Health Fatty Liver Disease Affects One in Every Ten August 22, 2024 Olaoluwa Vincent Ajayi Fatty liver disease, an increasingly common condition, is now recognized as a significant public health issue, particularly among those dealing with obesity. Recent data indicate that one in ten people…
Nigeria News Nigerian Passport Fees Set to Rise in September 2024: New Costs Announced August 21, 2024 Olaoluwa Vincent Ajayi Starting September 1, 2024, the cost of obtaining a Nigerian passport will rise significantly. The 32-page passport, valid for five years, will now cost N50,000, up from N35,000. Meanwhile, the…
Health Nigeria News Opinion WHO Assures: Mpox Virus Is Under Control, But Risks Remain August 21, 2024 Olaoluwa Vincent Ajayi The World Health Organization (WHO) has reassured the global community that the current spread of Mpox, particularly the new and more dangerous strain emerging from the Democratic Republic of the…
Nigeria News Opinion Politics Northern Elites Rally Behind Jonathan for 2027 Presidency, Sparking Political Debate August 21, 2024 Olaoluwa Vincent Ajayi The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) is urging former President Goodluck Jonathan to consider running in the 2027 presidential election. This call comes as dissatisfaction grows, particularly among northern elites, with…
Automobile Nigeria News Opinion Oil-Rich Nigeria Struggles with Fuel Scarcity: Petrol Hits N12,000 per 10 Litres August 21, 2024 Olaoluwa Vincent Ajayi The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has accused the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL) of withholding petroleum products worth N75.142 billion, paid for by its members since…
Nigeria News Opinion Politics Federal Government Inaugurates 10-Man Committee to Secure Financial Independence for Local Councils August 20, 2024 Olaoluwa Vincent Ajayi The Federal Government has taken a decisive step toward ensuring financial autonomy for Nigeria’s local governments by inaugurating a 10-man inter-ministerial committee tasked with enforcing a recent Supreme Court judgment.…
Nigeria News Opinion World News With Tears in His Eyes, Biden Hands Over 2024 Nomination to Kamala Harris August 20, 2024 Olaoluwa Vincent Ajayi In a tearful farewell at the Democratic National Convention, President Joe Biden announced his decision to step down from his bid for a second term during a heartfelt speech at…
Automobile Nigeria News Politics Frustration Grows as Tinubu Allows NNPC to Divert 2023 Dividends for ‘Removed’ Subsidies August 20, 2024 Olaoluwa Vincent Ajayi President Bola Tinubu has given the green light for the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) to utilize its 2023 dividends, initially intended for the federation, to address the increasing…
Sports Heartbreak for Adesanya as He Taps Out to Du Plessis in UFC 305 Showdown August 18, 2024 Olaoluwa Vincent Ajayi Perth, Australia — In a highly anticipated bout at UFC 305, Dricus Du Plessis successfully defended his middleweight title, submitting Israel Adesanya in the main event on Saturday. The South…
Health Nigeria News ECOWAS Warns of Health Crisis as Mpox Cases Surge in Africa August 18, 2024 Olaoluwa Vincent Ajayi The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has issued an urgent appeal for global assistance as the Mpox virus, previously known as monkeypox, spreads rapidly across Africa. Symptoms of…
