The administration of Nigerian Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced plans to remove electricity subsidies, which could result in price increases and economic hardship for millions of Nigerians.
Power Minister Adebayo Adelabu stated that the government can no longer afford to subsidize the power sector and must shift to a more cost-effective pricing strategy. This follows the recent elimination of fuel subsidies, which has already caused financial hardship for many citizens. ...Read More
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There is some evidence that regular ejaculation may lower the risk of prostate cancer, as opposed to prostate enlargement or benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). However, the exact relationship between s£x and prostate health is not fully understood and may be influenced by other factors such as age, lifestyle, and genetic makeup.
According to a 2016 Harvard study, ejaculating more than 20 times per month reduced prostate cancer risk by about 20% compared to ejaculating only four ...Read More
According to new information, Special Counsel Jack Smith is looking into Senator Lindsey Graham's (R-SC) controversial phone calls to Georgia's Secretary of State after the 2020 election.
In September, a special grand jury in Georgia recommended that Graham and two other senators be indicted for attempting to overturn the state's election results. However, only Trump and six others were eventually charged.
Graham's conversations with GA Secretary Brad Raffensperger, in ...Read More
A US court ordered Airbus Helicopters SAS, the manufacturer of the helicopter model involved in a 2018 crash that killed five Britons, to pay $75 million to one of the victims' families.
The lawsuit arose from a February 2018 accident in the Grand Canyon that killed brothers Stuart and Jason Hill (ages 30 and 32), as well as Stuart's girlfriend, Becky Dobson. Jonathan and Ellie Udall, husband and wife, were also killed after suffering crash-related injuries.
The ...Read More
Fatal kidnapping Business: GUO Transport, ABC Motors and God is Good, others Buses, targeted so far!
Armed assailants reportedly kidnapped an unknown number of passengers on a GUO Transport company bus, k!illing the driver in a gruesome attack.
Disturbing videos circulating online show the aftermath of the attack on the Hiace 14-seater bus, which was traveling from Lagos to Abuja. The footage shows the driver lifeless in front of the now-empty vehicle, leaving only a young girl behind.
According to sources within GUO Transport, the incident occurred on the remote ...Read More
Nigeria's heavy-handed Twitter ban in 2021 provides a sobering case study of the unintended harms of knee-jerk social media regulation.
The statistics speak for themselves - Nigeria lost an estimated $500 million to $1 billion over the nearly 7-month ban. Daily losses reached as high as $6 million, with the shutdown severely impacting small businesses dependent on Twitter for commerce and customer engagement.
Given these stark economic impacts, Bola Tinubu would be wise to carefully weigh the wider costs of any proposals to regulate social media. While combating misinformation is a worthy aim, Nigeria's experience shows such efforts can easily go too far and incur harms that outweigh the benefits.
Of course, ...Read More
Bola Tinubu claims that social media has become a major issue in society and must be regulated. Tinubu, speaking through his Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, at a recent event in Lagos, emphasized the importance of accurate ...Read More
Kanye West has faced criticism for perceived hypocrisy after publicly criticizing his ex-wife Kim Kardashian's provocative style while repeatedly stepping out with his new wife Bianca Censori in revealing, nearly-N∆de outfits.
Media outlets obtained photos of Censori joining the rapper in Los Angeles this week wearing nothing but a sheer, rain-soaked poncho and knee-high boots, with her body clearly visible beneath. West remained completely covered in a hood and poncho, refusing to ...Read More
A wave of tragedy struck Nigerian football fans during the thrilling AFCON semifinal between the Super Eagles and South African team Bafana Bafana. At least four Nigerian fans died while watching the game, causing widespread mourning.
Among the victims were prominent businessman Chief Osondu Nwoye, university official Alhaji Ayuba Abdullahi, politician Dr. Cairo Ojougboh, and youth corps member Samuel.
Doctors have cleared Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen to play in Nigeria's African Cup of Nations semifinal against South Africa on Wednesday.
Osimhen was left behind on the team's trip to Bouake due to an abdominal issue, raising concerns about his availability. However, sources have confirmed to local media that the Napoli star is fit to play after medical checks in Abidjan.
The 24-year-old has traveled to join his Nigeria teammates as they prepare for the crucial last- ...Read More
Toby Keith, the beloved country music singer best known for songs like "Red Solo Cup" and "Should have Been a Cowboy," died at the age of 62 after a long battle with stomach cancer.
Keith's team confirmed that the singer died peacefully in his home on February 5, 2024, surrounded by family. He first revealed his cancer diagnosis in June 2022 and had been receiving treatment since the previous fall.
Keith released 20 chart-topping songs and sold more than 40 million albums ...Read More
Police have rescued a Nigerian baby who was abducted and sold on the black market for approximately $1,800 by a maid in Lagos.
The kidnapping occurred early Saturday when Ruth Okezie, the domestic worker, vanished from the child's home in Shomolu around 2 a.m. Okezie came from Anambra State and was hired through an agency.
Okezie was discovered in Ikorodu without the baby after the family issued a social media alert. She admitted to selling the infant for 800,000 naira ($ ...Read More
On Monday morning, police fired gunshots to disperse angry crowds in Minna, Nigeria, protesting rising food prices. What started as a women-led roadblock turned into a massive protest against the rising cost of living.
Around 7 a.m., women obstructed the busy Minna-Bida Road at the Kpakungu roundabout, expressing their dissatisfaction with the rising cost of basic foods. Men soon joined the crowd, halting all traffic in defiance of police.
As tensions rose, police ...Read More
Kidnappings for ransom have increased in Lagos, Nigeria, with several cases reported in recent weeks. Even areas that were previously free of abductions are now considered high-risk. Citizens should be cautious and vigilant to avoid becoming victims.
ONLY BOARD DESIGNATED COMMERCIAL VEHICLES
When taking public transportation, only board designated commercial vehicles from authorized parks. Accepting rides from private, unmarked cars increases the risk of kidnap. To avoid ...Read More