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The attacks on some of Ukraine’s most important population centres, which reportedly involved almost 400 drones, also left thousands without electricity, heating and water.Temperatures in the country have dropped to -20° Celsius, and the attacks on energy infrastructure have left families in freezing conditions. Many older persons and people with disabilities are often stuck in their homes in high-rise apartment buildings, without electricity and heating, unable to cook hot meals or recharge their devices to stay connected. The latest attacks took place during ongoing peace talks in the United Arab Emirates, involving delegates from Russia, Ukraine and the United StatesIn Kharkiv, a dormitory…

A fridge that’s too cold can freeze your food, while one that’s too warm can spoil it. Produce is particularly susceptible to errant temps, but nearly everything you stick inside benefits from keeping your temperature set to a sweetspot.  I don’t like to waste groceries, so I set out to find out how cool my fridge was since there’s no built-in thermometer. The ultimate goal was to ensure it’s set to that Goldilocks zone: the recommended temperature to keep most items as fresh as possible without freezing. Here’s how it went down and what I learned after testing nearly every temp…

The Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply Management of Nigeria has inducted 202 new members, including 199 Graduate Diploma holders and three Fellows. The Batch ‘A’ 2026 induction, held on Friday at Airport Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos, marked the formal entry of the new members into the procurement and supply chain profession. In his address, the President of the institute, Sikiru Balogun, said the inductees were being called to greater responsibility.  He urged them to practise the profession guided by ethics, accountability and national development. “This significant occasion marks your formal induction into the noble and ever-evolving field of Procurement and…

The management of Obafemi Awolowo University has directed students to proceed on a three-week mid-semester break following protests over transportation and welfare concerns on campus. In a Tuesday statement issued by the institution’s Public Relations Officer, Abiodun Olarewaju, the university said the decision was approved by the Senate after demonstrations by students escalated. “The Senate of the University has approved that the students proceed on a mid-semester break for a period of three weeks, with immediate effect,” the statement read. The management said the action became necessary after protests over a newly introduced transportation system led to the obstruction of…

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The Nigeria Democratic Congress has disowned an X account posting statements purportedly on its behalf, urging the public to rely only on its verified communication channels. In a statement issued on Monday and signed by its founder and national leader, Seriake Dickson, the party said only information released through its recognised platforms and authorised officials should be considered authentic. The disclaimer follows widespread reports generated by an unofficial account, @NDCNigNews, which claimed the party was offering its presidential ticket to Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso ahead of the 2027 general election. “For the avoidance of doubt, all official communications of…

The United Nations Population Fund has partnered with the Sokoto State Government to train 500 young women as community midwives under a scholarship scheme aimed at improving maternal healthcare and reducing mortality in rural communities. The initiative was unveiled on Tuesday during the 8th Sokoto State Council on Health meeting organised by the state government in collaboration with the United Nations Population Fund and other development partners. The programme, tagged the Community Midwifery Scholarship and Bonding Scheme in Sokoto State, will see 500 beneficiaries from rural communities receive full scholarships to study community midwifery, with 250 to be enrolled in…

England defender John Stones has confirmed he will leave Manchester City at the end of the season, bringing an end to a decade-long spell at the club. The 31-year-old, whose contract expires this summer, joined City from Everton in 2016 for £47.5 million and went on to become a key figure during one of the most successful periods in the club’s history. During his time at the Etihad Stadium, Stones helped City secure multiple major honours, including six Premier League titles, the UEFA Champions League, two FA Cups, and five League Cups. As reported by BBC Sport on Tuesday, reflecting…

Filmmaker Mildred Okwo has suggested that the ongoing edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards could be its final outing, raising concerns about the future of the popular awards platform. In a post on X on Monday, Okwo wrote, “I will be very surprised if this AMVCA is not the farewell edition.” Her comment comes amid conversations around the commercial viability of the awards, particularly following recent ownership changes involving MultiChoice and its evolving content strategy. In a separate X post on Monday, the filmmaker with the username @MealdredO, argued that the awards may struggle to justify continued investment…

UNICEF Deputy Executive Director Ted Chaiban issued the warning following a visit to Niger, Burkina Faso, and Mali. “After a 14-day visit to the Central Sahel, I have witnessed firsthand a region rich in possibilities, yet continuously affected by insecurity, climate shocks, and socio-economic crises,” he said in a statement on Sunday. Mali turmoil exemplifies the crisis Recent reports of violence in Mali “are another example of the stark reminder that such crises in the region create a fragile situation for children, including, sadly the loss of their lives,” he added. Rebel groups in the West African country carried out a wave of coordinated attacks this past weekend, which the UN Secretary-General has condemned, while UN Emergency Relief Coordinator Tom Fletcher tweeted that “responding to…