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One of the academics who spearheaded the plagiarism allegation against Jason Arday has been suspended from his post as a postdoctoral researcher at Ghent University in Belgium. The academic, Nathan Cofnas, announced the development in a post on X, adding that he expects to be fired. “I was just suspended by Ghent University. They will almost certainly fire me. The decision was made by rector Petra De Sutter, a former Green Party leader,” he wrote. The self-styled “race realist” works as a researcher at the university’s department of philosophy and moral sciences, according to the BBC. He previously worked at…

Nearly 400 residents received free medical screening, medicines and enrolment in the Lagos State health insurance scheme during a two-day medical outreach organised by the General Hospital, Somolu, in collaboration with government agencies and healthcare charities. The recent intervention, which moved from the National Orthopaedic Hospital, Igbobi, to the General Hospital, Somolu, focused on the early detection of common health conditions and extending basic preventive services to residents without the cost barrier associated with routine medical checks. At the Somolu session, beneficiaries were screened for hypertension, diabetes, high cholesterol, prostate cancer and malaria. They also received mental health screening and…

Dancing With the Stars has added family members of two of its most iconic competitors to the season 35 cast. Us has learned that Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star Whitney Leavitt’s husband, Conner Leavitt, and model Brooks Nader’s sister Sarah Jane Nader both will join the dancing competition this fall. Us has reached out to ABC for comment. Conner, 32, has big shoes to fill on the dance floor, as his wife, Whitney, 33, and her professional partner, Mark Ballas, made it all the way to the semifinals in season 34 last year. Whitney has parlayed her success on…

Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke, on Thursday, presented his certificate of return to President Bola Tinubu and held a closed-door meeting with him at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. The visit comes four days after Mr Adeleke was declared winner of the August 15 governorship election, securing a re-election to govern the state for the next four years. PREMIUM TIMES reported that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) presented certificates of return to Mr Adeleke and his deputy on Wednesday following their victory in the election. Mr Adeleke reportedly arrived at the Villa at about 5:25 p.m., dressed in a…

NO country can expect its farmers to produce enough food when terrorists and bandits drive them from their fields, impose levies on those who remain, destroy their crops or kill them for refusing to comply. Yet this is precisely what the Nigerian Tribune found in extensive reporting across Sokoto, Zamfara, Katsina, Plateau, Benue, Niger and Borno states. Across the North, farmers are abandoning their farmland because of insecurity. The implication is stark: without securing farming communities, food security is impossible. The economic consequences of this violence are equally severe. According to the World Bank, crop losses in Nigeria rose from…

After collaborating with 8BitDo on a gamepad two years ago, Genki launched the first controller the company designed from the ground up today. With an unorthodox design that positions its thumbsticks and buttons above a large 2.9-inch LCD screen, the Manta looks a lot chunkier than competing controllers. But what really sets it apart is a deeper focus on customizability with numerous settings that can be adjusted using the controller’s screen plus buttons and thumbsticks that can be tailored to each player’s preferences.The Genki Manta is launching today through a Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign. The earliest backers can preorder the controller…

Exercise snacks, short and sharp bursts of movement squeezed into everyday life, are drawing new attention as busy Americans look for ways to stay healthy without hitting the gym. Here is what the research and doctors actually say about the trend. What Are Exercise Snacks? Exercise snacks are quick, intense bouts of movement built into your regular routine, from a set of squats between meetings to carrying groceries up the stairs. They are meant to break up long stretches of sitting, not replace traditional workouts. Dr. Michael Fredericson, director of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Sports Medicine in the Department of…

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has criticised former Vice President Atiku Abubakar over his pledge to restore fuel subsidy if elected president in 2027, accusing him of abandoning his previous position on the policy for political advantage. The APC National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, described the proposal as a desperate attempt by the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to win support ahead of the 2027 election. Mr Morka, in a statement posted on his X handle on Thursday, said Atiku had reversed his position on fuel subsidy after previously supporting its removal ahead of the 2023 presidential…

TERRORISM is a global scourge that humanity must continue to combat by “Healing through Memory,” the theme of the 2026 International Day for the Remembrance of and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism. The annual commemoration on August 21 highlights the importance of keeping alive the memories of victims of terrorism while helping survivors and affected communities heal and rebuild, according to the UN. Nigeria began witnessing the devastating impact of Islamic terrorism in 2009, when Boko Haram launched its campaign against the Nigerian state in the North-East. The insurgency has claimed more than 100,000 lives, according to Vice-President Kashim…

Hayden Panettiere‘s ex Brian Hickerson spoke out for the first time after her sudden death. “Hayden’s death remains under investigation and it is important to allow that investigation to proceed,” Hickerson’s attorney Sloan Ellis told TMZ on Thursday, August 20. “As has been publicly reported, police confirmed there were no signs of foul play. Out of respect for Hayden’s loved ones and the ongoing investigation, there will be no further comment at this time.” News broke on Sunday, August 16 that Panettiere died at age 36. At the time, TMZ reported that Panettiere traveled with Hickerson, 37, from Los Angeles to South…