Doctor, fitness advocate sets Guinness World Record, links endurance to public health
By Jimoh Babatunde LAGOS — A Lagos-based public health physician, Dr. Blossom Maduafokwa, has combined her medical career with elite fitness performance, earning a Guinness World Record while promoting physical activity as a tool for public health improvement. Dr. Maduafokwa, who works at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital, achieved the record for the most participants […]
‘I had to create something from nothing’, say TikTok star, Eneja
Enugu State has produced a storied line of TikTok stars throughout history. Aliozor Toochukwu Justin, Onyinye John-Obute, Peace Ogu, Ngozi Abonyi, Tenorboy, and more have all left their mark. Recently, a new wave of talent has emerged, taking Enugu to new heights. This crop of TikTokers is young but brimming with potential for massive commercial […]
FIntech firm moves to tackle predatory lending with new platform
…targets financial inclusion for underserved communities By Juliet Umeh Financial technology firm, Andray Finance, has launched a mobile lending application on the Google Play Store and the iOS App Store, in a move aimed at curbing predatory lending practices and expanding access to ethical credit for underserved Nigerians. The company said the launch marks a […]
Appeal court upholds removal of Ondo monarch
The Court of Appeal sitting in Akure, Ondo State, has affirmed the judgment of the State High Court which removed Oba Babajide Lawrence Oluwole as the Olu-Oke of Oke-Igbo in Ile-Oluji/Oke-Igbo Local Government Area.
Barca edge Celta but lose match-winner Yamal to injury
The teenage Spain star won and converted a penalty to clinch a narrow triumph but hurt himself as he took it and was replaced before half-time.
Thieves break into FG staff buses at Niger LG secretariat
The buses of members of staff of Federal Government Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) have allegedly been burgled by thieves at the Suleja Local Government Area secretariat.
