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Agency The World Health Organisation on Monday said that no fewer than 871,000 people die worldwide annually from loneliness. According to the WHO commission, one in six people worldwide is affected by loneliness, which, along with social isolation, can lead to physical illness. It is said that loneliness increases the risk of strokes, heart attacks, diabetes, depression, anxiety, and suicide. The WHO disclosed that lonely teenagers are 22 per cent more likely to achieve lower grades than their peers, while lonely adults face greater challenges in finding or keeping a job. The impact is not only individual but also societal,…

Minister of Industry, Trade, and Investment, Dr Jumoke Oduwole, has directed the Financial Reporting Council (FRC) to apply an interim cap on annual dues payable by private sector Public Interest Entities (PIEs) at ₦ 25 million.Oduwole said the directive aligns with the cap already in place for publicly listed entities under the FRC (Amendment) Act 2023. Under the Act, PIEs companies are required to remit annual dues ranging from 0.02 per cent to 0.05 per cent of turnover, with no upper limit, compared to a fixed ₦ 25 million levy for publicly quoted companies, regardless of their size or market…

Amid mounting questions about his role in Nigeria’s emerging opposition coalition, former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has made it clear that he is not desperate to lead but determined to fix Nigeria. In a live XSpace session on Sunday night, Obi addressed speculations about whether he would accept a vice-presidential slot in the coalition. Though he did not give a definitive yes or no, he delivered a firm message grounded in principle.“I won’t say I must have the ticket. That’s not leadership. You must work with others, consult widely, and put Nigeria first,” he said. Obi confirmed he…

Photo Credit: Beyoncé/Instagram Beyoncé just pulled off something huge in Houston, and it wasn’t only about the music. On Saturday night, she kicked off her Cowboy Carter stop in her hometown with a show that had fans queuing up in cowboy boots and custom fringe fits hours before the first note. She did what she always does—gave a full-on concert experience. But fashion-wise, there was one look that got people talking for all the right reasons. Her second outfit of the night was by Tongoro Couture, a label based in Dakar, Senegal. Beyoncé really said “African designer on a global…

Super Eagles striker Taiwo Awoniyi just came off his third season with English Premier League club Nottingham Forest after joining them from Union Berlin in 2022, Soccernet.ng reports. The 27-year-old striker joined the club after an impressive stint in Germany. His time at the club has been tough, as he has had some high moments and a lot of lows. Get Our Sports News First – Join Our WhatsApp Channel Now! Awoniyi helped the Tricky Trees survive relegation in his first season, but he has not done much at the club due to injuries. Nottingham Forest manager Nuno Espirito Santo right walks…

Labour Party’s presidential standard-bearer in the 2023 elections, Peter Obi, has issued a clarion call to Nigerians, urging them to stay the course, remain united, and persevere. In his latest XSpace engagement that stretched deep into the night and featured tough questions from passionate supporters, Obi reaffirmed his role in coalition efforts and sketched his vision for Nigeria’s rebirth. “We must insist that our votes count. Others around the world fought for it, and it worked. We must do the same,” Obi said, urging Nigerians not to resort to violence or division ahead of 2027. Reacting to confusion over his…

• Massive enforcement of ban begins July 1, says KAI Styrofoam containers appear to be making a comeback in Lagos, despite the state government’s enforcement of a ban on their use and distribution, which began a year ago. The ban, introduced in January 2024, was part of efforts to curb the environmental damage caused by single-use plastics, including non-biodegradable polystyrene foam, commonly known as Styrofoam. The Lagos State government, through its Ministry of Environment and Water Resources, had confiscated Styrofoam products found in shops across the state during the initial phase of enforcement. Styrofoam is widely used in the production…

Former Governor of Kaduna State, Colonel Abubakar Dangiwa Umar (rtd), has said that 80 per cent of military officers supported the actualisation of the June 12, 1993, presidential election won by late Chief MKO Abiola, as he made a case for the public acknowledgement of those behind the struggle that culminated in the present democracy in the country. Umar, who thanked President Bola Tinubu over the national award of CFR conferred on him recently, said in a statement that many military officers fought underground for the actualisation of the June 12 presidential elections. Besides, he urged the president to shun…

In a heartfelt and reflective moment during a packed XSpace session tagged #PeterObiOnParallelFacts, Labour Party stalwart and former presidential candidate, Peter Obi, responded to growing criticism about his handling of the Labour Party crisis, saying that those blaming him are ignoring a much deeper problem: the deliberate destabilisation of opposition politics by those in power. “You’re asking me about a party where the same people breaking it are the ones running the government,” Obi said. “This is like demolishing a house and asking the neighbour why the roof fell off.” Obi insisted that, as a former governor, he had navigated…

Super Eagles longest-serving center-back Kenneth Omeruo has congratulated the Super Falcons for their 3-1 win over Ghana in their 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations preparatory fixture on Sunday, Soccernet.ng reports. Nigeria, once again exerted their dominance in the Jollof derby when both teams met in Morocco. It was a game that coach Justin Madugu was supposed to use to ascertain the preparedness of his women for the WAFCON, and they proved to be rock solid. Goals from former Barcelona star Asisat Oshoala, Chinwendu Ihezuo, and captain Rasheedat Ajibade ensured that Alice Kusi’s goal was merely a consolation goal. FULL-TIME…