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Hello, everyone, and welcome to Naija Anchor's new roundup corner, where we delve into various topics shaping our lives. Today, our focus is on health, and we've had the privilege of chatting with a passionate nurse, Lona, who is eager to share invaluable insights, particularly about body sizes and wellness.

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Seven countries that have been banned from playing in the FIFA World Cup

Only seven countries have been banned from participating in the FIFA World Cup in the history of the game.

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President Bola Tinubu has appointed Dr. Temitope Ilori as the new Director General of the National Agency For The Control of AIDS.

Dr. Ilori, who is the first female to be appointed the Director-General of the agency began her initial term of four years on February 22, 2024.

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Tinubu Sends Fresh Student Loan Bill To Reps. President Bola Tinubu has sent a new bill to the National Assembly regarding the student loan scheme.
Naija News reports that the development comes less than 48 hours after the federal government announced the indefinite suspension of the student loan scheme.

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13th African Games: S/Africa overtake Nigeria, moves to 2nd position. South Africa made the biggest move on Wednesday, moving from their initial 4th position to 2nd on the medal table at the end of day 7 after clinching six more gold medals.

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President Bola Tinubu has directed the opening of Nigeria's land and air borders with the Republic of Niger and the lifting of other sanctions against the country. This directive follows the decision of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government to lift economic and travel sanctions

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Renowned Nigerian musician K1 De Ultimate, also known as Kwam1, has refuted recent reports suggesting discord in his marriage with Emmanualla Ropo. Speculations arose from an Instagram blog alleging a rift between K1 and his wife due to an alleged romantic involvement with Emmanuella's friend, Folake Ibile, and their family's female chef.

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Peter Obi, Rising cost of living, Food insecurity, Labour Party, 2023 general election, Household expenses, Cadre Harmonisé, UNICEF publication, Acute hunger, Food production, Nigerian government, Security of farmers, Agricultural support, Consumption vs. production, Investment in agriculture, Small businesses, Monetary policies, Insecurity, Terror attacks, National development, Hunger crisis, Productive Nigeria, Comprehensive measures, Root causes, Food

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The Benue State Government has unveiled plans to establish a power plant aim GCed at generating electricity to drive socio-economic development across communities in the state. Raymond Asemakaha, the managing director of Benue Investment and Property Company (BIPC), disclosed this during a meeting with a delegation of Remedy Earth at BIPC corporate headquarters in Makurdi.

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Senator Opeyemi Bamidele from Ekiti Central Senatorial District has labeled the recent claims made by Senator Abdul Ningi as a "civilian coup." Bamidele, who also serves as the Majority Leader

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Ronaldo scores but Al Nassr lose on penalties, dumped out of AFC Champions League. Cristiano Ronaldo was dumped out of AFC Champions League on Monday after his team Al Nassr side lost on penalties to Al Ain. The 39-year-old Portuguese was the only Al Nassr player to score in the shootout as his Saudi side went out 3-1 on penalties, the tie having ended 4-4 on aggregate. Earlier Ronaldo had scored in extra time to take the game to the penalty shootout

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Abia PDP stalwart, Uzosike joins LP after visit to Otti. A foundational member of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Abia State, Jerry Uzosike has resigned from his party and joined the ruling Labour Party, LP, in the State.

He announced his defection to LP on Monday, a day after visiting Governor Alex Otti where he had gone to pledge his support to the governor and his policies.

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Bitcoin hit a fresh record above $71,000 on Monday as demand for the cryptocurrency picked up amid optimism that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates this year.
Almost a week ago, Bitcoin hit a record high above $69,000 and was buoyed by the world’s biggest cryptocurrency becoming more accessible for trading amid tightening supplies.

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Tinubu suspends REA MD, three others over alleged N1.2bn fraud. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has suspended the Managing Director of Rural Electrification Agency, REA Ahmad Salihijo Ahmed and three executive directors over N1.2 billion fraudulent misappropriation in the past two years.
Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President

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Transfer: Manchester United, PSG lead race for Osimhen’s signature. Manchester United and Paris Saint-Germain are now the front runners for the coveted signature of Victor Osimhen, according to The Independent.

Chelsea and Arsenal have also been linked with the Nigeria international.

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A NORTH CAROLINA MUM HAS BEEN ARRESTED AFTER SHE KILLED HER 4-year-old twin sons.

Genevieve Ellen Springer, 44, was arrested Saturday, March 2, and charged with two counts of first-degree murder after the bodies of her twin sons were found by their father when he came to the house to take the boys over the weekend, authorities say.

