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The Nigerian Hypertension Society has raised concern over the growing burden of hypertension in Nigeria, revealing that one in every three adults in the country is living with the condition, while fewer than one in five patients achieve proper blood pressure control. The society made this known in a statement issued on Saturday ahead of World Hypertension Day, commemorated annually on May 17, with the theme: “Controlling Hypertension Together: Check your blood pressure regularly and defeat the silent killer.” President of the society, Prof. Simeon Isezuo, described hypertension as the leading preventable cause of death and disability in Nigeria and…

MIAMI, FLORIDA – APRIL 04: Sir David Beckham, Co-owner of Inter Miami CF, speaks prior to the MLS match between Inter Miami CF and Austin FC at Nu Stadium on April 04, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images) David Beckham and Victoria Beckham have officially reached billionaire status, making Beckham the UK’s first billionaire sportsman. A major part of the growth in Beckham’s fortune has come from his stake in Inter Miami CF, whose value has exploded since the arrival of Lionel Messi. Inter Miami’s recent success, combined with commercial growth around the club, has pushed its…

Lagos is set to host the maiden edition of the Lagos Entertainment Association Games and Awards in September 2026, in what organisers describe as a landmark fusion of sports, entertainment, culture and networking. Endorsed by the Lagos State Government through the Lagos State Sports Commission, LEAGA is conceived as an annual platform aimed at promoting friendship, wellness, unity and collaboration within the entertainment industry through sporting and recreational activities outside the rigours of the creative business. The event will feature male and female competitions in football, basketball, athletics, table tennis, tennis, relay races, draughts, ayo olopon, dance and fitness challenges.…

Ayomide Esiet, popularly known as Khloe, is a content creator, with 2.5 million followers on TikTok. She talks to OGHENOVO EGODO-MICHAEL about her career Tell us about your background I am from Eket in Akwa Ibom State, but my mother hails from Ilesa in Osun State. I grew up in a family of four in Surulere, Lagos State. When did you become active on social media? I became active on social media in 2020. Which is your favorite social media platform? My favourite social media apps are Tiktok and Instagram, because that is where I make the most money. What…

The Head of the Nigeria National Office of the West African Examinations Council, Dr Amos Dangut, has stressed the need for a critical review of the existing human and material resources in schools to improve the performance of Nigerian students in public examinations. Dangut made the call during a recent press briefing at the council’s national office in Yaba, Lagos. His remarks followed concerns over the recent dominance of Ghanaian students in the West African Senior School Certificate Examination, as he questioned the availability of qualified teachers and adequate learning facilities in Nigerian schools. Ghanaian students dominated the 2025 West…

Many Nigerian states recorded sharp increases in inflation in April 2026 as rising food prices, transportation costs, and energy expenses continued to affect households across the country. Data released by the National Bureau of Statistics alongside the April inflation report showed that some states experienced significantly higher inflationary pressure than the national average of 15.69 percent. Analysts say the states most affected were largely those facing higher logistics costs, food supply disruptions, insecurity affecting farming activities, and elevated transportation expenses. Food inflation remained the strongest driver across many states, particularly in areas heavily dependent on inter-state movement of agricultural produce.…

The Anglican Bishop of the Diocese of Lagos West, Rt. Rev. Olusola Odedeji, has decried the state of Nigeria’s economy, while expressing optimism that the country will “get out of the woods” in the near future. He made the remark while delivering his presidential address at the Third Session of the Ninth Synod of the diocese, held on Friday at the Archbishop Vining Memorial Cathedral Church, Ikeja, Lagos state. According to a statement released on Saturday, Bishop Odedeji said the purchasing power of Nigerians had been severely weakened, adding that the value of the naira had significantly declined. “The naira…

S&P Global Ratings has upgraded Nigeria’s long-term foreign and local currency sovereign credit ratings to “B” from “B-”, citing improvements in the country’s macroeconomic profile, external position, and ongoing economic reforms. The US-based global ratings agency announced the upgrade on Friday while affirming Nigeria’s short-term ratings at “B” with a stable outlook. According to S&P, higher oil production and prices, increased domestic refining capacity, and the liberalisation of the foreign exchange market in 2023 have strengthened Nigeria’s economic growth and balance of payments position. “On May 15, 2026, S&P Global Ratings raised its long-term foreign and local currency sovereign credit…

The All Progressives Congress has announced the rescheduling of its National Assembly primary election dates in Zamfara State. The party disclosed this in a statement issued on Saturday by its National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka. According to the statement, “the House of Representatives primary election will now hold on Monday, May 18, 2026, while the Senate primary has been fixed for Tuesday, May 19, 2026.” The APC announced that the state House of Assembly primary will still hold on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, while the governorship primary will hold on Thursday, May 21, 2026. The party added that the presidential…

Operatives of the Kano State Police Command have intercepted a stolen motor vehicle and arrested a suspect in Takai Local Government Area of the state. A statement on Friday by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, CSP Abdullahi Kiyawa, said the interception of the stolen vehicle and subsequent arrest of the suspect followed a swift intelligence-led response to a distress call. “On May 12, 2026, at about 1654hrs, the Kano State Police Command received a distress call through its emergency line, 08032419754, reporting that a silver Pontiac Vibe motor vehicle with registration number KMC 928 LK had been stolen in Kaduna…