Tinu, Tola and Rita have been friends for about 20 years. They all started small but God has been kind to them. Their marriages are still intact too. So, we can safely say that they are lucky or blessed. That is not to say they have not had seasons that looked like God was not on their side. Tinu lost two precious pregnancies. Rita lost one of two sons and Tola had to wait 10 years for a second child. As for their marriages, the storms came. Rita’s husband went…
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The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) says it is closely monitoring global developments on the Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV). Director-General of the agency , Dr Jide Idris, said this in a public health advisory on Monday night. He said an Entry Implementation Protocol on HMPV, approved by the Minister of Health and Social Welfare, is being developed and will be distributed to all points of entry to guide response activities. Idris said the country’s surveillance system does not indicate any unusual increase in respiratory infections, including those caused…
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It is the fourth day of the year. it’s an opportunity to do something new, refocus your life and do things differently. This is the best time to look back, nod or shake your head, depending on what you see. Was 2024 a year you’ll like to do again what you did or is 2025 a year you are determined to change some things? This is the first Saturday of the year, you probably are not at work. Spend today to process where you were in 2024 and plot where…
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Abimbola Fashola, wife of Babatunde Fashola, former governor of Lagos, has denied the accusation that her husband had children outside wedlock. In an interview monitored on News Central television on Thursday, the former first lady of Lagos said there is a source through which she gets political updates about her husband. Abimbola did not provide any information when asked about her husband’s “strained” relationship with his predecessor, Bola Tinubu, during Fashola’s second term as governor of Lagos. “My husband doesn’t discuss political things with me. I don’t get to hear…
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Eating two and a half chicken breasts a day from mid-life onwards could dramatically reduce your risk of developing the memory robbing disease, dementia, experts have urged Getting enough protein is among the ‘four pillars’ of prevention identified by researchers in a new report, which also includes exercise, treating long-term health conditions and maintaining strong social links with friends and family. These factors are crucial because they help an older person avoid frailty, which Australian research recently found could predict if you’ll get dementia almost a decade before a diagnosis.…
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Eating lots of fish, olive oil and walnuts while limiting chips, biscuits and mayonnaise can slow the growth of early prostate cancer, according to a study. New research suggests that simple dietary changes may help reduce prostate cancer cell growth in patients undergoing active surveillance. This is a treatment approach that involves regular monitoring of the cancer without immediate intervention. The findings show that a diet low in omega-6 but high in omega-3 fatty acids, combined with fish oil supplements, significantly reduced the growth rate of prostate cancer cells in…
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Sheikh Muyideen Ajani Bello, a popular Islamic cleric is dead, aged 84, the Ibadan-based preacher passed on Friday morning. The demise of the cleric was confirmed by Sheikh Akewugbagold Taofeek, an Ibadan-based cleric, who disclosed the death of the fearless Oyo state-born preacher in a Facebook post on Friday. According to Akewugbagold, the renowned preacher returned to his creator on Friday, praying that God be pleased with his soul. “Today is one of my saddest days ! My father and mentor, has returned to his creator. SULTONUL WAHIZEEN of Yorubaland…
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The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has hinted that his in-law, Pastor Bayo Adeyokunnu, could succeed the late Oba Adekunle Aromolaran as the next Owa of Obokun of Ijeshaland, Osun State. Adeyokunnu, a Deputy Continental Overseer of RCCG in the United States, is reportedly being considered as a potential candidate to replace Oba Aromolaran, who passed away on September 12, 2024. The RCCG leader dropped the hint during Adeyokunnu’s 70th birthday celebration at the RCCG Victory Temple in Bowie, Maryland, on October 16,…
