Food
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Canada's Conservative Party leader Pierre Poilievre on Wednesday escalated his criticism of Donald Trump, outlining plans to confront a US president he said cannot be trusted to honor agreements. Hours before Trump was set to unveil sweeping tariffs that could punish the Canadian economy, Poilievre addressed an audience of business leaders in downtown Toronto, the…
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The Kremlin on Wednesday said that President Vladimir Putin has no plans to visit Saudi Arabia, where US leader Donald Trump is due in the coming weeks, dismissing speculation the pair could meet there. Trump and Putin have held two known phone calls since February but have not met in person, while their officials have…
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Azerbaijan on Wednesday insisted that arch-foe Armenia must meet Baku's "legitimate demands" before the Caucasus neighbours can sign a peace treaty, the text of which they agreed upon last month. The two ex-Soviet republics announced on March 14 they had wrapped up talks aimed at resolving their decades-long conflict, with both sides agreeing on the…
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Britain on Wednesday urged health experts and sufferers of tuberculosis (TB) to come forward to help draw up a new five-year action plan as it deals with record rises in the disease. In 2023, England recorded its largest annual increase (11 percent) in cases since enhanced surveillance began in 2000. Provisional figures for 2024 indicate…
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Greece will spend 25 billion euros ($27 billion) through to 2036 in the "most drastic" defence overhaul in its modern history, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said on Wednesday. The drive, which includes a new anti-missile, anti-aircraft and anti-drone defensive dome called "Achilles's Shield," is aimed at addressing rapidly changing geopolitical challenges and fraying transatlantic ties,…
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A fishing village in southwest Iceland was evacuated Tuesday after lava began spewing from a volcanic eruption, the eighth to hit the region since the end of 2023. The Icelandic Meteorological Office (IMO) said "an eruption has started on the Sundhnuksgigar Crater Row" north of the fishing village Grindavik. Live video feeds showed…
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Denmark on Tuesday called for a united EU response to US warnings to European companies against using diversity programmes, which new US President Donald Trump has vowed to eradicate. In recent weeks, a few dozen of French companies doing or looking to do business in the United States and several Danish companies have received letters…
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A Democratic US senator launched a fiery protest speech against President Donald Trump's "unconstitutional" actions late Monday, then kept going, and going, and more than 16 hours later Tuesday was still going. Senator Cory Booker's display of endurance -- to hold the floor he must remain standing and cannot even go to the bathroom --…
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A Swedish journalist arrested on arrival in Turkey and detained on terrorism charges is being kept away from other prisoners but is otherwise in "good spirits", his employer said Tuesday. Joakim Medin is "well fed, he can exercise" but is being held "isolated" at Siliviri prison, according to his lawyer who met with him,…
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An Abu Dhabi court sentenced three people to death and one to life in prison on Monday for the November murder "with terrorist intention" of an Israeli rabbi, state media said. The ruling came about four months after Tzvi Kogan's death dealt a blow to the tiny Jewish and Israeli communities in Muslim-majority UAE. The…
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Meal prepping is the plug when life gets busy. A little effort upfront will save you from morning kitchen stress—whether you're a sit-at-home mum or a busy professional. See recipes to make the best vegetable soup with semolina: Ingredients: ●1 bunch ugu (washed and chopped) ●1 bunch spinach (washed and chopped, optional) ●1/2 cup palm…
27 Mar
Charles Kibaki Muchiri traced the water trickling across the surface of the Lewis Glacier with his fingers, illustrating how quickly climate change is melting the huge ice blocks off of Africa's second-highest mountain. For nearly 25 years, the affable 50-year-old guide has been taking hikers to the peaks of Mount Kenya, nearly 5,000 metres (16,400…
26 Mar
Flooding has killed seven people including at least three children after the rising waters swept through parts of Uganda's capital Kampala early on Wednesday, police said. Intense rainfall deluged the capital after a long period of hot and dry weather, with authorities issuing a warning over flooding. "Kampala today morning experienced intense rainfall leading to…
Guardian Life
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Nigerian rapper, Tochukwu Gbubemi Ojogwu, better known as Odumodublvck, has publicly asked the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, to return the support he once gave him during the 2023 general elections. The Abuja-born artiste made the call on Thursday, April 3, via his official X handle. According to him, he supported Obi “with…
