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The Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress in Imo State, Cajethan Duke, speaks to DANIEL AYANTOYE on the outcome of the tribunal judgment among other issues The Labour Party has kicked against the tribunal judgment that affirmed your candidate and Governor of the state, Hope Uzodimma, as the winner of the November 11 governorship

Lagos, Nigeria’s commercial city is currently under the siege of a cholera outbreak that is sweeping through communities, leaving deaths in its trail. So far, about five deaths have been reported, while over 60 residents hospitalised. Though the state government claims to have the situation under control, SODIQ OJUROUNGBE visited the affected communities and observed

THE fresh cholera outbreak in Nigeria has provoked apprehensions, with Lagos being one of the affected states. Consequently, the National Biosafety Management Agency has called on the public to exercise extreme caution following reports of 30 deaths and 1,141 suspected cases across several states. It is time for individuals to deepen their hygiene practices while

Leading global companies are showcasing their digital transformation achievements at SAP’s flagship Sapphire event in Barcelona, recently. SAP is one of the market leaders in enterprise application software helping businesses run sustainably. The event brought together customers, partners, and industry leaders to explore the latest SAP innovations aimed at maximizing organizational potential, according to the

Neurologists and epilepsy researchers have warned that pregnant women, who experience sleep deprivation, stress, low levels of blood sugar and calcium, may have first-time seizures. They clarified that epilepsy is the most common cause of seizures and that women with a history of neurological conditions could experience an increase or decrease in seizure frequency during

Stakeholders and advocates for the rights of elderly persons in Nigeria have expressed concerns over rising cases of abuse in the country. They mentioned that much of the elderly abuse is perpetrated by family members and caregivers who lack adequate training and skills. Speaking to PUNCH Healthwise in separate interviews on World Elder Abuse Awareness

Nigeria has achieved a significant milestone in the digital landscape by surpassing 4.33 million domain name registrations, securing its position as the second-largest market in Africa. This achievement was highlighted in the latest Africa Domain Name Industry report, commissioned by the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers in collaboration with PowerSoft Africa. The comprehensive

Ogunnusi Alexander, a physically challenged digital marketer from Ogun State, tells TEMITOPE ADETUNJI how a freak accident he had while jumping from a tree resulted in a spinal cord injury that made him abandon his dreams of studying medicine. What was growing up like for you? My name is Ogunnusi Alexander. I’m thirty years old.

Mrs. Oyeboade Akinola, a marriage counselor, speaks with AJIBADE OMAPE about the importance of submission and other strategies for fostering enduring and joyful marriages How did you meet your husband? My name is Mrs. Oyeboade Akinola, and I retired as a director of media at the Federal Ministry of Information. I met my husband while

Former minister of Youth and Sports, Solomon Dalung, speaks to JAMES ABRAHAM about the state of the nation, Plateau State Assembly crisis, among other issues What is your view about the controversy in the Plateau State House of Assembly where some members declared winners by the Court of Appeal have been sworn in, while others

Music producer, Louddaaa, has said that working with fast-rising star, Ayra Starr, on her recently released album titled, The Year I Turned 21, made him think outside the box. Speaking in an interview with Sunday Scoop, the beat maker said, “Working with Ayra pushed me, and made me think outside the box. I had to

Operatives of Shell Camp Divisional Headquarters of the Imo State Police Command, on Saturday, apprehended a suspected armed robber, Ogochukwu David, while on routine patrol in the early hours of Friday along Bank Road in Owerri. According to the state Police Public Relations Officer, Henry Okoye, in a statement on Saturday, the suspect was nabbed

Rapper, actor and activist, Folarin Falana, aka Falz, has opened up on why he did not include social commentary in his newly released Extended Play album titled, Before the Feast. Speaking in an interview with Sunday Scoop, he said, “On this project, I am not doing much of the social or political commentary that I

A 41-year-old man, Wilfred Igwe, is seeking the sum of N30 million to undergo another kidney transplant after the initial transplant failed due to complications. It was gathered that Igwe, a native of Ebonyi State suffered a kidney failure in 2020 after which he underwent a transplant. However, the transplant encountered medical complications leading to

Businessman and socialite, Pascal Okechukwu, popularly known as Cubana Chief Priest, recently granted an interview to BBC Igbo, where he spoke about the insecurity in the South-East region of the country where he hails from. According to him, that was what led to his relocation to Lagos State NAOMI CHIMA brings excerpts What can be

Public health physicians have cautioned Nigerians not to allow the economic hardship to drive them into consuming the meat of sick animals as they may contain infectious diseases that may jeopardize their health.  The physicians said meat from sick animals should be avoided irrespective of how cheap they may be. The experts further warned that

The traditional ruler of Edem-Ani Ogwugwu kingdom in Nsukka Local Government Area of Enugu state, Igwe Samuel Asadu has emerged as the new Chairman of South East Traditional Rulers Council, a statement by his office said on Saturday. According to the statement, the announcement of Igwe Asadu’s emergence as the Chairman of South East Traditional

The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, officially unveiled the Makarios Water Display fountain, which is situated in the Ibeju, Lekki area of the state. It is said to be the first multi-sensory aquatic park in sub-Saharan Africa. The water fountain was constructed by Matthew Ashimolowo, the founder of the Kingsway International Christian Centre, and Chairman

The thoughts below, the first in an occasional series, are for those who were born yesterday, and those who pretend that they were.] Olusegun Obasanjo: “The Country Of Anything Goes,” (The New York Review of Books, September 24, 1998:“…For over four and a half years – from November 17, 1993, to June 8, 1998 –

The Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Marcelle Ruth Cancer Centre and Specialist Hospital, Modupe Elebute-Odunsi, tells FAITH AJAYI about her career, and the healthcare sector in general What informed your decision to study Medicine? I come from a medical background, and I consider myself to be fortunate in that respect. My parents, Professor Emmanuel

Olaleye Adigun, who financed his tertiary education through the sale of Moin-moin, tells TEMITOPE ADETUNJI what prompted his decision to venture into the business Could you describe your family? My name is Olaleye Afeez, also known as Mc Oropo. I am 27 years old, and I graduated from Adeseun Ogundoyin Polytechnic Eruwa, Oyo State. I

Snail slime, also known as snail mucin, has been revered for its skin-enhancing properties for centuries, tracing back to ancient Greece where it was used for its healing and anti-inflammatory benefits. In modern times, snail slime has garnered significant attention in the skincare industry for its remarkable benefits to human skin. In recent years, the

The race to crown the next Idol on Nigerian Idol Season 9 is gradually heating up as the last episode of the popular music reality show featured a double eviction, with two contestants— Gracia and David Garland— leaving the show. Both contestants, who had made it to the ‘top nine’ of the show were eliminated

A woman shared a goosebump – giving testimony on the radio one day. I got her number and we talked. I would like to share it with you because it underscores the wonders of nature. Her name is Princess Patricia Olanrewaju. She told me she stopped menstruating in 2022 and since then, she had been

A health communication expert, Nathaniel Godwin, has said that increased focus on advancing health communication and literacy will significantly boost health and wellbeing in individuals and communities. According to Nathaniel, who is a graduate of the West Virginia University, United States of America, organisational and individual health communication and literacy is a social determinant of