in fatalities, including the purported death of a prominent individual. “This is a deliberate attempt to spread misinformation and tarnish the impeccable safety record of Air Peace. It is important to not...

by WION The Islamic body issued a fatwa, or religious ruling, earlier on Dec 17 outlining circumstances under which Muslim men can have more than one wife. The document said a Muslim man could have four wives if “equal material support” and separate living spaces were guaranteed to all. People walk near a mosque named after the Prophet Mohammed Photograph:(Reuters) Russia’s top Islamic body has reversed a ruling allowing Muslim men to have multiple wives. The move came after the move by the Council of Scholars of the Spiritual Administration of Muslims of Russia triggered a backlash on social media, as officials pointed out how the ruling didn’t conform to Russian laws. Polygamy is outlawed in Russia and goes against “our core morals and traditional values,” said Nina Ostanina, the head of the parliamentary family affairs committee. The Islamic body earlier on Dec 17 issued a fatwa, or religious ruling, outlining conditions and circumstances under which Muslim men can have more than on...

  By nytimespost   Asma al-Assad, the British wife of ousted Syrian despot Bashar al-Assad, has filed for divorce, it’s been reported. The 49-year-old former first lady, currently in exile in Moscow with her husband, reportedly wishes to relocate to London. She is said to be discontented with her life under the watchful eye of Putin’s regime in Russia. According to The Jerusalem Post, which cites Turkish and Arab media reports, she has petitioned a Russian court for permission to depart Russia for Britain. NEW YORK TIMES POST

By Associated Press This image from UGC video posted on social media on Dec. 26, 2024, reportedly shows travelers rushing in panic out of Sanaa International Airport after it was hit by an Israeli strike. (UGC via AFP) A new round of Israeli airstrikes in Yemen on Thursday targeted the Houthi rebel-held capital of Sanaa and multiple ports, while the World Health Organization's director-general said the bombardment occurred nearby as he prepared to board a flight in Sanaa, with a crew member injured. "The air traffic control tower, the departure lounge — just a few meters from where we were — and the runway were damaged," Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said on the social media platform X. He added that he and United Nations colleagues were safe. "We will need to wait for the damage to the airport to be repaired before we can leave," he said, without mentioning the source of the bombardment. The Israeli strikes followed several days of Houthi launches setting off sire...

 By Myles Illidge In 2024, digital fraud incidents grew at an alarming rate in South Africa, with phishing, online shopping scams, and mobile malware being some of the biggest online threats to consumers and businesses in the country. Incidents of banking app and SIM swap fraud have also risen significantly. According to data from TransUnion, nearly 5% of all attempted digital transactions originating in South Africa in 2024’s first half were suspected to be fraudulent. It also cites a survey in which six in 10 respondents said they were recently targeted by fraud, with many attacks arising from the telecommunications, financial, and online communities. For reference, online communities include forums and online dating platforms. TransUnion’s data shows that digital fraud attempts within the telecommunications sector where the most prevalent. While it doesn’t specify the most common methods of committing fraud in the telecommunications sector, a potential contributor is a substanti...

 By Margherita Bassi A bed bug. © Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Sixty years ago, we nearly wiped out bed bugs—but they’ve been making a steady comeback, and they’re stronger than ever. By the 1960s, widespread pesticide use had nearly wiped out bed bug populations. In the past two decades, however, the blood-suckers have staged a nasty resurgence. Now, scientists have uncovered genetic factors that are helping to explain this unwelcome resurgence. A team of researchers led by Hidemasa Bono of Hiroshima University has sequenced the most complete insecticide-resistant bed bug genome to date and compared it to the genome of an insecticide-susceptible (non-resistant) bed bug. Their findings, detailed in a study published in the journal Insects in September, provide an unprecedented look into the genetic mutations driving insecticide resistance in bed bugs, which could help shape future pest control strategies. Bed bugs can be a royal pain in the ass. Even though they’re no...

