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…

The NNPC – Chevron Nigeria Limited Joint Venture (NNPC-CNL JV) has announced that it has made a major oil discovery at the Meji NW-1 well in Petroleum Mining Lease (PML) 49, offshore the Niger Delta. Announcing the development in a statement on Friday, NNPC General Manager, Policy Government and Public Affairs, Olusoga Oduselu, said after successful drilling, the well was spudded on September 2, 2024, and the 8,983-ft depth was…

All activities of student unions in Ivory Coast’s universities have been banned following the killing of two students identified as Khalifa Diomandé and Zigui Mars Aubin Déagoué. The Ivory Coast government, according to a statement by the National Security Council (CNS) announced the ban on Thursday after a meeting chaired by President Alassane Ouattara, in response to a proposal made by the country’s minister in charge of higher education. Per…

Justice appeared to have been finally served for a man who was awarded N70 million against the Nigerian police for firing a stray bullet that killed his mother in a landmark judgment that capped over 20 years of litigation. According to NAN, Justice G. Olotu of the Abuja Division of the Federal High Court on Friday ordered the police to pay N10 million as general damages, N50 million as punitive…

The Lagos State Police Command has confirmed the death of CSP Bolaji Olugbenga, a Divisional Police Officer (DPO) in charge of the Ijanikin Police Station. Benjamin Hundeyin, the command Spokesman, confirmed this to NAN on Friday night. Hundeyin, however, did not give details of the officer and what led to his death. The DPO was said to have slumped in the office and died before he could be rushed to…

The current Chairman of the Borno State chapter of the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ), Alhaji Dauda Iliya, has been appointed by the Borno State governor, Prof Babagana Zulum, as his Special Adviser on Media and official spokesperson. Iliya’s appointment came after the position became vacant following the death of Mallam Isa Gusau last February. The appointment was disclosed in a statement yesterday signed by the governor’s Senior Special Assistant…

The Commissioner of Special Duties, Jigawa State, Auwal Danladi Sankara, who was allegedly caught having an extramarital affair with a married woman, Tasleem Baba Nabegu, has been arrested. Announcing the development on Friday, the Kano State Hisbah Board said the commissioner was caught red-handed with Nabegu in an uncompleted building owned by him. The Hisbah Director General, Abba Sufi, disclosed that the commissioner’s arrest followed a series of complaints from…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has extended heartfelt congratulations to the Oba of Benin, Ewuare II, as he celebrates his 71st birthday today, coinciding with the eighth anniversary of his ascension to the throne. In a statement issued by his Special Adviser, Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu praised the Oba’s reign as the 40th monarch of Benin, highlighting the new era of peace, understanding, and civility that has emerged under his leadership…