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U.S. man who received first-ever modified pig kidney transplant dies
12 May 2024
The world’s first patient with a transplanted pig kidney has died, almost two months after the operation. In March, Massachusetts General Hospital transplanted the genetically-edited pig kidney into Rick Slayman, a 62-year-old man living with end-stage kidney disease. The operation was a milestone in xenotransplantation – the transplantation of organs or tissues from one species […]
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NCS intercept over 12000 gallons of petrol being transported to Benin republic
12 May 2024
Officers of the Nigeria Customs Service, Western Marine Command, have intercepted 12,500 litres of Premium Motor Spirit known is petrol worth N8,750,000 along the Isalu Creek Badagy Waterway en route to Benin Republic. According to a statement and pictures shared on X.com by the NCS on Sunday, the Customs Area Controller, Comptroller Paul Bamisaiye, revealed […]
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Some student have been rescued – kogi governor
12 May 2024
The Kogi State Government has said some students of the Confluence University of Science and Technology, Osara, Okene, who were kidnapped by gunmen last Thursday have been rescued. While the number of rescued students remains unknown, the government attributed the rescue operation to the dominant show of firepower by security operatives and local vigilante men […]
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Gunmen attacks NPF, FRSC in Enugu
12 May 2024
There was a reign of terror at Orba and Eha-Alumona in Udenu and Nsukka Local Government Areas of Enugu State, respectively, as gunmen attacked two operatives each of the Nigeria Police Force and Federal Road Safety Corps on Saturday. The attack came barely 24 hours after two policemen on a stop-and-search duty were attacked and […]
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Nigerians should be patient with the President – APC chieftain
12 May 2024
A chieftain of the AlI Progressives Congress in Osun State, Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, has urged Nigerians to be patient and optimistic about the administration of President Bola Tinubu. The party chieftain described Tinubu asa true democrat who is working earnestly to fulfill all his electoral promises for the prosperity of the citizens. While addressing newsmen in […]
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Anambra government seals buildings, hotels over environmental pollution concerns
12 May 2024
The Anambra State Government through the Operation Clean and Healthy Anambra, has sealed hotels and other business premises over environmental concerns and disobedience to court summons. The Managing Director of OCHA Brigade, Celestine Anere, who led the enforcement team on Sunday, said the action was necessitated by the flagrant disobedience to environmental laws by some […]
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Breath of Life wins Best Movie, dominates other awards at AMVCA
12 May 2024
Breath of Life has won the Best Movie award at the 10th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards (AMVCA). The movie received 11 nominations across various categories, including Best Movie, Best Director, and Best Lead Actor and won in six categorles. Lead actor Wale Ojo won the Best Actor, BB Sasore the Best […]
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AMVCA 2024: Kehinde Bankole wins Best Lead Actress award
11 May 2024
Kehinde Bankole has emerged as the Best Lead Actress at the ongoing 2024 Africa Magic Viewers Cholce Awards (AMVCA). Bankole’s win came off her lead role in the movie ‘ADIRE!. Kehinde bankole won the Best lead actress with the movie Adire Other contestants in the category include: Segilola Ogidan (Over the Bridge), Lucie Debay (Omen) […]
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AMVCA 2024: Genoveva Umeh wins Best Supporting Actress
11 May 2024
Genoveva Umeh has emerged as the Best Supporting Actress at the ongoing 2024 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards (AMVCA). She emerged victorious with her remarkable performance in the movie “Breath of Life.” Other contestants in the category include: Joke Silva (Over the Bridge), Fathia Williams (Jagun Jagun -The Warrior) Bimbo Akintola (The Black Book), Eliane […]
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