In Netherlands, there is a museum that shows you the entire human body from the inside.
You become a tiny person inside the recreation of a human body. It is called the Corpus Museum.
Now you know....
About The Corpus Museum is a human biology interactive museum, located in Oegstgeest, near Leiden, in the Netherlands. Billed as "a journey through the human body", the museum provides both education and entertainment through a combination of permanent and variable collections
Lagos assembly insists Obasa’s removal is legal, confirms release of detained lawmakers
Members of the Lagos state house of assembly have reaffirmed that Mudashiru Obasa’s removal as speaker is lawful and in accordance with constitutional provisions.
Obasa was impeached on January 13 while he was out of the country. The house of assembly members accused him of gross misconduct and abuse of office.
Mojisola Meranda, Obasa’s deputy, was elected as the new speaker of the assembly.
But Obasa has accused the assembly of illegally removing him, insisting that he is “still the speaker until the right thing has been done”.
The lawmakers referenced sections 92 and 96 of the 1999 Constitution to justify that the impeachment of the former Lagos speaker followed due process.
In a statement issued after they visited the Lagos command of the Department of State Services (DSS) in Shangisha on Thursday, the lawmakers said their action was in the best interest of the people of the state.
The lawmakers were at the DSS office over the detention of two of their colleagues who were invited on Wednesday for questioning relating to issues of the state assembly.
TheCable understands that the two lawmakers are Lanre Afinni and Sylvester Ogunkelu.
“The Lagos State House of Assembly, as an independent arm of government, exercised its constitutional duty in the best interest of the people of Lagos,” the statement reads.
“Any attempt to challenge this lawful action undermines the authority granted to us by the Nigerian Constitution.”
They also commended the DSS for its professionalism and for ensuring a smooth and respectful engagement.
They noted that all detained lawmakers have been released.
The lawmakers reiterated their commitment to legislative duties and called on all stakeholders, including the executive and the public, to respect the sanctity of legislative processes and avoid undue interference.
Prince Harry Receives 8-Figure Sum in Damages After Settling Legal Battle Against Rupert Murdoch-Owned The Sun PEOPLE understands that News Group Newspapers (NGN) has agreed to pay the Duke of Sussex an eight-figure sum in his case against the publisher
Prince Harry receives more than £10 million (over $12 million) in damages from News Group Newspapers
NGN also issued a "full and unequivocal apology" to the Duke of Sussex Harry's lawyer David Sherborne called the ruling a "monumental victory"
Prince Harry has received an eight-figure sum in damages after reaching a surprise settlement in his legal battle against the publisher of U.K. newspaper The Sun.
PEOPLE understands that the settlement involved an eight-figure sum, likely exceeding $12 million, covering damages in his case against the publisher over accusations of illegal information gathering by journalists and private investigators.
In a statement obtained by PEOPLE following the Jan. 22 settlement, which came after both sides reached an agreement before the trial in London officially began, NGN said they offer "a full and unequivocal apology" to Harry and confirmed they had agreed to pay him "substantial damages.” The settlement fell short of Harry winning an apology from named senior executives at the company and newspaper at the time of the allegations.
Speaking outside the High Court in London on behalf of Harry and his co-claimant, former Labour Member of Parliament Tom Watson, Harry’s lawyer David Sherborne called for a police investigation into the newspaper and spoke of how Harry bringing a case against the publisher has impacted him and his family’s life.
Prince Harry to Miss First Day of U.K. Trial, Dismissing Reports He Was Set to Receive Police Protection “In a monumental victory today, News UK have admitted that The Sun, the flagship title for Rupert Murdoch’s U.K. media empire, has indeed engaged in illegal practices. This represents a vindication for the hundreds of other claimants who were strong-armed into settling, without being able to get to the truth of what was done to them,” Sherborne began.
“After endless resistance, denials and legal battles by News Group Newspapers, including spending more than a billion pounds in payouts and in legal costs (as well as paying off those in the know) to prevent the full picture from coming out, News UK is finally held to account for its illegal actions and its blatant disregard for the law,” Sherborne continued. “It has also specifically admitted wrongdoing against Tom Watson, and admitted unlawful acts by The Sun, as well as by the News of the World, against Prince Harry.”
