Author: Abibat Babalola

You Dread Liver Problems? Avoid These Four Fruits

Abibat Babalola

“Number three on the list of the commonly consumed fruits may surprise you.” Along with alcohol and stimulants, certain commonly consumed fruits can strain liver health and increase the risk of liver damage when eaten in excess. 1. Durians Known as the “king of fruits,” durians are famous for their strong flavor and creamy texture. While they provide essential vitamins and minerals, they are also high in calories and saturated fats, which can negatively impact liver health. The American Liver Foundation advises individuals with fatty liver disease to avoid foods…

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SERAP Sues CBN Over Alleged Failure To Disclose LG Allocations

Abibat Babalola

SERAP’s Deputy Director, Kolawole Oluwadare, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday. He said the group’s suit followed a landmark judgment by the Supreme Court last July, which held that allocations from the Federation Account with the CBN must be paid directly to democratically elected local government councils and that no governor has the power to keep, control or use the money meant for the councils. In the suit number FHC/L/MSC/521/2025 filed last Friday at the Federal High Court, Lagos, SERAP is asking the court to “direct and compel the…

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‘21,082 Of 336,845 Candidates Absent;’ JAMB Releases Rescheduled UTME Results

Abibat Babalola

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has released the results of candidates who wrote the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) resit examination. JAMB disclosed this in a statement by its spokesperson, Fabian Benjamin. Of the 336,845 candidates rescheduled for the examination, the board said 21,082 others were absent. “Of the 336,845 who were eventually scheduled after isolated good sessions of the affected centres were excluded and their previously unverified candidates were added, 21,082 were absent,” it said. It also announced the release of withheld results of under-age candidates…

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Nigeria Finally Rescued From $11bn P&ID Scam – Legal Team Leader Clarifies

Abibat Babalola

The Federal Government on Thursday evening revealed how Nigeria was saved from an $11 billion investment scam engineered by Process and Industrial Developments Limited (P&ID), describing the landmark victory in a United Kingdom court as a turning point in the fight against corruption and economic sabotage. The National Coordinator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (FRN) Legal & Investigation Team on the P&ID case, Mr. Kofo Abdulsalam-Alada, narrated the behind-the-scenes efforts that led to the successful outcome. Speaking during a courtesy call on the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and…

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‘Sweep Everywhere Clean,’ Tinubu Okays One Party System

Abibat Babalola

. Expects Mass Exodus From PDP, LP, Other Opposition parties, which he described as sinking ships without Life Jackets   President Bola Tinubu has said he expects more politicians to join the All Progressives Congress, APC. Tinubu stated this during the ruling party’s national summit on Thursday. READ ALSO: ‘For £500 million ($670 million),’ US Firm Redbird Capital Agrees Deal To Buy UK’s Telegraph Newspaper ‘Mad Rush,’ Saudi Arabian Club, Juventus, Others In Race To Sign Osimhen June Internationals: Tuchel Unveils England 26-Man Squad ‘15.85s (2.0m/s),’ Favour Ofili Breaks 150m…

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Music Teacher Bags Life Imprisonment For Defiling 9-Year-Old Pupil

Abibat Babalola

An Ikeja Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court sentenced a 35-year-old music teacher and counselor, Anthony Okeh, to life imprisonment for defiling a nine-year-old, JSS 1 pupil (name withheld) on Wednesday, May 21. The State Counsel, Miss Abimbola Abolade presented two witnesses; the survivor and an investigative police officer while the defence called four witnesses. Abolade told the court that the convict committed the offence on Sept. 6, 2022 at Lachez O International School, Agege, Lagos. Justice Abiola Soladoye in her judgment held that the prosecution had successfully discharged the…

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Tanzania Shuts Down X Over Falsely Announcement Of President’s Death By Hackers

Abibat Babalola

Tanzanians were blocked from social media platform X on Wednesday after a police account was hacked and used to falsely announce the president’s death, internet watchdog NetBlocks said. The social media shutdown comes amid the disappearance of activists Boniface Mwangi of Kenya and Agather Atuhaire of Uganda following their arrest by Tanzanian police earlier this week. They were in the country to attend the trial of opposition leader Tundu Lissu who is accused of treason ahead of elections in October. READ ALSO: Trump Plays Up ‘Genocide’ Accusation In Meeting With…

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Trump Plays Up ‘Genocide’ Accusation In Meeting With South Africa President

Abibat Babalola

President Donald Trump ambushed South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Wednesday by playing him a video that he claimed proved genocide is being committed against white people, driving farmers to flee to the United States. The unexpected stunt turned the usually staid diplomatic setting of the Oval Office into a stage for Trump’s contention that white South Africans are being persecuted. With the media standing by and Ramaphosa at times unable to get a word in, Trump had staff put the video on a large screen, saying it showed black…

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DisCos’ Performance Disappointing — We’ll Get Tough On Them – Adelabu

Abibat Babalola

Bayo Adelabu, minister of power, says electricity distribution companies (DisCos) have disappointed the country regarding performance expectations and hindered the government’s efforts at improving supply. Adelabu spoke during a two-day retreat organised by the senate committee on power, according to a statement on Tuesday by Bolaji Tunji, special adviser, strategic communication and media relations to the minister. “We need to get tough with the DisCos, as they can easily frustrate all the gains we have made,” the minister said . “They have disappointed us in performance expectations. Whatever we do…

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‘I Had Cancer Scare, Underwent Thyroid Surgery’ – Mercy Johnson Explains Weight Loss

Abibat Babalola

Nollywood actress Mercy Johnson-Okojie has opened up about her health struggles and her sudden weight loss. Recall that the movie star recently sparked concerns with her drastic weight loss, which has been the subject of intense discussion across social media platforms. In a recent conversation with veteran actress Joke Silva, Okojie explained that she had a cancer scare and underwent a thyroid ‘I Had Cancer Scare, Underwent Thyroid Surgery’ – Mercy Johnson Explains Weight Loss removal surgery. READ ALSO: Ibadan, Ogbomoso Monarchs Reject Alaafin As Permanent Council Chair South-East Reps…

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