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“N50m Was Paid”: Family Opens Up on Kebbi Judge’s Release

“N50m Was Paid”: Family Opens Up on Kebbi Judge’s Release Eight days after he was taken from his home by armed men, Justice...

ByAugust 4, 2026
Africa

Africa’s Talking Drum: Nobody Owned the Night Footprints

By: Chioma Madonna Ndukwu Africa’s Talking Drum: Nobody Owned the Night Footprints Nobody in Nsuma Village could explain when the footprints first appeared....

ByAugust 4, 2026
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Frank Edoho Opens Up on Why Who Wants to Be a Millionaire Disappeared From Nigerian TV (Video)

Frank Edoho Opens Up on Why Who Wants to Be a Millionaire Disappeared From Nigerian TV (Video) For years, fans of Who...

ByAugust 4, 2026
InternationalScience

Elon Musk’s SpaceX Rocket on Collision Course With the Moon as Rare Impact Nears

Elon Musk’s SpaceX Rocket on Collision Course With the Moon as Rare Impact Nears A piece of a SpaceX rocket launched during...

ByAugust 4, 2026
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WAFCON 2026: Undefeated Morocco and Clinical Algeria Secure Automatic Quarter-Final Progression

WAFCON 2026: Undefeated Morocco and Clinical Algeria Secure Automatic Quarter-Final Progression Host nation Morocco locked down the coveted top spot in Group...

ByAugust 4, 2026
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Chad’s Visa-Free Decision Wins Continental Praise, Sparks Fresh Calls Across Africa

Chad’s Visa-Free Decision Wins Continental Praise, Sparks Fresh Calls Across Africa Chad’s decision to grant visa-free entry to citizens of every African...

ByAugust 4, 2026
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N100m BBNaija Grand Prize Faces New Hurdle as Biggie Unveils Fresh Rules

N100m BBNaija Grand Prize Faces New Hurdle as Biggie Unveils Fresh Rules The battle for the Big Brother Naija Season 11 grand...

ByAugust 4, 2026
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Applications Open for UK-Funded Chevening Master’s Scholarship

Applications Open for UK-Funded Chevening Master’s Scholarship Graduates and young professionals seeking to study in the United Kingdom now have another opportunity...

ByAugust 4, 2026
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Quarter-Final Picture Begins to Clear as Three Teams Advance at WAFCON

Quarter-Final Picture Begins to Clear as Three Teams Advance at WAFCON The race for the knockout stage of the 2026 Women’s Africa...

ByAugust 4, 2026

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Elon Musk’s SpaceX Rocket on Collision Course With the Moon as Rare Impact Nears

Elon Musk’s SpaceX Rocket on Collision Course With the Moon as Rare Impact Nears A piece of a SpaceX rocket launched during a...

August 4, 2026
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WAFCON 2026: Undefeated Morocco and Clinical Algeria Secure Automatic Quarter-Final Progression

WAFCON 2026: Undefeated Morocco and Clinical Algeria Secure Automatic Quarter-Final Progression Host nation Morocco locked down the coveted top spot in Group A...

August 4, 2026
AfricaTravel

Chad’s Visa-Free Decision Wins Continental Praise, Sparks Fresh Calls Across Africa

Chad’s Visa-Free Decision Wins Continental Praise, Sparks Fresh Calls Across Africa Chad’s decision to grant visa-free entry to citizens of every African country...

August 4, 2026
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N100m BBNaija Grand Prize Faces New Hurdle as Biggie Unveils Fresh Rules

N100m BBNaija Grand Prize Faces New Hurdle as Biggie Unveils Fresh Rules The battle for the Big Brother Naija Season 11 grand prize...

August 4, 2026
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Applications Open for UK-Funded Chevening Master’s Scholarship

Applications Open for UK-Funded Chevening Master’s Scholarship Graduates and young professionals seeking to study in the United Kingdom now have another opportunity to...

August 4, 2026
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Quarter-Final Picture Begins to Clear as Three Teams Advance at WAFCON

Quarter-Final Picture Begins to Clear as Three Teams Advance at WAFCON The race for the knockout stage of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup...

August 4, 2026

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Former SUG President Found Dead While Serving as Corps Member

Former SUG President Found Dead While Serving as Corps Member A former President of the Students’ Union Government (SUG) of the Federal Polytechnic Nekede, Okebaram Stanley Chimaroke, has been found...

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

ByJuly 28, 2026
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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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5 Members of Same Family Found Dead Inside Abia Residence

ByJuly 23, 2026

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Uganda Declares Victory After Latest Ebola Outbreak Tests Health System

Uganda Declares Victory After Latest Ebola Outbreak Tests Health System Uganda has officially ended its latest Ebola outbreak after health authorities confirmed that...

ByJuly 28, 2026
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July 27, 2026
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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

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