18th September 2024 Former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello has arrived at the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission headquarters in Abuja, accompanied by his successor, Governor Usman Ododo. Earlier, Bello’s Director of Media, Ohiare Michael, announced the former governor’s decision to honour the EFCC’s invitation after consultations with his family, legal team, and political associates. The statement, titled “Former Governor Yahaya Bello Honours EFCC’s Invitation,” confirmed that Bello was joined by several high-profile Nigerians during his visit to the agency. Details to follow… Adetutu Sobowale Adetutu has three years experience in publishing stories on gender, health, education, metro and fact-checking.…
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The 2024 winner of the Miss Universe Nigeria pageant, Chidimma Adetshina, paid a courtesy visit to the Internally Displaced Person camp, in Abuja on Tuesday. This was disclosed in a statement and pictures shared on the official X.com handle of the pageantry winner on Wednesday. The statement reads, “Pictures from Miss Universe Nigeria @chichi_vanessa visit the Karamajiji IDP camp in Abuja yesterday.❤👸🏽” PUNCH reported that Adetshina, who represented Taraba State was crowned Miss Universe Nigeria 2024 on 31, August. Her journey to the title has been nothing short of remarkable, reflecting the resilience and grace reminiscent of the Miss Universe…
The Federal Government has unveiled an advanced Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition system for managing the national power grid. This new technology promises to enhance the efficiency, reliability, and sustainability of the country’s power supply, positioning Nigeria for a more stable energy future. The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, in a speech delivered on Wednesday at the unveiling in Abuja by Emmanuel Nosike, emphasised the transformative impact of the new SCADA system. “This initiative represents not just a technological upgrade; it also symbolizes our government’s unwavering commitment to enhancing the efficiency, reliability, and sustainability of power supply across the nation,”…
Burnt food may seem harmless, but it poses significant health risks. When food is charred or burnt, it undergoes chemical changes that release toxic compounds. Regular consumption of burnt food exposes individuals to significant health risks, potentially leading to severe health consequences. PUNCH Online in this report highlights the health risks associated with eating burnt food. 1. Cancer Risk Burnt food contains carcinogenic compounds like Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs), Heterocyclic Amines (HCAs), and Acrylamide. These substances can increase cancer risk, particularly for, colorectal cancer, breast cancer, and prostate cancer. 2. Neurological Damage Burnt food contains neurotoxins like Advanced Glycation End-products…
Roma sacked coach and club icon Daniele De Rossi on Wednesday after a poor start to the season which has left the Serie A team without a win and languishing near the relegation zone. In a statement, Roma said that former Italy midfielder De Rossi “has been relieved of his duties” after just eight months in charge following the sacking in January of Jose Mourinho. “The club’s decision is made in the best interests of the team, to get back on the desired path as soon as possible at a time when the season is still in its early stages,”…
Two NASA astronauts, Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore, who were supposed to return to Earth in August 2024, will now remain in space until February 2025 due to issues with their spacecraft. The pair launched on June 5, 2024, on what was originally planned to be an eight-day mission. However, due to problems with their Boeing Starliner spacecraft, including helium leaks and malfunctioning thrusters, their return was delayed, BBC reports. NASA decided that the Starliner, which was initially meant to bring Williams and Wilmore back, would return to Earth “un-crewed” because of safety concerns. As a result, their return was…
A road accident at Oju-Ore, along Idiroko Road in the Ota area of Ogun State, has claimed the life of a driver, identified as Bello Lukman, and left at least three passengers injured. PUNCH Online learned on Wednesday from the spokesperson for the Ogun State Police Command, Omolola Odutola, that the accident occurred around 8:45 pm on Monday while the driver was attempting to properly park the vehicle. The pedestrians struck by the vehicle include 26-year-old Ojo Isaac, Ladan Musa Moses, and Tunde Adio. The Honda shuttle car, with the number plate TTD 537 AE, driven by Lukman, was parked…
The Medical and Dental Consultants Association of Nigeria has called on the Federal Government to immediately withdraw a controversial circular it claims discriminates against healthcare workers by denying them their lawful leave of absence. In a communique issued after its National Executive Council meeting on Wednesday, MDCAN expressed displeasure over the government’s new policy, which it described as a violation of civil service rules. The communique, signed by MDCAN President, Prof. Aminu Mohammad, and Secretary, Prof. Daiyabu Ibrahim, emphasized that the circular contradicts established civil service regulations. The policy allegedly forces doctors and other healthcare professionals to resign from their…
In this article, DANIEL ADAJI examines practical strategies and settings tweaks you can employ to extend your smartphone’s battery life without compromising on performance or functionality. Smartphones have become indispensable in our daily lives, powering everything from communication and social interaction to productivity and entertainment. Yet, one of the most critical issues users face is battery life. A phone that dies in the middle of the day is a problem no one wants to encounter, but by optimising your smartphone’s battery life, you can minimise the frequency of such occurrences. Understanding battery basics Before diving into the nitty-gritty, it’s essential…
Operatives of the Onikan Division of Lagos Police Command have arrested one Suspect, Yakubu Yusuf, for vandalising a segment of the Third Mainland Bridge railings. This was disclosed in a statement on X.com by the Lagos State Police Command on Wednesday. According to the statement, Yusuf was arrested following information received by the division on the activities of some vandals operating along the Old School of Nursing area of the Third Mainland Bridge. The statement reads, “Officers of Onikan Division after receiving information of the activities of some vandals who were vandalizing the railings of the bridge by Old School…