An increase of 1,000 steps a day was associated with a 15% reduction in the risk of dying from any cause, and 500 more was linked to a 7% reduction in dying from cardiovascular disease. If you thought 10,000 steps always sounded like more of an epic quest than a casual stroll, researchers have good…
0sun State Government has unveiled plans to rehabilitate the moribund Industrial Development Centre to rejuvenate the economy of the State and create job opportunities for youths. The State Commissioner for Commerce and Industry, Rev. Bunmi Jenyo made this known during an official inspection to the centre, opposite St. Charles Grammar School, Ilesa Garage Area, Osogbo…
Osun State Chapter of the Peoples’ Democratic Party, PDP, on Tuesday warned the All Progressive Congress, APC, in the state to desist from engaging in politics of bitterness. The Director of Publicity for PDP, Mr Oladele Bamiji said this while reacting to a statement issued by APC Chairman, Mr Tajudeen Lawal, where it stated that…
A 25-year-old suspected kidnapper has been nabbed by operatives of Amotekun Corps at Obanisola Street in Osogbo, Osun state’s capital, for luring a girl with N50 in an attempt to abduct her. Mumini Oseni who was previously convicted of armed robbery, was nabbed when the victim raised the alarm which attracted the attention of her…
Nigeria tops in the ranking of countries with the highest rate of unemployment in the world, according to the latest statistics released by the World of Statistics. Nigeria led with 33.3 per cent, followed by another African country, South Africa 32.9 per cent, and Iran 15.55 per cent. According to the report, the lowest rate…
Stakeholders in the energy industry have called for support for the renewable energy sector to enable it to contribute to Nigeria’s quest to end energy poverty. Speaking at a workshop organised by the Renewable Energy & Energy Efficiency Association (Alliance) in Abuja, they observed that if fully backed, the sector would play a greater role…
Eugenie Le Sommer scored twice as France eased to a 4-0 win over Morocco at the Women’s World Cup on Tuesday and set up a quarter-final with co-hosts Australia. Morocco had upset the odds to qualify for the last 16 at the expense of Germany in their debut appearance at the tournament but they never…
England forward Lauren James has apologised to Super Falcons defender Michelle Alozie after she stamped on her in the round of 16 game between Nigeria and England. James was shown a red card in the 87th minute following a VAR review after a stamp on Alozie. Vanguard earlier reported that the 21-year-old was forced to…
Niger’s junta has appointed an economist, Ali Mahamane Lamine Zeine as the transitional prime minister on Monday. The coup plotters made this known according to a decree read on national television, more than a week after the military coup that toppled President Mohamed Bazoum. According to Anadolu Agency, the caretaker government, addressed itself as the…
Despite crashing out of the ongoing 2023 Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand, President Bola Tinubu and wife, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, have commended the Super Falcons, adding that the team will be hosted upon their arrival in the country. The Super Falcons dominated but fell short as England rode their luck after going…
