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Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has abolished the new traditional councils created by his predecessor, Godwin Obaseki, in Edo South senatorial district. The governor also restored the statutory financial entitlements of the Benin Traditional Council (BTC) and ordered that the status quo before the creation of the now abolished councils be maintained. This was disclosed in a statement on Sunday by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Fred Itua in Benin City. “This administration also hereby abolishes the new traditional councils in Edo South, created by the last administration,” the statement read. “Governor Okpebholo has restored the statutory financial…

Nigerian rapper Olanrewaju Ogunmefun, popularly known as Vector, has reacted to Ademola Lookman’s stellar performance for Atalanta in their 5-1 victory over Empoli, Soccernet.ng reports. The Super Eagles forward netted a brace in the match to deliver the perfect response to Gian Piero Gasperini’s recent harsh criticism. Lookman had missed a penalty in Atalanta’s 5-2 aggregate loss to Club Brugge in the UEFA Europa League found himself at the center of a public backlash from his manager, who labelled him “one of the worst penalty takers” READ MORE: “The worst penalty taker I’ve ever seen”- Atalanta coach Gasperini blasts Ademola Lookman…

Janet Ogundepo A nutrition specialist with FHI 360, James Oloyede, has advised Nigerians to portion their meals and eat them based on their daily energy needs and occupational demands. He emphasised that individuals who sit for long hours daily should eat smaller portions of food, stating that their sedentary lifestyle prevented them from burning excess energy derived from the food. The registered dietician nutritionist warned that a continuous build-up of energy could overburden and overwhelm the pancreas that secretes insulin, putting the individual at risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Oloyede, a former Director of Nutrition Services and Health Education…

The film adaptation of “Wicked”, directed by Jon M. Chu, continues to soar to new heights, earning four Golden Globe nominations and solidifying its status as a cultural phenomenon. Already a record-breaking success at the box office and the highest-grossing Broadway musical adaptation of all time, the film has now been recognized in categories including Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy. Ariana Grande, in her debut Golden Globe nod, earned recognition for her portrayal of Glinda, while Cynthia Erivo, who plays Elphaba, secured her fourth nomination. Erivo’s previous nominations include her celebrated work in “Harriet” (2020) and the series…

More than 7,500 members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Bauchi State have defected to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Yakubu Dogara’s constituency of Dass Local Government Area (LGA). The defectors include the Deputy Chairman of APC in Dass, Yunusa Umar, and two other executive members, who claim that the achievements of the ruling PDP attracted them. The APC Youth Leader, Yusuf Inuwa Bora, and Welfare Secretary, Isah Zakaria, also joined PDP and were welcomed in Dass on Sunday by the PDP Chairman in the area, Yusuf Sabo, and the Executive Chairman of Dass LGA, Mohammed Abubakar…

Nigeria’s headline inflation has dropped to 24.48% year on year in January 2025. This is a sharp decline from the 34.80% headline inflation recorded in December 2024. This is according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The Statistician-General of the Federation Adeyemi Adeniran announced this on Tuesday. He said the Consumer Price Index (CPI) – which measures the rate of change in prices of goods and commodities – has declined to 24.48% year on year in January. Adeniran who was speaking during a briefing in Abuja, explained that urban inflation stood at 26.09 per cent while rural inflation came…

Controversial singer and Zaazoo ze crooner, Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has been arraigned before a Magistrate Court sitting in Abeokuta, for alleged assault on government officials. Portable reported himself at the Criminal Investigations Department (SCID), Lagos Command, on Wednesday after he was declared wanted by the Ogun Command. He was later transferred to the Ogun Command’s headquarters, Eleweran, Abeokuta, the state capital The singer was arraigned on a five-count charge before an Isabo Magistrate Court, Abeokuta. The charges include conspiracy, assault, and restriction, armed with cutlasses and guns, and conduct likely to cause harm. He pleaded not guilty…

In its continued effort to reaffirm dedication to online safety, social media platform, TikTok has removed over 2 million videos in Nigeria between July and September 2024, as detailed in its latest Q3 Community Guidelines Enforcement Report. A statement obtained by our correspondent on Tuesday stated that impressively, 99.1% of these videos were removed within 24 hours. It, however, emphasised that the move was a global effort with local impact, aimed at reaffirming the platform’s resolve to online safety. The statement said, “With over a billion people around the world, using the platform and millions of pieces of content posted…

Grace Edema The Healthcare Federation of Nigeria has charged the Federal Government to create incentives for local pharmaceutical manufacturing, improve access to healthcare financing and adopt sustainable energy solutions for hospitals. A statement on Sunday after the foundation’s initiative titled ‘Health Walk and Blood Donor Drive’ in its efforts to donate blood to the Lagos State Blood Transfusion Service as part of activities marking its 10th anniversary, said, “Universal healthcare can only be achieved when all stakeholders, government, private sector, and civil society, work together strategically. We must also explore innovative financing models and local production of essential medical supplies.”…

Jannik Sinner cemented his current stranglehold on men’s tennis as he sealed a second consecutive Australian Open title with victory against Alexander Zverev. The Italian world No 1 became just the eighth player in the Open era (since 1968) to win the first three Grand Slam men’s singles finals he has contested with a 6-3 7-6 (7-4) 6-3 success in Melbourne on Sunday. Sinner has not lost a match on hard courts at a major since a defeat by Zverev in the fourth round of the US Open in 2023, following up his maiden title here last year by winning…