Croatian authorities on Wednesday ordered Coca-Cola to withdraw some drinks after food poisoning cases were reported in three cities. The government’s State Inspectorate said samples of the beverage giant’s mineral water and Coca-Cola drink were being analysed by the public health institute. The inspectorate said in a statement that “health inspectors had temporarily stopped” Coca-Cola…
In a joint statement released to the public, Lori Harvey and Damson Idris have announced their decision to end their relationship of one year. The statement, which was obtained by The Hollywood Reporter, reads: “We are at a point in our lives where our individual paths require our full attention and dedication. We part ways…….
President Bola Tinubu, on Wednesday, signed the N2.17 trillion 2023 Supplementary Budget, which was recently passed by the National Assembly. The President signed the 2023 Supplementary Appropriation Act at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, in the presence of the President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abass….
In a trending video on Twitter (X), some yet-to-be-identified ladies could be seen involved in a scuffle and dragging a knife between themselves. However, one of them cut the other’s right hand, with blood rushing out from the wound. The bleeding continued for some time while people at the scene looked on and only made…
KAA Gent defender Jordan Torunarigha is determined to make Nigeria’s squad to the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. The centre-back represented Germany at youth level but later switched international allegiance. The 26-year-old was handed his maiden invitation for Nigeria’s 2023 AFCON qualifier against Sao Tome and Principe in September. Torunarigha, however, waited until last month…
Israeli airstrikes have so far claimed the lives of at least 10,022 Palestinians, Gaza’s Ministry of Health has said. It added that among the casualties, 4,104 were children, and 2,641 were women, While 2,200 more, including 2,150 children, are still trapped beneath the rubbles. The Health Ministry also stated that the siege by Israel had…
Sensational Nigerian singer, Asake has achieved yet another milestone as his hit song ‘Lonely At The Top’ recently became the first song to hit 100 million streams on the global streaming platform Audiomack. The song, which was one of the standout tracks of his sophomore album, ‘Work Of Art,’ released earlier this year, achieved the…
Defending champions Manchester City, Bayern Munich, Barcelona, and Real Madrid can all advance to the round 16 of the Champions League if they win their fourth group stage match respectively on Tuesday and Wednesday. Each is at home against an opponent it beat on the road three weeks ago. Bayern v Galatasaray Bayern has won…
Memorial speeches were pierced by sobs and candles were lit by mourning crowds as Israel fell silent on Tuesday, marking one month since the October 7 Hamas attacks. At Jerusalem’s Hebrew University around 1,000 people observed a minute of silence and recited prayers for the 1,400 killed, mostly civilians, in the worst attack on Israel…
Nigerian celebrity chef Hilda Bassey has reacted as an Irish chef based in Japan, Alan Fisher, broke two Guinness World Records for the longest cooking marathon by an individual. Alan Fisher, an Irish restaurant owner and chef based in Japan, on Monday broke two Guinness World Records relating to cooking marathons. Fisher cooked continuously for…
The five-hour-long awards night co-produced by Kingsley James, Raymond Anyiam-Osigwe, and George Anyiam-Osigwe saw African filmmakers , comprising actors, cinematographers, producers, costumiers, lighting artistes etc., bag twenty-six awards at the ceremony. Nigeria’s C.J Fiery Obasi whose movie Mami Water bagged three awards at the event – the Best Makeup Awards, Best Cinematography Awards, and the…
Cultural festivals in Nigeria are very well celebrated. It’s one major thing that is unique about the Nigerian people. Therefore, if you are looking for a way to learn so much about the Nigerian peoples, try attending one of our cultural festivals. Eyo FestivalThe Yoruba people particular based in Lagos are known to celebrate the…
Black Panther Actress, Sope Aluko, will debut her first short film, Chidera, under her production company SopeBox Productions at the Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF) on November 7, at the Filmhouse Landmark Center, Twin Waters, Lagos. An emotional-charged and compelling short film, Chidera, explores themes of identity, image and and self-discovery in the background of…
The Oyo State chapters of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) have urged workers not to go to work on Monday. The unions made this declaration in a joint press statement signed by Comrade Kayode Martins (NLC Chairperson) and Comrade Bosun Olabiyi Agoro (TUC Chairman) on Friday. The unions advised all…
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted dust haze from Friday to Sunday across the country. NiMet’s weather outlook released on Thursday in Abuja anticipated dust haze with localised visibility of less than or equal to 1000m over the northern states throughout. “The forecast period with chances of thunderstorms over parts of Taraba in the…
Nigeria’s currency, the Naira, appreciated at the foreign exchange market on Thursday. A Bureau De Change Operator in Zone 4 Abuja, Dayyabu Mistila, said Nigerians exchanged at N1000/$1 on Friday morning. He attributed the gain in the country’s currency to the relative availability of FX. The gain at the parallel market represented a N170 differential…
