Korede Abdullah in Lagos A landmark study published in March 2023 has revealed a significant connection between caffeine levels in the blood and reduced body fat, potentially lowering the risk of developing type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular diseases. Researchers from the Karolinska Institute in Sweden, the University of Bristol, and Imperial College London collaborated on…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reiterated its dedication to nurturing the next generation of leaders in the financial and social sciences sectors. Mr. Cardoso stated this recently during a strategic engagement with the President and Chairman of the Governing Council of the Nigerian Economic Society (NES), Professor Adeola Adenikinju,…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos The Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) has announced a remarkable revenue generation of N4.2 trillion in the first nine months of 2024, surpassing its revenue collection for 2022 and 2023. This achievement was disclosed by Comptroller General Bashir Adeniyi at a workshop in Lagos, where he was represented by Comptroller Customs Area…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos The Lagos State Government has issued a fresh warning about the renewed threat of flash flooding in the state following Thursday’s heavy rainfall, described as the heaviest in many months. Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, explained that the release of water from Oyan Dam has caused channels…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos A group of Nigerians living abroad has raised concerns over the alleged diversion of the original route of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway construction project at Okun Ajah, Lagos State. The group claims this change has negatively impacted their investments in WinHomes Estate, located in the same area. They accuse the Federal…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos Today, October 20, 2024, marks the fourth anniversary of the infamous Lekki Tollgate shooting that claimed the lives of several #EndSARS protesters in 2020. To commemorate the tragic event, protesters gathered at the Lekki Tollgate, formerly known as the #EndSARS bus stop, in Lagos State. However, the peaceful assembly quickly…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos President Bola Tinubu arrived back in Abuja on Saturday, October 19, 2024, after a two-week working vacation in the United Kingdom and France. His plane touched down at the Presidential Wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport at 7:20 p.m. During his vacation, President Tinubu spent time reflecting on his administration’s…
The Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC) of the Nigerian Army has denied allegations that its officers detained a civilian, Deekae Sunday Kiaka, over a personal dispute involving a soldier’s girlfriend. According to TRADOC, in a press statement released on Saturday and signed by Lieutenant-Colonel Sani Uba, Acting Deputy Director Army Public Relations Training and Doctrine…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos Nigeria’s former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon, is celebrating a major milestone today – his 90th birthday! The Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Gwabin Musa, is leading the tributes, congratulating General Gowon on behalf of the Armed Forces of Nigeria. The congratulatory message was contained in a press statement…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos In a daring operation, troops from the 401 Special Forces Brigade have successfully rescued eight passengers kidnapped along the Zaki Biam-Tine Nune road in Ukum Local Government Area of Benue State. The rescue mission was carried out after credible intelligence was received about the kidnapping incident. This revelation was contained in…
