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Everyone needs certain essential nutrients but knowing which to abstain from and those you should indulge is difficult to determine. Some people nowadays are opting for DNA diet test or nutrition test to maintain a healthy weight. This test is designed to help clients discover the most effective diet for them.When you’ve been trying generic diet or meal plans and are still experiencing stubborn weight gain and illnesses, it can originate from programs that are not tailored to your personal needs. A DNA test for weight loss ensures the program you start is tailored for your body’s needs. What Is…

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When revamping a room, few things leave an impression as fresh paint does. Whether you are remodeling a charming bungalow, updating your downtown condo, or giving new life to a family home, professional painting services in Seattle know how to get the job done and the results you want. Thanks to the city’s blend of historic beauty and modern innovation, homeowners and building owners alike know the value of hiring great painting companies Seattle to deliver results that match your tastes and the toughness that the good people of the Pacific Northwest expect.Why Professional Painters? In Seattle’s wet and overcast climate, whether it’s winter…

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It’s a giant content machine, pumping out everything from bite-sized cooking hacks to in-depth tutorials, business advice, comedy sketches, and DIY projects you actually want to try. With nearly 3 billion people using it every month, there’s always something new to discover, and a lot worth saving.But here’s the catch: Facebook doesn’t make it easy to download videos. If you’ve ever tried saving a clip to your device, you already know how frustrating it can be. Maybe it’s a home workout you want to follow offline, a class lecture you’d like to reference later, or a travel vlog that gives…

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Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, has described Justice Mohammed Uwais as a towering figure in Nigeria’s legal and judicial history.In a tribute, she said the deceased was an erudite jurist, visionary reformer, and statesman whose contributions to the development of constitutional law, judicial independence, and democratic governance will forever remain etched in the annals of our national life. The CJN said Justice Uwais, who was appointed to the Supreme Court in 1979 and later served as the Chief Justice of Nigeria from 1995 to 2006, “distinguished himself by his unwavering commitment to justice, courage in the defence of…

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Kano residents, on Friday, joined millions of Muslims across the world to observe the Eid-el-Kabir prayers, marking the start of the annual festival with the traditional slaughtering of sacrificial animals.However, this year’s celebration took an unusual turn as the 15th and 16th Emirs of Kano—Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero and Khalifa Muhammadu Sanusi II – led separate Eid congregations at different locations.Ado Bayero, who was deposed and later reinstated through a controversial court order, observed his prayers at the Nassarawa mini palace. The prayers were led by the Sarkin Malamai, Malam Kamalu Inuwa, who in his sermon, urged Muslims to emulate…

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The Northern States Governors’ Forum has expressed deep sorrow over the death of the former Chief Justice of Nigeria, Mohammed Lawal Uwais, who passed away at the age of 89.In a condolence message issued on behalf of his colleagues, Chairman of the forum and and Governor of Gombe State, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, described the late jurist as a man of integrity, profound legal intellect, who was committed to judicial reform and the rule of law.“The death of Justice Mohammed Uwais marks the end of an illustrious era in Nigeria’s legal history. He was not only a legal icon but also…

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Governor Seyi Makinde Oyo State has advocated a single term of five or six years for elected political office holders across all levels of government in Nigeria, as against the current double term of four years each.The governor stated this on Friday, when Muslim faithful, including clerics, traditional rulers and political office holders paid a visit to his Ikolaba, Ibadan residence, shortly after the Eid-el-Kabir prayers, held at the Eid Ground, Agodi, Ibadan. The delegation, led by the Deputy Governor, Barr. Abdulraheem Bayo Lawal, included the Otun Olubadan of Ibadanland, Senator Rashidi Ladoja; former Deputy Governor and PDP Deputy National…

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The Commissioner of Special Duties and Ibom Deep Seaport, Mr Ini Ememobong, has resigned from the cabinet of Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State.This is as a result of the Governor’s defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Since the return of democracy to Nigeria in 1999, Akwa Ibom has been governed by the People’s Democratic Party (PDP).SPONSOR AD But two weeks ago, Eno told his cabinet members who were not interested in his new journey to quit.Addressing them at the State Executive Council meeting, he had said, “It’s no more news that I’m moving; if you don’t know…

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The National Task Force on Cervical Cancer Elimination (NTF-CCE) says 60 million women in Nigeria are at risk of developing cervical cancer.The Chairman of the NTF-CCE, Prof. Isaac Adewole, made the disclosure in Abuja during the launch of Partnership to Eliminate Cervical Cancer in Nigeria (PECCIN). Prof. Adewole said approximately 22 women die daily from the preventable and treatable disease in the country.SPONSOR AD He said, “Women living with HIV face a sixfold increased risk of developing cervical cancer compared to women in the general population. 80% of women with cervical cancer currently present late, when treatment and complete recovery…

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Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has officially defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). He announced this on Friday at the Government House in Uyo, the state capital. This comes days after the governor said it was time for him to move to the APC. “It is time to move” and align the state to APC at the federal level, Eno had said at a town hall meeting in Ikot Abasi. According to the governor, the decision followed “three months of wide consultation” with critical stakeholders across the state. Eno expressed his…

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