An observation on the nature of help given by African parents to their children on Twitter
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An observation on the nature of help given by African parents to their children on Twitter

On Twitter, a user shared their thoughts about the help provided by African parents to their children, suggesting that it is not entirely genuine or selfless.    The user, @maxvayshia, implied that the assistance offered by African parents comes with unspoken expectations.    They argued that the common notion of "reaping the fruits of their labor" is a cliché rooted in selfishness and lacks consideration, despite being presented as a representation of family unity.    Below are the tweets for reference:     
Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth’s marriage officially ends after eight months
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Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth’s marriage officially ends after eight months

Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth have officially completed their divorce.   According to TMZ, a judge approved their divorce papers on Tuesday, ending their eight-month marriage.   TMZ also reported that their single status will be effective from February 22, as per the judge's decision.     The divorce settlement, initiated in December, was swiftly finalized due to a strong prenup and absence of children. Miley will retain their pets, while their properties will be subject to division   The 27-year-old singer and the 30-year-old actor announced their split in August, citing 'irreconcilable differences.'   Following their separation, both Miley and Liam have moved on. Miley was initially involved...
Confirmation of the Midnight Abduction of an FGC Student by the Police
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Confirmation of the Midnight Abduction of an FGC Student by the Police

The abduction of Gift Abiikor, a 17-year-old student of Federal Government College in Rubochi, Abuja, has been confirmed by the FCT Police Command.   According to FCT's Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Anjuguri Manzah, the student was abducted by unknown persons in the early hours of Tuesday, January 28.   FCT's Commissioner of Police, CP Bala Ciroma, has already ordered an investigation into the abduction.   An excerpt from the statement reads as follows:   “According to one Ahmed Adamu, who reported the incident to the police, some armed men stormed his house at about 0100hrs and abducted Gift Abiikor while asleep in the same bed with his children. “The unfortunate incident happened at the residenc...
Angry fans launch fireworks and smoke bombs at Manchester United chief Ed Woodward's £2m mansion (photos)
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Angry fans launch fireworks and smoke bombs at Manchester United chief Ed Woodward's £2m mansion (photos)

The lavish Cheshire mansion of Manchester United's chief executive, Ed Woodward, was the target of an attack. Angry fans, believed to be part of United's notorious 'Men In Black' hooligan firm, expressed their dissatisfaction by launching fireworks, a smoke bomb, and spray painting the gates of Woodward's residence. Following a series of poor investment and transfer decisions, fans have grown increasingly resentful towards both Ed Woodward and the club's owners, the Glazer family, since the departure of legendary manager Sir Alex Ferguson in 2013. This discontent was further amplified when chants calling for harm to Ed Woodward were heard during the team's recent Premier League match. Manchester United has condemned the attack through an official statement and has vowed to work with the...
Kobe Bryant helicopter crash: California rescuers recover all nine bodies from the scene (Photos)
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Kobe Bryant helicopter crash: California rescuers recover all nine bodies from the scene (Photos)

  The bodies of all nine victims from the helicopter crash, including NBA legend Kobe Bryant, have been recovered by California rescuers, confirmed by the coroner's office on Tuesday.   On the day of the crash, three bodies were initially retrieved from the scattered wreckage. The search resumed on Monday and the remaining six bodies were located.     In a statement, the Los Angeles County coroner's office mentioned that the remains were transported to the department's forensic science center for examination and identification after being removed from the crash site.     Kobe Bryant, along with his 13-year-old daughter Gianna, were on their way to his Mamba Sports Academy in Thousand Oaks where his daughter was set to play when the helicopter, a Sikorsky S-76, crashed into a h...
41 killed by Lassa Fever in 19 states – Minister of Health, Osagie Ehanire
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41 killed by Lassa Fever in 19 states – Minister of Health, Osagie Ehanire

The Minister of Health, Osagie Ehanire, revealed that 41 people have died out of the 258 Lassa Fever cases confirmed in 19 states in Nigeria. The disease is endemic due to the country’s ecological profile. He emphasized the need for collective responsibility in curbing the spread of the disease and pointed out that the overall case-fatality rate for 2020 has been about 15 per cent, a decrease from 20 per cent in 2019. Ehanire stated that Lassa fever is indigenous to Nigeria and occurs annually, particularly in the dry season. The majority of cases have been reported from Ebonyi, Edo, and Ondo states. He also confirmed the activation of a National Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) to coordinate responses to the outbreak. The EOC, which was...
Update on Iran Missile Strike: 50 US Troops Diagnosed with Brain Injuries
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Update on Iran Missile Strike: 50 US Troops Diagnosed with Brain Injuries

The number of US soldiers diagnosed with brain injuries has been updated to 50 following an Iranian missile strike on a US base in Iraq earlier this month. The strike was in retaliation for the US killing of Iranian General Qassem Soleimani.                                                                    The Pentagon has confirmed that 50 US soldiers suffered Traumatic Brain Injury as a result of the missiles fired at the US al-Assad base in Iraq.                                                This marks the third instance where the Pentagon has increased the total count of casualties suffered. Following the attack, the Pentagon initially reported 11 injured service members. Subsequently, it was revealed that 34 US service members were hurt. This re...
Aku Community Denies Involvement In Herder’s Death
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Aku Community Denies Involvement In Herder’s Death

Aku Community Denies Involvement In Herder’s Death Aku, a community in Igbo-Etiti Local Government Area of Enugu State, has frowned at the report that a deceased Fulani herdsman was found near its community. Dismissing the involvement of the community in such a dastardly act, the community described the report as false, saying it was an attempt to pitch herdsmen against the Aku community. Chairman of Aku General Assembly, AGA, Chief Fidelis Odo Ezeoyili, maintained that Aku community has had a harmonious relationship with the herdsmen in the area, and described the report as misleading. Ezeoyili said: “The entire Aku Community is worried and embarrassed by the recent report that the body of a deceased Fulani herdsman was found in the community. “The recent incident in two communities...
Update: Bimbo Afolayan lays curses on IG trolls asking her to get a better apartment for her mother
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Update: Bimbo Afolayan lays curses on IG trolls asking her to get a better apartment for her mother

Bimbo Afolayan, the actress, turned to Instagram to seek justice after her mother was reportedly attacked by a landlord in their living area. Online trolls who watched the videos of the incident criticized her for not providing a "better" home for her mother and labeled her a poor actress. In response, Bimbo expressed her anger by posting a series of videos on her Instagram, where she cursed those who were trolling her instead of showing sympathy. She detailed the incident involving her mother and directed strong curses towards those who mocked her. The videos are available for viewing on Instagram via the link provided in the article.
FG not fighting corruption to impress Transparency International – Lai Mohammed
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FG not fighting corruption to impress Transparency International – Lai Mohammed

The statement from Lai Mohammed, the Minister of Information and Culture, in response to Transparency International's recent report on Nigeria's corruption ranking is generating attention. He addressed international media in London, emphasizing that the Federal Government's anti-corruption efforts are not aimed at impressing Transparency International but at fostering the country's development. According to Mohammed, the government is already making progress in this endeavor. Highlighting the government's stance, Mohammed stated, “In any event, we are not fighting corruption because we want to impress any organization. We are fighting corruption because we believed that without fighting the menace, the much-sought development will not happen and we have results to show for fighting corru...