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It seems that former President Donald Trump has won a legal battle regarding his eligibility to contest in the 2024 presidential election. The Supreme Court ruled unanimously in his favor, stating that states cannot enforce Section 3 of the 14th Amendment to disqualify federal candidates,

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B0MB$H€LL SEE WHO ISA YUGUDA CLÄIMS NIGERIA IS STILL PAYING FUEL SUBSIDY...

Isa Yuguda, a former Governor of Bauchi State, has asserted that the federal government of Nigeria continues to pay subsidies on petroleum products, despite President Bola Tinubu's declaration in May 2023 that the subsidy had been eradicated.

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Akeredolu's Wife Condemns Late Husband's Niece for Backing Successor Lucky Aiyedatiwa as 'Bloody Serpent'

Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu, widow of the late former Ondo State Governor Rotimi Akeredolu, criticized her late husband's niece, Funke Akeredolu Aruna, for supporting the current governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa. Betty referred to Funke as a "bloody serpent" for her allegiance to Aiyedatiwa ahead of the November governorship election in the state. Betty made her remarks through her Instagram account, sharing a photo of Funke and expressing her disapproval.

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Nigeria Customs Set to Commence Another Round of Distribution of Seized Rice and Other Food Items
The Nigeria Customs Service, specifically the Oyo/Ogun Command, is gearing up to resume the distribution of seized rice and other food items to citizens. This initiative is part of the Federal Government's efforts to address the prevailing hardship experienced by many Nigerians. The decision to establish modalities for the distribution process stems from the necessity to prevent a recurrence of a tragic incident that occurred in Lagos, where armed hoodlums in camouflage attempted to disrupt the distribution, leading to casualties.

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It Is Disheartening That Ukraine Is Now Donating Food to Nigeria: Obi
Former Labour Party Presidential Candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, has expressed deep concern over the recent donation of food from Ukraine to Nigeria, seeing it as a stark indication of the Nigerian government's failure to provide for its citizens. In a statement shared on social media, Obi commended Ukraine's generosity while highlighting the pressing need for introspection and a reevaluation of national priorities and resource management strategies.

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Three year old burnt to death in Candle fire in Lagos. A three year old boy identified as Michael has been burnt to death in a fire incident that occurred on Olorunshogo street, Ejigbo in Lagos state on Saturday, March 2.
According to reports, the fire was caused by a candle that was lit in one of the rooms.

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FCT residents loot NEMA warehouse over economic hardship. Residents of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja are currently looting the warehouse of the National Emergency Agency (NEMA).
The residents who say they are hungry stormed the warehouse located in Karimo, Phase 3 Region of the FCT, broke into it and began to cart away any food items they could lay their hands on.
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Bandits kill two herders, rustle 223 cows in Kaduna. Two herders were on Saturday evening shot dead and 223 cows were rustled by bandits at Haying-Dam, in Kachia local government area of Kaduna State.
The bandits, in their large numbers, were said to have attacked three herders’ camps in the area with AK-47 rifles.

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MR. IBU IS DEAD
Popular Nollywood actor, Mr. John Okafor, poprularly known as Mr. Ibu is reportedly dead. he died at age 62.
The news about his death broke minutes ago today being the 2nd day of March, 2024.
recall that Mr. Ibu has been battling with a protracted illness and towards the end of last year, 2023, one of his legs was amputated.
The news of his death has led to so many tributes online.
Here are some of the tributes.

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Binance Denies Rumour of a $10B Fine From Nigeria. Leading crypto exchange Binance has refuted claims by the Nigerian government that it is negotiating with her over a $10 billion fine allegedly slapped on the exchange. In a release on Friday, a Binance spokesperson noted that it was in talks with the country but was unaware of the claimed fine.

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So there is this crazy trending Post on Social Media.
Pictures and a video of Charles Okocha a profound Nigerian actor popularly referred to as Mr. Phenomenal. He is seen with a lady on set.
The lady's dress code has attracted and triggered lot of reactions from his fans. the pictures are extremely er0tic.
in the video he is seen smacking the lady's baka

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Nobel Laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka, has admonished President Bola Tinubu and State Governors to cease treating citizens as ignorant amid the economic challenges facing the nation. Soyinka emphasized the need for government at all levels to draw closer to the people and advocated for the decentralization of power in the country.

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Seven feared dead as rival cult groups clash in Benue. No fewer than seven persons were reportedly killed following a cult war between rival groups in the North Bank area of Makurdi, the Benue State capital.

sources stated that the victims were killed in different parts of the North Bank suburb during a violent clash between the and Red confraternity.

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Ortom, the immediate past governor of Benue State, has denied reports of his defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Speaking at an expanded executive meeting of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Monday, Ortom affirmed his allegiance to the PDP, stating that he remains a member of the party.

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