Pineapple is more than just a delicious tropical fruit — it offers significant health benefits as well. In fact, it’s been used in folk medicine since ancient times, according to research.
Pineapple is available fresh, frozen, canned, and dried, making it a year-round option for those living in the United...
Ahead of the nationwide protest scheduled to begin on August 1, police authorities are requesting details from the demonstrators.
During a press briefing in Abuja on Friday, the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, specifically asked all groups planning to participate in the demonstrations to submit their details to...
The Chairman of Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited, High Chief Government Ekpemupolo, also known as Tompolo, has appealed to those planning the nationwide protest from August 1st to 10th, 2024, to reconsider in the interest of the country.
Tompolo, the Ibe-Ebidouwei of Ijaw Nation, acknowledged the hunger and hardship in...
Former Local Government Chairmen in Rivers State have accused Governor Siminalayi Fubara of supporting illegality by allowing the illegal Caretaker Committee Chairmen to remain in office despite a Supreme Court judgment nullifying their appointments.
During a press briefing in Port Harcourt on Friday, the former chairmen called on the Inspector...
Vice-President Kashim Shettima has urged Nigerians to focus on constructive solutions to the country's challenges rather than preparing for protests.
The Vice-President gave this advice on Friday while announcing Nigeria's participation in the Grand Challenges Nigeria (GCNg) Project, a global health initiative aimed at combating malnutrition and food insecurity in...
According to a nutritionist Temiloluwa Omotosho who spoke to BBC, nutrients in fruits like cucumbers may not benefit the body if they are cooked.
"Fruits like cucumber are best eaten raw so you can get all the essential nutrients that benefit your body. Some vitamins, when heated, lose their potency,...
Generally, cucumbers are best served raw to enjoy their taste, texture, and the nutrients they provide to the body.
You don't need to peel or cook cucumbers before eating them, and many people include them in various meals, such as salads.
Cucumbers are about 96% water and belong to the fruit...
According to Nicola Shubrook, a nutritional therapist, tomatoes offer numerous benefits for the body.
Some benefits of tomato are highlighted below;
Tomatoes Keep Your Heart Healthy
Tomatoes provide daily potassium, and eating foods rich in potassium can reduce the risk of stroke and heart disease. Tomatoes also contain a compound called lycopene,...
Bode George, a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has urged President Bola Tinubu to permit Nigerians to express their dissatisfaction with his administration.
Speaking during a live program on Arise News on Thursday night, George emphasized that citizens should be safeguarded and allowed to voice their concerns whenever...
Justice Charles Wali of the High Court of Rivers State has issued an order preventing the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) from conducting any congress in the state.
The court's decision came after an ex parte motion was filed by 21 members of the party, led by Ilaye Sunday Kitchen and...
The presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC) in the 2023 general election, Omoyele Sowore, has challenged the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, over his declaration that Abuja is not available for protests on August 1.
The planned nationwide protests, tagged #EndBadGovernance, have gained momentum...
The Naira depreciated yesterday to N1,603.8 per dollar in the Nigerian Autonomous Foreign Exchange Market (NAFEM).
Data from FMDQ indicated that the indicative exchange rate for NAFEM increased to N1,603.8 per dollar from N1,586.71 per dollar on Wednesday, marking a N37.95 depreciation for the naira.
Additionally, the volume of dollars traded...
Amid growing tensions and economic challenges, former Minister of Aviation Femi Fani-Kayode has issued a strong warning against the planned nationwide protest under the banner of #EndBadGovernanceProtest, describing it as a premeditated attempt to destabilize the country.
“There is nothing wrong with a peaceful demonstration and a lawful, legitimate protest....
The Nigeria Police have vowed to resist any violence during the planned nationwide protest set for August 1. In a statement released on Friday by Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, the FCT Command has deployed 4,200 police officers to curb potential violence during the protest.
The command is...
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo revealed on Thursday that his mother carried him for 12 months before his birth due to difficulties caused by witches and wizards.
He attributed the extended pregnancy to these supernatural challenges until divine intervention occurred.
According to a statement from his media assistant, Kehinde Akinyemi, Obasanjo made...