“The truth that has now been exposed is that NGN unlawfully engaged more than 100 private investigators over at least 16 years on more than 35,000 occasions. This happened as much at The Sun as it did at the News of the World, with the knowledge of all the editors and executives, going to the very top of the company,” Sherborne added.
Sherborne went on to share that “today’s result has been achieved only through the sheer resilience of Prince Harry and Lord Watson, whose willingness to take NGN to trial has led directly to this historic admission of unlawfulness at The Sun.”
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“As a direct result of him taking a stand, Prince Harry and his immediate family have also had to repeatedly withstand aggressive and vengeful coverage since starting his claim over five years ago. This has created serious concerns for the security of him and his family,” he continued.
“The rule of law must now run its full course. Prince Harry and Tom Watson join others in calling for the police and Parliament to investigate not only the unlawful activity now finally admitted, but the perjury and cover-ups along the way,” Sherborne added. “It’s clear now this has occurred throughout this process, including through sworn evidence in inquiries and court hearings, and in testimony to Parliament, until today’s final collapse of NGN’s defense. Today the lies are laid bare. Today, the cover-ups are exposed. And today proves that no one stands above the law. The time for accountability has arrived.”
Also speaking outside court, Lord Watson praised Harry, who was present for proceedings on Tuesday, for his leadership in the case.
“His bravery and astonishing courage has brought accountability to a part of the media world that thought it was untouchable,” he said. “I am sure I speak on behalf of the thousands of victims when I say we are grateful to him for his unwavering support and his determination under extraordinary pressure.”
Watson then called on Rupert Murdoch to “follow this corporate admission of guilt with a personal apology to Prince Harry, to his father our King and to the countless others who’ve suffered the same unlawful behavior at the hands of his media empire.”
The settlement on Jan. 22 followed a frenzied day of negotiations the previous day that delayed the start of the hearing.
Harry and Lord Watson had refused to join the hundreds of others, including Hugh Grant and Sienna Miller, who previously settled lawsuits with NGN over allegations of phone hacking and other unlawful surveillance before going to trial.
The prince had accused the publisher of illegal information gathering between 1996 and 2011, a period during which The Sun and the now-defunct News of the World allegedly targeted him. NGN had previously denied any wrongdoing.
In their statement on Tuesday, NGN said, "NGN offers a full and unequivocal apology to the Duke of Sussex for the serious intrusion by The Sun between 1996 and 2011 into his private life, including incidents of unlawful activities carried out by private investigators working for The Sun.”
The statement continued, “NGN also offers a full and unequivocal apology to the Duke of Sussex for the phone hacking, surveillance and misuse of private information by journalists and private investigators instructed by them at the News of the World.”
"NGN further apologizes to the Duke for the impact on him of the extensive coverage and serious intrusion into his private life as well as the private life of Diana, Princess of Wales, his late mother, in particular during his younger years," the statement added. "We acknowledge and apologize for the distress caused to the Duke, and the damage inflicted on relationships, friendships and family, and have agreed to pay him substantial damages."
NGN later responded to Sherborne's comments, clarifying, "Today, our apology to the Duke of Sussex includes an apology for incidents of unlawful activities carried out by private investigators working for The Sun, not by journalists, during the period 1996-2011."
Buckingham Palace declined to comment on the ruling.
250,000 Zamfara children suffering from severe acute malnutrition: UNICEF
The United Nations Children’s Fund says 250,000 out of 1.2 million children in Zamfara suffer from severe acute malnutrition.
The United Nations Children’s Fund says 250,000 out of 1.2 million children in Zamfara suffer from severe acute malnutrition.
UNICEF representative Cristian Munduate said this at a news briefing in Gusau on Wednesday.
Ms Munduate said that one out of every 10 children in the state was staring at death, while stunting among children aged between 0 to five years was at an alarming 45.2 per cent.
“We are here to address a pressing crisis affecting millions of children in Zamfara and across Nigeria. Nearly 5.4 million under-five children in the North-West and North-East are suffering from acute malnutrition, with projections indicating an additional one million cases by April 2025,” she said.
