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Former military president, Ibrahim Babangida, has distanced himself from a post claiming he endorsed military rule over democratic governance. In a statement released through his media office and signed by Mahmud Abdullahi in Minna, Babangida reiterated his commitment to democratic rule and urged all Nigerians to embrace and support democracy. The statement read: “Our...

Hon. Alhassan Ado Doguwa, Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Petroleum Resources (Upstream) and leader of the Northern Caucus, has responded to Rep Abdulmumin Jibrin Kofa's warning against insulting former governor of Kano State, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso. In a statement, Doguwa described Kwankwaso as the "grandfather of...

The 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, has criticized President Bola Tinubu's recent speech delivered in response to the #EndBadGovernance protest in Nigeria. Atiku claims that Tinubu's speech failed to address the protesters' demands or convince Nigerians of his administration's competence. Atiku's statement, released by his media adviser, Paul...

After a tough workout, muscle soreness and body pain are common. However, several effective strategies can help ease this discomfort and speed up your recovery. Here are six simple and practical ways to ease body pain after a workout: 1. Stay HydratedDrinking plenty of water is essential. Hydration helps flush out toxins and supports...

By Pastor (Dr) Senior Gabriel Okpako Uyeh, Vice President, The Apostolic Church Nigeria/Chairman, Lagos, Western and Northern Areas LAWNA Territory In today's world, many question the relevance of the Church and its role in their lives, asking, "What is the Church doing for me? What is Christ doing for me?" This is why we...

The Church in Ephesus went beyond the limits in the pursuit of something right, and that led them into trouble. Their intention was to root out heresy. However, they went overboard, became intolerant and judgmental, and ultimately rooted out something more important. Doctrinal purity is important. However, an excessive obsession with its pursuit can...

A popular Native American saying teaches the lesson of empathy by advocating that one needs to walk in another man’s pair of moccasins to know how he feels. Simply put, the saying is asking one to put oneself in other people’s situations in order to know how they feel or why they react the...

A clinical virologist, Dr. Adeola Fowotade, has addressed the misconception that abstaining from sex is sufficient to protect against cervical cancer and the human papillomavirus (HPV). Speaking at the 2024 scientific conference of the Nigerian Medical Association's Annual General Meeting in Oyo State, Ibadan, themed “Vaccines: The Facts and the Myths,” Dr. Fowotade emphasized that HPV transmission...

Former presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Dumebi Kachikwu, has called on protesters to cease their actions, emphasizing that the ongoing unrest is resulting in the needless shedding of innocent blood. Kachikwu highlighted that among the 19 victims of the protests, none were children of politicians or wealthy individuals. He urged those aggrieved to wait...

As Nigeria faces widespread protests, the country's celebrities have expressed a range of opinions, revealing a deep divide in their perspectives. While the protests have succeeded in drawing government attention to various issues, the perceived apathy of some celebrities toward the current protests, in contrast to their active participation during the 2020 EndSARS movement, has concerned some...