Dr. Temitope Farombi, a consultant neurologist at the University College Hospital (UCH) in Ibadan, has raised a stark warning that the prevalence of brain disorders in Nigeria will triple by 2030. According to Dr. Farombi, with one in four Nigerians suffering from hypertension and one in six from diabetes, the country is on the brink…
The Imo State Police Command has reported the killing of three notorious terrorist kingpins and several of their members in a major operation aimed at dismantling terrorist hideouts in the state. In a statement issued on Saturday, Force spokesman ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi confirmed the development, highlighting the ongoing efforts of the Nigeria Police Force to…
Nigerian singer, Innocent Idibia popularly known as Tuface, has announced his divorce from his wife of 12 years, Annie Macaulay. Tuface took to instagram to state that he and Annie, who he shares two kids with, have been separated for a while and recently filed for divorce. He wrote; Hello to my beautiful people of…
The Enugu State Ministry of Agriculture and Agro-Industrialization at the weekend said it has registered over 60,000 farmers within the last 18 months in its ongoing farmers registration. The Commissioner for the Ministry, Patrick Ubru, told newsmen in Enugu on Sunday that the over 60,000 farmers are duly verified with vital details such as verifiable…
Stephen Ogundipe, a Nigerian lawmaker, has disputed the claim of Mudashiru Obasa that he is still the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly. The lawmaker stated that Obasa was removed by the majority of members. Ogundipe, the former Chairman of the Committee on Information, made this statement in Lagos on Saturday. Obasa, on…
Socialite Cubana Chief Priest has attributed his feud with Burna Boy to jealousy. Chief Priest whose name is Pascal Okechukwu and Damini Ogwulu have been involved in heated exchanges on social media in the past weeks. But the socialite claims Burna Boy’s action was driven by jealousy over his relationship with singer David Adeleke better…
Tragedy struck in Nsukka as a man reportedly severed his wife’s hand, leaving her in critical condition. The shocking incident, which has drawn widespread condemnation, was revealed by Senator Chijinkem Ugwuanyi on his official Facebook page. According to the Senator’s post, the victim is currently fighting for her life at Keoetochukwu Hospital, Nsukka, where she…
The Abia State Government has issued a stern warning to individuals or groups attempting to extort or defraud applicants in the ongoing recruitment of over 2,000 teachers for public schools in the state. In a statement released by Ferdinand Ekeoma, Special Adviser to the Governor on Media and Publicity, the government emphasized its commitment to…
President Bola Tinubu has departed Abuja for Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, to participate in the Africa Heads of State Energy Summit on January 27-28, 2025. The summit is hosted by the government of Tanzania in collaboration with the African Development Bank Group and the World Bank. According to the presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, the President…
Barely a week after a fuel tanker explosion in Dikko, Gurara Local Government Area, claimed over 100 lives, Niger State has been struck by another tragedy. A devastating explosion rocked a mining site in Sabon Pegi, Mashegu Local Government Area, in the early hours of Sunday. Initial reports from the community suggested that the blast,…
