A new study has again reiterated the importance of breastfeeding, revealing that toddlers who were breastfed for any amount of time had lower blood pressure than those who were not breastfed at all.  According to the research published in the Journal of the American Heart Association, cardiovascular disease risk factors, including …

Mr Akpan was arraigned on Monday at the State High Court in Uyo, alongside his father. Uduak Akpan, the suspected killer of job seeker Iniobong Umoren, on Monday, pleaded guilty to the murder charges leveled against him. Mr Akpan was arraigned at the State High Court in Uyo, alongside his …

Robert Lewandowski has received Germany’s Footballer of the Year award for the second season running after a record-breaking year.The Bayern Munich striker scored 41 goals in 29 appearances as his club were crowned Bundesliga champions again. He also broke the long-standing record by Gerd Muller for most goals in a …

Often celebrated as the Arab Spring’s so-called success model, Tunisia is facing its biggest political crisis since the 2011 revolution that introduced democracy. On Sunday, President Kais Saied removed Prime Minister Hichem Mechichi, who was also in charge of the interior ministry, and suspended Parliament. He also suspended the immunity of …

Okechukwu Nnodim, Sami Olatunji, Amarachi Orjiude, Temitayo Jaiyeola, Stephen Agwaibor, Adepeju Adenuga and Juliana Ajayi 26 July 2021 •Farmers decry worsening insecurity, FG promises intervention The cost of food items in Nigeria has been recording significant increases in the past one year. A survey carried out by our correspondents in …

BBNaija Shine Ya Eye housemate, Maria Chike has opened up her plans as she enters the house. Maria said on stage after her introduction at the unveiling yesterday that her plan is to let the guys in the house fall in love with her. According to the real estate developer, she …

There is heavy security presence at the Federal High Court in Abuja this morning, preparatory to the arrival of the detained leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu, for continuation of his trial on treasonable felony charge. Armed security operatives, mainly from the Department of State …

President Buhari will today Monday, July 26, 2021, travel to the United Kingdom to participate in the Global Education Summit on Financing Global Partnership for Education (GPE) 2021-2025.   A statement released by presidential spokesperson, Femi Adesina, says the Summit, which will be co-hosted by the Prime Minister of the …

At least two persons died after a vehicle plunged into a river in Tilde community of Toro Local Government Area along Jos-Bauchi expressway over the weekend.   The accident involved a green Opel Vectra with registration number JNN 348 NC that plunged into the river. Seven passengers were onboard the vehicle. Five of …

The trial of embattled Nigerian actor, Omiyinka Olanrewaju popularly known as Baba Ijesha, for the alleged sexual assault of the foster daughter of comedienne, Princess, resumed today July 26. � The 48-year-old is being tried on a six-count charge which includes sexual assault by penetration, indecent treatment of a child, …