According to her, the neonatal mortality rate in Zamfara is 42 per 1,000 live births.
Ms Munduate said that only 21.5 per cent of pregnant women attended at least four antenatal visits, and institutional deliveries stood at a mere 15 per cent.
“With a shocking 62,000 pregnant women, only 13 per cent of the total have access to skilled birth attendants. Immunisation rates remain critically low, with Penta 3 coverage at just 9.6 per cent,” she said.
The UNICEF representative further disclosed that over 700,000 children – 62 per cent were out of school, and 60 per cent of girls were subjected to child marriage, perpetuating the cycle of poverty.
She also mentioned that birth registration was low, at only 31.4 per cent, leaving many children invisible and vulnerable.
“The crisis in Zamfara is a reflection of a larger, national challenge of the broader status of children in Nigeria. Nigeria has over 110 million children, yet 40 per cent of those under five are stunted,” the UNICEF official said.
She said only 57 per cent of children under five had been registered, while 2.1 million children had never been vaccinated. Ms Munduate said that one in every four children was out of school, and three in every four lacked foundational skills.
She explained that 47 per cent of children lived in income-poor households, while 67 per cent experienced multidimensional poverty. Ms Munduate said that to address the challenges across Nigeria’s most vulnerable states, including Sokoto, Zamfara, and Katsina, over $250 million in funds was required.
“More than $100 million is needed for Sokoto, Zamfara, and Katsina alone to provide vital services in nutrition, health, WASH, child protection, and education. In Zamfara, we are intending to treat 400,000 under-five children suffering from Severe Acute Malnutrition.
“200,000 additional children in the North-West will require Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Food in 2025, compared to 2024. Over 300,000 children in Sokoto and Zamfara need measles vaccinations, while two million vulnerable people in the two states require access to medical treatment and counselling on nutritious diets.
“We urged the government of the two states to effectively address these challenges. We also urge governments at all levels to expand healthcare services and strengthen community health programmes,” she said.
The UNICEF representative called on the government to scale up nutrition interventions and promote child spacing initiatives to tackle the underlying challenge of rapid population growth.
“Integrate nutrition into primary healthcare services, promote inclusive education and improve school infrastructure. Government must enhance routine immunisation to protect children from preventable diseases.
“The situation demands immediate action, collaboration, and commitment,” she said.
Implications of U.S. exit from WHO, by stakeholders
The United States’ withdrawal from the World Health Organisation (WHO) could have far-reaching implications for Nigeria’s health sector and global health security, experts warn. With the U.S. now set to disengage from the WHO, Nigeria stands to face potential setbacks in its healthcare initiatives, as the U.S. has been a key player in global health funding and policy shaping. The withdrawal could affect international health collaborations, disease control efforts, and access to critical resources and support.
This is the second time the U.S. has initiated the process of leaving the WHO under President Donald Trump, who had criticised the organisation’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Although President Joe Biden reversed the decision during his tenure, the new executive order signals ongoing uncertainty that may disrupt global health efforts, with countries like Nigeria potentially bearing the brunt of these changes.
Dr Daniel Adakole, a public health expert, described the decision as a major setback for global health efforts, particularly for low- and middle-income countries like Nigeria. “The WHO is one of the largest facilitators of health programmes in Nigeria, from polio eradication to disease surveillance systems. The US withdrawal means reduced funding, which could destabilise critical interventions, especially in rural and underserved areas,” Adakole said.
Nigeria has been a major beneficiary of WHO-supported programmes, including its fight against polio, malaria, and HIV/AIDS. Dr Mercy Takpa, a peadiatrician, highlighted how U.S. funding had bolstered immunisation programmes. “The WHO, with U.S. support, played a pivotal role in helping Nigeria to eradicate wild polio in 2020. A reduction in funding might slow down ongoing efforts to maintain polio-free certification, address vaccine-preventable diseases, and achieve universal health coverage,” Takpa said.
According to her, the Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI), heavily supported by U.S. contributions to WHO, is already facing funding uncertainties. “This could lead to a resurgence of diseases that we have worked hard to control,” she said.