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The mother of late Nigerian boxer, Segun ‘Success’ Olanrewaju, has cried out for justice following her son’s sudden death during a boxing match in Ghana. She revealed that before the bout, he sent a message saying he was being pressured to step down for his opponent. In a viral video circulating on Wednesday, the grieving…
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“Autism has no face or shape. Autistic kids are uiniquely different and special in their own ways; they are capable of doing amazingly well like the neurotypical kids,” said Chiamaka Usochi Unagha, occupational therapist for people living with autism. Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects communication, social interactions, and behaviour in…
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Nigerian music star, Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba, appeared at the Edo State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal in Abuja on Wednesday, alongside Natasha Osawaru, a lawmaker in the Edo State House of Assembly. Their appearance drew attention as the tribunal prepares to rule on a petition by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its…
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Many people still misunderstand autism. Some call autistic children “imbe” or assume they are mentally unstable. But autism is not madness. It is not foolishness. It is a condition that affects how people think, communicate and interact. What many call “bad behaviour” is often a result of this condition, not a lack of home training.…
Music
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Fuji singer, Saheed Osupa, has warned that Portable will still be dealt with, days after the street-pop artiste apologised over a copyright clash. Osupa made the remark in a trending video posted online on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, while singing to entertain and excite his fans during a recent outing. In the video, which has…
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Rising Nigerian music star Yusuf Abdul Rahman, popularly known as Harcher, has officially released his highly anticipated singles, ‘L.O.V.E’ and ‘JO SI (Dance To It),’ on April 1, 2025. Music lovers can now stream and enjoy these fresh hits on all major digital platforms, including Spotify, Apple Music, and Audiomack. These songs, which delve into…
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Nigerian singer and songwriter Amarachi Florence Ndisi, popularly known as Amy Flourish, is set to release her latest music single, A Million Smiles, under Hugsmor Entertainment Limited. The much-anticipated track will be available on Spotify and other digital streaming platforms starting April 5, 2025. During an exclusive media session at Eko Signature, Amy Flourish shared…
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American rapper Kanye West has said that most American artists are not business smart and need to learn from Nigerians, Jews, Chinese, and Indians. He made the statement during an interview with DJ Akademiks, where he spoke about how many US rappers depend on foreign investors and lawyers to manage their careers. “None of these…
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American rapper Kanye West has revealed that he never wanted to have children with Kim Kardashian, despite being married to her for seven years and having four kids together. This confession came during an interview with DJ Akademik, which was later streamed on Rumble over the weekend. According to the 47-year-old music mogul, the decision…
Film
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Imagine walking into a place that seems like a safe haven, only to discover it's a trap. That’s the chilling reality in Baby Farm, a gripping new series that dives deep into the dark world of baby trafficking in Nigeria. This heartbreaking issue has been around for years, with “baby factories” posing as orphanages or…
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Actress and reality star, Annie Macaulay, formerly known as Annie Idibia, has made her first public appearance since music legend Innocent Ujah Idibia, aka 2Baba, announced their separation. The outing, which surfaced in a video on Instagram on Monday, March 31, shows Annie in high spirits, chatting and laughing with close friends , including actress…
28 Mar
A live-action film based on Nintendo's "Legend of Zelda" game series will hit big screens around the world on March 26, 2027, the Japanese gaming giant said on Friday. Nintendo made the announcement on "Nintendo Today!", a new app for fans that was launched on Thursday. A short video posted to the app reveals the…
26 Mar
Showmax continues to expand its storytelling reach with two standout series, Between Worlds and Kabiyesi, both of which bring Yoruba mythology and palace politics to life through compelling storytelling and rich cultural elements. These shows prove that Nollywood is evolving, offering deeper narratives and improved production quality. Between Worlds, created and executive-produced by Emmanuel Uduma,…
25 Mar
The producers behind the "Spider-Man" and "Harry Potter" film franchises will oversee the next James Bond movie, Amazon MGM Studios announced Tuesday. The appointment of Amy Pascal and David Heyman is the first step in Amazon's plan to relaunch the British spy franchise, after taking full creative control last month. The producers are expected to…