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A healthy lifestyle starts with you because it requires personal commitment and choices regarding nutrition, exercise, sleep, stress management, and overall well-being. Your habits and behaviors are important in determining your health and quality of life. The hard truth is, if you die as a result of self-negligence and pursuit …

The Labour Party (LP) has dismissed the purported sacking of the Comrade Julius Abure- led National Working Committee (NWC) of the Party by a “stakeholders” meeting convened by the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) as a nullity, insisting that the body which reached the decision is neither known to the Constitution …

I speak in the generic sense as a “stakeholder.” (Let no one mourn or rejoice). And I come in peace, write in peace and hope for peace. I have exerted myself in media trenches as a reporter, editor and media consultant; striving for democracy, good governance and development. And I …

turnpot@gmail.com 0807 552 5533 Edo State deputy governor, Comrade Philip Shaibu, has kicked the canvass. He was impeached by the Edo State House of Assembly days ago and a replacement was promptly provided by his erstwhile boss, Gov. Godwin Obaseki. Shaibu was in court while his impeachment was being perfected. …

President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday in Lagos joined the Muslim faithful to observe Eid-el-Fitr prayers, urging Nigerians to continue to have faith in his government and remain patriotic citizens. Addressing journalists after the prayers at the Eid Ground at the Dodan Barracks, the President said the Renewed Hope Agenda of …

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Africa’s richest man and the Chairman of the Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, on his birthday, today, April 10, 2024. A statement by Ajuri Ngelale, his Special Adviser (Media & Publicity), said that President Tinubu “joins the family and friends of Alhaji Dangote to celebrate the …

Abuja-based law firm, Law Corridor, has congratulated Oladapo Daniel Oyebanjo, popularly known as D’banj, on the occasion of his 20th anniversary as a performing artiste, describing his journey in the music space as remarkable. The firm said D’banj has not only contributed in showcasing Nigerian beats to the rest of …

By Deborah Coker Abuja, April 10, 2024 Sen. Ned Nwoko (PDP-Delta), on Wednesday disclosed that he had secured the release of four family members involved in manufacturing arms at the Onicha-Olona illegal arms factory in Delta. Nwoko representing Delta North Senatorial District, who disclosed this in an interview with the …

…Say 10 years horrific circumstances weighing heavily on them   The parents of the 91 remaining girls of the 2014 Chibok school abduction in Chibok, Borno State have written to the wife of the President, Mrs. Oluremi Tinubu seeking her intervention in the tragic saga. The parents, in an open …

Labour Party (LP) presidential flagbearer in the 2023 general election in Nigeria, Mr. Peter Obi, will be in New Jersey, United States of America (USA) on Sunday, April 14, 2024 for an appreciation Town Hall event that is open to all. The event, which is being put together by Naija We …

The Secretary General of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) Arsenio Dominguez has congratulated the Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, Dr. Dayo Mobereola on his appointment by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR. In a conveyance letter personally signed by him, the IMO Secretary General recognized …

A distinguished Nigerian, Professor Obijiofor Aginam, has upped the ante of the country by leading the world at the United Nations. The Director General of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has just announced the appointment of Prof Aginam as the Director of UNESCO’s Mahatma Gandhi Institute …

The Super Falcons of Nigeria have qualified for the 2024 Paris Olympic games with a 1-0 aggregate victory over South Africa. Nigeria’s Super Falcons and the Banyana Banyana of South Africa were drawn in a feisty final qualifying round for the 2024 Paris Olympic games and after two legs, it …

The Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) Mr. Mele Kyari, has reiterated the crucial role of natural gas in fuelling economic growth and industrial development in Nigeria. Kyari, who was speaking at the public presentation of the book “The Rise of Gas: …

Residents of several cities in Mexico and the United States of America (USA) experienced the spectacle of a total solar eclipse, Monday, April 8, 2023 with thousands trooping out to view the once in a long time phenomenon through special eclipse glasses. Many curious people travelled long distances, some from …

8 April 2024 Media stakeholders, including associations, professional bodies and civil society organisations (CSOs) have, in one accord, strongly condemned what they described as “the recent unlawful arrest, detention, brutalisation and torture of Mr. Segun Olatunji, Editor of FirstNews newspapers, by military personnel in response to stories published by the media …

•I feel so blessed as a Lagosian, says Nubi Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has named a United Kingdom-based Nigerian solo driver on a road trip from London to Lagos, Ms. Pelumi Nubi, Lagos Tourism Ambassador. Governor Sanwo-Olu also presented a house and a branded LAGRIDE vehicle with the …

By Adekunle Williams Ikeja, April 8, 2024 Residents of Okun-Ajah community in Lagos State on Monday protested at the State House of Assembly over the plan to demolish their properties for the proposed Lagos-Calabar Coastal Road project. The protesting residents, numbering about 100, said their properties had been marked for …

By Ihechinyere Chigemeri-Uwom Umuahia, April 8, 2024 Nigerian-born U.S.-based physicians say they have commenced a free medical mission targetted at 7,000 Abia residents with different health challenges. The team, operating under the auspices of the Association of Nigerian Physicians in the Americas (ANPA), said this at a news briefing they …

By Rukayat Adeyemi Lagos, April 8, 2024 Zenith Bank Plc, says its total assets grew to N20.368 billion for the year ended Dec. 31, 2023. Mr. Michael Otu, the Company Secretary of Zenith Bank, said this in the bank’s audited results for the year ended Dec. 31, 2023 sent to …

Flying Eagles star, Auwal Ibrahim who recently returned from participation in the just concluded 13th African Games men’s football competition in Ghana has expressed appreciation to the Chairman of Akwa United Football Club, Elder Paul Bassey, all the staff of the Club as well as his teammates for the support …

By Isaac Aregbesola Abuja, April 8, 2024 The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has so far recovered N30 billion in the ongoing probe of suspended Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Betta Edu. The Chairman of EFCC, Mr. Ola Olukoyede, said this in the March edition of the …

BY ANKELI EMMANUEL, Sokoto Not less than nine persons have been reported dead with no fewer than 30 persons suffering varying degrees of injuries when a stampede occurred at the residence of former Governor of Sokoto State, Senator Aliyu Magatakarda Wamako in Sokoto. A crowd was said to have thronged the …

By Ijeoma Okigbo Abuja, April 8, 2024 Nigeria’s Super Falcons have arrived in Pretoria ahead of the return leg of the final Paris 2024 Olympic qualifying round against Bayana Bayana of South Africa. According to the media officer of the team, Oluchi Tobechukwu, the team arrived at the Oliver Tambo …

By Nefishetu Yakubu Benin, April 8, 2024 38-year-old Marvellous Omobayo was sworn in on Monday as the new Edo Deputy Governor to replace his predecessor, Philip Shaibu, who was impeached from office. The Chief Judge of Edo, Justice Daniel Okungbowa, administered the Oath of Office at the Government House in …