Dr Mojisola Akanji, a virologist, said that the decision came at a time when global health systems were still grappling with the aftermath of COVID-19. “Without the US, WHO’s ability to coordinate international pandemic preparedness will be diminished. For Nigeria, this means delayed access to critical resources like vaccines, technical expertise, and early warning systems for emerging diseases,” Akanji said.
Stakeholders in maternal and child health have also expressed concern. Mrs Lydia Dimka, a retired nurse, and an advocate for maternal health, said that WHO’s programmes addressing maternal mortality and child immunisation were vital for Nigeria. “Every year, WHO supports initiatives that save thousands of lives. If funding is cut, maternal and child health indicators will worsen, especially in the North-East and North-West, where health access is already limited,” Dimka said.
Mr Danladi Kutara, an economist, called on African nations to strengthen regional health initiatives to mitigate the potential fallout. Kutara urged Nigeria and the African Union to seek alternative funding sources. “This is a wake-up call for African nations to take greater ownership of health programmes. While the WHO remains a key partner, we must work towards reducing dependence on foreign contributions,” he said.
Meanwhile, WHO expressed regret over the decision by the US to withdraw, highlighting the crucial role WHO plays in global health, including protecting Americans by addressing diseases and responding to health emergencies. The organisation said that as a founding member since 1948, the US had significantly contributed to and benefited from WHO efforts, such as eradicating smallpox and nearly eradicating polio. It expressed its commitment to ongoing reforms to enhance accountability and impact, urging the US to reconsider and maintain the partnership for the health and well-being of people worldwide.
ISWAP Terrorists Execute Village Head In Nigeria-Niger Border Community
The execution is believed to be part of ISWAP's ongoing campaign of terror in the region, targeting local authorities and civilians accused of collaborating with the government or security forces.
The Islamic State in West Africa Province (ISWAP) has executed the village head of Malam Boulamari, a locality in Niger's Diffa region.
According to a statement released by a security analyst and counter insurgency expert in the Lake Chad area, Zagazola Makama, the terrorist group published images of the summary execution, showcasing the traditional leader's brutal demise.
The execution is believed to be part of ISWAP's ongoing campaign of terror in the region, targeting local authorities and civilians accused of collaborating with the government or security forces.
The Diffa region, situated near the borders with Nigeria and Chad, has been a hotspot for insurgent activities, with ISWAP and Boko Haram frequently launching attacks against villages, security forces, and humanitarian workers.
This latest incident has raised concerns about the growing presence of ISWAP in the region and the need for concerted efforts to combat terrorism.
Zagazola wrote: “The Islamic State in West Africa Province (ISWAP) has executed the village head of Malam Boulamari, a locality situated between Mainé Soroa and Chetimari in Niger’s Diffa region.
“Images of the brutal act were published by the group, showing the summary execution of the traditional leader. The execution is believed to have been carried out as part of ISWAP’s ongoing campaign of terror in the region, targeting local authorities and civilians accused of collaborating with the government or security forces.
“The Diffa region, located near the borders with Nigeria and Chad, has been a hotspot for insurgent activities, with ISWAP and Boko Haram frequently carrying out attacks against villages, security forces, and humanitarian workers.”
Earlier this month, SaharaReporters also reported how ISWAP released photographs of their attack on a Nigerian Army base in Borno State.
It was gathered that the terrorists invaded the military's Forward Operating Base in the Damboa Local Government Area of Borno State.
Scores of soldiers died during the terrorist invasion while others had been declared missing after the incident.
"25 Taskforce Bde was attacked during the weekend with so many casualties, so far we have recovered over seven bodies,” a source told SaharaReporters after the incident.
“The terror group invaded the camp FOB Sabon Gari around 4 am on Saturday, using various weapons," the source added.
US oil imports from Nigeria to drop as Trump plans energy emergency order
THE President Trump planned an executive order and declaration of a national energy emergency, targeted at enhancing the United States oil and gas production could impact on Nigeria’s oil demand and revenue generation.
This was even as prices of oil, including Nigeria’s Bonny Light dropped to $80 per barrel from $83 per barrel, yesterday, as traders await U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration in the hope of some clarity on his policy agenda.