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The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) has temporarily suspended Pastor Ayorinde AdeBello and Deacon Oke Mayowa over allegations of homosexual conduct with young members of the church. The RCCG has instructed its Special Assistant to the General Overseer on Administration to investigate the claims thoroughly within a two-week period. In an internal memo dated October 28, 2024, with reference number RCCG/NO/s.04/13/vol.1, titled “Investigation and Suspension Regarding Allegations of Homosexuality,” the church emphasized its doctrine’s strict stance against homosexuality, citing passages from Leviticus and Corinthians as a foundation for this…
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A lion at the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library in Abeokuta, Ogun State has reportedly killed its 35-year-old handler, Babaji Daule. The incident according to sources happened in the early hours of Saturday in Abeokuta the Ogun State capital. The incident, which was reported at about 7:40am by the Chief Security Officer of the OOPL, was said to have occurred when the trained handler of the male lion at the Zoological Garden “carelessly neglected to secure the locks and barricade of lion’s enclosure before approaching the cage to feed the animal.…
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Popular Nigerian Islamic singer, Rukayat Gawat Oyefeso has passed away. She was well-known for her captivating voice and religious music that resonated with many in the Muslim community. The news of her death was shared by popular Ilorin-based cleric Alfa Aribidesi At-Tawdeeh Islamic Da’awah on his official Facebook page on Tuesday morning. Her loss is deeply felt among her fans and the broader Islamic music scene – with the news of her death widely shared. Meanwhile, a family member and a brother to the deceased, Jubril A Gawat has confirmed…
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In recent times, Nigerians have faced significant challenges with identification verification, particularly the stress of queuing at National Identity Management Commission offices and designated centres. As the agency responsible for managing Nigeria’s national identity database, NIMC has been pivotal in this process, but the associated logistical hurdles can be daunting for many. To alleviate this burden and streamline the process, PUNCH Online has developed a comprehensive DIY guide designed to empower individuals to manage their NIN (National Identification Number) details modification from the comfort of their homes. Details about the…
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At least 12 passengers were reportedly burnt to death in a road crash along Lagos-Ibadan expressway on Tuesday. Daily Trust gathered that lone crash involving a white Mazda bus marked DDA733XA, occurred at 3:14pm around Ogere axis of the highway. Spokesperson of the Federal Road Safety Corps, Florence Okpe, confirmed the incident in a statement made available to newsmen in Abeokuta. Okpe explained that the bus driver had overtaken another vehicle, leading to loss of control as the bus crashed into the road divider. Okpe noted that the crash involved…
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There was massive healing, deliverance and financial liberation as Prophet (Dr.) Anene Nwachukwu led Rhema Deliverance Mission holds 2024 “Let Me Pass” program tagged the “Gathering of Prophetic Generals” even as the nation’s economic and insecurity challenges bites harder by the day, to set children of God on the path of economic and spiritual stability. “Let Me Pass” 2024 is targeted at delivering the nation from her economic, political/leadership and insecurity challenges as the bible has charged the children of God to pray for the leaders in authority. It will…
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Pastor Enoch Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, has said he is still wary of sexual immorality despite his ‘anointing’ and years in the ministry. Adeboye said despite his age, he runs faster than before to avoid any form of sexual temptation, noting that no amount of anointing can fight such temptation. The cleric also warned ministers of the gospel to be wary of sexual immorality and the erroneous belief that their ‘anointing’ could help them withstand any temptation. He stated these during a sermon…
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Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (“GTCO” or “the Group”) has announced dates for the 2024 GTCO Autism Program and follow-up consultations. This year’s program is themed “A Spectrum of Possibilities” to promote inclusivity, self-advocacy, and empowerment for persons on the Autism Spectrum. The theme A Spectrum of Possibilities aligns with GTCO’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and its goal of creating a society where everyone can thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their background or abilities. The theme acknowledges and celebrates this diversity, recognizing that each person…
