The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a stark warning about loneliness, which is responsible for more than 871,000 deaths worldwide each year—equivalent to roughly 100 deaths every hour. This alarming statistic comes from a new report released Monday by the WHO Commission on Social Connection, revealing that one in six people globally now suffers…
The burial of renowned Nigerian businessman, Alhaji Aminu Dantata, has been postponed to Tuesday, July 1, following delays in the arrival of his remains in Saudi Arabia. Dantata passed away on Saturday, June 28, in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. He was initially scheduled to be buried in Madina, Saudi Arabia, on Monday, June 30.…
Lagos-based pastor, Bolaji Idowu, has stated that fear remains a significant challenge among the Yoruba people. Speaking during a recent sermon at his church, Pastor Idowu said: “There is a problem with the Yoruba race — even among those who are 48 years old — and that problem is fear. Life yields to the courageous…
Operatives of the Adamawa State Police Command, attached to the State Intelligence Department (SID), have arrested two suspects in connection with the theft of a 100Ah Mikano generator battery. The suspects — 20-year-old Dad Yusuf and 17-year-old Gibson Husseini, both residents of Upper Luggere in Jimeta, Yola North Local Government Area — were apprehended on…
A powerful story of faith, science, and resilience is touching hearts online as a woman shares her extraordinary path from years of medical uncertainty to the joy of motherhood. Her journey began in 2015 when she traveled to the United States seeking answers, healing, and a chance at a future she had long dreamed of.…
U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that a buyer for TikTok has been lined up, with more details to be disclosed “in about two weeks.” In an interview with Fox News, Trump stated, “We have a buyer for TikTok. I think I’ll probably need China’s approval, and I think President Xi will probably do it.”…
Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has reiterated his unwavering commitment to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), firmly dismissing speculations about a possible defection. Speaking on Saturday, June 28, during an interactive session with members of the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) in Enugu, Governor Mbah emphasized his continued allegiance to the PDP. “I am…
Starting in July, France will enforce a comprehensive ban on smoking in several outdoor public areas, including beaches, parks, bus shelters, and zones around schools, libraries, and swimming pools. This initiative is part of the government’s wider effort to reduce tobacco use and create healthier environments, especially for children. French Health Minister Catherine Vautrin, who…
The Anambra State Police Command has commended the bravery of an Awka resident who courageously recorded a video of an ongoing kidnapping, aiding the police in their investigation. The video, which has gone viral, shows three armed men in a stainless-colored Toyota Highlander SUV without a number plate. The footage captures the suspects firing shots…
Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) signed a peace agreement in Washington, D.C., on Friday, aiming to end years of violent conflict that has devastated the mineral-rich eastern region of the DRC. Brokered with the support of Qatar and formalized at the U.S. State Department, the deal seeks to halt support for armed…