  A degree (B.A., M.Sc. or Ph.D.) awarded by a university or other organisation, with adequate authority, is a university degree, not a title like Mudali or Duchess of Kent. These latter titles are awarded by a king/queen or a government and may be revoked; degrees awarded by universities cannot be revoked unless there was malfeasance in the award of the degree. The learned physician who identified a Ph.D. degree as a title (The Island, 13/12/24) was wrong. The cardiologist had missed the heart of the matter. What is the heart of the matter? The degree comes from Latin gradus meaning a step; a step in the progress of a university student. Why a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)? Because, in Latin it is doctor philosophiae and that is why Oxford University awards a D.Phil. degree. Most other universities use the form of Ph.D. But why Latin? Because where universities were founded, the language of learning (and much else) was Latin. The term university comes from universitas vestra, (You ...

 By Saharareporters  The countries’ military regimes announced withdrawal from the regional bloc in a joint statement read out on Niger national television. The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) on Sunday approved the withdrawal of Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso as member states from January 29, 2025. Recall that in January, the military regimes in Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger announced their immediate withdrawal from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). The countries’ military regimes announced withdrawal from the regional bloc in a joint statement read out on Niger national television. The leaders of the three Sahel nations had issued a joint statement saying it was a "sovereign decision" to leave the Economic Community of West African States "without delay". "After 49 years, the valiant peoples of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger regretfully and with great disappointment observe that the (ECOWAS) organization has drifted from ...

 By THISDAY  The leader of the United Kingdom Conservative Party, Kemi Badenoch, has again taken a dig at Nigeria’s Vice President, Kashim Shettima, in her recent interview, saying she is a Yoruba and has nothing in common with the northern part of the country.  This is as the spokesman for the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 election, Atiku Abubakar, Phrank Shaibu, asked those criticising Badenoch, to embark on a moment of introspection. Vice President Shettima, recently, slammed her for denigrating Nigeria in her recent interviews with British media, especially her views on immigration and corruption by the Nigerian public officials, and urged her to drop her Nigerian name.  While her spokesperson has responded to the criticism from Shettima, Badenoch sparked fresh identity controversy while speaking with British media, The Spectator, recently.  According to her, Northern Nigeria is a haven for Islamism and Boko Haram. ...

 By Punchng.com  The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has vowed to continue demolishing properties illegally built on government lands. PUNCH Online reports that the minister has been criticised for embarking on a widespread demolition of houses in Abuja without due diligence and proper investigation. A construction company, Paullosa Nigeria Limited, recently raised the alarm over a demolition notice issued by the Federal Capital Development Authority to demolish its estate in the Lifecamp area of Abuja. The General Manager of the Estate, Vincent Enoghase, who spoke to journalists in Abuja on Tuesday, claimed that the FCDA had demanded N10 million for a Right of Occupancy, which it had paid but was yet to receive before the issuance of the quit notice. A controversial social media influencer and critic, Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, had accused Wike of revoking land titles belonging to the company and reallocating it to Saravera N...

 ...as Akpabio, Govs. Soludo, Peter Mbah, Sonwo-Olu, and others bag awards. By. Anyanwu Glory Amarachi  In a society where selflessness and genuine compassion for others are often overlooked, it is refreshing to come across individuals who have dedicated their lives to serving others. Dr. Chima Amadi is one such individual, whose intentional commitment towards human and community development initiatives have continued to earn him numerous accolades and recognitions, across the length and breadth of this nation. The nation's capacity city Abuja, was in a carnival of a sort on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, as the renowned Shehu Musa Yar'Adua Conference Center play host to unusual dignatries  and exceptional Nigerians who attended the unveiling of the median edition of Nigeria Today Magazine and award ceremony - a platform created to honour outstanding and distinguished public and private Nigerians that have carved a niche for themselves in corporate  governance, busine...

By Punchng.com An Allied Air Cargo aircraft with registration number 5N-JRT suffered a tyre burst causing it to skid the Runway 22 at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja on Wednesday. As a result, the Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria has temporarily shut down the runway. The plane, arriving in Abuja, was involved in the incident upon landing while all passengers and crew members were safely evacuated. The incident was said to have caused significant disruptions, with several departures delayed as authorities work to clear the affected runway. However, there were no injury records even as emergency officials immediately took over the site. A press statement signed on Wednesday, by FAAN Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Obiageli Orah, confirmed the incident. Orah stated: “At 10:05 am on December 11, 2024, an Allied Air Cargo aircraft with registration number 5N-JRT skidded off Runway 22 at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja with five souls o...

