Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke,and his Kwara State counterpart, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, have declared Monday a work-free day for teachers in both public and private schools across the states in commemoration of this year’s World Teachers’ Day. In a statement by the Osun State Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Mr. Kolapo Alimi, Governor Adeleke said…
Point of Sale transactions in Nigeria totalled N6.23tn between January and July 2024, according to data from the Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System. This marks a 7.4 per cent decline compared to the N6.79tn recorded in the same period in 2023, reflecting changes in consumer behaviour and spending patterns. A breakdown of the NIBSS data shows…
General Overseer of The Lord’s Chosen Charismatic Ministries, Lazarus Mouka, has warned his congregants against bringing ill-gotten money as offerings and donations to the church. Mouka stated this during a two-day revival held at the ministry’s headquarters in Ijesha, Lagos State. The event themed “Wonderful Move of God as of Old,” aimed to inspire the…
President Bola Tinubu has demanded from Nigerians the act of good citizenship in a trending video Tinubu made the demand while reiterating his commitment to good governance and the need for Nigerians to make sacrifices in taking the country forward Nigerians have expressed mixed reactions to the video, with some asking the president to address…
An Endocrinologist at the Federal Medical Centre in Abeokuta, Ogun State, Dr Olubiyi Adeshina, has expressed deep concern over the rising costs of diabetes medication in Nigeria, emphasising the heavy financial burden it places on patients. Speaking at the Talabi Diabetes Centre 4th Annual Ogun Youth Diabetes Camp Closing Ceremony held at the Youth…
The PDP has announced the suspension of the former Kogi West Senator, Dino Melaye, from the party over alleged anti-party activities Ayetoro/Iluagba Ward 1 of the PDP in Kogi state disclosed the development in a memo, adding that the decision was taken following the review of the party’s disciplinary committee to review his activities…
The Lagos Police Command has arrested a suspect for the murder of a 17-year-old boy, Adeolu Olubade, who was found buried in a shallow grave inside an apartment on Jesus Assembly Omoguwa Street in the Ejigbo area of the state. It was gathered that the 30-year-old suspect identified as pastor Anthony Kwamboli…
Several persons have been feared killed after a speeding vehicle rammed into the Oye-Agu Market, Abagana, in Njikoka Local Government Area of Anambra State. The incident, it was gathered occurred at about 11:10am on Wednesday, causing several items of the traders spilling on the road. Eyewitnesses near the scene said the driver of the Toyota…
Kidney disease is rapidly becoming a major health concern in Africa, with Nigeria bearing a significant impact. As kidney disease cases continue to rise, raising awareness, improving healthcare infrastructure, and promoting preventive measures to mitigate its impact are important. While substance abuse is often cited as the primary cause of kidney issues, medical experts have…
A Professor of Surgery at the University of Lagos, Prof. Kehinde Tijani, has stated that a persistent penile erection lasting more than four hours is a medical emergency and can cause permanent erectile dysfunction. In his inaugural lecture titled ‘Man’s Reproductive System: Its Manufacturing Errors, Equipment Failure, and Failed Deliveries,’ Tijani stressed the importance of…