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BBNaija Season 11: Meet the Housemates Battling for ₦160m Grand Prize

BBNaija Season 11: Meet the Housemates Battling for ₦160m Grand Prize The 11th season of Big Brother Naija has officially kicked off with...

ByJuly 27, 2026
Metro

Sewuese Dies After Allegedly Being Trafficked to Cotonou for Prostitution

Sewuese Dies After Allegedly Being Trafficked to Cotonou for Prostitution A young Nigerian woman identified as Sewuese has died after she was allegedly...

ByJuly 26, 2026
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Radiant diGiLog offers digital solution to logistics operational gaps

Radiant diGiLog offers digital solution to logistics operational gaps An indigenous technology firm, Radiant diGiLog, says its workforce management platform is helping...

ByJuly 27, 2026
International

Oil Market Takes New Turn as US, Iran Pause Military Attacks

Oil Market Takes New Turn as US, Iran Pause Military Attacks Global oil prices fell sharply on Monday after the United States...

ByJuly 27, 2026
International

Second Shooting Incident Reported Outside Toronto US Consulate in Four Months

Second Shooting Incident Reported Outside Toronto US Consulate in Four Months A second shooting incident has been reported outside the United States...

ByJuly 27, 2026
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VIDEO: 8 Children Among 30 Killed in Kaduna Community Attack

VIDEO: 8 Children Among 30 Killed in Kaduna Community Attack At least 30 people, including eight children, have been killed after armed...

ByJuly 27, 2026
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Health Risks of Making Late-Night Eating a Habit

By: Chioma Madonna Ndukwu Health Risks of Making Late-Night Eating a Habit There is a particular kind of hunger that comes after...

ByJuly 27, 2026
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WAFCON 2026: Senegal Fall to Algeria as Morocco Make Winning Start

WAFCON 2026: Senegal Fall to Algeria as Morocco Make Winning Start Senegal began their 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations campaign with...

ByJuly 27, 2026
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US Suspends Iran Bombing as Trump Considers Next Move

US Suspends Iran Bombing as Trump Considers Next Move The United States has suspended its strikes on Iran for a third consecutive...

ByJuly 27, 2026

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Oil Market Takes New Turn as US, Iran Pause Military Attacks

Oil Market Takes New Turn as US, Iran Pause Military Attacks Global oil prices fell sharply on Monday after the United States and...

July 27, 2026
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Second Shooting Incident Reported Outside Toronto US Consulate in Four Months

Second Shooting Incident Reported Outside Toronto US Consulate in Four Months A second shooting incident has been reported outside the United States Consulate...

July 27, 2026
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VIDEO: 8 Children Among 30 Killed in Kaduna Community Attack

VIDEO: 8 Children Among 30 Killed in Kaduna Community Attack At least 30 people, including eight children, have been killed after armed attackers...

July 27, 2026
HealthOpinion

Health Risks of Making Late-Night Eating a Habit

By: Chioma Madonna Ndukwu Health Risks of Making Late-Night Eating a Habit There is a particular kind of hunger that comes after midnight....

July 27, 2026
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WAFCON 2026: Senegal Fall to Algeria as Morocco Make Winning Start

WAFCON 2026: Senegal Fall to Algeria as Morocco Make Winning Start Senegal began their 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations campaign with a...

July 27, 2026
ConflictInternational

US Suspends Iran Bombing as Trump Considers Next Move

US Suspends Iran Bombing as Trump Considers Next Move The United States has suspended its strikes on Iran for a third consecutive night...

July 27, 2026

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Radiant diGiLog offers digital solution to logistics operational gaps

Radiant diGiLog offers digital solution to logistics operational gaps An indigenous technology firm, Radiant diGiLog, says its workforce management platform is helping logistics companies improve operational visibility, reduce delivery delays...

ByJuly 27, 2026
International

Oil Market Takes New Turn as US, Iran Pause Military Attacks

ByJuly 27, 2026
International

Second Shooting Incident Reported Outside Toronto US Consulate in Four Months

ByJuly 27, 2026
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VIDEO: 8 Children Among 30 Killed in Kaduna Community Attack

ByJuly 27, 2026
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US Suspends Iran Bombing as Trump Considers Next Move

ByJuly 27, 2026

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Sewuese Dies After Allegedly Being Trafficked to Cotonou for Prostitution

Sewuese Dies After Allegedly Being Trafficked to Cotonou for Prostitution A young Nigerian woman identified as Sewuese has died after she was allegedly trafficked to Cotonou, Benin Republic, for prostitution....

ByJuly 26, 2026
AfricaMetro

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
AfricaMetro

5 Members of Same Family Found Dead Inside Abia Residence

ByJuly 23, 2026
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Midnight Storm Kills 20 on Cameroon-Nigeria Boat Trip, 18 Nigerians Dead

ByJuly 22, 2026
AfricaMetro

Lightning Kills 6 Children From One Family, Injures 4

ByJuly 21, 2026

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Health Risks of Making Late-Night Eating a Habit

By: Chioma Madonna Ndukwu Health Risks of Making Late-Night Eating a Habit There is a particular kind of hunger that comes after midnight....

ByJuly 27, 2026
Health

Weak surveillance, research gaps driving persistent Ebola outbreaks — Expert

July 21, 2026
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U.S. based doctor calls on govt. to streamline emergency care in Nigeria’s hospitals

July 20, 2026
Health

Skin Bleaching and the Beauty We Never Question

July 19, 2026

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Burkina Faso Leader Makes Position on Sharia Law Clear

Burkina Faso Leader Makes Position on Sharia Law Clear Burkina Faso’s transitional President, Ibrahim Traoré, has reaffirmed that his administration will not introduce...

ByJuly 20, 2026
Religion

Pope Leo XIV Calls for Humility Over Power in Christian Life

July 19, 2026
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“God Doesn’t Give Money, He Gives Power To Make Money — Pastor Anny Ikebudu

July 12, 2026
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July 12, 2026
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