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The Ekiti State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to eradicating Female Genital Mutilation and other forms of gender-based violence in the state. The Commissioner for Health and Human Services, Oyebanji Filani, described FGM as a harmful practice with no health benefits, as he questioned why mothers still subject their daughters to the practice despite its harmful consequences. Filani, represented by the Permanent Secretary in the ministry, Mrs Olusola Gbenga-Igotun, spoke in Ado Ekiti on Saturday during a two-day training for health educators and assistant health educators in Ekiti State. The training was organised by the United Nations Population Fund in…
World Cup-bound South Africa has delayed its departure for the global showpiece after visa problems disrupted the team’s travel plans, the national football association said on Sunday. The squad was scheduled to leave Johannesburg Sunday for a training camp in Mexico aboard a chartered flight, but “has experienced challenges regarding visas for some players and officials,” the South African Football Association (SAFA) said in a statement. It was not immediately clear how many members of the travelling party had yet to receive their visas. “SAFA is working around the clock to ensure that the team travels to Mexico City as…
This is The Stepback, a weekly newsletter breaking down one essential story from the tech world. For more news about gadgets and smartphones, follow Dominic Preston. The Stepback arrives in our subscribers’ inboxes at 8AM ET. Opt in for The Stepback here.In 2023, the European Union agreed on two landmark pieces of legislation mandating how portable tech products with batteries must be designed, aiming to improve longevity, repairability, and recyclability. Commission Regulation (EU) 2023/1670 came into force last year and applies specifically to smartphones and tablets, while Regulation (EU) 2023/1542 takes effect next year and covers almost every other piece…
President Donald Trump called for organizers of Freedom 250’s Great American State Fair concerts to “cancel” upcoming concerts due to artists dropping out. “I am thinking about bringing the Number One Attraction anywhere in the World, the man who gets much larger audiences than Elvis in his prime, and he does so without a guitar, the man who loves our Country more than anyone else, and the man who some say is the Greatest President in History (THE GOAT!), DONALD J. TRUMP, to take the place of these highly paid, Third Rate ‘Artists,’ and give a major speech, rallying the Country…
A new quality-of-life survey has identified Kano, despite low-income levels, as the best place for raising a family in Nigeria. It beat wealthier locations, such as Lagos, Abuja, and Rivers. The report, released by SBM Intelligence, ranked Kano first among the eight surveyed locations on a composite quality-of-life index measuring safety, affordability, childcare access, healthcare, education, electricity supply, and other factors affecting family wellbeing. The findings challenge the assumption that higher incomes automatically translate into better living conditions. According to the report, Kano scored 3.92 out of five, ahead of Rivers (3.29), the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) (3.09), Oyo (2.97),…
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Lagos State Government health officials, and Port Health Services have reinforced measures to prevent the importation and spread of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) through the Murtala Muhammed Airport (MMA), Lagos, following a joint inspection of the airport’s preparedness facilities. The inspection was conducted to assess the airport’s readiness to detect, monitor, and respond to any potential Ebola threat, particularly in light of recent developments surrounding the outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The exercise brought together key stakeholders from the health and aviation sectors, including the Lagos State Commissioner for…
Kaduna State pilgrims have been advised to intensify their prayers in order to reap the immense benefits of worshipping in Makkah, even though Hajj officially ended last Saturday. A member of the Special Hajj Committee, Sheikh Haliru Maraya, gave the advice after Zuhur or afternoon prayer at the Ibrahim Khalil street residence of the pilgrims on Saturday. A statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary of Governor Uba Sani, Malam Ibraheem Musa on Sunday, recalled that about 1.7 million pilgrims from around the world performed the 2026 Hajj. The statement noted that Hajj begins on the 8th and concludes on…
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Osun State, Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, has warned party members against bitterness, careless remarks, unguided utterances, and anti-party activities that could jeopardise the party’s chances at the polls. Oyintiloye also predicted victory for the party but appealed to members to close ranks and be more united ahead of the August 15 governorship poll in the state. The APC chieftain made the appeal while speaking with journalists in Osogbo on Sunday, urging party leaders and elders in the state to urgently address every perceived grievance and dissatisfaction among members. According to him, “victory for the APC in the…
Alex Iwobi and Samuel Chukwueze are in the running for Fulham’s Goal of the Season award, DAILY POST reports. Fulham listed 15 goals for the individual accolade. Versatile midfielder Alex Iwobi earned double nominations. The 30-year-old was nominated for his goals against Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur. Chukwueze is in contention for his superb effort from inside the box against Manchester City. The winner will be selected based on votes cast by fans.
French authorities announced 780 people were arrested across the country when celebrations of Paris Saint-Germain’s Champions League victory over Arsenal were marred by violent clashes, and a road accident that killed a young man. Thousands of people poured into the streets of Paris for the match and to revel in PSG’s triumph. But some mobs clashed with police, around 22,000 of whom were deployed across France after unrest last year when PSG also won the competition. Highlighting an increased use of fireworks directed at law enforcement, Interior Minister Laurent Nunez said in a press briefing 57 security forces were injured…
