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By Christabel Ndoeche Jehovah’s Witnesses have announced a major clarification on blood transfusions, giving members the right to choose whether their own blood can be used during surgery or other procedures. The move maintains the ban on transfusions of another person’s blood but allows individual discretion in life-saving treatments. Religious reasoning and biblical guidance In a video statement released on their website on Friday, Governing Body member Gerrit Lösch said the clarification aims to give Christians the freedom to make personal decisions regarding the use of their own blood during surgeries or other medical treatments. He emphasised that while Christians…

The Delta State Government has announced that 11 more suspects have been arrested in connection with the sexual assault of women during the recently held Ozoro festival. The state government disclosed in a statement on X on Saturday. The statement partly read, “Police investigations into the disturbing incidents in Oramudu Quarters, Ozoro, have recorded a major breakthrough with the arrest of eleven additional suspects. “Acting on the directive of the Commissioner of Police, CP Aina Adesola, the CP Special Assignment Team carried out a detailed investigation, analysing video evidence and intelligence. “This led to the arrest of suspects, including Samson…

Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has downplayed the severity of his recent forearm fracture, Soccernet.ng reports. ​The 26-year-old sustained the injury during Galatasaray’s midweek UEFA Champions League Round of 16 clash against Liverpool at Anfield. Following a heavy collision with defender Ibrahima Konate, the Super Eagles star had to get immediate medical attention on the pitch and was eventually substituted at halftime. Galatasaray felt his absence eventually, as the Cimbom lost 4-0 on the night. Victor Osimhen of Galatasaray Copyright: ImagoxDavidxBlunsden ​Subsequent examinations confirmed that Osimhen has a fractured forearm that may require surgery soon. As a result, Galatasaray granted…

Super Eagles and Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen has weighed in on the special relationship between his daughter and the fans of the Turkish club, Soccernet.ng reports. The 27-year-old was seen dancing with his four-year-old, Hailey, after Galatasaray secured a narrow 1-0 win over Liverpool in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League round of sixteen. At the start of the game, the Galatasaray fans had put up a tifo of Osimhen’s mother, and the striker bawled in tears after seeing their kind gesture. Get Our Sports News First – Join Our WhatsApp Channel Now! Osimhen speaks on Hailey’s relationship…

Super Eagles and Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen has spoken on his altercation with Liverpool players in their UEFA Champions League clash, Soccernet.ng reports. Okan Buruk’s side secured a narrow 1-0 win at RAMS Park in hopes of qualifying for the quarter-final of the UEFA Champions League for the first time since 2013. Seven minutes into the away leg at Anfield, their ambition suffered a big hit after Victor Osimhen clattered into Ibrahima Konate, and as such, fracturing his right forearm. While the Nigerian striker was receiving treatment on the pitch, Liverpool midfielder, Szoboszlai, felt he was intentionally wasting time, and…

The presidents of Kenya and Uganda were set to meet near their shared border Saturday to mark the multi-billion-dollar, long-delayed extension of a Chinese-built railway that has left Kenya heavily in debt. The Standard Gauge Railway, built from 2013 to 2019, connects the Kenyan port of Mombasa to its capital, Nairobi, and on to the lake town of Naivasha, but China refused further lending before it could be extended to Uganda as planned. Kenya now spends roughly $1 billion a year servicing Chinese debt, most of it borrowed to build the railway. That is far more than the line generates…

Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has weighed in on the age-old debate regarding who earns more between footballers and musicians, Soccernet.ng reports. ​For years, fans have debated which profession generates more wealth. Stars from both professions frequently flaunt their success on social media, showcasing luxury vehicles, designer fashion, and expensive jewelry. ​Nigeria is uniquely positioned in this conversation, boasting elite football talent like Wilfred Ndidi, Alex Iwobi, Samuel Chukwueze, Ademola Lookman, and Victor Osimhen. Davido performs at the Accor Arena in Paris, France Copyright: ImagoxMengxChristophe/ABACAx In the same vein, the nation has also produced global music icons such as Tems,…

Beneath the vibrant, appetising colours that define beloved Nigerian dishes such as stew and jollof rice lies a growing and troubling concern: unscrupulous vendors and restaurateurs allegedly mix toxic dyes with low-quality ground pepper and tomatoes, which are then consumed by unsuspecting citizens, writes IBRAHIM ADAM Although visiting markets was not new to online content creator, Chidinma Abayomi, a recent trip to a bustling market in Ibadan, Oyo State, exposed her to a disturbing and unsettling practice. There, she discovered that ground pepper sold to unsuspecting consumers was being adulterated with unidentified chemical substances, mixed with rejected seeds and residual…

The Nigerian Bar Association has condemned the alleged sexual assault and public humiliation of women at a recent festival in Ozoro, Delta State, describing the incident as a “national disgrace” and a “collapse of conscience.” In a statement on Saturday, signed by the President of the association, Afam Osigwe and the Chairperson of the NBA Women’s Forum, Huwaila Muhammad, the association said, “A society reveals its true character in how it treats its women. Where women are chased, stripped, groped, violated, and publicly humiliated by mobs under the guise of celebration, what is on display is not culture. It is…

Former Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has strongly criticised the decision to award the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title to Morocco, Soccernet.ng reports. The 2023 AFCON Most Valuable Player described the situation as deeply troubling and difficult to accept for players across the continent. The ruling by Confederation of African Football (CAF) to strip Senegal of their title and hand the trophy to Morocco two months after the final has shocked the football world. It is an unprecedented move in African football history and has sparked intense debate about fairness, governance, and the integrity of the competition. In January’s…