Tag: health
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Love or lapse? The perils of Valentine’s Day misinterpretation in Nigeria
By Fẹ́mi Akínṣọlá Valentine’s Day, often celebrated as a hallmark of love and affection, has morphed into an occasion that many Nigerian youths misinterpret, leading to troubling behaviours that undermine the essence of genuine connection. While the day can be viewed as an opportunity to express romantic sentiments and foster relationships, it frequently encourages a…
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65-year-old billionaire dies during penis enlargement surgery
By Editor Two surgeons have been banned from practising plastic surgery after a billionaire-patient died during a penis enlargement procedure in Paris. Belgian-Israeli diamond dealer Ehud Arye Laniado, 65, died of a heart attack during the procedure to enlarge his penis at the Saint-Honore-Ponthieu aesthetic clinic in Paris. His star surgeon, known as Guy H,…
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Niger Delta Games: Ondo Coaches reminded to select best athletes
By Editor The Ondo State Liaison Committee has demanded that coaches of the 17 sports ensure that only the very best athletes are presented to represent the state as they seek to improve on their performance at the maiden edition of the Niger Delta Games (NDG). The 2nd Niger Delta Games will be held in…
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AFN, Roster Athletics team up to end age cheating
The Athletics Federation of Nigeria confirms that it has taken a bold step in ending age falsification and poor athlete data management with the launch of a groundbreaking partnership with Roster Athletics. The AFN President, Chief Tonobok Okowa, and the federation at large see the collaboration as a major turning point aimed at restoring credibility,…
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Niger Delta Games: Cross River secures new talents at trials
Cross River State may have made a major breakthrough in talent discovery as the state’s trials for the 2nd Niger Delta Games were held in the central senatorial district. The trials, which serve to select athletes that will participate in the state finals to pick those who will represent the state at the games, were…
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Morocco vs Nigeria: Super Eagles see Rabat as a happy hunting ground
By Editor The Super Eagles are excited and happy that the semifinal game against hosts, Morocco, is billed for the city of Rabat. The only time Nigeria and Morocco senior national teams have clashed in Morocco’s administrative capital, Rabat, Nigeria dug their feet into the ground to earn a scoreless draw, win the ensuing penalty…
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Camouflage co-Editors condole with Adichie, call for justice
By Editor Nduka Otiono and Odoh Diego Okenyodo, co-editors of the anthology Camouflage: Best of Contemporary Writing from Nigeria (which features award-winning author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s short story, “Half of a Yellow Sun”), express their profound sorrow at the tragic loss of Adichie’s 21-month-old son, Nnamdi. The press statement signed by Otiono and Okenyodo and…
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Chimamanda Adichie accuses Lagos hospital of negligence in son’s death
Renowned Nigerian author, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, has alleged medical negligence in the circumstances surrounding the death of her 21-month-old son, Nkanu Nnamdi, who died on Wednesday, January 7, 2026. ARISE News reported on Saturday that it reached out to Adichie’s media team, who confirmed she authored the statement detailing the incident. According to her representatives,…
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AFCON on SuperSport: Super Eagles battle Tunisia in game two
The Africa Cup of Nations moves into a decisive second round this weekend, with early results already setting the tone for what promises to be a more demanding phase of the group stage. After a first round marked by narrow wins, late drama, and disciplined performances from the continent’s heavyweights, attention now shifts to Saturday…
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Doregos Schools, Mosan Okunola LCDA pledge more support for youths
Renowned sports philanthropist Mrs. Clementina Doregos has called on individuals, government and corporate Nigeria to invest more in Nigerian youths through sports. She gave this charge during a courtesy visit to the Mosan Okunola LCDA led by Honourable Opeyemi Adunni Akindele. Doregos said Nigerian youths need to be engaged positively through sports. She used the…
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