Category: Crime/Health

To Help Lower Blood Pressure, Here Are 5 Things to Do Before Bed

ADEOLA YUSUF

Before you hit the pillow tonight, try these five simple yet effective tips to give your blood pressure a little extra love.   Maintaining healthy blood pressure is more than keeping your doctor happy at your checkup. It is a key part of reducing your risk of heart disease, stroke, and other serious health issues. When thinking about ways to support healthy blood pressure, a heart-healthy diet and exercise may come to mind, which isn’t wrong. But it’s not just about what you do by day. Your nighttime routine plays…

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‘It’s Illegal,’ Falana Faults CharlyBoy Street Renaming

Ganiyu Amodu

Human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana, has condemned the recent renaming of streets and bus stops in Lagos State, describing the actions as unconstitutional, illegal, and authoritarian. In a statement issued on Saturday, Falana accused certain individuals and local council officials of usurping powers exclusively vested in local government councils under Nigerian law, particularly as it concerns the naming of streets, roads, and public places. He cited specific cases, including the controversial renaming of the iconic “Charley Boy Bus Stop” to “Baddo Bus Stop” by the…

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‘Health Crisis,’ Gambia Declares Mpox Outbreak

Abibat Babalola

The Gambia reported an outbreak of mpox on Tuesday, with the detection of a single case, as several nearby countries have recorded recent increases in infections. Mpox remains an international health emergency, the World Health Organisation’s director said last month, amid a rise in West Africa. “A case of mpox has been detected in the country through the routine surveillance system”, The Gambia’s Ministry of Health said in a statement, adding that the disease was detected on Friday. “The detection of a single case in a country where mpox is…

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Scrutiny Mounts on Dapo Segun’s Tenure as NNPC EVP Downstream

ADEOLA YUSUF

. Reps Cttee re-ignite probe on Refineries, OVH acquisition deal The House of Representatives’ Committee on Petroleum Resources (Downstream) has constituted 10 Technical Sub-Committees designed to re-ignite the now dormant inquest into the operations of the nation’s refineries and the controversial acquisition of OVH by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited under the remit of Dapo Segun as the Executive Vice President, Downstream who now functions as the Company’s Chief Finance Officer. Briefing journalists in Abuja, Chairman of the Committee, Hon. Ikenga Ugochinyere said the setting up of the following…

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Court Document Links N1 Billion Racket To Ebonyi SSG, Grace Umezurike

Abibat Babalola

. Governor reacts, Court orders temporary forfeiture of money as litigation over alleged mega fraud continues     A Federal High Court sitting in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, has granted an interim forfeiture order on over N1 billion allegedly linked to Grace Umezurike, the Secretary to the Ebonyi State Government, and her aide, Ngene Nwanna Onyeabor. Reacting to the development, Governor Francis Nwifuru said his administration would not rush to any conclusions over the court’s decision. Speaking during a church service at the Government House Chapel, Centenary City, Abakaliki, on…

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Dapo Segun and the Refinery Probe: A Name Omitted, a Process in Question, By Tajudeen Bukar

ADEOLA YUSUF

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission’s ongoing investigation into Nigeria’s refinery rehabilitation projects has generated more confusion than clarity. Having closely followed the Port Harcourt and Warri refinery overhauls from the outset, I find it both perplexing and concerning that Mr. Dapo Segun—now Chief Financial Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL)—is absent from the EFCC’s list of individuals under scrutiny. In a letter dated April 28, 2025, the EFCC announced its probe into alleged abuse of office and misappropriation of funds related to the refineries’ rehabilitation. The…

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‘Lost Battle To Prostate Cancer,’ How Nollywood Actor, Tom Njemanze, Died

Abibat Babalola

Njemanze gained fame in the 1990s following powerful performances in iconic films such as Pounds and Dollars, Issakaba and Osuofia in London.   Nollywood actor, Tom Njemanze has passed away at the age of 75. The veteran thespian died on Friday following a protracted battle with prostate cancer. His demise was confirmed via a post shared on Saturday by movie producer, Stanley Ajemba Chibueze, better known as Stanley Ontop. Captioning a picture of the ailing actor on his sick bed, he wrote, “Good afternoon everyone it’s another sad period as…

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‘False, Misleading,’ Nigerian Govt Debunks Cancellation Of WAEC, NECO Exams

Ganiyu Amodu

The Federal Government has denied a false online report claiming the cancellation of the 2025 West African Examinations Council (WAEC) and National Examinations Council (NECO) examinations due to widespread malpractice. In a statement on Sunday signed by the Director of Press and Public Relations, Federal Ministry of Education, Boriowo Folasade, it clarified that the 2025 WAEC exams have been concluded with minimal incidents of malpractice, which were promptly addressed. The Ministry also assured that the ongoing NECO exams are proceeding smoothly without reported cases of malpractice. It advised the public…

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18 Out Of 36 Serving Govs Under Investigation – EFCC Chairman

ADEOLA YUSUF

  The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ola Olukoyede, has disclosed that 18 sitting governors are currently under investigation by the agency for various alleged financial infractions. Olukoyede made this revelation on Friday during a public awareness programme in Lagos, aimed at addressing the misuse and abuse of the naira. According to the anti-corruption chief, while the agency initiates investigations even while public officials are in office, certain actions are only taken once they vacate their positions due to constitutional limitations. A Drop of Camel Tears’ll…

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Fake Admission Racket Rocks Nigeria Police Academy, LAUTECH, 18 Others

Ganiyu Amodu

. ‘9,469 students involved,’ Names of institutions and numbers of illegal admissions uncovered by JAMB   No fewer than 9,469 admissions across 20 tertiary institutions nationwide have been flagged as fake by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board for the 2024 academic session. According to the board, the admissions were conducted outside the popular Central Admission Processing System, popularly known as CAPS. According to the list obtained from JAMB, Kano State University of Science and Technology led the pack with 2,215 fake admissions, with Ladoke Akintola University of Technology following…

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