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Cancer is a progressive disease. It has four stages: Stage 1, Stage 2, Stage 3 and Stage 4. As a sufferer progresses through the stages, the intensity of the disease or suffering increases gradually until the last stage (Stage 4). By stage 4, the person has only few months left to live and the doctor would tell them “go home to settle all your issues and prepare to die as you have roughly 6 months to live” Cancer is about the only disease where you know when you are going to die. The problem with cancer in our own society…

In a news published by Sahara Reporters, The Yoruba Professionals Foundation (YPF) has strongly criticized northern leaders’ opposition to the relocation of the headquarters of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) and the Department of Banking Supervision of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to Lagos State. In a statement issued by its Director of Administration, Oladapo Kayode, the group labeled the criticisms as “unfortunate, dishonorable, outrageous, and irresponsible,” emphasizing that Nigeria belongs to all Nigerians, not just one region. YPF defended the relocation, citing the concentration of banking institutions and air transportation businesses in Lagos. They argued that…

Ghanaian Pastor, Jedidia Henry Kore, also known as Fire Oja, has predicted the winner of the 2023/2024 Africa Cup Of Nations (AFCON) shortly after he correctly predicted his country’s 2-2 draw against Mozambique yesterday. The cleric had correctly predicted that his country will play a 2-2 draw in the game, with a late equalizer coming from Mozambique. He made the prediction the same way he predicted the Ghana vs Cape Verde 1-2 scoreline a few days ago. Yesterday, Mozambique scored twice in second-half stoppage time to almost certainly send Ghana crashing out of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations…

It was a tragic scene for the residents of Ire Akari Estate Area of Soka, Ibadan, Oyo State when a furniture shop was gutted by fire. The fire outbreak reportedly started around 3 pm. According to report, the fire emanated from a furniture shop. Efforts are ongoing by members of the community to prevent the spread of the fire. As of press time, the cause of the fire was still unknown. Also, an X user, rosheethat, posted a video of the fire while calling for help. She however, posted, “Ire Akari Soka right now. Anybody that can help us.”

By Samuel Ogunsona Two traditional rulers in Ekiti have been killed by suspected armed Fulani herdsmen. The two Obas are the Onimojo of Imojo Ekiti in Oye Local Government Area and the Elesun of Esun Ekiti in Ajoni, Ikole Local Government Area of Ekiti State. Eyewitnesses told Irohinoodua that the Alara of Ara in Ikole Local Government escaped when the armed men accosted them and attempted to forcefully take them away. The incidence took place on Monday evening between Oke-Ako and Ipao Ekiti, located in Ajoni Local Governmenr area. The traditional rulers were coming from a meeting when the incident…

Following CBN’s Directive on strengthening Know Your Customer (KYC) procedures for Tier 1 accounts, fintech company, PalmPay, has warned that it will freeze all non-verified wallet accounts as it urged users who have not yet complied with the requirements to do so. Since the introduction of the directive last December, PalmPay has launched a new onboarding flow on the app which mandates all Tier 1 users to validate their NIN or BVN. Failure to do so means that the users would not be able to complete their registration on the wallet. The firm urged all existing users who have validated…

Record seven-time AFCON champions Egypt, in spire of sacrificing a cow in a bid to bring them luck at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament, have been knocked out of the tournament after losing 8-7 in a penalty shoot-out to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) in last-16 match on Sunday. Egypt’s team spokesman, Mohamed Morad, had told the Associated Press (AP) on Friday that the country’s Football Federation killed the cow and distributed the meat to needy people in Cairo, Egypt earlier on Thursday. Goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi scored the decisive penalty for the Congolese, who will…

Pope Francis has expressed confidence that those who criticise his decision to allow blessings for same-sex couples will come to understand it over time, except for Africans, whom he referred to as a “special case.” Reuters reports that Pope Francis stated that Africans perceive homosexuality negatively from a cultural perspective in an interview with Italian newspaper, La Stampa, that was published on Monday. “Those who protest vehemently belong to small ideological groups. A special case are Africans: for them homosexuality is something bad from a cultural point of view, they don’t tolerate it. “But in general, I trust that gradually…

A Diploma Two female student doing industrial attachment with Adamawa State Television, Yola, Jemima Shetima Balami, has committed suicide. Jemima, a Mass Communication student of Federal Polytechnic, Mubi, allegedly committed suicide by consuming a poisonous substance after her boyfriend announced that he was no longer interested in the relationship. The boyfriend is said to be a lecturer with the Modibbo Adama University, Yola. The female student, who hails from Garkida, in Gombi Local Government Area of Adamawa State, died at her residence in Vinikilang, a Riverside community near the state capital, Yola. The 24-year-old Jemima is said to be…

A newly wedded bride, her five bridesmaids, brother-in-law, six others have died in a motor accident around Lukoro area, Edati Local Government Area of Niger State. The fatal accident occurred Friday evening. It was gathered that the car involved was carrying the late bride but lost control due to over speeding and wrongful overtaking and collided with an incoming vehicle. According to an eye witness, 20 people were said to have been involved in the accident of which 13 died and seven others critically injured. The other vehicle involved in the accident was a commercial Nissan bus which took off…