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Dailypost

· Jun 10

Chelsea Walk Away from Mike Maignan Transfer Over Disputed Fee, Deal Collapses

Chelsea’s proposed signing of goalkeeper Mike Maignan from AC Milan has been cancelled due to disagreements over the transfer fee. The Premier League club considers Milan’s asking price of up to £18 million as inflated, dubbing it a ‘Club World Cup tax.’ Chelsea values Maignan at no more than £12.6...

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Chelsea Walk Away from Mike Maignan Transfer Over Disputed Fee, Deal Collapses

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Football

Guardian

· Jun 9

WHO Extends Mpox Emergency as Cases Surge in West Africa and Beyond

The World Health Organization (WHO) has extended the international health emergency status for the mpox virus epidemic following a global expert review. Since early 2024, over 37,000 cases and 125 deaths have been reported in 25 countries, with the Democratic Republic of Congo accounting for 60% of cases and 40%...

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WHO Extends Mpox Emergency as Cases Surge in West Africa and Beyond

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Health

Businessday

· Jun 9

AFENET uses Google AI satellite data to vaccinate 78,000 untracked Nigerian children

The African Field Epidemiology Network (AFENET) utilized Google’s Open Buildings dataset to identify unmapped villages in Nigeria and vaccinate 78,000 previously unreachable children in Katsina State’s Yamma 2 ward. The dataset, which includes 1.8 billion building footprints created by Google Research Africa, supports health planning and flood protection in multiple...

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AFENET uses Google AI satellite data to vaccinate 78,000 untracked Nigerian children

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Health

Businessday

· Jun 9

China’s BYD Targets Nigerian Market with New Lagos Engagement Center Amid Global EV Price Cuts

Chinese auto giant BYD is seeking to establish a significant presence in Nigeria’s auto market with a large customer engagement center in Lagos. BYD, China’s largest electric vehicle manufacturer, is known for its affordable electric cars and has recently slashed prices on many of its models globally. It is unclear...

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China’s BYD Targets Nigerian Market with New Lagos Engagement Center Amid Global EV Price Cuts

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Autos

Pulse

· Jun 9

‘You Were One of the First to Bring Afrobeats to the UK’—Rema Praises D’banj at London O2 Concert

Nigerian singer Rema praised veteran Afrobeat artist D’banj at his sold-out O2 Arena concert in London, crediting him for pioneering Afrobeat’s success in the UK, especially with the hit “Oliver Twist” in 2012. Rema acknowledged D’banj and producer Don Jazzy for opening doors for a new generation of Nigerian artists...

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‘You Were One of the First to Bring Afrobeats to the UK’—Rema Praises D’banj at London O2 Concert

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Entertainment

Technext24

· Jun 7

Tyler Perry’s “Straw” highlights poverty and resilience, Nigerian lens questions its violent turn

Tyler Perry’s film “Straw,” released on Netflix on June 6, 2025, stars Taraji P. Henson as Janiyah Wiltkinson, a single mother confronting systemic struggles such as poverty, eviction, and the potential loss of her ill daughter. The movie depicts a tense bank heist triggered by Janiyah’s desperation, exploring themes of...

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Tyler Perry’s “Straw” highlights poverty and resilience, Nigerian lens questions its violent turn

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Entertainment

Vanguardngr

· Jun 7

Iyabo Ojo Defends Daughter Priscilla Ojo Against Tanzanian Media Criticism

Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo has publicly defended her daughter, Priscilla Ojo, after Tanzanian media personality Mange Kimambi criticized Priscilla and her partner Juma Jux for posting content considered distracting ahead of Tanzania’s elections. Kimambi advised the couple to take a five-month break from social media to avoid public backlash, prompting...

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Iyabo Ojo Defends Daughter Priscilla Ojo Against Tanzanian Media Criticism

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Celebrity

Leadership

· Jun 7

Nigerian Prophet Jeremiah Fufeyin Heals Paralysed Man After 36 Years in Viral US Miracle

A viral video captured a man in the US, paralyzed and mute for 36 years, suddenly speaking and moving after being prayed over with anointing water by Nigerian Prophet Jeremiah Omoto Fufeyin during his ‘World Crusade Invasion USA’. The event, part of a revival, saw the man rise from his...

