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Day: November 14, 2026

How lifestyle, late detection fuel diabetes crisis in Nigeria

As Nigeria joins the rest of the world to commemorate World Diabetes Day(WDD), marked annually on Nov. 14, health experts have warned that changing lifestyles and late detection are fuelling a diabetes crisis in the country. WDD is commemorated to raise awareness on prevention, early detection and care. Diabetes Mellitus, a chronic metabolic condition characterised…

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Tight security as Tinubu visits Jos for APC presidential rally

By Golok Nanmwa, Jos Security has been beefed up in Jos, the Plateau State capital, ahead of the expected arrival of President Bola Tinubu on Saturday for the All Progressives Congress (APC) North-Central presidential campaign rally. Our correspondent, who visited several parts of the city, observed a heavy deployment of security personnel at strategic locations,…

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ABSU VC bans birthday parties, awards, courtesy visits

By Steve Oko UMUAHIA — The newly-appointed Vice-Chancellor of Abia State University, ABSU, Uturu, Prof. Amadike Ugbogu, has banned courtesy visits by faculties and departments, birthday celebrations, award presentations and portrait gifts in his honour throughout his tenure. Read Also: (Video) UNN Party Tragedy: How I regained consciousness, found friends lying lifeless – Survivor The…

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Argentina beaten by Uruguay in first game since Messi retirement

Argentina suffered a 2-1 defeat against Uruguay on Friday in their first game since Lionel Messi’s retirement from international football. A second-half own goal by Argentina defender Leonardo Balerdi followed by a fluky effort from Uruguay midfielder Maxi Araujo sealed defeat for the 2026 World Cup runners-up. Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alavarez gave Argentina hope…

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Hundreds of million for 90 minutes, peanuts for a lifetime of service, by Stephanie Shaakaa

*Nigeria’s Broken Scale of Value When the Super Falcons clinched their record-extending tenth Women’s Africa Cup of Nations title in July 2025, the Presidency rolled out the red carpet. The players received national honours, three-bedroom apartments in Abuja and the promise of the naira equivalent of $100,000 each. The financial rewards were eventually fulfilled in…

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