However, the United States used to import a bulk of its crude oil from Nigeria, but the commencement of shale oil, deliberate government policy and other factors, reduced the nation’s oil and gas import in recent times.
Despite the reduction, recent data indicated that the United States oil and gas import from Nigeria was worth $4.73 billion in 2023.
According some experts, the revenue would likely decrease in 2025 and beyond following President Trump executive order and declaration of a national energy emergency.
In an interview with Vanguard, yesterday, an economist and Chief Executive Officer, Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise, CPPE, Dr Muda Yusuf, said: “Naturally, if investments in oil and gas increase in the United States and the US of course is a major oil producer that will increase the global supply. If global supply increases, energy prices are likely to fall.
“So, if energy prices fall, of course, that has implications for our own revenue. So it’s likely to negatively impact on our oil price, on our oil revenue but it may be positive for businesses because a reduction in crude oil price or commodity or global oil price typically reduces the cost of petroleum products, including the Premium Motor Spirit, PMS, also known as petrol, diesel and jet fuel.
“However, it’s a double-edged sword as changes, if the price increases; it will favour the government and penalize the private sector, who uses energy. If the price drops, it penalizes the government and benefits the citizens and investors because their energy costs will drop.
“That is one implication of the Trump presidency. The second implication is, if he’s able to calm down the situation between Russia and Ukraine. Russia is a major oil producer as well, a major gas producer.
“So, he’s able to calm down Russia and Ukraine and he has the potential to do that because it is part of the commitment that he has made.
Trump revokes ‘nearly 80 destructive radical executive actions’ of Biden administration “If he’s able to do that, then we are likely to see more production of oil. We are likely to see the lifting of sanctions on Russia and if that happens, oil production will increase and prices will fall. Again, that will affect revenue negatively, but it will benefit businesses because cost of energy will drop.
“So, that is the nexus for me between what is happening with Trump policies and our domestic economy, especially the oil and gas sector.”
On his part, a Port Harcourt-based energy analyst, Dr. Bala Zakka, said: “Major importers from Nigeria, indirectly encourage our nation to be lazy, exporting crude oil instead of processing to add more value to the economy.
“I strongly believe that by reducing importation through his policies, President Trump would encourage increased refining in Nigeria and other African nations. We need to expand our refining capacity to refine more petroleum product and derivatives, capable of adding value to the domestic economy.”
Also, the National President of Oil and Gas Service Providers Association of Nigeria, OGSPAN, said: “Every nation continuously reviews its environment and takes decisions on the best ways and means to grow its economy. Nigeria should do the same in order to reduce dependence on oil and other economies.”
Meanwhile, the Petroleum Products Retail outlets Owners Association of Nigeria, PETROAN, has assured consumers that the coming on stream of the Dangote Refinery and the NNPC Limited owned Port Harcourt refinery would ensure easy flow of petrol during the Yuletide season.
PETROAN in a statement by its National Public Relations Officer, Dr Joseph Obele said the petrol supply agreement reached with the 650,000 barrels per day Dangote Refinery would avert any possible shortage of premium motor spirit during the period.
This, according to Dr Obele, is due to the efforts of PETROAN distribution technical committee incharge of planning and execution of zero-fuel scarcity strategy.
“We are happy that Nigerians are going to travel effortlessly during this period of the year”, the Group added.
Recall that the National President of PETROAN, Dr Billy Gillis-Harry, on Monday 2nd December 2024 led the negotiation team of the association to a fruitful strategic business meeting with the management of Dangote Refinery in Lagos.
PETROAN noted that the “sealing of a transactionary deal with Dangote Refinery was the aftermath of a successful buyer-seller negotiation and agreement secured by PETROAN at the strategic meeting.
“PETROAN National President commended the Vice President of Dangote group & Managing Director of Dangote Refinery, Mr. Devakumar V. G. Edwin, for his cooperation and strategies deployed so far to make petroleum products available to all Nigerians throughout the end of year festivities and beyond.”
yarimo: It was nuhu rebadu the NSA that invite them to talk about pipeline vandalism in that area, the meeting has nothing to do with politics going on in rivers state
Listen and learn, the war chest Wike had was River's treasury. He is no more in charge of it and a new master has taken over....so therefore, loyalty has charged. "He who carrys palmfront, the goats followeth"
In 2016, the King of Thailand, Maha Vajiralongkorn, arrived in Germany wearing a crop top and fake sleeve tattoos, accompanied by a woman and a poodle.
