A new study published in the Canadian Journal of Cardiology, which included data from almost half a million participants, measured an association between making cellphone calls and cardiovascular disease risk. Specifically, the more time an individual spends making calls each week, the greater their risk of experiencing a cardiovascular event, such as stroke or heart…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is taking decisive action against alleged anti-party activities within its ranks, focusing on the Minister of Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, and several former governors. According to the PDP National Disciplinary Committee, headed by ex-Foreign Affairs Minister, Tom Ikimi, a thorough investigation is underway following reports from the National Working…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has criticised the Edo State Government’s move to indefinitely suspend the resumption date for schools in the state over the hike in the price of fuel. The Permanent Secretary in the state Ministry of Education, Ojo Akin-Longe, via a memo, announced the postponement of Sept.9, the earlier scheduled date until…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has criticised the Edo State Government’s move to indefinitely suspend the resumption date for schools in the state over the hike in the price of fuel. The Permanent Secretary in the state Ministry of Education, Ojo Akin-Longe, via a memo, announced the postponement of Sept.9, the earlier scheduled date until…
In compliance with Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) regulations, leading fintech companies Opay and Moniepoint have announced a new N50 fee for electronic money transfers exceeding N10,000. This charge, which will apply to both personal and business accounts, is set to take effect on September 9. Opay and Moniepoint informed their customers of this change…
Rabiu Kwankwaso, the national leader of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), declared on Saturday that he would win the 2027 presidential election. Kwankwaso, who was the party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 elections and finished in fourth place, made this statement during the inauguration of the NNPP Secretariat on IBB Way in Katsina. Kwankwaso,…
The Dangote refinery may resort to exporting its Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) following the refusal of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited to be the sole buyer of its product. The NNPC, in a statement by its spokesman, Olufemi Soneye, said on Saturday that it would not buy Dangote fuel unless it was cheaper than…
Super Eagles put their recent poor form aside to beat Benin Republic and ensured that Nigeria began the Africa Cup of Nations 2025 qualifiers on a winning note A brace from Ademola Lookman and one from Victor Osihmen gave Nigeria a 3-0 win The Beninese thought that they had done enough to hold out for…
Luis Suarez’s 17-year career as a National team player for Uruguay came to a close as they were held to a goalless draw against Paraguay in a South American World Cup qualifier. Suarez, 37, announced on Monday that he is retiring from international duty. He ends as Uruguay’s all-time leading scorer with 69 goals in…
A popular spiritual leader, Onyebuchi Okocha (popularly known as Onyeze Jesus) has reportedly been abducted by yet-to-be-identified gunmen. Onyeze Jesus, the Founder and Spiritual Director of the Children of Light Anointing Ministries, Nkpor, Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State, was said to have been abducted on Wednesday, September 4 at Nkpor. This is…
