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Janet Ogundepo In line with its mission of improving healthcare access for vulnerable populations across Africa and Asia, an international tech-driven nonprofit, Helpster Charity US Inc., has provided medical aid for displaced communities in Northern Nigeria through a healthcare outreach programme. The medical outreach was conducted recently at the Abujan Mai Mala Internally Displaced Persons Camp in Damaturu, Yobe State, in partnership with the Yobe State Specialist Hospital. The camp, established 12 years ago, is home to victims of Boko Haram insurgency and those displaced by floods who currently live in extreme poverty, with limited access to basic necessities like…

Blackhy kicks off his 2025 music run with “Makuna Bounce,” a dancehall-infused Afrobeats track produced, mixed, and mastered by B.YLINX. The song samples “Bounce Along,” one of the standout records from Wayne Wonder’s 2003 album “No Holding Back.” The song opens with the familiar chorus of the original before Blackhy jumps in, bringing his own energy to the beat. “Makuna Bounce” is just a taste of what’s coming, as he gets ready to drop his second EP, “Better Late Than Never.” Listen to “Makuna Bounce” below.

Former Chelsea and Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho has finally spoken out after his controversial ban in Turkey, Soccernet.ng reports.  The Portuguese gaffer was labeled a racist following his post match comment after Fenerbahce clash with their fierce Turkey rival Galatasaray SK. Mourinho’s controversial remark about Galatasaray players diving “like a monkey.” and comments about Turkish referees resulted to a four match ban on the sideline. READ MORE: Meanwhile, Mourinho has dismissed racism allegations against him while expressing gratitude to former African players like Didier Drogba and John Obi Mikel for their support. Jose Mourinho (Chelsea manager) prepares to put…

Stakeholders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Cross River North have fully supported the National Working Committee’s decision to reinstate the suspended state chairman. The stakeholders include Sen. Jarigbe Agom-Jarigbe (representing the senatorial district), and lawmakers Peter Akpanke (Bekwarra/Obudu/Obanliku) and Godwin Offiono (Yala/Ogoja federal constituencies). They met with the reinstated chairman, Mr Venatius Ikem, at Agom-Jarigbe’s residence in Ogoja on Friday. During the meeting, party leaders called for unity among members and urged them to resist distractions. After in-depth deliberations, the leaders unanimously resolved to comply with the NWC’s decision and reaffirm their commitment to the party’s growth.…

The Ogun State Police Command has arrested a welder, Oladokun Johnson; a truck driver, Azeez Salami and a truck owner, Olaleye Kamaldeen, over the electrocution of a 23-year-old apprentice, Jonathan Emmanuel, at a welding workshop in the Asimolowo area of Ifo. The father of the late Emmanuel, Mr Abah Emmanuel, was said to have reported the tragic incident to Ifo Divisional Police Headquarters on Thursday, March 6 2024 at about 6 pm. He was said to have stated that he received information from Salami, the truck driver and the deceased’s master, about his son’s electrocution. The Spokesman for the state…

An official of the American International School, Abuja, on Wednesday told the Federal High Court in Abuja that the former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, paid a total of $1,606,763.68 in tuition fees for his children, including an advance payment of $845,852 for his young children to be enrolled in the school in the future. Nicholas Ojehomon, an auditor at the school, disclosed this while testifying as a prosecution witness for the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. He confirmed that the payments covered Bello’s children’s tuition until graduation. According to him, the amount was paid in two tranches, with…

Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council worldwide, yesterday, cautioned against attempts to create ethnic tension over alleged attacks on truck drivers in the South-East. The group was reacting to concerns raised by the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), which claimed that truck drivers transporting goods from the North to the region were being targeted by suspected members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). In a statement by its National President, Mazi Okwu Nnabuike, the group described the allegations as surprising, given the peaceful and accommodating nature of the Igbo people. According to the ACF, the killing of the drivers and destruction…

Fenerbahce head coach, Jose Mourinho, has heaped praise on Super Eagles and Rangers striker, Cyriel Kolawole Dessers, after his brilliant display in the UEFA Europa League last night, Soccernet.ng reports. The 30-year-old opened the scoring inside seven minutes for Rangers at the Ülker Stadyumu Fenerbahçe, and taunted the fans of the Turkish club by celebrating his goal by cupping his ears with his hands. As a result, Dessers shared a laugh with Mourinho after the goal, hinting the Portuguese manager enjoyed the feistiness of the Super Eagles forward. Dessers’ going around Fenerbahce’s Irfan Egribayat to open the scoring for Rangers…

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has described her suspension from the Red Chambers as “an injustice that will not be sustained”. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) lawmaker was suspended for six months on Thursday after the Senate disciplinary committee found her guilty of breaching its rules in the wake of her sexual harassment allegations against Senate President Godswill Akpabio. But a furious Senator Natasha faulted her suspension. “This injustice would not stand,” the Kogi Central Senator said, vowing to continue the “pursuit for justice”. Her suspension followed a recommendation by the Senate disciplinary committee which submitted its report to the lawmakers during…

A former Senate Chief Whip, Senator Rowland Owie, has condemned the suspension of the Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, for six months. PUNCH Online reports that the Senate slammed a six-month suspension on the Kogi lawmaker following her face-off with the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, over seating arrangements in the Red Chamber. The upper legislative chamber suspended Akpoti-Uduaghan over the breach of its Standing Orders following her claim of sexual harassment, an allegation that Akpabio denied. Speaking with reporters on Thursday in Abuja, Owie warned that Akpoti-Uduaghan’s suspension may undermine the Senate integrity. The former lawmaker cautioned that legislative impunity could set…