By Titilayo Kupoliyi Gingivitis, Akokoro in Yoruba is a disease of the gum that causes inflammation of the gingiva which is the part of the gum around the base of the tooth. If it is not treated promptly, it can lead to periodontitis, a more serious gum disease which can lead to the loss of Continue Reading
By Taiwo Akinola Hug is a physical embrace of one another in a way of showing pleasantries, calming down a distressed person, showing affection, among others. People hug in places such as churches, open places, corporate environments, to mention but a few. According to research, the effect of a hug builds trust, a sense of […]Continue Reading
The Sokoto Central market is currently on fire, with the motorcycle section of the market affected. According to reports, the fire started early this morning, but its cause cannot be immediately established. However, another source revealed that the Sokoto Central market fire emanated from a dump site close to the motorcycle section. Reacting, the Chairman […]Continue Reading
By Olaolu Fawole African Proverb “You do not tell a child not to touch a hot lamp, the lamp will tell him” Elizabeth is a six year old primary one pupil. When she is at school, her mother misses her presence and when she is back from school, her mom prefers school hours are not […]Continue Reading
Israeli forces have launched an overnight raid on al-Shifa hospital in Gaza, with reports of tanks and heavy gunfire at the facility. An Israel Defense Forces spokesperson said the IDF was carrying out a “high precision operation in limited areas” of the hospital. The IDF said “senior Hamas terrorists have regrouped” inside the hospital and […]Continue Reading
The Gambian parliament will on Monday discuss whether to consider or throw out a bill that is seeking to reverse the ban on female genital mutilation (FGM). If the legislators agree to consider it, the bill will be taken through a committee for further scrutiny. The bill was introduced to parliament earlier this month by […]Continue Reading
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has selected Hon. Dennis Idahosa as its deputy governorship candidate in the September 21 Edo governorship election. Idahosa will serve as a running mate for the APC candidate in the state, Senator Monday Okpebholo. Recall that Idahosa was one of the aspirants who vied for the APC ticket for the […]Continue Reading
Spicy & Trendy With Adetutu Adetule/Taiwo Akinola Comparing the old way of operations in the music industry to the present world really, are phenomenal. Gospel singer, Mike Abdul stated this speaking with Spicy &Trendy crew. The gospel singer, who rated high the present Nigerian music industry said, the way music affairs are being handled in […]Continue Reading
By Oluwaseyi Ajibade President Bola Tinubu has strongly condemned the brutal killing of military personnel in Delta State, describing the act as cowardly. In a statement on Sunday, the President said he stood in solidarity with all well-meaning Nigerians and the brave men and women of the armed forces in mourning the unnecessary loss of […]Continue Reading
The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities and the Non-Academic Staff Union of Nigerian Universities and Allied Institutions will commence a nationwide strike today (Monday), to protest their withheld four months’ salary. The National President of SSANU, Muhammed Ibrahim, informed The PUNCH on Sunday that the two unions were set for their nationwide strike. But Continue Reading
Whooping cough is on the rise across Europe, and the Czech Republic is no exception. However, a week marked by confusion surrounding official guidance and a controversial public appearance by Prague’s mayor has left some wondering if anything was learned from Covid-19. In the first week of January, say the Czech authorities, there were 28 […]Continue Reading
The Jigawa State Police Command has confirmed the death of three students in an accident along the Jahun/Kiyawa Road in the state. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Lawan Shiisu, confirmed the accident in a statement issued to newsmen on Sunday. He said the accident occurred on March 15, 2024, adding that the crash “involved […]Continue Reading
By Olaolu Fawole A 20-year-old hair stylist, Josephine Odunu and a dispatch rider, Edesemi Ikporo, 30, have been arrested by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, for selling and distributing illicit drug-laced chin-chin to students and at social parties in Yenagoa, Bayelsa state. NDLEA officers on patrol around Opolo area of Yenagoa […]Continue Reading
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, and one of his queens, Olori Tobi, have welcomed twins. The Ooni shared the news on his verified Instagram account, revealing that Olori Tobi gave birth to a prince and princess on Saturday. He said, “To God be the glory, great things he has done. Hearty congratulations to […]Continue Reading
A yet-to-be-identified male adult has been confirmed dead after an electric cable drum fell on him at Ojo-Igbede Road in the Ojo Local Government Area of Lagos State. It was gathered that the incident happened on Thursday while a forklifter was transloading armoured cables from a container into its body. A Police source who spoke […]Continue Reading
By Mojisola Oladele The Commandant of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, Osun State Command, Dr Michael Adaralewa has reiterated the readiness of the command, to deploy personnel to join the Nigerian Correctional Service Armed Squad to guard custodial centres in Osun State. Dr Adaralewa gave the assurance during a courtesy visit to the […]Continue Reading
A yet-to-be-identified man was on Thursday night shot dead by gunmen suspected to be cultists along the Nanka/Lumumba Diobu axis between Mile 2 and Mile 3 in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. It was gathered that about three gunmen had trailed the deceased to a location where he went to buy noodles and shot him in […]Continue Reading
By Olawale Asake Director General, National Orientation Agency, NOA, Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu has commiserated with the Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, the Olubadan-in-Council, immediate family and the indigenes of Ibadanland on the passage of Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Lekan Balogun, who joined his ancestors on Thursday. The Director-General in a statement on Continue Reading
By Abdullah Bello (Abuja) President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Mrs. Zubaida Umar as the Director-General, DG of the National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA, Mrs. Umar is the second woman to be appointed as Director-General of this pivotal agency, and her appointment further underlines the president’s avowed commitment to gender inclusion.Also approved Continue Reading
By Mosope Kehinde A lying-in state has been held in honour of the late Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Olalekan Balogun at the ancient Mapo hall, Oja’ba Ibadan. Our correspondent reports that the programme which was to allow dignitaries to pay last respects to the late monarch had in attendance Ibadan chiefs, religious and market leaders […]Continue Reading
The Olubadan-in-Council, on Friday, said there was no specific date yet for the coronation of the new Olubadan of Ibadanland. A former governor of Oyo State and Otun Olubadan of Ibadanland, Chief Rashidi Ladoja, made this announcement shortly after a closed-door meeting with the Olubadan-designate, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, at his Alalubosa residence in Ibadan, the […]Continue Reading
President Bola Tinubu has expressed his condolences over the death of Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Lekan Balogun, Alli Okunmade II. Tinubu, in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngalale, on Friday, said Olubadan was an exceptional king in the service of humanity. The statement read in part, “President Bola Tinubu […]Continue Reading
By Funmi Ojo Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has described the passing of the 42nd Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Dr. Moshood Lekan Balogun, Alli Okunade II, as devastating, saying the late monarch will be missed for the peace and tranquillity that his reign witnessed in Ibadan. Governor Adeleke commiserated with his Oyo state counterpart, […]Continue Reading
By Rasheedah Makinde Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC Commandant in Oyo State, Mr Augustine Padonu has called on the security agencies officers’ wives association to always support their husbands in all ramifications to collectively wage war against insecurity. Mr Padonu made the call at the end of a 3-day skill acquisition exhibition organized […]Continue Reading
By Olatunji Idowu The Zonal Director, Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, FRCN, Ibadan Zonal Station, Mr Dominic Mokikan wants the staff to shun greed and subsume their interest under the corporate interest and overall growth of the establishment. Mr Mokikan made the call while addressing the members of staff of Paramount FM, Abeokuta during his […]Continue Reading