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Admiral Alison Madueke, Nigeria’s former Chief of Naval Staff, has filed a petition in the Lagos State High Court, seeking a legal declaration to end his marriage to Diezani and requesting that she drop his last name and revert to her maiden name, Agama. This was contained in Madueke’s petition for jactitation of marriage (declaration that a marital union has ended). The ex-Naval chief argues that Diezani’s ongoing use of his name despite their marriage being legally over damages his reputation and could lead to unintended consequences, including mistaken liability,…
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Rotary International (RI) District 9111 is to conduct the foundation laying of a multi-million Sickle Cell Disease Centre on Wednesday, July 3, 2024, at the State Hospital, Ota, Ogun State. According to Rotary District 9111 Governor, Dr Wole Kukoyi, the Chief Medical Director of Ace Medical Clinic, Ota Ogun State, “the foundation laying ceremony of the Rotary District 9111 Sickle Cell Disease Centre will be performed by Dr. Tomi Coker, Ogun State Commissioner for Health”. Kukoyi noted that “Nigeria has the highest number of people living with Sickle Disease disorder…
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Konga’s former Chief Executive Officer of one of Nigeria’s e-commerce giants, Konga, Nick Imudia, has reportedly committed suicide in his house on Tuesday. Imudia was said to have committed the act by jumping from the balcony of his apartment in the Lekki area of Lagos State on the evening of Tuesday, June 25, 2024. Until his death, Imudia, was the CEO of D.light, a leading residential solar energy solutions company, and reportedly took his life in his Lekki, Lagos apartment. Before his death, the businessman reportedly made a call to…
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Seven people have been killed while another 11 suffered varying degrees of injuries in a crash which occurred on Monday night around the Ogere area of the Lagos-Ibadan expressway. The accident involved a Mazda bus with registration number MNY894 and a truck with no number plate. The Mazda bus, due to excessive speed reportedly lost control and rammed into the truck from behind. The Spokesperson of Ogun State Sector Command of Federal Road Safety Corps, Florence Okpe, disclosed this in a statement made available to journalists on Tuesday. Okpe said…
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Oba Dr. Olufemi Ogunleye, the Towulade of Akinale in Ewekoro Local Government Area of Ogun State, is dead. Dr Kunle Adesina, on behalf of the family, in a statement issued on Thursday, confirmed the passage of the royal father, who died at 79. The statement read, “With gratitude to God, the entire Ogunleye Family of Akinale and Delesolu Compound, Ago-Owu, Owu Kingdom Abeokuta, hereby announce the passing unto glory of our illustrious son, father and grandfather, His Royal Highness Oba (Dr.) Olufemi Okesooto lyanda Adewunmi Ogunleye, Towulade 1 of Akinale,…
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Prof Moji Adeyeye, the Director General of the National Agency for Food and Administration and Control, has urged Nigerians to refrain from storing cooked food in the refrigerator for more than three days. Adeyeye warned that cooked food stored in the refrigerator for days is susceptible to contamination by disease-causing pathogens, key agents of foodborne diseases that can lead to death. Adeyeye made this known in a statement on Tuesday signed by the agency’s Resident Media Consultant, Sayo Akintola. Adeyeye, who said this in commemoration of the 2024 World Food…
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Recently, the Nigerian government confirmed the outbreak of cholera in parts of the country, including Lagos State. Laboratory investigations and test results in Lagos have however confirmed that the current outbreak is associated with the Cholera subtype known as Serovars O1. The identified Cholera strain according to the Lagos State Health Commissioner, Akin Abayomi, is “highly aggressive and contagious, with the potential for widespread” concerns, heightened by the rainy season. As of Sunday, data provided by Mr Abayomi on his Instagram account revealed that the state had recorded 350 suspected…
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A popular pastor, Stanley Ogbonna, has allegedly driven his estranged wife, Chioma, and six children out of their house in Abuja. Ogbonna, a General Overseer of the God’s Spring Assembly, also known as Glass Church, Kubwa, Abuja, was said to be in an unsettling relationship with his wife, which led to their divorce. He was accused of telling the court he had sold his properties to prevent the embattled wife from having a share of his wealth. Stanley Ogbonna. In a clip that went viral on social media platforms on…
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The 20th child of the founder of Celestial Church of Christ, Worldwide, Olatosho Oshoffa, popularly known as Tosho is the shepherd of CCC International Headquarters, Ketu, Lagos. He speaks with IMOLEAYO OYEDEYI on some controversial issues surrounding the church and its founder, the late Bilewu Oshoffa How related are you to the CCC founder, the late SBJ Oshoffa? My name is Olatosho Mathew Oshoffa. By the grace of God, I am the 10th son and the 20th child of the late founder of CCC. So, I am a real and…