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Nigerian Prophet Jeremiah Fufeyin Heals Paralysed Man After 36 Years in Viral US Miracle

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Religion

Leadership

· Jun 7

Savannah Energy Posts $258.9M Revenue in 2024, Boosts Nigerian Reserves by 21%

Savannah Energy Plc reported total revenues of $258.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, exceeding its earlier guidance of over $245 million. Operating expenses were $71.0 million, below the forecasted $75 million, with capital expenditure at $23.1 million driven by phasing of spend. The firm recorded a 21%...

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Savannah Energy Posts $258.9M Revenue in 2024, Boosts Nigerian Reserves by 21%

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Business

Channelstv

· Jun 7

Nigeria, Senegal, South Africa Draw in 2026 World Cup Warm-Up Matches

Nigeria, Senegal, and South Africa all drew their warm-up matches ahead of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers starting in September. Nigeria drew 1-1 with Russia in Moscow, with Tolu Arokodare scoring his first goal for Nigeria after coming off the bench. Senegal also drew 1-1 against the Republic of Ireland,...

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Sport

Dailytrust

· Jun 6

DNA-Based Weight Loss Offers Personalized Nutrition Plans Tailored to Genetic Makeup

DNA diet tests analyze an individual’s genetic makeup to recommend personalized nutrition plans that promote healthy, sustainable weight loss and improve overall health. The tests identify genetic sensitivities to certain foods, metabolism efficiency, nutrient absorption, and risk factors for chronic diseases to tailor diet and fitness strategies. By aligning diet...

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DNA-Based Weight Loss Offers Personalized Nutrition Plans Tailored to Genetic Makeup

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Diet

Leadership

· Jun 6

Tolu Arokodare Scores as Nigeria Draw 1-1 with Russia in Friendly at Luzhniki Stadium

The Nigerian Super Eagles held Russia to a 1-1 draw in an international friendly at Moscow’s Luzhniki Stadium. Russia took the lead through an own goal by Semi Ajayi in the first half, but Nigeria’s Tolu Arokodare equalized with a second-half strike. The match ended in a stalemate as both...

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Tolu Arokodare Scores as Nigeria Draw 1-1 with Russia in Friendly at Luzhniki Stadium

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Sport

Leadership

· Jun 4

Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal Says 2025 Ballon d’Or Only Possible With Champions League and World Cup Wins

Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal has expressed skepticism about winning the 2025 Ballon d’Or despite his crucial role in Barcelona’s domestic treble victory this season, including La Liga, Copa del Rey, and Supercopa de España titles. In an interview with El Partizado de COPE, Yamal said winning the Ballon d’Or depends...

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Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal Says 2025 Ballon d’Or Only Possible With Champions League and World Cup Wins

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Society

Technext24

· Jun 3

AI Reshapes Future Jobs: Key Skills from Prompt Engineering to AI Ethics Crucial by 2030

A 2023 PWC survey projects that 70% of CEOs expect AI to transform business models by 2026, with significant employment impacts in sectors like media, banking, and insurance. Emerging job roles will need skills in natural language processing, machine learning, AI ethics, and advanced UX design for AI systems. Prompt...

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AI Reshapes Future Jobs: Key Skills from Prompt Engineering to AI Ethics Crucial by 2030

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Business

Vanguardngr

· Jun 3

African Nations Lose Tens of Millions in Non-Refunded Fees from High EU Visa Rejections in 2024

In 2024, African nations lost tens of millions of euros due to high rejection rates of EU visa applications, with no refunds for fees paid. Nigeria faced the highest losses at €4.3 million with a 45.9% rejection rate, followed by Senegal and Côte d’Ivoire, reflecting concerns about opaque and discriminatory...

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African Nations Lose Tens of Millions in Non-Refunded Fees from High EU Visa Rejections in 2024

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Economy

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