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ECOWAS leaders storm Abuja for an emergency meeting over the Niger Coup.

ECOWAS leaders storm Abuja for an emergency meeting over the Niger Coup.

The capital of Nigeria, Abuja, is already crowded with leaders from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Authority of Heads of State and Government, who will meet urgently to discuss the coup in the Republic of Niger, OHAFIATV News can report. The meeting, which begins in a few minutes at the Presidential Villa, is anticipated to be presided over by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in his capacity as Chairman of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government. President Umaro Mokhtar Sissoco of Guinea-Bissau and President Mahamat Kaka of Tchad are among the African leaders who have…
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Wema Bank Plc Launches Phygital, Its New in-branch Self-Service Offering.

Wema Bank Plc Launches Phygital, Its New in-branch Self-Service Offering.

Wema Bank Plc, the leading financial institution in innovation and technology, has launched Phygital Branch, a self-service platform that combines the best aspects of traditional and digital banking, in all its branches nationwide. YouTube video: https://youtu.be/EGIMo97rddM “Phygital is the result of Wema Bank’s recognition that a segment of our customers still enjoys the physical experience of traditional banking but without potential hassles such as queues that can diminish the experience.”, announced Mabel Adeteye, Wema Bank’s Head of Brand and Marketing Communications at the launch of the initiative. “Phygital tablets grants our customers the seamless in-branch experience they desire by reducing…
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Mali abandons French as its official language

Mali abandons French as its official language

More than 60 years after Bamako's independence, Mali has decided to abandon French as its official language. The choice is made under the newly established constitution of the West African nation, according to RT. The final results of a referendum held in June on a draft constitution were upheld by Bamako's constitutional court on Friday, according to which it garnered 96.91% of the vote. The 13 national languages that are spoken throughout the nation will be formally recognized as official languages, with French serving as the main working language. There will still be 70 additional local languages, some of which…
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How Igbos Conducted Brain Surgery Centuries Ago.

How Igbos Conducted Brain Surgery Centuries Ago.

Ancient Igbos used to conduct brain surgery centuries ago, my late uncle had one when he was a kid. It was done by a local native doctor. The patient will be given lots alcohol, then pinned down by people and the surgeon will split their skull and remove the tumor from the brain. Then cover the gape with herbs and bind the skull together with ropes made from palm fronds. Patient heals over some weeks.There are still videos on youtube about some other native African tribes conducting these surgeries successfully. This only means that the knowledge for this type of…
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Barack Obama Includes Burna Boy,  Ayra Starr On His Summer Playlist

Barack Obama Includes Burna Boy, Ayra Starr On His Summer Playlist

The summer 2023 playlist of former US President Barack Obama includes the music of Nigerian artists Burna Boy and Sabi girl Ayra Starr. Ayra Starr's "Stability" and Burna Boy's "Sitting On Top Of The World" were two of the tracks Obama included in his yearly summer reading list and playlist, which he shared on Twitter this morning. Here are some songs I've been listening to this summer that are a mix of old and new like I do every year. I'm eager to learn what I missed, Obama stated. The playlist, which is available on Spotify, features a wide range…
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