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Nigerian-American biomechanical engineer and Harvard graduate Yinka Ogunbiyi has secured $7 million in seed funding to commercialise HaloBraid, a patented braid-assist robot designed to help professional hairstylists cut braiding time and reduce physical strain. The funding round was led by venture capital firm Seven Seven Six, founded by Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian, with participation from […]

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By Ikechukwu Nnochiri ABUJA— Ahead of the 2027 general elections, Abuja-based lawyer Mr. Pelumi Olajengbesi on Friday described the Osun State governorship poll, slated for August 15, as a litmus test for both the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and security agencies in the country. Olajengbesi said he had formally petitioned the international community, including […]

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The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) welcomes President Bola Tinubu’s creation of four new Army divisions across the country, a statement says. The statement says the simultaneous creation of four new divisions is the largest single expansion of the Nigerian Army in modern history, adding that the bold step shows the President’s renewed commitment to security […]

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The latest generation of phones is closing the gap with professional cameras, offering improved sensors, advanced image processing and stronger low-light performance for photography enthusiasts and content creators.

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A Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain, Engr. Anselm Ijebor, has expressed support for former Anambra State Governor and Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, ahead of the 2027 presidential election. Ijebor said he would mobilise support for Obi, describing him as a leader with a track record in public service. According to him, Nigerians should […]

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The sanctions released on Thursday included Mahmoud Al-Ebiary, whom the U.S. Treasury Department described as a prominent leader of the Muslim Brotherhood, residing in the United Kingdom, and holding the position of Secretary-General of the group’s General Secretariat.

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Nigerian content creator and blogger, MC Izzy, has called on Prince Adeniyi Adeyemi to apologise to the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, over allegations made against the presidential aide, saying he believes the claims have not been substantiated. In a video posted on his social media platforms, MC Izzy said his comments […]

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Bangladesh’s president, a close ally of former premier Sheikh Hasina, resigned from the largely ceremonial role on Friday citing ill health.

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Kovangiya explained that the exercise, which was part of the Academy’s routine training activities, would take place between 6 a.m. and 11 p.m.

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Admitted students have also been advised to proceed to their respective schools from Monday, August 31, 2026, to collect their admission letters and complete registration.

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