By Sola Ogundipe It’s no secret that waistlines often expand in middle-age, but the problem isn’t strictly cosmetic. Belly fat accelerates aging and slows down metabolism, increasing risk for developing diabetes, heart problems and other chronic diseases.  Now preclinical research by City of Hope, one of the largest and most advanced cancer research and treatment […]

Reports about ace comedian, Okechukwu Anthony Onyegbule, best known as Okey Bakassi, becoming the traditional ruler of his hometown have been making the rounds on social media. The news sounds funny to many. Don’t get it wrong. From comedy to public office as a Senior Special Adviser SSA, on entertainment matters to former Imo State Governor, […]

By Jacob Ajom Former Super Eagles Coach Clemens Westerhof is 85 today. Westerhof, also known as Dutchgerian is the first coach, local or foreign to lead Nigeria to win the African Cup of Nations on foreign soil,in 1994. He also made history as the first coach to midwife the Super Eagles to their maiden appearance […]

The Nigeria-US Parliamentary Friendship Group of the House of Representatives has voiced concerns over potential US plans to designate Nigeria as a “Country of Particular Concern” (CPC) due to ongoing insecurity and violence. During a recent six-day diplomatic mission in the US, the group, led by Chairman Hon. Jesse Okey-Joe Onuakalusi, engaged American lawmakers, including […]

A real estate firm, Excellent Homes, has concluded plans to redefine modern living with a cultural touch, saying with good houses people can live a purposeful life. Chief Executive Officer of Excellent Homes, Isaac Adeleye, said this at the launch of its residential project, Zion City Estate Phase 2, held at Oke Oyi, Ilorin, Kwara […]

Abiodun: Raising the bar, working to leave Ogun better, prosperous

By Kingsley Omonobi The police at the Force headquarters announced on Friday that, following a report filed with the National Central Bureau (NCB) Abuja on April 27th, 2025, regarding the kidnapping of Anastasia Arthur aka Baidoo, a 48-year-old Ghanaian national, the Nigerian Police, through its Intelligence Response Team (IRT), has successfully rescued two kidnapped Ghanaian […]

By Dickson Omobola Legendary Segun Odegbami is not new to conjuring magical moments. He is a man of many parts. He is knowledgeable politics, brilliant in humanities and legendary in sports, his main constituency. A shinning star in football which he played to the delight of all, administered reasonably well and now promoting and developing […]

…As Ag. LP National Chairman, Kingibe, others bemoan hardship in Nigeria A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dr. Segun Sowunmi, declared that the 2023 Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, remains the only authentic candidate for the 2027 elections. He made this assertion during a talk show in Abuja on Friday, organized […]

BBNaija star Mercy Eke is known for winning hearts with her charming looks. Her girl-next-door posture is indeed topnotch, even as she redefines beauty with her flawless skin, creating trends, and making marks beyond the world of glamour. The reality TV star, fondly called by the nickname ‘Mercy Lambo’ in her tradition, set the temperature […]

By Chidiebere Nwobodo Otunba (Dr) Mike Adenuga, Jnr., (GCON), is a household name in Africa’s businessworld and beyond. Many scholars and pundits, employing their own different prisms of understanding have tried to explain this entrepreneurial colossus to humanity, albeit unsatisfactorily. Books have been written about him. Countless of articles have been articulated, all in effort […]

May Day, also known as International Workers’ Day, was born of struggle. In 1886, American workers in Chicago took to the streets, demanding fair hours, dignity, and safety. Their defiance lit a flame that spread across continents, igniting the labour rights movement. Today, nations commemorate their courage not just with parades, but with policies that […]

In its continuous efforts aimed at consolidating Nigeria’s immunisation struggles,Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, has promised a $191 million Health Systems Strengthening (HSS-3) grant to the country.

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has reported a steady decline in confirmed cases of Lassa fever and Cerebrospinal Meningitis (CSM) across the country.

 The Artmiabo International Art Festival, AMIAF, did prove a unique point during its 2025 edition which is that art has the required potential to boost Nigeria’s ailing economy.