Year: 2024

United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has urged media outlets to prioritize breastfeeding advocacy over commercial interests, which could negatively impact breastfeeding rates. UNICEF supports this appeal by citing the International Code of Marketing of Breast Milk Substitutes, which prohibits advertising and promotional activities related to infant formula, breast-milk substitutes, feeding bottles, and teats. Mrs. Juliet…

A 36-year-old woman identified only as Abiola, has been confirmed dead while undergoing a buttocks enlargement procedure at a clinic in the Lekki-Phase 1 area of Lagos State. Our correspondent learnt on Wednesday that the incident occurred around 3 pm on Monday. A buttock enlargement procedure, commonly known as a Brazilian Butt Lift, is a…

‘ Nigerian singer Dammy Krane has been released from police custody nearly a week after being detained for allegedly defaming his colleague, Davido. The controversy began when Dammy Krane accused Davido of being involved in the death of their mutual friend, Tagbo, and made claims about Davido’s personal life, including suggesting that the singer was…

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has revealed that at least 72 illegal refineries were uncovered within a week across three states: Rivers, Delta, and Abia. In a video report released by NNPCL, the company detailed the discovery of these illegal refineries and highlighted a significant operation by the military. On August 18, members…

The Kremlin warned France on Thursday not to turn a criminal case against Telegram founder Pavel Durov into “political persecution.” Russia, which has led an unprecedented crackdown on political opponents during its Ukraine offensive, has painted Durov’s surprise arrest in Paris earlier this week as politically motivated. France has charged Russian-born Durov, who also has…

Guinness World Records has officially recognised Samson Ajao’s incredible feat of reading aloud for 215 hours, describing it as one of the longest marathon record attempts in GWR history. The GWR disclosed this in an article published on its website on Wednesday, stating that Ajao read over 100 books in total, covering subjects such as…

A Yoruba Nollywood actor, Yusuf Olorungbede is reportedly dead. His death was announced by some of his colleagues in the Yoruba movie industry. Announcing his death, Nollywood actress, Foluke Daramola, wrote on her verified Instagram handle, “We lost Yusuf Olorungbede… We submit to God’s Will. Thank You Everyone!” Another actor, Oladimeji Peter on Facebook said,…

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has called for the establishment of an additional Army battalion around the coastal communities of the southern part of the State. Governor Umo Eno made the call while playing host to the Chief of the Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, who paid a courtesy visit on him…

The Jigawa State Government signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Europa Carbon Limited, a renewable energy company, as part of its efforts towards addressing climate change effects and boosting its revenue base. The signing ceremony took place, Monday, and was presided over by Governor Mallam Umar Namadi, when the Managing Director/CEO of Europa…