Colleagues are playing tribute to a rising star in Yoruba sector of Nollywood, Seun Osundiya, popularly known as āSeun Confirm,ā who reportedly died on Wednesday. Seun Confirm whose credits include roles in movies like āOsoleā, āEru Ayeā, āAjoke Apesinā and āMr Jericoā reportedly died of complications arising from benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), also known as…
Seasoned gastroenterologists have clarified that a bacterium, Helicobacter pylori, is the cause of stomach ulcers and not spicy foods or prolonged fasting. The medical professionals noted that while consuming spicy foods may worsen the symptoms in persons already suffering from stomach ulcers, they do not directly cause the condition. The GI specialists, as they are…
The Lagos State commissioner for health, Akin Abayomi, says data now shows an astounding 95 out of every 100 fevers experienced in Lagos are not caused by malaria, The critical finding is at the heart of a new, multi-pronged approach to fever management, designed to combat misdiagnosis and, crucially, to avert a looming crisis of…
The Ofokutu Royal Dynasty and the Ijesha People have taken legal action against Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke over the installation of Oba Clement Adesuyi Haastrup as the Owa Obokun of Ijeshaland. The matter, which has been in court for a while, saw its first hearing before Justice Aderibigbe of the Osun State High Court,…
The Federal Government is working to reverse Nigeriaās growing unemployment rate, Vice-President Kashim Shettima said on Saturday. Shettima said this at the launch of the Nasarawa state human capital development strategy document and gender transformative human capital development policy framework in Lafia. He stated that the current administration is committed to empowering Nigerians with globally…
Two female journalists working with Jay FM in Jos, Plateau State, have been reportedly arrested by security agents over a video showing a face-off involving a cleric and some security operatives during the funeral service of the mother of the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda. According to Jay FM…
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has reflected on his divorce from Melinda Gates, describing it as āthe mistake I most regret.ā In an interview with The Times, the 69-year-old billionaire admitted the separation was a deeply challenging experience but noted that he feels āmore cheerful now.ā The couple, who announced their split in May 2021 after…
The National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, has reassured Nigerians that insecurity will soon come to an end in the country. Mr Ribadu stated this on Friday in Damaturu while commiserating with the people of Yobe on the recent insurgency attack in a community in the state. He praised the armed forces and security agencies for…
The lawyer for Mozambiqueās leading opposition candidate Venancio Mondlane, who ran for president in October 9 elections, was gunned down in Maputo on Saturday. The lawyer, Elvino Dias, was killed with another candidate, Paulo Guambe, from the Podemos party backing Mondlane. Two gunmen shot up their car while it was immobile on a road in…
Personal Assistant to President on Constituency Affairs, Hon. Khadijat Kareem Omotayo has assured Nigerians that the country will overcome hardship and insecurity. Speaking in one of her recent outings, Hon. Khadijat revealed that the challenges facing Nigerians has led to recent protests tagged #EndBadGovernance. She highlighted a range of issues plaguing the nation, including economic…