The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has arrested three suspected criminals for murdering two persons alleged to be members of a cult group from Eyo-Abasi in the Mbo Local Government Area. Disclosing this in a press conference held at the command’s headquarters in Uyo, the Commissioner of Police, Joseph Eribo, stated that the suspects allegedly went into hiding in a ravine in the village after committing the offence. He said…

A presidential candidate from the Podemos party in the October 9 elections in Mozambique, Paulo Guambe, has been assassinated. AFP reports that Guambe was killed alongside the lawyer for Mozambique’s leading opposition candidate, Venancio Mondlane, who ran for president in the October 9 elections. Guambe and the lawyer, Elvino Dias, were gunned down in Maputo on Saturday. The report added that witnesses recounted that two gunmen shot up their car…

NNPC Retail Limited (NRL), a subsidiary of NNPC, has educated over 1,000 auto mechanics through a comprehensive awareness campaign aimed at fostering the adoption of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) as a cleaner, more affordable fuel alternative in Nigeria. This sensitization effort, held during the National Artisans and Technicians Conference last week in Lagos, attracted a diverse audience of auto mechanics and technicians from across the nation. The initiative aligns with…

The fresh collapse of the national grid has been blamed on the bus section of a current transformer that exploded at the 330kV Jebba Transmission substation. According to a statement by the General Manager, Public Affairs, Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), Mrs Ndidi Mbah, “According to the report from the NCC, the bus section of a current transformer exploded at 330kV Jebba Transmission Substation and as expected, the protection system…

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has announced plans to conduct an investigative public hearing aimed at identifying the root causes behind the frequent collapses of the national power grid. This decision follows the third grid failure within a week, which occurred in the early hours of Saturday, causing widespread outages across the country. In a statement posted on its X page, NERC stated that the hearing seeks to provide a…

Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has reaffirmed his commitment to upholding fairness in religious affairs as a means of promoting harmony and unity among the diverse religious groups in the state. He emphasised his dedication to fostering an environment of mutual respect and understanding among adherents of different faiths. Governor Oyebanji also assured the Muslim community that he remains steadfast in honouring the trust they have placed in him. He…

In an astonishing medical discovery, a British man living in Birmingham, United Kindom, was found to have three penises, a condition known as triphallia. This extraordinarily rare case, detailed in the Journal of Medical Case Reports, marks only the second confirmed instance of triphallia ever recorded in medical literature. The 78-year-old man’s condition was uncovered after he donated his body to science. Doctors at the University of Birmingham’s medical school…

Clogged arteries, medically known as atherosclerosis, occur when plaque builds up inside your arteries, restricting blood flow and posing serious health risks. Recognizing the early signs is crucial for taking timely action and preventing potentially life-threatening complications. 1. Nausea: While nausea can be a symptom of many conditions, persistent nausea could indicate clogged arteries. If you experience ongoing nausea without another clear cause, consult your doctor. 2. Chest Pain (Angina):…

A surprising link between a common viral infection and the risk of dementia has emerged from cutting-edge research, potentially opening new avenues in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease. Scientists at Stanford University have found that shingles, a painful rash caused by the varicella-zoster virus (the same virus responsible for chickenpox), could increase the likelihood of developing dementia. The study, which analyzed health records of over 300,000 individuals in Wales, revealed…

Umoru Ozigi has assumed duty as the new Commissioner of Police in Edo State. The Edo State Police Command in a statement issued through its Police Public Relations Officer, Joel Yamu, said the new CP, who hails from Adavi LGA of Kogi State, is a graduate of Business Administration from Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) Zaria. He enlisted into the Nigeria Police Force in 1992 as a Cadet Assistant Superintendent of…

A new study has revealed a surprising indicator of potential cognitive decline: the speed at which you speak. Researchers at the University of Toronto and the Baycrest Centre for Geriatric Care in Canada have found that changes in talking speed could be a more significant sign of brain health than previously thought, even more so than occasional word-finding difficulties. The study, published in Aging, Neuropsychology and Cognition, involved 125 healthy…

A groundbreaking new study from Queen’s University Belfast offers hope in the fight against dementia. The research suggests that a diet rich in flavonoids – compounds found in foods like berries, tea, red wine, and dark chocolate – could significantly reduce the risk of developing this debilitating disease. Flavonoids are natural compounds found in plants, responsible for the vibrant colours of many fruits, vegetables, and flowers. But beyond their visual…