An Evening with the Governor,” Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to creating a favorable environment for private investors as a strategy to drive economic growth and development in the state. The engagement, held at the International Centre for Culture and Events in Akure, was organized by the group “Friends of […]
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Health benefits of fruits
The article by Olufunke Faluyi emphasizes the health benefits of fruits, particularly in reducing the risks of chronic diseases like heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and cancer. It also highlights the potential role of edible cassava in managing prostate enlargement, drawing from personal anecdotes and scientific insights. Fruits are praised for their rich content of […]
ECOWAS Takes Diplomatic Steps to Prevent Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso from Exiting
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Parliament is intensifying diplomatic efforts to dissuade Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso from withdrawing from the regional bloc. This initiative is being led by Benjamin Kalu, the Deputy Speaker of Nigeria’s House of Representatives, who has emphasized the importance of maintaining unity within ECOWAS. Key Developments: These […]
NDLEA Intercepts Cocaine and Other Drugs at Nigerian Airports and Ports
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has made significant drug-related arrests and seizures in recent operations across Nigeria, targeting international drug traffickers and large shipments of illicit substances. Key Arrests and Seizures: These operations highlight NDLEA’s ongoing efforts to curb drug trafficking within and outside Nigeria, targeting both local distributors and international drug couriers. […]
Former Ogun State Governors Respond to Seized Presidential Jets Controversy
The seizure of three Nigerian presidential jets in Paris, including a recently purchased Airbus A330, has sparked reactions from two former Ogun State governors, Ibikunle Amosun and Gbenga Daniel. The jets were confiscated following a legal dispute involving Zhongfu International Investment Co. Ltd, a Chinese company whose contract was terminated by the Ogun State government […]
Economic Challenges Cause 65% Drop in UK University Deposits by Nigerian Students
The financial strain in Nigeria has led to a significant 65% decrease in deposits made by Nigerian students for the upcoming academic session in UK universities, starting in September 2024, according to a report by the Financial Times of London. This decline is mirrored by a 44% drop in payments from Indian students, another major […]
Ganduje Dismisses 2027 Presidential Campaign Poster as Fake News
Former Kano State Governor and current APC National Chairman, Abdullahi Ganduje, has addressed the circulation of a 2027 presidential campaign poster featuring him alongside Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma, as his running mate. Ganduje, speaking through his Chief Press Secretary, Edwin Olofu, dismissed the poster as a malicious creation by mischief-makers, possibly linked to the […]
Fake Asthma Inhalers Flood Nigerian Markets After GSK’s Exit, Causing Distress for Patients
A year after British pharmaceutical giant GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) exited Nigeria, the market has been inundated with fake and unregistered asthma inhalers, leaving many asthmatic patients in distress due to the scarcity of genuine medication. One such patient, Rose Daniel, a 28-year-old marketer, shared her ordeal of struggling with the side effects of anti-asthmatic tablets before […]
Opposition Lawmakers Accuse PDP Leaders of Plotting to Impeach Rivers Governor Fubara
Opposition lawmakers in the House of Representatives have accused the acting National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Umar Damagum, and the party’s National Secretary, Senator Samuel Anyanwu, of conspiring to undermine the party by aiding defected former members of the Rivers State House of Assembly in an alleged plot to impeach Rivers State […]
APC Dismisses Rumors of Ganduje’s Removal Amid Corruption Trial Speculations
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has firmly denied rumors suggesting that there is an active plan to remove the party’s National Chairman, Abdullahi Ganduje, from office. Speculation has circulated that President Bola Tinubu might be considering offering Ganduje an ambassadorial role to ease him out of the country amid his ongoing corruption trial. However, some […]