As we observe World Cancer Day today, we are reminded of the burden cancer places on millions of individuals and families in Nigeria, and around the globe. This year’s theme: “United by Unique” emphasizes the significance of adapting cancer treatments to cater to the unique needs of each individual. This day serves as a reminder of our collective responsibility to combat this global health challenge. In Nigeria, cancer remains a leading cause of death, but with determination and partnership, we can change this narrative. Every individual, regardless of their socio-economic status, deserves the opportunity to live a healthy life, free…
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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Monday, February 3, 2025, arraigned a former Executive Secretary of the National Health Insurance scheme, NHIS, Professor Usman Yusuf before Justice Chinyere E. Nwecheonwu of the Federal Capital Territory High Court, Kuchiako Kuje. Usman was arraigned on a five count-charge bordering on embezzlement, conferring undue advantage, and fraud to the tune of N90.439 million. Count one reads: “That you, Prof Ismab Yusuf sometime between 2016 and July 2017, whilst being Executive Secretary of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) in Abuja, within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court, and being a public…
The Lagos Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Monday, February 3, 2025, arraigned 29 Chinese, 10 Filipinos, one Malaysian, one Indonesian and one Pakistani before separate Federal High Courts sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos. They were arraigned alongside a company, Genting International Co. Ltd., before Justices Ayokunle Faji ; D.I. Dipeolu; Alexander Owoeye and C.J. Aneke, respectively. The suspects are members of the syndicate of 792 alleged cryptocurrency investment and romance fraud suspects arrested on December 19, 2024, in Lagos during a surprise operation tagged “Eagle Flush Operation” by operatives of the EFCC. They were arraigned on separate…
The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye, has warned Nigerians against fire outbreaks across the country. Adeboye, who gave the warning while preaching at the church’s February thanksgiving service at the Throne of Grace Parish, Ebute-Metta, Lagos, called for vigilance and prayer in the face of potential disasters, including storms and floods “I must share something very urgent. At the beginning of this year, one of the prophecies was to pray against fire outbreaks, storms, and floods. “We’ve only spent one month, and we’ve already seen the rate of fire incidents across…
Sixteen year-old Nigerian winger, Seun Akanji, has joined the five-time Norwegian champions, Lillestrøm, thegazellenews.com reports Akanji now joined his compatriot Kparobo Ariheri, who signed for Norwegian top-flight club from Remo Stars last year. Akanji, who joined the Birds from from Nigeria National League (NNL), side, Sporting Lagos, was given a contract after impressive display during trials at the club. The Nigerian winger received offers from a number of European clubs but decided to move to Norway. Akanji can only become eligible to play for Lillestrøm in the summer of 2026, but they have now made a club agreement that secures…
Popular American Singer, Beyoncé has earned her first ever win for Album of the Year at the Grammy Awards, to become the first black woman to do so at the Grammys this century. The singer secured a triumphant win at the 2025 Grammys with her country album, ‘Cowboy Carter’ clinching the Album of the Year award on Sunday, 2 February, 2025. She is the first black woman to win ‘Album of the Year’ at the Grammys since Lauryn Hill in 1999. ‘Cowboy Carter’ also won the Best Country Album of the Year, making Beyoncé the first black woman to win…
In a recent statement that sparked widespread debate, former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari claimed that he relies on rental income from one of his houses in Kaduna State to support his living expenses after leaving office. The claim, made during an All Progressives Congress (APC) caucus meeting in Katsina State, left many Nigerians questioning its validity, given Buhari’s known entitlements as a former president and retired military general. Speaking at the meeting, Buhari stated, “After eight years as a civilian president, I have only three houses; one in Daura and two in Kaduna. I have given one out for renting…
A viral video claiming that Zimbabwean inventor Maxwell Chikumbutso has created a “fuel-free” car powered by radio frequencies has been debunked by PR Nigeria after a thorough fact-check. The widely circulated video alleged that Chikumbutso’s invention surpassed those of Tesla and Silicon Valley, claiming his “self-propelled” car required no fuel, electricity, or charging. The video, accompanied by text, stated: “Proof that we Africans can actually be quite smart. This motor vehicle invention in Zimbabwe beats all the work of Tesla and the entire Silicon Valley combined. Not even the Chinese come anywhere close. They even tried to kill him (the…
An All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain and renowned public affairs commentator, Otunba Yomi Adelowo, has said that with the newly elected Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Honourable Mojisola Lasbat Meranda’s experience, education, family background, leadership skills and competence, he has no doubt that she possessed the requisite qualities to effectively function as the head of the legislative arm of government in the state, reports thegazellenews.com Otunba Adelowo, who made these remarks during a chat with newsmen at Ikeja, Lagos State on Thursday, 30 January, 2025, noted that with Honourable Meranda’s rich political experience as a former…
It has become necessary to clarify media reports suggesting an imminent 65 percent increase in electricity tariffs. This is a misrepresentation of what I actually said in a recent press interview. I highlighted the fact that, following the increase in Band A tariffs in 2024, current tariffs now cover approximately 65 percent of the actual cost of supplying electricity, with the Federal government continuing to subsidize the difference. Also, while the government is indeed committed to ensuring fairer pricing over the long term, the immediate focus is on taking decisive action to deliver more electricity to Nigerians, ensure fewer outages,…