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Meet the Five Nigerian Cardinals in History

Meet the Five Nigerian Cardinals in History Nigeria has produced five cardinals in the history of the Catholic Church, beginning in 1976. These...

ByAugust 5, 2026
Africa

Africa’s Talking Drum: Midnight Knocked on Mama Ure’s Compound

By: Chioma Madonna Ndukwu Africa’s Talking Drum: Midnight Knocked on Mama Ure’s Compound Nobody in Mbala could remember when people first began warning...

ByAugust 5, 2026
AfricaEconomicEducationNews

SWAD tasks South-West govt. on education, employment of members

SWAD tasks South-West govt. on education, employment of members The South-West Association of the Deaf (SWAD) on Thursday urged the six South-West...

ByAugust 6, 2026
Africa

Congo Turns to Local Processing With Copper and Cobalt Export Ban

Congo Turns to Local Processing With Copper and Cobalt Export Ban The Democratic Republic of Congo has introduced a nationwide ban on...

ByAugust 6, 2026
ConflictInternational

“We’re Ready to Retaliate”: Iran Presses Gulf States to Avert Fresh U.S. Strikes

“We’re Ready to Retaliate”: Iran Presses Gulf States to Avert Fresh U.S. Strikes Iran has intensified diplomatic efforts across the Gulf, urging...

ByAugust 6, 2026
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EFCC Gives Fresh Explanation for Freezing Osun Government Account

EFCC Gives Fresh Explanation for Freezing Osun Government Account The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has defended its decision to freeze...

ByAugust 6, 2026
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Commonwealth Games End as Several Athletes Go Missing in Scotland

Commonwealth Games End as Several Athletes Go Missing in Scotland Authorities in Scotland are searching for several athletes who reportedly disappeared after...

ByAugust 6, 2026
Sport

Infantino, Morocco’s 2030 World Cup Final: FIFA Breaks Silence

Infantino, Morocco’s 2030 World Cup Final: FIFA Breaks Silence FIFA has responded to reports alleging that its president, Gianni Infantino, assured Morocco...

ByAugust 6, 2026
Sport

Nigeria vs Egypt: Super Falcons Look to Repeat 1998 History in Crucial WAFCON Clash

Nigeria vs Egypt: Super Falcons Look to Repeat 1998 History in Crucial WAFCON Clash The Nigeria Football Federation has shared a historic...

ByAugust 5, 2026

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Congo Turns to Local Processing With Copper and Cobalt Export Ban

Congo Turns to Local Processing With Copper and Cobalt Export Ban The Democratic Republic of Congo has introduced a nationwide ban on the...

August 6, 2026
ConflictInternational

“We’re Ready to Retaliate”: Iran Presses Gulf States to Avert Fresh U.S. Strikes

“We’re Ready to Retaliate”: Iran Presses Gulf States to Avert Fresh U.S. Strikes Iran has intensified diplomatic efforts across the Gulf, urging regional...

August 6, 2026
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EFCC Gives Fresh Explanation for Freezing Osun Government Account

EFCC Gives Fresh Explanation for Freezing Osun Government Account The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has defended its decision to freeze the...

August 6, 2026
GamesSport

Commonwealth Games End as Several Athletes Go Missing in Scotland

Commonwealth Games End as Several Athletes Go Missing in Scotland Authorities in Scotland are searching for several athletes who reportedly disappeared after the...

August 6, 2026
Sport

Infantino, Morocco’s 2030 World Cup Final: FIFA Breaks Silence

Infantino, Morocco’s 2030 World Cup Final: FIFA Breaks Silence FIFA has responded to reports alleging that its president, Gianni Infantino, assured Morocco of...

August 6, 2026
Sport

Nigeria vs Egypt: Super Falcons Look to Repeat 1998 History in Crucial WAFCON Clash

Nigeria vs Egypt: Super Falcons Look to Repeat 1998 History in Crucial WAFCON Clash The Nigeria Football Federation has shared a historic throwback...

August 5, 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
Metro

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
AfricaMetro

5 Members of Same Family Found Dead Inside Abia Residence

ByJuly 23, 2026

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Commonwealth Games End as Several Athletes Go Missing in Scotland

Commonwealth Games End as Several Athletes Go Missing in Scotland Authorities in Scotland are searching for several athletes who reportedly disappeared after the...

ByAugust 6, 2026
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Infantino, Morocco’s 2030 World Cup Final: FIFA Breaks Silence

August 6, 2026
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Nigeria vs Egypt: Super Falcons Look to Repeat 1998 History in Crucial WAFCON Clash

August 5, 2026
Sport

WAFCON 2026: Heavyweights Prevail as Côte d’Ivoire and South Africa Secure Knockout Passage

August 5, 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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Health Risks of Making Late-Night Eating a Habit

July 27, 2026
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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

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