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Olatosho Oshoffa, son of the Founder, Celestial Church of Christ, Worldwide, Bilewu Oshoffa, has revealed how the late spiritual leader managed his 13 wives and 53 children during his lifetime. The cleric, popularly known as Tosho, is the shepherd of CCC International Headquarters, Ketu, Lagos. Tosho, who is the 10th son and the 20th child of the late CCC founder, stated this in an interview with Sunday PUNCH. He stressed the love among the family members, including the wives and many children while noting that their late father used to…
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Tragedy occurred on the newly-rehabilitated 3rd Mainland Bridge on Wednesday, when a fully-loaded 20-seater commercial bus hit the railings, sending two passengers into the Lagoon. This occurred on a day Nigeria’s Muslim faithful joined the rest of the world in celebrating the end of the holy month of Ramadan, Eid-el-Fitri. According to an eyewitness, who identified himself as Akinola Adeniyi, the tragedy occurred at about 11.30 am. He said the commercial bus en route to the Island from Iyana-Oworo suddenly hit the railings on the bridge. Adeniyi attributed the cause…
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Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar, the Sultan of Sokoto and President General of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, has declared Wednesday as the first day of Shawwal 1445AH (Eid el Fitr Day). The Sultan, the head of the Muslim faithfuls in Nigeria, said this as the moon was not sighted anywhere in Nigeria. Abubakar said this on Monday after receiving the report of the Sultanate Council Advisory Committee on Religion and the National Moon Sighting Committee. The committees in their reports stated that it had not received any report from…
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The remains of the late Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Lekan Balogun, Alli Okunmade II, were interred according to Islamic rites on Friday, March 15, 2024, at his Aliiwo ancestral home in Ibadan, Oyo State capital. The late monarch, who reigned for two years, joined his ancestors at the age of 81 late Thursday evening at the University College Hospital, Ibadan, Oyo State, after a brief illness. The state Deputy Governor, Bayo Lawal, led other government functionaries to the family burial ground at Aliiwo in the Ibadan North Local Government Area…
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Reports quoting a police source insist that Herbert Wigwe’s father, Pastor Shyngle Wigwe, did not slump during the funeral of his late son as published in some quarters. Earlier, there was apprehension as an unconfirmed report stated that the father of late Access Bank Holdings CEO, Dr Herbert Wigwe, collapsed during his son’s funeral service at Isiokpo in Ikwerre Local Government Area of Rivers state. Pastor Shyngle Wigwe, in his late 80s, was said to have slumped following the shock of his billionaire son, Herbert Wigwe; daughter-in-law, Chizoba, and grandson,…
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The bodies of the late former Chief Executive Officer of Access Holdings, Dr Herbert Wigwe, his wife and son have arrived their hometown, Omueke in Isiokpo, Ikwere Local Government Area of Rivers State for burial today (Saturday). Their remains, which were accompanied by a huge motorcade on Friday, had left the Port Harcourt International Airport, Omagwa in Ikwerre LGA at about 1:33pm straight to his father’s compound in Omueke, Isiokpo. Recall that Wigwe’s kinsmen had insisted that their son must be buried in his hometown. Omueke, even as they vowed…
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A fun-seeking Lagos-based prophet, Oriyomi Remilekun, was said to have drowned during a beach hangout in the Ajah area of the state to celebrate this year’s Valentine’s Day. PUNCH Metro learnt that the deceased led some youths of his white garment church to the Avista Beach situated in the area on Saturday, February 17, to commemorate the Day. A source privy to the incident told our correspondent that the picnic which lasted through the evening had ended when the whereabouts of the late Oriyomi became unknown. The colleagues were said…
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By Dr. Olu Ajere Several thought forms, thought styles, and perspectives had emerged by community leaders, political leaders and public analysts about the circumstances that led to the gruesome onslaught on our Kabiesi which led to the joining of His ancestral fathers painfully. This matter goes beyond superficial and platonic brain waves’ submission on the serious matter. The Oba of Koro (A Retired Army General) departed this Sinful world as a great and giant ruler and soldier who sacrificed His golden life for the sake of humanity and His professional…
