A Gombe-based cardiologist, Dr Abubakar Sani, says excessive consumption of sugary drinks increases the risk of cardiovascular diseases in children. He said excessive consumption of Sugar-Sweetened Beverages might predispose children to the risk of heart disease, hypertension and Type 2 diabetes. Sani, a consultant cardiologist, Federal Teaching Hospital, Gombe, said this in an interview with…
As dark clouds gathered overhead, young and old members of Uganda’s long-embattled opposition gathered for prayers at the home of an imprisoned politician — the mood both defiant and bleak. The mayor of Kampala, Erias Lukwago, told the gathering on Sunday that this week’s election was a “face off” between ordinary Ugandans and President Yoweri…
The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade, and the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba (Sen.) Rashidi Ladoja, were involved in a moment that drew public attention on Monday during the 2026 Inter-Faith service held at the Secretariat’s Grand Space, behind the Oyo State House of Assembly, Ibadan. At the event, the Alaafin who was seated when Olubadan arrived extended his hand in…
The Coordinating Minister for Food Affairs, Zulkifli Hasan, on Monday said Indonesia plans to implement a nationwide single rice price policy starting in 2026 in a bid to reduce price disparities between regions. Hassan said the policy is aimed at ensuring uniform rice prices across the country, including in eastern Indonesia, with the government providing…
US prosecutors have opened an inquiry threatening a “criminal indictment” against the Federal Reserve, its chairman Jerome Powell revealed Sunday, denouncing new “threats and ongoing pressure” from the administration of President Donald Trump. Powell said in a video statement that the US central bank received grand jury subpoenas Friday related to his Senate testimony in…
By Anuoluwapo Fasoyin Nigeria Union of Pensioners, NUP, Oyo State Council, has gifted Governor Seyi Makinde, a symbolic white horse in appreciation of his kindness and care towards Pensioners in the state. The State NUP, led by its Secretary, Comrade Olusegun Abatan, presented the gift at the Inter-Faith service held at the state Secretariat, Ibadan….
Troops of the Nigerian Army’s 13 Brigade have rescued 18 passengers, including two infants, following a boat hijacking incident along the Nigeria–Cameroon waterways. The incident occurred on January 11, 2026, when suspected sea pirates hijacked a passenger boat operating along the Kombo Fishing Port axis within Cameroonian waters. The attackers, reportedly operating two speedboats and…
US President Donald Trump urged Cuba on Sunday to “make a deal” soon, pledging to cut off all oil and money flowing to the communist-run island after the toppling of Havana’s key ally, Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro. The threatening social media post drew an angry retort from Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel, who said “no one”…
Vice President Kashim Shettima will on Tuesday chair a governance colloquium organized to mark the 50th birthday of Special Adviser to the President on Policy and Coordination, Hadiza Usman. The event, scheduled to be held in Abuja, will feature a keynote address by a renowned public policy expert, Joe Abah, who will speak on the…
Bandits, suspected armed herders, have killed a soldier and an officer of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps at Udeku community in the Turan district of the Kwande Local Government Area of Benue State. The incident, which occurred on Saturday, was confirmed by a community leader from the troubled area, Mr. Lawrence Akerigba, who said…