Lebanon’s Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah on Friday will break weeks of silence since war broke out between Hamas and Israel, in a speech that could impact the region as the Gaza conflict rages. After Hamas militants launched an unprecedented October 7 attack on Israel from the Gaza Strip, Lebanon’s southern border has seen escalating tit-for-tat…
Israeli ground troops encircled Gaza City on Friday in their war against Hamas, as top US diplomat Antony Blinken arrived in Israel for a trip focused on “concrete steps” to minimise Palestinian civilian casualties. Ahead of Blinken’s arrival, Israel’s military said on Thursday it had “completed the encirclement” of the narrow Palestinian territory’s largest city…
Former Manchester United striker, Wayne Rooney has slammed the club’s players and feels they should take ‘a lot of responsibility’ for the growing pressure on manager Erik ten Hag. Pressure is mounting on Ten Hag amid the club’s poor start to the season. His side were recently eliminated from the Carabao Cup after losing to…
The link between chronic worry and Physical well-being Worry, a natural response to stress and uncertainty, can significantly impact an individual’s physical health when it becomes chronic and uncontrolled. The connection between chronic worry and physical well-being is a complex and well-documented phenomenon, highlighting the importance of managing anxiety for overall health. Managing chronic worry…
Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, has suspended a member of staff of the institution, Nwafor Ogbonnaya Nwesuzor, over allegation of certificate forgery. A press release by the Special Adviser to the Vice Chancellor on Public Relations and Special Duties, Emmanuel Ojukwu, stated that Nwafor allegedly forged his degree and the National Youth Service Corps…
Manchester United manager, Erik ten Hag has said everyone must take responsibility for their 3-0 defeat to Newcastle in the Carabao Cup on Wednesday night. The Red Devils were eliminated from the competition in front of their home supporters. Ten Hag had ended the six-year wait for silverware for silverware by winning the trophy earlier…
The National Human Rights Commission, NHRC has said that it secured the assurance of the Police Service Commission, PSC, to take disciplinary actions against men and officers of the defunct Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) Unit of the Nigeria Police Force indicted by the Presidential Panel set up to investigate various allegations of gross human rights…
Former Manchester United captain, Gary Neville, has singled out five players after conceding against Newcastle United in their 3-0 defeat in the Carabao Cup. The Magpies left Old Trafford with a 3-0 win, thanks to goals from Miguel Almiron, Lewis Hall and Joe Willock. Before Hall’s goal, Newcastle were awarded a free kick on the…
The Ondo State Security Network Agency, known as Amotekun Corps, has revealed that no fewer than 20 commercial motorcyclists, popularly known as Okada riders, have lost their lives to criminals within three weeks in the state. Disclosing this to newsmen, the Commander of Amotekun Corps in the state, Akogun Adetunji Adeleye, stated that the Okada…
By Damilola Adeleke The digital age, characterized by the proliferation of technology and the internet, has brought about significant changes in how we live, work, and interact. While it has undoubtedly introduced many conveniences, it has also given rise to new sources of worry and anxiety. Here, we explore the various dimensions of worry in…
Over the years, skin disorders among African nations and the world’s developing nations have attracted a lot of attention due to their potential for prevention and treatment as well as their ability to be a good indicator of a community’s level of development. Hyperpigmentation as one of the types of skin condition, is most prevalent….
The first ambulances carrying wounded Palestinians from war-torn Gaza entered Egypt via the Rafah crossing on Wednesday. An Egyptian official said this on condition of anonymity. Live footage on television stations showed Egyptian nurses and first-aiders examining wounded Palestinians and then carrying them on stretchers to Egyptian ambulances. At least one child was visible in…
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, arrested 72 students of Obafemi Awolowo University, OAU, Ile-Ife, Osun State. The anti-graft agency carried out the raid on Monday morning. The early morning raid was on two major off-campus hostels in the town, and the students and their vehicles were taken to the Ibadan office…
OWERRI– THE President of Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, Comrade Joe Ajaero has been whisked away by the Police at the ongoing protest in Imo state. This is as miscreants have descended on protesters, smashing vehicles and inflicting wounds on labour members. Already, the whereabout of the NLC President is unknown as heavily armed security personnel…
Super Eagles and Napoli forward, Victor Osimhen, has been nominated for the 2023 CAF Men Player of the Year award. The 24-year-old was instrumental to Napoli’s success last season, as the club won Serie A for the first time in 33 years. Osimhen also won the Golden Boot, scoring 26 goals and becoming the highest-scoring…