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The Redeemed Christian Church of God led by Pastor Enoch Adeboye has explained why a directive was given that non-members of the church should not be allowed to preach in its parishes. A memo that went viral on Monday, titled “Invitation of Guest Ministers in RCCG,” dated January 5, 2024, and signed by the Special Assistant to the General Overseer on Administration, Pastor Oladele Balogun, stated that “no external preacher, speaker or minister should be permitted on any of our altars or platforms.” The memo was directed to all Continental…
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Ten persons have lost their lives while seven others were injured in an accident that occurred in the Kara axis of the Lagos-Ibadan expressway on Tuesday. The accident which occurred around 5 am involved an ash-coloured Toyota Hiace bus with registration number FKY898YF and an orange colour truck. The spokesperson for the Ogun State Sector Command of Federal Roads Safety Corps, Florence Okpe, in a statement, said the suspected cause of the crash was excessive speed. The injured victims were said to have been taken to the hospital for medical…
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Celebrated Nigerian Television Authority News (NTA) news caster, Aisha Bello Mustapha, has passed on after a brief illness in Abuja. Aisha Bello Mustapha had 35 years of experience in the Nigerian media space and was a popular face on Nigerian television in the 90s and early 2000s until her retirement in 2022. Zainab Sabo, a friend of Aisha’s family, confirmed the death and added that her funeral prayer will take place at Abuja Central Mosque on Monday, December 11, according to Muslim rites. “It’s true that Mama (Aisha) is dead…
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Renowned labour activist and a former General Secretary of the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers, Chief Frank Kokori is dead. Kokori, who has been on hospital bed over kidney-related ailment for the past month, died at the age of 80. He reportedly passed on at a private hospital in Warri around 1:30 am on Thursday, December 7, 2023, which is coincidentally his birthday. Kokori’s Personal Assistant, Atawada Oke, disclosed the passage of the veteran labour leader to journalists early Thursday, noting that his health relapsed on Monday…
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A seasoned health analyst, writer, life coach and motivational speaker, Moyosore Shodipo has joined the editorial board of National Infinity Magazine as a guest columnist. Moyosore, a native of Ikorodu, Lagos State, holds a B.Sc. in Entrepreneurship and Business Management from the National Open University (2005/2009) and is a member of the Psychotherapists Association of Nigeria, Lagos State Chapter. Her lifelong desire and passion for caregiving and a helping hand to others led her to pursue a Diploma in Voluntary Community Health in Primary Healthcare, Essentials, Drugs, EPI & ORT.…
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Yes, pumpkin and moringa leaves are edible! The younger leaves of pumpkin are best for eating. Otherwise known as fluted gourd, iroko, ugwu, and ikong-ubong, it has been used to moderate menstrual cramps, treat infertility, boost blood for anaemia patients, and improve digestion, thereby reducing the chances of health conditions like irritable bowel movements, constipation, and those caused by indigestion problems like ulcers. Also, moringa leaf is used to tackle malnutrition, boost the immune system and enhance breast milk production in resource-limited settings. In northern Nigeria, its fresh leaves are…
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A 70-year-old Ugandan woman, Safina Namukwaya, has delivered a set of twins – a boy and a girl, after becoming pregnant through an In vitro fertilisation treatment, BBC reports Thursday. Namukwaya went through a successful caesarean delivery on Wednesday at the Women’s Hospital International and Fertility Centre in the Ugandan capital, Kampala. The hospital shared the news of the delivery via its Facebook page on Wednesday, stating, “70-year-old, Safina Namukwaya, speaking just before the delivery of her beautiful babies. Yes, she delivered twins, a boy and a girl. A historic…
Read MoreThe Shepherd-in-charge of the Celestial Church of Christ International Headquarters, Ketu, Olatosho Oshoffa, has condemned the invitation of Fuji singer, Pasuma, and street-hop artiste, Portable, to the praise night of one of the church branches. There was a stir on social media on Wednesday when an event flier that revealed that Pasuma and Portable would perform at the church’s praise night in Lagos went viral. Netizens took to the post’s comment section to knock the church over its choice of singers. Reacting to the poster on his Facebook page on…