Former Senator Shehu Sani, who represented Kaduna Central in the 8th National Assembly, along with the Coalition of Concerned Citizens of Kaduna State, has advised Nigerians to avoid participating in the nationwide protest scheduled for August 1st to 10th, 2024.
They argue that the protest's organizers are faceless and lack...
Nigerian singer Portable has voiced his opinion on the upcoming nationwide protest.
Amid reports of various groups organizing demonstrations between August 1 and 10 to express dissatisfaction with the country’s economic hardships, particularly the rising cost of living, Portable took to his Instagram story to argue against the protest.
He stated,...
President Bola Tinubu has pledged to strengthen the Nigeria Police Force by providing additional weapons, training, and personnel to enhance its crime-fighting capabilities.
This commitment which came as a coincidence was made just days before the planned nationwide protests.
Tinubu, represented by Dr. Bosun Tijani, Minister of Communication, Innovation, and Digital...
Senator Mohammed Ali Ndume, who represents Borno South, has stated that he will remain a member of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) as long as Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum, remains in the party.
Ndume made this declaration on Thursday at his residence in Maiduguri while addressing...
Nollywood actress and media personality Toke Makinwa has declared that she will not alter her lifestyle despite the country's economic challenges.
With Nigeria facing severe economic difficulties and some citizens preparing for protests against poor governance and worsening financial conditions, Makinwa has shared a video on her Instagram account asserting...
The Department of State Services (DSS) is urging individuals and groups who have not publicly identified themselves as leaders of the planned nationwide protest to abandon their plans and avoid any form of proposed unrest, anarchy, and destruction.
In a statement signed by the Director of Public Relations and Strategic...
The President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, has passed away.
His son, Jide Iwuanyanwu, confirmed the news.
In a statement, Jide mentioned that the 82-year-old Iwuanyanwu died on Thursday after a brief illness.
“The Iwuanyanwu family of Umuohii Atta, in Ikeduru Local Government Area of Imo State, announces the demise...
The Federal Government has not yet begun direct payment of monthly allocations to Nigeria’s 774 local government areas.
Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, explained that the Supreme Court's proceedings had not yet been communicated to the Attorney General of the Federation for proper...
Beans are a potent, plant-based source of protein, fiber, iron, and vitamins, offering numerous health benefits.
Beans may support heart, gut, and liver health.
This article explores nine health benefits of beans, including boosting protein intake and reducing the risk of heart disease.
Protein
Protein is essential for maintaining and repairing the...
Two weeks after the Supreme Court granted financial autonomy to local governments (LGs) in Nigeria, Mahmood Yakubu, the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), declared that the commission is capable of successfully conducting LG elections if legally mandated.
Yakubu made this statement on Thursday when he appeared before...
The FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, has reiterated his warning against any planned demonstrations, declaring that the nation’s capital is not available for nationwide protests.
Wike, the former Governor of Rivers State, made this statement on Thursday while addressing FCT residents during an inspection tour in Saburi.
“For those who want to...
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited announced plans to hire additional workers.
According to a statement published on the company’s website on Friday, the recruitment will cover various positions across multiple departments within the energy company.
“NNPC Ltd is pleased to announce that we are currently hiring for multiple positions across...
Manchester City has made an offer to sign 26-year-old Spanish midfielder Dani Olmo from RB Leipzig (Foot Mercato - in French). Barcelona is also pursuing Olmo, having bid an initial £40m, to be paid in four installments, plus £20m in add-ons (Mundo Deportivo - in Spanish). However, Leipzig has...
President Bola Tinubu has expressed his views on the upcoming nationwide protests, asserting that those behind the demonstrations lack genuine love for the country.
The President made these remarks on Thursday at the Presidential Villa while hosting a delegation of Islamic leaders led by Sheikh Bala Lau.
Although he did not...
There's nothing as embarrassing as scratching an itchy scalp with falling white scales on your outfit in public. It's enough that you have to deal with curly weaves, and greasy or straight hair. Dealing with flakiness and irritated scalp is a hair issue no one wants to experience. Dandruff...