While chemicals like BPA and phthalates have been known to leach into drinks from plastic bottles, especially when the bottle is exposed to heat or used for a long time, a new study suggests that drinking water or beverages from plastic or glass bottles could contribute to risk of developing high blood pressure. Researchers found…
The Catholic Church in Nigeria has strongly opposed the Federal Government’s alleged plan to legalize abortion, sparking controversy over the sanctity of human life. The Church’s condemnation arose amid reports that the Health Promotion Department of the Federal Ministry of Health is reviewing sections of the Criminal Code to decriminalize abortion. This move is reportedly…
President Bola Tinubu has declared that his main focus is not on the 2027 elections but on improving Nigeria’s economy for its citizens. His comments came during a gathering of the All Progressives Congress (APC) leaders. The event, held at Victoria Island and hosted by Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, marked the first assembly of…
A large crowd of activists flooded Abuja’s Three Arms Zone, yesterday, demanding sweeping reforms in the oil sector. Organised by the APC Solidarity and Development Forum and comprising youth and civil society organisations, the protesters expressed frustration over soaring fuel prices, persistent fuel scarcity, and the intensifying economic hardship affecting Nigerians. Speaking to journalists during…
The Kano State Police Command has arrested five men for allegedly impersonating police officers. The suspects, Aliyu Abbas (35), Sani Iliyasu (47), Ashiru Sule (41), Abubakar Yahaya (45), and Adamu Kalilu (45), were apprehended on Thursday by operatives of the command’s Special Intervention Squad. This was contained in a statement issued by the command’s spokesperson,…
Iran has carried out a barrage of missile attacks against Israel, hours after the United States attacked key Iranian nuclear sites. Loud explosions were heard in coastal hub Tel Aviv and Jerusalem on Sunday shortly after the Israeli military reported incoming Iranian missiles and activated air defences. Sirens rang in Israeli cities, with rescue services…
Nurses, under the umbrella of the National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives–Federal Health Institutions Sector, have insisted that their planned seven-day warning strike will begin on Wednesday. The members vowed to complete the strike even if the government called for negotiations. Speaking in an interview with journalists on Tuesday, the National Chairman of NANNM-FHI,…
The Federal Government has allocated N1.99bn to procure diesel for the electric power generators for the State House in 2025. This comes amid delays in the FG’s solar power project initially slated to come on stream between December 2024 and January 2025. Sunday PUNCH gathered that the FG disbursed N88.75m for diesel within the first…
Nigerian-born international singer, songwriter, and performer Kelvin Oveto, known by his stage name Ov Music, releases his highly anticipated EP titled “Everyday People (Highlife from Moscow).” With a passion for music ignited by his mother, Ov Music has tirelessly pursued his dream of becoming a world-famous artist. Before making his move to Europe, Ov Music…
The Association of Resident Doctors in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has commenced a seven-day warning strike. Announcing the action on Monday in a communiqué, the association cited systemic failures in the FCT health sector. The communiqué was signed by the association’s President, George Ebong, alongside other members of the executive. The doctors described the…