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Imo Set for First Robotic Surgery as Specialist Hospital Breaks New Ground

Imo Set for First Robotic Surgery as Specialist Hospital Breaks New Ground Imo State is set to make a major breakthrough in healthcare...

ByAugust 21, 2026
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Tupac Murder Trial Puts Diddy Under Fresh Spotlight as Keffe D Faces Court

Tupac Murder Trial Puts Diddy Under Fresh Spotlight as Keffe D Faces Court Sean “Diddy” Combs has come under renewed scrutiny over the...

ByAugust 20, 2026
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REEEA-Alliance adopts 12-point action plan to boost clean energy investment

REEEA-Alliance adopts 12-point action plan to boost clean energy investment The Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Associations Alliance (REEEA-Alliance) has adopted a...

ByAugust 23, 2026
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Nigeria Must Not Become a Killing Field – Obi Condemns Fresh Attacks

Nigeria Must Not Become a Killing Field  – Obi Condemns Fresh Attacks Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has condemned recent attacks in...

ByAugust 23, 2026
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Former Liberian VP’s Arrest Puts Spotlight on Obi Cubana, Ned Nwokedi, E-Money’s 2021 Visit

Former Liberian VP’s Arrest Puts Spotlight on Obi Cubana, E-Money’s 2021 Visit A 2021 business trip to Liberia involving Nigerian businessmen Obi...

ByAugust 23, 2026
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Nigerian-American Beauty Queen Crowned Miss Grand USA After Original Winner’s Removal

Nigerian-American Beauty Queen Crowned Miss Grand USA After Original Winner’s Removal Nigerian-American beauty queen Victoria Oluwakotanmi has been named Miss Grand USA...

ByAugust 22, 2026
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EFCC Lifts Freeze on Osun Accounts After Tinubu’s Directive

EFCC Lifts Freeze on Osun Accounts After Tinubu’s Directive The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has lifted the restriction on the Osun...

ByAugust 22, 2026
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US FBI Explains Why Tinubu’s Alleged Drug Investigation Records Remain Withheld

US FBI Explains Why Tinubu’s Alleged Drug Investigation Records Remain Withheld The US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has asked a federal...

ByAugust 21, 2026
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Alimosho General Hospital takes preventive healthcare to Ikotun Market

Alimosho General Hospital takes preventive healthcare to Ikotun Market Alimosho General Hospital, Igando, has offered a comprehensive medical outreach to traders at...

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Nigeria Must Not Become a Killing Field – Obi Condemns Fresh Attacks

Nigeria Must Not Become a Killing Field  – Obi Condemns Fresh Attacks Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has condemned recent attacks in Benue,...

August 23, 2026
Africa

Former Liberian VP’s Arrest Puts Spotlight on Obi Cubana, Ned Nwokedi, E-Money’s 2021 Visit

Former Liberian VP’s Arrest Puts Spotlight on Obi Cubana, E-Money’s 2021 Visit A 2021 business trip to Liberia involving Nigerian businessmen Obi Cubana,...

August 23, 2026
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Nigerian-American Beauty Queen Crowned Miss Grand USA After Original Winner’s Removal

Nigerian-American Beauty Queen Crowned Miss Grand USA After Original Winner’s Removal Nigerian-American beauty queen Victoria Oluwakotanmi has been named Miss Grand USA 2026...

August 22, 2026
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EFCC Lifts Freeze on Osun Accounts After Tinubu’s Directive

EFCC Lifts Freeze on Osun Accounts After Tinubu’s Directive The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has lifted the restriction on the Osun State...

August 22, 2026
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US FBI Explains Why Tinubu’s Alleged Drug Investigation Records Remain Withheld

US FBI Explains Why Tinubu’s Alleged Drug Investigation Records Remain Withheld The US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has asked a federal court...

August 21, 2026
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Alimosho General Hospital takes preventive healthcare to Ikotun Market

Alimosho General Hospital takes preventive healthcare to Ikotun Market Alimosho General Hospital, Igando, has offered a comprehensive medical outreach to traders at the...

August 21, 2026

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Philanthropist Donates 20 Boreholes to Ijebu-Ode Communities

Philanthropist Donates 20 Boreholes to Ijebu-Ode Communities A prominent businessman and philanthropist, Omooba Abimbola Onabanjo, and his wife, Olori Abayomi Onabanjo, have donated 20 additional boreholes to communities across Ijebu-Ode,...

ByAugust 17, 2026
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Former SUG President Found Dead While Serving as Corps Member

ByJuly 28, 2026
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Ibrahim Mbaya: What to Know About the 25-Year-Old Model Whose Death Has Sparked Outrage

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Sewuese Dies After Allegedly Being Trafficked to Cotonou for Prostitution

ByJuly 26, 2026
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Harvard-Trained Nigerian-American Engineer Raises $7m for Robot Designed to Assist Hair Braiders A Nigerian-American engineer and Harvard graduate, Yinka Ogunbiyi, has secured $7 million in seed funding to develop a robotic device designed to make hair braiding faster and less physically demanding for professional stylists. Ogunbiyi’s company, HaloBraid, is developing what it describes as the world’s first patented braid-assist robot. The device is designed to work with hairstylists by handling some of the repetitive movements involved in knotless braiding. The funding round was led by Seven Seven Six, a venture capital firm founded by Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian. AlleyCorp and Bling Capital were also among the investors. The technology has already attracted significant interest, with more than 7,000 salons reportedly waiting to use the system. HaloBraid is designed as a collaborative robot, meaning it works alongside a human stylist instead of attempting to replace one. The hairstylist remains responsible for sectioning the hair, creating the initial knot and completing the final styling. The robot then assists with the repetitive weaving process down the length of the braid before the stylist returns to finish and shape the ends. According to the company, the technology could cut the time spent on some knotless braid appointments by roughly half, allowing salons to serve more clients while reducing the physical pressure on stylists. For Ogunbiyi, the idea was born from personal experience. During the COVID-19 pandemic, she spent four days installing knotless braids on herself, an experience that made her consider how technology could assist with the most repetitive aspects of the process. She subsequently teamed up with co-founder David Afolabi to develop HaloBraid. The company’s technology is also aimed at addressing the physical demands of professional braiding. Stylists who spend years performing repetitive movements can experience problems affecting their wrists, hands, shoulders, back and joints. By assisting with the most repetitive stage of braiding, HaloBraid hopes to reduce the strain on beauty professionals and help them work more efficiently. Ogunbiyi said the technology would not take away from the personal experience of visiting a salon. Rather, she believes it can allow stylists to spend less time on repetitive movements while continuing to handle the creative and personal aspects of hairstyling. Before launching HaloBraid, Ogunbiyi worked on smart kitchen appliances and Internet of Things products. She holds a joint master’s degree in engineering and business administration from Harvard University. With a $7 million investment and thousands of salons already expressing interest, HaloBraid is seeking to introduce robotics into one of the world’s largest and most labour-intensive beauty markets.

ByJuly 25, 2026

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Manchester United Set Sights on New Left-Back After £65m Baleba Move

Manchester United Set Sights on New Left-Back After £65m Baleba Move Manchester United appear to be putting the finishing touches on their £65...

ByAugust 20, 2026
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August 19, 2026
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August 17, 2026
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August 14, 2026

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Alimosho General Hospital takes preventive healthcare to Ikotun Market

Alimosho General Hospital takes preventive healthcare to Ikotun Market Alimosho General Hospital, Igando, has offered a comprehensive medical outreach to traders at the...

ByAugust 21, 2026
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August 21, 2026
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August 9, 2026
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