CBN Gov Promotes Economic Ties with Middle East, Engages Nigerian Diaspora

The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso, has advocated for stronger economic ties with the Middle East, emphasising opportunities for collaboration in infrastructure, tourism, and financial sector development. Cardoso made the call on Monday at the inaugural Conference on Emerging Markets Economies in Saudi Arabia where he met with the Assistant…

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Osun Mayhem: Council Chairman Murdered as Violence Spread over Power Tussle

Korede Abdullah in Lagos Tensions escalated in Ikire, Osun State on Monday, as the purportedly reinstated Chairman of Irewole Local Government, Mr. Remi Abass, was allegedly killed by hoodlums linked to the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The crisis stemmed from a legal dispute over control of the local government, with the All Progressives Congress…

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U-turn: Singer Davido Praises Police, Urges Peaceful Osun LG Election

Korede Abdullah in Lagos Afrobeat star Davido has retracted his earlier criticism of the Osun State commissioner of police. He had initially accused the commissioner of disregarding the rule of law, expressing frustration over the violence that led to needless killings in the state. In a fresh statement on X, Davido acknowledged the commissioner’s genuine…

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Tension in Osun as Hoodlums Attempt Takeover of Council Secretariats

Korede Abdullah in Lagos Residents of Osun State were gripped by fear on Monday morning as armed hoodlums attempted to seize control of local government secretariats across multiple areas, including Osogbo and Olorunda. The invasion, which began around 8:00 a.m., led to sporadic gunfire, forcing schoolchildren to flee while commercial activities came to a halt….

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Omega-3, Exercise Delay Biological Aging by Months in Older Adults – Study

A new study reveals that omega-3 supplements, combined with regular exercise, may slow biological aging in older adults by 3 to 4 months over three years. Researchers analyzed data from the DO-HEALTH trial, involving over 700 participants aged 70 and older, and found measurable improvements in molecular aging markers. The study, recently published in Nature…

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