Breaking News

Month: September 2024

5 exercises that reduce leg swelling you can do at home

Here are simple exercises that reduce leg swelling. Leg or foot swelling, also known as peripheral edema is the accumulation of fluid in the legs, feet, and ankles. This happens when small blood vessels leak fluid into nearby tissues, causing extra buildup of fluid and making the tissues located in your feet swell. Inactivity often…

Read More

Borno suffers ₦27bn economic blow from 9-day flood disaster

The flood continues challenging Borno’s recovery efforts as the state awaits further support. Maiduguri, the capital of Borno State, has been severely impacted by a nine-day flood that caused an estimated loss of ₦27 billion. The flood submerged over 70% of the city, disrupting the daily bustling trade that generates over ₦3 billion. The president…

Read More

5 countries where it’s easiest to own a gun

Owning a gun can be a complicated process depending on where you live. Some countries have strict laws that make it difficult for citizens to own firearms, while others make it much easier. People choose to own guns for different reasons, including self-defence, hunting, and sport. In countries where it’s easy to own a gun,…

Read More

Meet the frontrunners in the Edo State governorship race

With each candidate bringing distinct strengths and challenges, the race remains wide open as Edo’s electorate weighs their options ahead of a crucial vote. The race for Edo State’s governorship seat has gained momentum as three high-profile candidates from the state’s major political parties gear up for a competitive election. These candidates, who represent the…

Read More

Edo people don’t need Wike to tell them whom to vote for – Obaseki

Obaseki said Edo people don’t need an outsider to help them make decisions in the upcoming governorship election. Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has played down the influence of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, on who the people of the state will vote for in the governorship election slated for…

Read More

Ododo helped Yahaya Bello escape EFCC arrest at governor’s lodge – Sources

Sources within the EFCC said operatives could not take further action against Ododo due to the immunity he’s enjoying as a serving governor. Some details have emerged on how the embattled former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, evaded arrest by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission at the State Governor’s Lodge on Wednesday,…

Read More

Railway corporation generates ₦1.69bn from passengers in Q2 2024

The report also showed that the number of rail transport passengers in Q2 2024 increased to 689,263. The Nigerian Railway Corporation generated ₦1.69 billion as revenue from passengers in Q2 of 2024, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has said. This is contained in the NBS Rail Transportation Data for Q2 2024 released in Abuja…

Read More

Police warn unaccredited individuals against monitoring Edo election

He said that the police had perfected a top synergy with the Army, Air Force, DSS, Navy and other sister agencies to ensure a violent free election. The Police have warned individuals without assigned legitimate duties to steer clear of the Edo governorship election monitoring process. Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Police, in charge of…

Read More

Man bags 7 years in jail after confessing to rubbing penis on daughter’s butt

The judge further stated that the convict’s action must have caused immeasurable harm to the child. An Ikeja Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court on Thursday sentenced a 43-year-old electrician, Chukwukweike Ashiedu, to seven years imprisonment for indecently assaulting his 17-year-old daughter. Justice Rahman Oshodi, while handing down the sentence, held that the prosecution proved…

Read More

Tinubu pledges robust financial system as Coca-Cola pumps $1bn into Nigeria

He pledged that the government would continue partnering with Coca-Cola to expand investments in Nigeria and address environmental issues, including climate change. President Bola Tinubu has reiterated his administration’s commitment to creating a robust financial system and a business-friendly economy that would attract more foreign direct investments. The President made the commitment on Thursday in…

Read More