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The Coordinator, Office of the Edo State First Lady, Mrs. Edesili Okpebholo Anani, has emphasized the need for healthcare facilities in Edo State to prioritise the use of reliable and calibrated blood pressure measurement tools to ensure accurate readings. Speaking as part of activities to mark World Hypertension Day, she said increased enlightenment and action are necessary to combat the growing burden of hypertension. “Hypertension is a growing burden in our society that affects millions of people worldwide, often without symptoms; making regular blood pressure checks crucial for detection and management,” she said. Emphasizing the importance of accurate blood pressure…
The State High Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos before Justice Rahman Oshodi has adjourned till May 23 for continuation of trial the case between Jude Chigozie Okoye, their elder brother and former Manager of Paul and Peter Okoye and the duo known as PSquare. It follows the Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Friday presentation of its first prosecution witness, PW1, Peter Obumuneme Okoye,( a.k.a Mr P) against Jude Chigozie Okoye. Okoye is standing trial alongside his company, Northside Music Ltd., on a four-count charge bordering on alleged stealing to the tune of $1m…
Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu arrives in Rome, Italy, to join fellow global leaders at the solemn mass inaugurating Pope Leo XIV’s Pontificate
As the world marks the International Day of The Boy Child, themed, “Building Self-esteem in Boys: Stand Up, Be Heard, Be Seen”, the Federal Government is asking every family, every school, every faith institution, and every policy table, should pay attention to the development of the boy child. In a statement by her Special Adviser on Media & Publicity, Mr Jonathan Eze, the Nigerian Minister of Women Affairs, Hajiya Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim called on families to listen, and raise the boy child with purpose and tenderness, courage and care. “Today, as the sun rises across our great Nation, Nigeria; from the…
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is already in Rome the Italian capital city to attend the inaugural Mass of His Holiness Pope Leo XIV and to meet with international leaders. Posting his arrival on his X Handle Carney said, “We are looking forward to meaningful exchanges throughout the visit, building on the strong and enduring ties ..” More details…
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC has published the personal particulars of each of the 16 candidates and their running mates in the November Governorship elections in Anambra State. The particulars in copies of the Form EC9, are on display along with all the accompanying academic credentials and other documents submitted by them, at the INEC State Headquarters and the 21 Local Government offices across Anambra State. Sam Olumekun, the National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee in statement said this is as provided in “Section 29(3) of the Electoral Act 2022 and listed as item 4 on…
Ebonyi State Police Command says a suspected member of a notorious car-snatching syndicate has been apprehended and a stolen school bus recovered from him. The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Joshua Ukandu, in a statement referenced AZ:5200/EBS/PPRO/VOL.9/19, identified the suspect as Nwali Chibuike Solomon. According to Ukandu, the suspect was arrested on May 15, 2025, while attempting to sell the stolen vehicle in the Idembia community, Ezza South Local Government Area of the state. He stated that the recovered vehicle was originally stolen from a private school based in Abuja in March 2025, where it was being used as a…
At least 18 people have died following a tornado outbreak and severe weather stretching from the Heartland to the East Coast of the United States. According to ABC News, nine fatalities were confirmed in Kentucky, seven in Missouri, and two in Virginia as storms battered communities with destructive winds, hailstorms, and heavy rain. Since Friday, there have been over 500 reports of severe weather spanning from Texas to New Jersey, while more than 600,000 residents remain without power, mainly across Michigan and Tennessee. Remnant storms from Friday’s outbreak continued into Saturday morning, with at least 26 tornadoes reported across Kentucky,…
The Anambra State Police Command has confirmed a tragic gas explosion at the Onitsha Head Bridge Market, which claimed one life and left six others injured. The Command’s Spokesman, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, disclosed the incident in a statement on Saturday in Onitsha, according to reports. Ikenga said the explosion occurred on Friday at the plumbing section of the market, located along Uga Street. According to him, preliminary investigations indicated that a welding gas cylinder exploded while a welder was working on metal, allegedly due to exposure to excessive heat. “The police operatives attached to the Onitsha Head Bridge Divisional Police…
Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has ordered the authorities of the Niger Delta University (NDU) to identify and expel students involved in cult activities if they do not withdraw voluntarily. Speaking at the 7th combined convocation ceremony of the university, following recent incidents of student cult clashes that reportedly claimed lives in the community, the governor directed the university management to take decisive action against cultism. “There should be no room for cultism in this university. I have given the Vice Chancellor a charge as the Visitor to this institution. As a government, I have also directed all security…