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Lifestyle & Wellness Desk3 February 2026

The Federal Government has called on state governments, especially Ondo State, to scrap nuisance and illegal taxes through the implementation of the newly enacted tax reform laws and the adoption of a State Tax Harmonisation Law. The appeal was made on Monday by the Chairman of the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee, Prof. […]

Lifestyle & Wellness Desk3 February 2026

No fewer than 300 secondary school students from across Kwara State have benefited from the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) scholarship programme of the Muhydeen Okunlola Kayode Foundation. The scholarship presentation ceremony took place on Saturday at the Offa Grammar School Auditorium in Offa Local Government Area, with beneficiaries selected from public […]

Lifestyle & Wellness Desk3 February 2026

The Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation has announced the start of the accreditation exercise for the appointment of five new Federal Permanent Secretaries. In a statement issued on Tuesday by the Director of Press at the office, Eno Olotu, the exercise was said to have received the approval of […]

Tech & Tools Desk3 February 2026

At least half of health facilities in Nigeria are unable to adequately treat snakebite envenoming, according to a new report. The findings were released by the global Strike Out Snakebite initiative to commemorate World Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) Day 2026, observed annually on January 30. The report highlighted how weak health systems, poor infrastructure and […]

Edupreneur Editorial Team3 February 2026

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday announced a trade agreement that lowers tariffs on Indian goods, sparking a surge in Mumbai stocks, as he said Prime Minister Narendra Modi had pledged to stop importing Russian oil amid the Ukraine war. Trump said tariffs on Indian products would be reduced to 18 per cent, down from […]

Lifestyle & Wellness Desk2 February 2026

Gold and silver prices continued their steep decline after a dramatic reversal of the recent rally that had pushed both metals to record highs. In Monday’s Asian trade, spot gold fell more than 9% to $4,403 an ounce, while silver dropped 15% to below $72 an ounce. Earlier this year, investors had driven prices higher, […]

Lifestyle & Wellness Desk2 February 2026

Laura Fernández, the candidate of Costa Rica’s governing conservative Sovereign People’s Party, has won the country’s presidential election. With more than 88% of votes counted, Fernández secured over 48%, well ahead of centrist rival Álvaro Ramos, who conceded defeat. Her margin surpassed the 40% threshold required to win outright in the first round, eliminating the […]

Lifestyle & Wellness Desk2 February 2026

Théodore remembers the AI-generated content that finally pushed him over the edge. The post showed two malnourished South Asian children. Despite their youth, both had thick beards. One had no hands and only one foot, while the other held a sign claiming it was his birthday and asking for likes. Strangely, they were sitting in […]

Tech & Tools Desk2 February 2026

Ifunanya Nwangene, a rising Abuja-based singer, has died after being bitten by a snake, sparking renewed concern about emergency medical preparedness in the Federal Capital Territory. The 26-year-old soprano, a member of the Amemuso Choir, passed away on Saturday at the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Abuja, after efforts to treat her were reportedly hampered by […]

Ifunanya Okafor2 February 2026

The Medical Director of the Snakebite Hospital and Research Centre, Kaltungo, Gombe State, Dr. Nicholas Amani, has described anti-snake venom as a scarce resource worldwide, citing that most victims are poor, rural farmers with limited social or political influence. Amani made the remarks in a telephone interview on Sunday while responding to the death of […]

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FG Calls on States to Abolish Nuisance Taxes

Foundation Covers WAEC Fees for 300 Underprivileged Students in Kwara

FG Begins Accreditation Process for Appointment of New Permanent Secretaries

Report: Half of Nigerian Clinics Lack the Capacity to Treat Snakebite Cases

Trump Slashes Tariffs on India, Says Modi Will Stop Importing Russian Oil

Gold and Silver Prices Drop Sharply Following Friday’s Decline

Conservative Candidate Wins Costa Rica Presidency on Tough-on-Crime Platform

Social Media Feeds Fill with AI ‘Slop’ as Users Begin to Revolt

Abuja Rising Star Ifunanya Dies Following Snakebite Incident

Gombe Snakebite Hospital MD Warns of Anti-Snake Venom Shortage

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