In 2016, King Maha Vajiralongkorn of Thailand was photographed in Germany wearing a crop top and fake tattoos, an unusual choice for a monarch known for more traditional attire. This might reflect a private moment of personal expression or comfort, away from his official duties. The images, which also showed him with his consort Sineenat Wongvajirapakdi and a poodle, could have been intended to humanize the king or might have been part of a lifestyle choice not typically seen by the public. The stark contrast to his public image likely contributed to the media attention and public discussion about the Thai monarchy's private versus public personas https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YD6UEaWnGws?si=u6VFfYdFyS8MkP3H
Bola Tinubu forces ex-President Buhari to take witness stand in Paris court over $6 billion Mambilla power contract fraud
Muhammadu Buhari was hauled into court on Saturday for breaching terms of a power generation and distribution contract awarded to Sunrise Power and Transmission Company of Nigeria.
Former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari has been dragged before a court in Paris, where he took the witness stand in an arbitration proceeding over a federal power contract dispute.
Peoples Gazette learnt that Mr Buhari was hauled before the court on Saturday for breaching the terms of a power generation and distribution contract awarded to Sunrise Power and Transmission Company of Nigeria by former President Olusegun Obasanjo in 2003.
The $6 billion project has dragged on for over 20 years, and its main anchor, Leno Adesanya, has been a target of anti-graft investigations, including claims that he bribed a former minister at the time to secure the contract.
The Gazette was told that Mr Buhari was grilled for hours on Saturday and would continue his testimony on Sunday before the International Chamber of Commerce Court of Arbitration in Paris in case number 26260/SPN/AB/CPB.
A top administration official told The Gazette that Mr Buhari was reluctant to give testimony on the matter. Still, Attorney-General Lateef Fagbemi visited him at his residence in Daura last week to compel his appearance.
“The AGF made it clear to the president that he must be in Paris,” the official said under anonymity to discuss the situation.
President Bola Tinubu approved the decision to haul his predecessor before the foreign arbitration panel, the source added. It’s rare for a Nigerian president to appear in a court case over actions he took while in office, as former executive aides are usually saddled with answering for all powers exercised on behalf of the president during their tenures. In 2017, former President Goodluck Jonathan shunned a Nigerian court subpoena to appear in a criminal trial in Abuja.
Mr Fagbemi and two presidential spokespersons did not immediately respond to a request for comments about the administration’s decision. A spokesman for Mr Buhari could not be reached on Saturday evening.
Mr Buhari’s government was accused of withholding about $200 million in payments previously approved for the project, which was to be launched in conjunction with a Chinese consortium.
Court filings showed former Attorney-General Abubakar Malami communicated the decision to truncate the agreement to Mr Adesanya and Mambilla Power on April 22, 2020.
However, when Mr Adesanya protested the action against his company, Nigerian authorities sought to arrest him and charge him with bribery and economic sabotage. He denied the allegations and proceeded to arbitration.
Mr Adesanya was also forced to defend himself against EFCC’s decision to declare him wanted in Nigerian courts. He was charged alongside Olu Agunloye, a former power minister under Mr Obasanjo.
Mr Adesanya said he sought to ensure sustainable power in Nigeria when he proposed constructing the Mambilla Hydroelectric Power Project through Sunrise Ltd as the special purpose vehicle to drive the project.
Why wouldn't our military keep their mouth shut and get this modaforker down before announcing failure......they are making this guy appear larger than he actually is. Americans killed Osama in another man's country and announced it when they have thrown his body into the ocean, Israel too. All we hear from our weak military is nearly nearly everytime.
Politics › Re: Lagos Assembly Insists Obasa’s Removal Is Legal by Morbeta11(op): 2:49pm On Jan 31, 2025
bad belle people full here ooooo
