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Residents of Ogijo, in the Sagamu Local Government Area of Ogun State, are facing a worsening health crisis that has become a major threat in the densely populated community. This is a place where children play in streets filled with air carrying a metallic smell that poses severe, long-term risks to their health. IBRAHIM ADAM reports For years, residents of Ogijo have endured, often in silence, several ailments that include persistent headaches, unexplained stomach pains, stubborn skin irritations, and a bone-deep fatigue that never seems to lift. To them, there can only be one explanation: the continuous industrial pollution seeping…

Four Super Eagles’ players were in action in the London derby at Craven Cottage as Crystal Palace secured a 2-1 win over Fulham, Soccernet.ng reports. Marco Silva’s men came into the game off a 5-4 loss to Manchester City during the week, while Oliver Glasner’s Palace secured a 1-0 win over Burnley. The first 15 minutes saw both sides tussle for power as they looked to impose themselves on the game. While Fulham bossed possession, it was Crystal Palace who took the lead after 20 minutes. A long ball from Nathaniel Clyne, who was starting his first game for the…

Ongoing recapitalisation in the insurance sector has been identified as a major driver of the real growth recorded in the sector in the third quarter of the year. According to the latest Gross Domestic Product data from the National Bureau of Statistics, the insurance subsector of the financial services industry recorded real GDP growth of 20.78 per cent, significantly higher than the 15.70 per cent in the previous quarter or even the last six quarters, where growth had remained under 10 per cent. Non-bank finance company Credit Direct, in its research note on the GDP data, said, “The insurance sector…

Fulham’s head coach, Marco Silva, has bemoaned his side’s disallowed goal in their loss to Crystal Palace with a cheeky joke claiming Samuel Chukwueze has a big toenail, Soccernet.ng reports. Despite their 5-4 loss to Manchester City during the week, there were plenty of positives heading into the London derby. The Cottagers had done well to level the score in the first half and started the second half strongly. They thought they’d taken the lead via Emile Smith-Rowe in the 53rd minute, but VAR intervened to cancel the goal. Samuel Chukwueze ran down the left flank before putting the ball…

President Bola Tinubu on Sunday commended the Nigerian Armed Forces for their swift intervention in Benin Republic following an attempted military coup in the neighbouring country. Tinubu’s reaction came after loyalist forces in Benin, supported by Nigerian troops and air assets, dislodged soldiers who seized the country’s national television station early Sunday and claimed to have toppled President Patrice Talon. A statement signed by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, said the Government of Benin formally requested Nigeria’s military assistance in two separate communications after coup plotters led by Col. Pascal Tigri announced the suspension of…

President Bola Tinubu on Sunday commended the Nigerian Armed Forces for their swift intervention in Benin Republic following an attempted military coup in the neighbouring country. Tinubu’s reaction came after loyalist forces in Benin, supported by Nigerian troops and air assets, dislodged soldiers who seized the country’s national television station early Sunday and claimed to have toppled President Patrice Talon. A statement signed by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, said the Government of Benin formally requested Nigeria’s military assistance in two separate communications after coup plotters led by Col. Pascal Tigri announced the suspension of…

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) on Sunday said it is prepared to join the ongoing protests by local contractors and pensioners across the country if the Federal Government fails to respond to their plight. In a statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, the party condemned the Federal Government over its staggering debts to indigenous contractors and federal pensioners, saying it is a clear sign that the APC government does not care about the suffering of ordinary Nigerians. The statement read: “The ADC is deeply concerned by the plight of indigenous contractors who, for several weeks, have…

@Abdulazeez PUBLISH ASAPBREAKINGFEATUREDMetro From Owede Agbajileke, AbujaThe Federal Government is said to have secured the release of 100 schoolchildren abducted from St. Mary’s Private Catholic Primary and Secondary School, Papiri, in Agwara Local Government Area, Niger State.The development comes two weeks after bandits attacked the school, abducting 315 people, comprising 303 students and 12 teachers.It was gathered that with the release of 100 pupils, 153 pupils and 12 teachers are still held captive.Although details of the release are still sketchy as of the time of filing this report, The Guardian could not independently confirm if ransom was paid or if…

Ether held on centralized exchanges has fallen to its lowest level in history, fueling speculation that a supply squeeze may be forming beneath the surface of the market. Key Takeaways: ETH exchange balances have dropped to a record low of 8.7%, a 43% decline since July. Staking, L2 activity, DATs, and long-term custody are tightening liquid supply. Analysts see hidden buying strength, hinting at potential upward momentum. According to Glassnode, exchange balances dropped to 8.7% of total ETH supply last Thursday, the smallest share recorded since Ethereum’s launch in 2015. Levels remained near that low at 8.8% on Sunday.ETH Exchange…

Stakeholders on Saturday urged Nigerians to reduce their salt consumption, warning that rising rates of hypertension, kidney failure, and heart disease are linked to excessive sodium intake. They made the call during a public sensitisation campaign in Abuja, part of a three-day national salt-reduction outreach aimed at raising awareness about the dangers of excessive sodium consumption. The initiative, organised by the Centre for Communication and Social Impact, in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare and the global health organisation Resolve to Save Lives, sought to educate citizens on healthier eating habits and the long-term risks of…