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Staying physically active in your teens and early twenties may feel like enough, but growing evidence suggests that what truly protects the heart is sustained exercise through young adulthood and middle age. A long-term study tracking more than 5,000 adults across four US cities has found that maintaining higher-than-recommended levels of physical activity—particularly from early…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has issued a strong warning to supporters of its presidential aspirants, cautioning that an “Obi or nothing” or “must-be-my-candidate” mindset could weaken the party’s chances in the 2027 general elections. Speaking during the virtual ADC Coalition Hours on Saturday, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Bola Abdullahi, urged supporters to rally…
Emerging scientific evidence is raising fresh concerns about the safety of common food preservatives widely used in processed foods. Two large-scale studies conducted by French health researchers suggest that frequent consumption of certain preservatives may increase the risk of developing cancer and type 2 diabetes. The findings are based on data from a long-running national…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) has opened talks to sell stakes in some of its oil and gas assets as part of efforts to optimise its portfolio and attract fresh investment into the energy sector, a Reuters report has revealed. According to an invitation document released on Monday, the state-owned energy firm…
The Labour Party (LP) and the Action Democratic Party (ADP) have opened talks aimed at forming a broad political alliance to adopt consensus candidates ahead of future elections, beginning with the 2026 Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council polls and the Osun State governorship election. The parties said the proposed alliance would focus on joint…
Kosovo went to the polls on Sunday in a high-stakes election aimed at ending a year-long political impasse that has paralysed parliament, stalled key reforms and delayed critical international funding for Europe’s youngest nation. The vote marks Kosovo’s second general election this year after the ruling nationalist party failed to secure an outright majority in…
Stakeholders have urged state governors to support President Bola Tinubu in implementing full financial autonomy for local governments, warning that continued resistance could undermine constitutional order and democratic governance. The call followed recent remarks by the President, who cautioned that failure by governors to comply with a Supreme Court ruling on local government autonomy could…
As governors across Nigeria present their 2026 appropriation bills to state Houses of Assembly, an analysis has revealed sharp disparities in education funding, with Anambra, Enugu, Kano and Jigawa emerging as the biggest spenders, while several states fall far below global benchmarks. So far, 34 governors have submitted their 2026 budget proposals, exposing uneven prioritisation…
The United States will begin a partial suspension of visa issuance to Nigerian citizens from January 1, 2026, under a new presidential proclamation aimed at strengthening US border and national security. The US Mission in Nigeria announced the decision on Monday, stating that the measure will take effect at 12:01 a.m. Eastern Standard Time in…
Jake Paul’s latest boxing gamble ended not with a viral celebration, but with titanium plates, missing teeth, and a bruising reminder of the sport’s unforgiving edge. The YouTuber-turned-boxer has undergone surgery to repair a jaw broken in two places after his heavyweight showdown with former two-time world champion Anthony Joshua in Miami. The 28-year-old required…