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Bishop David Oyedepo’s son, Pastor Isaac Oyedepo, has launched his own ministry. The Isaac Oyedepo Evangelistic Ministries. Isaac Oyedepo reportedly shared a YouTube video titled “Unveiling of the Isaac Oyedepo Evangelistic Ministries” on his X account on Tuesday. In the YouTube video, Bishop David Oyedepo, his father, not only ministered but also prayed for Isaac and his wife, Ayomitide, as they both knelt before the respected clergy. Bishop Oyedepo was heard saying in part, “As hands are laid on you, I pray for unusual grace for sustainable connectivity that will…
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Pastor William Kumuyi, the founder and General Superintendent of the Deeper Christian Life Ministry, on Wednesday, said he has no plan to retire, noting that he is fit to run a relay race. The 82-year-old renowned clergy arrived in Benin City, the Edo State capital, around 2 pm for a six-day ‘Global Crusade with Kumuyi with the theme, “Loose Him, Let Him Go” to take place at the Garrick Memorial Grammar School, Ekhewan Road, Benin City. While fielding questions from journalists in the VIP Lounge at the Benin Airport, he…
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Scientists at the University of California San Francisco have developed a bioreactor device that uses human kidney cells cultured in the laboratory and mimics some of the key functions of a kidney. The device, according to the scientists, could one day free people from needing dialysis or having to take harsh drugs to suppress their immune system after a transplant. The scientists said the device has been successfully tested in pigs for a week with no obvious side effects or issues. According to the statement on the university’s website, the…
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Nigeria’s first indigenous chartered accountant,Akintola Williams is dead. According to family source, he died around 9a.m. this morning. He recently celebrated his 104th birthday on the 9th of August 2023. The graduate of accounting at the University of London was born in 1919.
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On Saturday, September 9, 2023, Brigadier-General (rtd) Mohamed Buba Marwa, former Military Administrator of Borno State, Lagos State and now Chairman/Chief Executive of National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) will be 70 years old. His Chef Press Secretary, Sina Ogunbambo, when he was Military Administrator of Lagos State from August 21, 1996 to May 29, 1999, pays a tribute to this living legend. “On the day that God was making baby Mohamed Buba Marwa, three Angels were on hand to give a helping hand. They were the Angels of beauty,…
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Two people were reported dead while eight others were injured on Tuesday in a lone accident involving a Toyota Hiace with number plate GAS 937 XA around Christopher University along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. The spokesperson for the Federal Road Safety Corps, Ogun State Command, Florence Okpe, in a statement made available to journalists, attributed the lone crash to wrongful overtaking and excessive speed. The statement read, “FRSC operatives attached to the Mowe Unit Command in conjunction with TRACE carried out a rescue operation on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway around Christopher University.…
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Dr. Ifekandu Bennett Omalu is a native Of Urunnebo Village, Enugwu Ukwu In Njikoka Local Government Area Of Anambra State. Born on September 1st, 1968. He attended both primary and secondary schools in Nigeria. And for his tertiary education he proceeded to the University of Nigeria Nsukka, where he acquired MBBS degree in Medicine and Surgery. He is currently a Professor of medical pathology and laboratory science at the University of California. Subsequently he acquired his MPH from the University of Pittsburgh and his MBA from Carnegie Mellon University. He…
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Adaora, the daughter of Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Soludo, has taken to social media to share photos from her engagement to partner, Arinze. Adaora made this known on her Instagram page on Friday. Sharing photos from the event, she said, “Allow me to introduce you to the love of my life.” Arinze proposed in Marrakech, Morocco. Adaora secured a Master’s degree in management from Imperial College Business School, London. She also obtained a diploma in fashion communications from Conde Nast College of Fashion and Design, London.
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Prostate cancer which occurs in the prostate is one of the most common types of cancer. It has become a health concern affecting men. While men at the age of 50 and above are said to be at risk of suffering from such cancer, Cancer Research – the world’s largest independent cancer research organisation revealed that “most prostate cancers start in the outer gland cells of the prostate and are known as acinar adenocarcinomas. Many of these cancers grow extremely slowly and are not likely to spread. But some can…
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