 By Riazor.org The Daily Galaxy In an extraordinary event, Voyager 1, traveling in deep space, sent the signal to Earth using a backup radio turned on in 1981. This historical event was due to a communication breakdown in October 2024 when the craft, over 24 billion kilometers from Earth, had to switch to a prehistoric transmitter because of a power-saving mode. How Voyager 1 switched to its backup transmitter after a communication failure The communication subsystem of Voyager 1 went into protection mode in the middle of October 2024 when a command was sent to turn on one of its heaters. This activated the fault protection system on the spacecraft, which was put in place to protect the spacecraft’s power. The system reduced the power to non-critical functions, such as the X-band, one of its principal radio transmitters. The fault protection system is appropriate to guarantee that the spacecraft remains operational by avoiding power overdraw as Voyager 1 moves away from Earth. This...

 By Punching.com Tobi Adegboyega Embattled Nigerian pastor and founder of the Salvation Proclaimers Anointed Church, commonly known as SPAC Nation, Tobi Adegboyega, has narrated why he flaunts his extravagant lifestyle in the United Kingdom. This is coming on the heels of his immigration status trial at the UK’s immigration upper tribunal that ruled that the 44-year-old pastor be deported. The court claimed that Adegboyega had arrived in the UK on a visitor’s visa in 2005 but did not leave when it expired, and had sought to remain in the European country on human rights grounds. However, defending the claim on his extravagant lifestyle in the court, Adegboyega told the judges, Bruce and Rastogi that his wife, Mary Olubukola Alade, who earns £100,000 per year working for AON has been funding him. He added that his motive for the flaunting was to help young people who are the major congregation in his church believe that there are legitimate ways of making money. The court ruling obt...

 by Nairametrics The naira broke below the N2,000 barrier for the first time in five months amid ongoing reforms in Nigeria’s currency market. The naira began the week at N2,225/£1 against the British pound and ended the week at N1,980, showing a price gain of N245/£1 over the week. The British pound exchanged for N1,980/£1 in the black market on Saturday morning, amid improved market conditions in Nigeria’s foreign exchange market. The country’s foreign exchange market has been in a precarious state due to several factors, such as weak oil production, fiscal irresponsibility, low export capacity, increased foreign exchange hoarding, and speculative activity. However, the Nigerian naira clawed back a significant degree of losses against the British pound this week in the unofficial market, as inflows by the CBN, a successful Eurobond issuance, and a more robust FX trading platform improved confidence in the Nigerian currency. The naira’s recent bullish run follows the CBN’s directi...

By TheNigeriaLawyer    A Nigerian entrepreneur, Cynthia Tooley, has emerged as a central figure in the suspension of the University of Buckingham Vice Chancellor, Professor James Tooley, over allegations of a controversial overseas relationship. Tooley, who denies the allegations, was suspended from his £229,000-a-year role in October following accusations linked to a romantic involvement with a 25-year-old Indian woman, reports UK’s Daily Mail on Thursday. Cynthia reportedly raised the alarm by submitting the young woman’s diaries, which detailed the alleged relationship, to university authorities. The mother of two was said to have married the British academic in February 2022 after a whirlwind romance. However, the couple reportedly separated during the summer, leading to a breakdown in their relationship and communication via lawyers. The controversy began on October 11, when Cynthia alerted the university about the alleged relationship. This prompted an emergency meeting,...

By Punchng.com File photo: IPOB members. The  Pan Niger Delta Forum and the Indigenous People of Biafra exchanged words, on Wednesday, over the alleged inclusion of the Niger Delta region in IPOB’s Biafran secessionist agenda. PANDEF, through its National Youth Leader, Donben Donyegha, released a statement in Port Harcourt rejecting any association with Biafra, reaffirming its commitment to a united Nigeria built on equity and justice. However, IPOB dismissed the concerns, calling them “garbage” and reiterating that it does not force communities to join the Biafran cause. In the statement, Donyegha decried the inclusion of Niger Delta communities in IPOB’s plans as “provocative and insulting” to the region’s leaders and people. “We, therefore, warn that the continued inclusion of PANDEF areas or communities into the so-called Biafra Republic is provocative. Any further attempt to disregard or belittle our leaders and fathers by claiming Niger Delta towns or territories as part of B...