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Grab the Chance to Apply at the University of Kansas, US!
29Jan By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Grab the Chance to Apply at the University of Kansas, US!

Exciting Opportunity for High-Achieving Undergraduates at the University of Kansas for May 2020 intake! Experience top-tier education at the University of Kansas (KU) at an affordable cost, set in a nurturing, student-centered, and lively environment in the heart of the U.S. Ranked as the #55 top public university by U.S. News & World Report, KU welcomes a diverse student body of over 28,000 from 100+ countries. This esteemed research university has established collaborations with leading global enterprises like Ford, Microsoft, Samsung, Disney, and Coca-Cola. The KU Academic Accelerator Program is conveniently located less than 40 minutes away from the cosmopolitan Kansas City, a thriving center for culture, commerce, and an international...
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Buhari Expresses Shock at Increasing Insecurity
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Buhari Expresses Shock at Increasing Insecurity

President Buhari expressed surprise at the escalating insecurity witnessed across the nation.   The Nigerian leader made these remarks during a visit to the state house by prominent citizens from Niger State led by Governor Alhaji Sani Bello. He lamented that the activities of bandits had compelled many to abandon their farms and homes.   Buhari pledged tougher measures against the bandits who have made life difficult for Nigerians, stating that the rising insecurity is an evil plan against the country.   He further added:   “I was taken aback by what is happening in the North-west and other parts of the country. “During our campaigns, we knew about Boko Haram. What is coming now is surprising. It is not ethnicity or r...
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Kim Kardashian Shares New Photos of North and Saint West Getting Along, Reveals They Have Overcome Sibling Rivalry
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Kim Kardashian Shares New Photos of North and Saint West Getting Along, Reveals They Have Overcome Sibling Rivalry

Kim Kardashian has openly discussed the sibling rivalry between her first two children, North and Saint West.   In the past, she has mentioned North's limited tolerance for Saint. However, with the arrival of Chicago and Psalm, North bonded with her younger siblings.   Kim has now revealed that the kids have moved beyond the sibling rivalry phase and are now getting along.     She has shared new photos showing North and Saint West getting along, with the caption: "They get along now."   More photos can be seen below.  
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Armed Robbers Apprehended for Fatally Attacking a Married Couple
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Armed Robbers Apprehended for Fatally Attacking a Married Couple

The Abia State Police Command has apprehended and publicly presented a suspected armed robber known as Kingsley Emezue, also identified as Pakins, alongside his accomplices Enyinna Asiegbu (25) and Promise Sunday Obilor, aka Esere (26), for the alleged murder of a couple in front of their three children. Commissioner Ene Okon of the Abia State Police informed reporters that the detained suspects were affiliated with Sampson Iheukwumere Nwokocha, also known as Grave, a notorious robber who was killed by the police in December. He stated that the suspects, who had initially gone into hiding after their gang leader's death, returned to Umuahia in January 2020, believing that the search for them had been called off. “The gang appear...
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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:     
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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