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2023: I warned Tinubu against backing Buhari

2023: I warned Tinubu against backing Buhari

The leader of the Pan-Yoruba sociopolitical organisation Afenifere, Chief Ayo Adebanjo, has revealed how he warned Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the party’s national leader and frontline presidential aspirant, against backing President Muhammadu Buhari. The Afenifere…

Nigerians don’t need medicines if they eat right – NAFDAC

Nigerians don’t need medicines if they eat right – NAFDAC

The Director General, National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, has said that Nigerians would have no need for medicines if they eat right by making healthy food choices…

2023: PDP may not produce guber candidate in Ogun, says Showunmi

2023: PDP may not produce guber candidate in Ogun, says Showunmi

Ogun State Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) factional governorship candidate, Segun Showunmi, has warned the party may not produce a candidate in the 2023 governorship poll. His warning followed the presentation of a certificate of return…

Study: Drug trial raises hope of cancer cure

Study: Drug trial raises hope of cancer cure

A new colorectal cancer drug has shocked researchers after it virtually cured every member of a clinical trial. Dostarlimab, the monoclonal antibody drug that is already approved to treat endometrial cancer in the United Kingdom…

FG targets 500,000 tonnes of cocoa by 2024

FG targets 500,000 tonnes of cocoa by 2024

The Federal Government yesterday said its renewed efforts at revitalising the cocoa industry is targeted at raising the production stake to 500,000 tonnes by 2024. Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Dr. Mohammad Abubakar, disclosed…

Residents, traders count blessings of Agege Bridge

Residents, traders count blessings of Agege Bridge

The commissioning of the 1.6 km-long Agege Bridge has boosted commercial activities and reduced human and vehicular traffic, which hitherto plagued Agege Pen Cinema and its environs. In his inauguration speech, Governor Babajide Sanwoolu, said…

AAU students protest over strike, demand reopening of varsity

AAU students protest over strike, demand reopening of varsity

Students of the Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, yesterday stormed the Edo State Government House in Benin, demanding the re-opening of the school in a week or face mass action. Vice President of the National Association…

OAU inaugurates 12th substantive VC, Bamire

OAU inaugurates 12th substantive VC, Bamire

The Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) yesterday inaugurated its 12th substantive Vice-Chancellor, Professor Adebayo Simeon Bamire. Bamire in his acceptance speech decried inadequate funding of public universities nationwide but pledged to build an all-round management team…

OPU calls for state of emergence in Ondo over church killings

OPU calls for state of emergence in Ondo over church killings

The African chapter of the Oodua Progressives Union (OPU) has called for a state of emergency following the St. Francis Catholic Church killings in Owo, Ondo State. This is as the Yoruba diaspora socio-cultural organisation…

Osun pensioners urge Oyetola to borrow to pay entitlements

Osun pensioners urge Oyetola to borrow to pay entitlements

Pensioners in Osun State have asked Governor Gboyega Oyetola to borrow money to settle their pension arrears and gratuities. The retirees also accused the state government of insensitivity. They told the governor to stop all…