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This Is Going To Hurt: Top 10 Worldwide COVID-19 Scams

From the sophisticated to downright strange, the pandemic has set off a wave of scams around the world from bogus doses and...

India Approves Emergency Use Of 2nd Locally-Made Covid-19 Shot

India on Friday authorised the emergency use of a second homegrown Covid-19 vaccine, which is also the first approved for children older than...

India Denies Millions Have Died From COVID-19

The Indian government rejected on Thursday recent studies suggesting that millions of people have died in the country from Covid-19, several times...

Lightning Kills 76 In India, Including Selfie-Takers

Several people reportedly taking selfies near a historical fort in northern India were among nearly 80 killed by lightning strikes during the...

COVID-19 Variant In India ‘Of Concern’, Says WHO

A Covid-19 variant spreading in India, which is facing an explosive outbreak, appears to be more contagious and has been classified as...

COVID-19 Situation In India Is ‘Beyond Heartbreaking’ – WHO Chief

The World Health Organization chief voiced alarm Monday at India’s record-breaking wave of Covid-19 cases and deaths, saying the organisation was rushing...

India COVID-19 Cases Pass Six Million

India reported its six millionth coronavirus case on Monday as it surged closer to the United States as the most-infected nation, and...

India Bans 118 Chinese Apps In New Backlash Over Border Dispute

India on Wednesday banned 118 more Chinese apps in a stepped-up backlash over an increasingly bitter border showdown between the giant neighbours.

Indian Soldier Killed In Border Showdown With Chinese Troops

A Tibetan-origin soldier with India’s special forces was killed in the latest border showdown with Chinese troops on their contested Himalayan border,...

Gargled Water An Alternative To Throat Swab For Virus Test-Study

An India’s top medical research body has found that swill from gargling could be used for testing, as the country raced towards...

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Bola Ahmed Tinubu delivers his Maiden Speech as the 16th President of Nigeria

Bola Ahmed Tinubu delivers his Maiden Speech as the 16th President of Nigeria. The speech highlights Nigeria's Transformation Agenda from Fuel Subsidy Reforms, Boosting electricity generation to addressing interest rate and exchange rate problems.

Nigeria’s New Hope: Can Bola Ahmed Tinubu Deliver?

Nigeria, a country with a history of economic and leadership challenges, is at a crucial juncture as it embarks on a new era. The recent election, like its predecessors, was marred by fierce contentions from opposing parties. However, on this momentous May 29th, a new hope emerges as Bola Ahmed Tinubu assumes the presidency. The key question that arises is whether he can effectively tackle Nigeria's governance and development problems within the span of a four-year presidential term.

Nigerian Chef, Hilda Baci Breaks World Cooking Record

Hilda Bassey Effiong, the 27-year-old Nigerian Chef and owner of MyFoodByHilda Restaurant, has made history by breaking the world cooking record. Her non-stop cooking marathon lasted for an impressive 100 hours, 40 minutes, surpassing the previous Guinness World Record set by Indian chef Lata Tandon in 2019. Hilda's remarkable achievement has not only captured the attention of Nigerians but also garnered global recognition.