Sickle cell anaemia is a genetic blood disorder characterised by the production of an abnormal haemoglobin, known as haemoglobin S. Sickle cell disease changes the shape of blood cells into a crescent (or the shape of a sickle), hindering blood flow. This condition leads to the distortion of red blood cells into a sickle or…
The founder of Love World Assembly, popularly known as Christ Embassy, Pastor Chris Oyakhilome, stirred up another controversy after he told his members to ignore advice from medical doctors against consumption of salt. Oyakhilome who gave the instruction while preaching a sermon in his Lagos church on Sunday, told his congregation that instead of staying…
First Lady of Osun State, Titilola Adeleke, has dismissed allegations made by the Osun All Progressives Congress, APC, Women Leader, Alhaja Kudirat Fakokunde, over the distribution of a business empowerment grant. APC in Osun State accused the wife of the state governor, Titilayo Adeleke, of shortchanging its female members in the distribution of a business…
Ifeanyi Eze, a Nigerian PhD student in the United States, said that his American wife brings her salary to him, and he knows her bank pin. Ifeanyi, who married his heartthrob weeks ago, added that he could use his wife’s credit card. On his part, he said she has access to his phone, knows all…
Despite the alleged N1.2tn digital trading fraud that reportedly affected over 600,000 Nigerians, the embattled Crypto Bridge Exchange trading platform, accused of these acts, has resumed operations, announcing fresh withdrawal options in a move to restore investor confidence. Two traders on the CBEX platform confirmed to The PUNCH on Wednesday that the digital trading firm…
A Federal High Court in Abuja has granted an application filed by the Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA) to detain Alhaji Bello Bodejo, President, Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore, and six others for 60 days pending the conclusion of investigation of allegations of banditry and illegal arms possession against them. Justice Emeka Nwite gave the order following…
Supporters of Mudashiru Obasa, recently impeached as Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, created a scene by singing the party anthem “On Your Mandate” while detained in a police van. The 52-year-old lawmaker, representing Agege Constituency I, was removed from office on Monday over allegations of gross misconduct and abuse of power. Obasa,…
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has filed a five-count charge against Jimi Lawal, an ex-aide of Nasir el-Rufai, the former governor of Kaduna, over allegations of corruption and money laundering. Lawal was a senior adviser to the former governor and a counsellor at the Kaduna Economic Development Council from 2019…
Edo North Senator, Adams Oshiomhole, has urged politicians and lawmakers to stop recruiting unemployed youths to disrupt elections, warning that such practices fuel post-election insecurity. Speaking during Wednesday’s plenary, the former Edo State governor said violence has no place in democracy and blamed political actors for empowering thugs during elections. “After every election, violent crimes…
The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) has declared the senator representing Edo North and former president of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Adams Oshiomhole, a personal non grata over his stance on the faceoff between the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association (PENGASSAN) and the Dangote Refinery. Senator Oshiomhole had…