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Salt Never Grew in Ngalu Village Again

By: Chioma Madonna Ndukwu Salt Never Grew in Ngalu Village Again The elders of Ngalu Village often said that every community had one...

ByJuly 29, 2026
Entertainment

Annie Macaulay’s New Butterfly Tattoo Sparks Fresh Buzz Online

Annie Macaulay’s New Butterfly Tattoo Sparks Fresh Buzz Online Nollywood actress Annie Macaulay has once again become a trending topic after fans noticed...

ByJuly 29, 2026
Entertainment

“Very Insulting to the Intelligence of Nigerians” — Tyla’s Lagos Show Triggers South Africa Backlash

“Very Insulting to the Intelligence of Nigerians” — Tyla’s Lagos Show Triggers South Africa Backlash South African singer Tyla’s planned December concert...

ByJuly 30, 2026
AfricaSecurity

Nothing Will Deter Us From Enforcing the Law – AIG Jimoh After Africa Security Honour

Nothing Will Deter Us From Enforcing the Law - AIG Jimoh After Africa Security Honour The Assistant Inspector-General (AIG) of Police in...

ByJuly 30, 2026
AfricaEntertainment

Malawi Picks Minister’s Daughter for Miss World After Dropping Crowned Queen

Malawi Picks Minister’s Daughter for Miss World After Dropping Crowned Queen Malawi has chosen Ireen Navicha, the first runner-up in the Miss...

ByJuly 30, 2026
Africa

Chief Nala Sold the Village Bell

By: Chioma Madonna Ndukwu Chief Nala Sold the Village Bell In Kitala Village, the old iron bell hanging from the giant tamarind...

ByJuly 30, 2026
ConflictInternational

US Launches Fresh Strikes on Iran as Jordan Intercepts Five Iranian Missiles

US Launches Fresh Strikes on Iran as Jordan Intercepts Five Iranian Missiles The United States has launched a fresh wave of strikes...

ByJuly 30, 2026
Sport

WAFCON 2026: Ghana and Cameroon Secure Crucial Victories to Open Group D Campaign

WAFCON 2026: Ghana and Cameroon Secure Crucial Victories to Open Group D Campaign Ghana’s Black Queens initiated their continental tournament with a...

ByJuly 30, 2026
Entertainment

Peller and Jarvis Seal Their Love in Court Wedding Ahead of August Ceremony

Peller and Jarvis Seal Their Love in Court Wedding Ahead of August Ceremony Popular Nigerian content creators Peller and Jarvis have officially...

ByJuly 29, 2026

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Nothing Will Deter Us From Enforcing the Law – AIG Jimoh After Africa Security Honour

Nothing Will Deter Us From Enforcing the Law - AIG Jimoh After Africa Security Honour The Assistant Inspector-General (AIG) of Police in charge...

July 30, 2026
AfricaEntertainment

Malawi Picks Minister’s Daughter for Miss World After Dropping Crowned Queen

Malawi Picks Minister’s Daughter for Miss World After Dropping Crowned Queen Malawi has chosen Ireen Navicha, the first runner-up in the Miss Malawi...

July 30, 2026
Africa

Chief Nala Sold the Village Bell

By: Chioma Madonna Ndukwu Chief Nala Sold the Village Bell In Kitala Village, the old iron bell hanging from the giant tamarind tree...

July 30, 2026
ConflictInternational

US Launches Fresh Strikes on Iran as Jordan Intercepts Five Iranian Missiles

US Launches Fresh Strikes on Iran as Jordan Intercepts Five Iranian Missiles The United States has launched a fresh wave of strikes against...

July 30, 2026
Sport

WAFCON 2026: Ghana and Cameroon Secure Crucial Victories to Open Group D Campaign

WAFCON 2026: Ghana and Cameroon Secure Crucial Victories to Open Group D Campaign Ghana’s Black Queens initiated their continental tournament with a commanding...

July 30, 2026
Entertainment

Peller and Jarvis Seal Their Love in Court Wedding Ahead of August Ceremony

Peller and Jarvis Seal Their Love in Court Wedding Ahead of August Ceremony Popular Nigerian content creators Peller and Jarvis have officially become...

July 29, 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
AfricaConflictEntertainmentMetro

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

ByJuly 28, 2026
Metro

Sewuese Dies After Allegedly Being Trafficked to Cotonou 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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WAFCON 2026: Ghana and Cameroon Secure Crucial Victories to Open Group D Campaign

WAFCON 2026: Ghana and Cameroon Secure Crucial Victories to Open Group D Campaign Ghana’s Black Queens initiated their continental tournament with a commanding...

ByJuly 30, 2026
Sport

Zambia Demolish Egypt 6-0 to Secure Dominant WAFCON Group C Opener

July 29, 2026
Sport

Malawi Secure Historic WAFCON Upset Against Defending Champions Nigeria

July 29, 2026
Sport

WAFCON 2026: Nigeria Launches Title Defense Against Malawi as Zambia Battles Egypt

July 28, 2026

HEALTH

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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
HealthOpinion

Health Risks of Making Late-Night Eating a Habit

July 27, 2026
Health

Weak surveillance, research gaps driving persistent Ebola outbreaks — Expert

July 21, 2026
HealthNews

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

July 20, 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
Religion

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

July 12, 2026
Religion

“Don’t Let Summer Steal Your Prayer Life,’ Pope Leo XIV Tells Christians

July 12, 2026
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