A recent study published in the Journal of Paediatric Endocrinology and Metabolism has found that certain foods commonly considered healthy, such as bananas, oats, and yoghurt, actually increase the risk of developing type 1 diabetes in children who are genetically predisposed to the condition. The study, conducted by researchers from the University of Copenhagen and…
In a devastating incident, at least 48 people lost their lives when a petrol tanker collided with a truck carrying travellers and cattle in Niger State, Nigeria. The tragic accident occurred on September 8, 2024, at around 12:30 am along the Bida-Agaie-Lapai road, approximately 2 kilometres from Dendo Community in Agaie Local Government Area. According…
I’m thinking here that I need to employ another language to properly express my exasperation at some of the issues that plague us, in this case, Petrol. This is why I’m resorting to speaking Latin as against the English language. Where is the President? Ubi Est Praeses? We need to know because he alone it…
During the recently concluded 2024 Forum on China-Africa Cooperation, Chinese President Xi Jinping addressed over 50 African leaders, pledging to deepen cooperation across various sectors, including infrastructure, trade, and energy. This summit, held from September 4 to 6, marked a significant moment in China-Africa relations, as Xi announced a commitment of $50 billion in financing…
Dr Olisa Agbakoba is a distinguished Senior Advocate of Nigeria and former President of the Nigerian Bar Association. While speaking with Biodun Busari, he offers his insightful perspective on Nigeria’s persistent challenges, from escalating fuel prices and the urgent need for judicial reform to the contentious debate over the creation of additional states Recently, there…
The Lagos State Government has announced a three-month extension of its work-from-home policy, effective from September 4, 2024. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu approved the extension in a circular signed by the state Head of Service, Bode Agoro, highlighting the government’s commitment to promoting work-life balance amid ongoing economic challenges. Background of the Policy The work-from-home policy…
According to estimates, Americans possess over 400 million guns. Somehow, the country manages through the National Rifle Association, to keep guns of all kinds flowing into the hands of people with fewer and fewer restrictions each year. One has to admire a country that picks and chooses what laws or what parts of the Constitution…
Until today, I thought I was an educated man. But now, I am confused. Now, let’s break this statement from the NNPC down to pieces. NNPC: We have sold Crude to Dangote in Naira. NNPC: NNPC is not a monopoly, but we are the only ones lifting petrol. NNPC: We will tie Dangote’s petrol to…
For the uninitiated, Omugwo is a tradition that originated among the ‘Igbos’ largely domiciled in the Eastern part of Nigeria. It is a postpartum care package for the newborn baby and mother for 3-6 months. It is so effective and wonderful that it has been adopted by almost all cultures in the country. It helps…
In a tragic incident that has shocked the nation, more than 100 residents of a village in Yobe State were killed in a deadly attack by Boko Haram militants on September 4, 2024. The attack, one of the deadliest in recent months, underscores the ongoing security challenges faced by Nigeria, particularly in the northeastern region…
