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The world’s first genetically-modified humans have been created, it was revealed last night. The disclosure that 30 healthy babies were born after a series of experiments in the United States provoked another furious debate about ethics. So far, two of the babies have been tested and have been found to contain genes from three ‘parents’. Fifteen of the children were ...

The Chancellor Covenant University (CU), Otta, Ogun State, Dr. David Oyedepo, has called for a complete overhaul of the nation’s security system against those he called ‘religious bigots’ scheming to Islamise Nigeria through repeated attacks on churches. Oyedepo also urged the Federal Government to be more committed to the insecurity problem, failure of which he noted, may lead to disintegration. ...

Beyonce became a mother earlier this year to baby Blue, and to say thank you for being a great father to her husband, Jay-Z, she bought him a plane as a fathers day gift. SCROLL DOWN FOR PICTURES… According to reports, the private jet is said to worth $40 million, and can take up to 15 guests. “The Bombardier Challenger ...

WILLIAM ORIOHA aka 2shotz drops new single – DESIRE FEAT. TIMAYA. Desire was produced by Akintewe Temidayo Feyisayo aka Young D under 2Shotz Record Label, UMUNNAMU. Young D is responsible for some of hits by Timaya, Oritse Femi, Side-One… Other hit songs by 2Shotz include 2shotz – In Case You Never Know Ft. Timaya , 2Shotz – Jobiokoto Ft. Rayce ...

Yakubu Aiyegbeni has left relegated Blackburn Rovers to play for Chinese club Guangzhou R&F but insists it’s not for the money. The 29-year-old Nigerian striker said he is excited about embarking on a new adventure after signing for an undisclosed fee. Yakubu has hit 137 goals in all club competitions during his nine-year spell in England and he feels he ...