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An Ebonyi-born, Anambra-based disc jockey and spinal cord injury patient, Andrew Chukwuleta Okemiri, has appealed to the Federal Government and health authorities across the country to urgently intervene in the ongoing doctors’ strike, warning that the industrial action is worsening the suffering of vulnerable patients who rely on continuous medical care. In a letter addressed to the Federal Government, the Minister of Health, and State Commissioners for Health, Okemiri called for swift dialogue and resolution of the dispute to enable doctors to return to work and resume treatment for patients battling life-threatening conditions. He stressed that individuals living with spinal…

Manchester United reportedly rejected the chance to sign Super Eagles midfielder, Wilfred Ndidi, during the 2024 January window. This was revealed by football transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano, while speaking on his Here We Go podcast. According to Romano, Ndidi would have been a “low cost” transfer for the Red Devils. Instead, when Ndidi left Leicester City, he went on to sign for Besiktas despite being keen on the move to Old Trafford. “I can tell you that Wilfred Ndidi, former midfielder from Leicester, now at Besiktas, was offered as an opportunity to Man United,” Romano said. “A low-cost opportunity, the…

Rising Nollywood actress and producer, Oyindamola Sanni, has opened up on her evolving career, her experience as a returning cast member in ‘Aníkúlápó: The Ghoul Awakens’, and her long-term ambitions within Nigeria’s film industry. Sanni, who has continued to expand her footprint both on streaming platforms and digital media, revealed that she has remained active on multiple fronts. “I am an actor and a producer,” she said, noting that she recently worked on film projects for her YouTube channel as well as a Netflix production. Speaking on her return to Kunle Afolayan’s epic fantasy series, Sanni described the experience as…

The President of the Omoku Youth Federation in Ogba-Egbema-Ndoni Local Government Area of Rivers State, Ifeanyi Azuazu, has been killed by suspected cultists. Sources familiar with the incident told Saturday PUNCH that the cultists beheaded Azuazu and also killed his aide, Chigozie Oluwu. According to the sources, the attack occurred around 6pm on Thursday when about seven assailants stormed a popular drinking spot along Ogolo Street, off Palace Road in Omoku town. One resident said the attackers, who arrived in two vehicles, confronted the youth president and ordered him into a car. “His aide, Oluwu, attempted to intervene and was…

Some ladies who lament about a “lack of love” are also those whose hands are filled with multiple men they are not casual with, yet none of whom they have a future with. It becomes a problem when our conduct does not align with our heart’s desire. Life has principles too, and these principles do not revolve around our whims. These are my two cents to any lady seeking love. The most important habit that can help you gain clarity is decluttering your emotional space. This can be as simple as releasing the multiple men you have been stringing along.…

Mouloudia Alger boosted their hopes of reaching the CAF Champions League knockout stage after securing a hard-fought 2–1 victory over Sudan’s Al Hilal in Group C on Friday, as Matchday Five action gathered momentum across the continent. CAF Champions League result on Friday: Matchday five Group C In Algiers Mouloudia Alger (ALG) 2 (Anatouf 15, Ferhat 44) Al Hilal (SUD) 1 (M’Bareck 77) Playing Saturday (all times GMT) Group A – Power Dynamos (ZAM) v Renaissance Berkane (MAR) (1300); Group D – Petro Luanda (ANG) v Simba (TAN) (1600); Group B – FAR Rabat (MAR) v Young Africans (TAN), JS…

Valentine’s Day is coming up fast, and if you haven’t started shopping yet, there are a lot of great gifts on sale that should still arrive in time if you order soon. Several Verge-approved gadgets are seeing some of their best discounts since the holidays, with options we think will appeal to a wide range of interests, from thoughtful picks like digital photo frames to e-readers, smart speakers, smartwatches, massagers, and even practical stuff like vacuums. While some are bigger-ticket items, quite a few cost under $100, so there’s something here for a range of budgets, too.Below, we’ve rounded up…

Stay informed with free updatesSimply sign up to the Media myFT Digest — delivered directly to your inbox.Netflix is facing a US government antitrust review into its nearly $83bn deal to buy Warner Bros Discovery, as Paramount continues to pursue a rival bid for the Hollywood media giant. Antitrust enforcers at the US justice department are asking industry participants whether Netflix could potentially wield monopoly power, as part of efforts to assess the competition risks from Netflix’s takeover of WBD’s studio and streaming business, according to a person familiar with the matter. Netflix said it “is not aware of any investigation into…

Proponents of AI agents say the new technology will simplify crypto trading and other financial activities for the average user.AI platform ai.com, founded by Crypto.com co-founder and CEO Kris Marszalek, announced on Friday that it will be launching an autonomous AI agent for retail consumers.The agentic AI will be able to execute functions including trading stocks, workflow automation and simple tasks like calendar updates and managing changes to online social profiles, according to an announcement from the company. The agents will feature segregated user data, secured by encryption keys unique to each user, and run according to user-set restrictions on…

Couples couldn’t have looked more stylish at the 2026 NFL Honors. This year, the hottest couples, including Russell Wilson and Ciara and Jon Hamm and Anna Osceola turned up the heat at the NFL Honors, which were held in San Francisco on Thursday, February 5. Thank You! You have successfully subscribed. Wilson looked handsome in a velvet blazer and matching pants, which he wore with a mock neck top. Wilson elevated his look with brown sunglasses, silver rings and a luxurious watch. Ciara, for her part, had Us gagged in a sheer corset dress by Valdrin Sahiti. The rest of…