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Deborah Tolu-Kolawole The Director-General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, has urged Nigerians to cultivate the habit of reading food labels before purchasing packaged foods, warning that unhealthy diets are driving a rise in non-communicable diseases across the country. Adeyeye gave the advice on Friday in Abuja at the launch of the Read the Food Label Campaign, organised by NAFDAC in collaboration with the Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa, the World Health Organization, the University of Abuja and other development partners. She said the campaign was aimed at empowering consumers with…

The Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Prof. Ikechukwu Dozie, has announced the reversal of the appointment of 24 personal aides. This comes as the Vice-Chancellor has been summoned to attend a meeting with officials of the Federal Ministry of Education in Abuja on Monday, June 29. FUTO Registrar, Chiedozie Uba, in a circular dated June 24 and addressed to the university community, disclosed that the appointments previously conveyed through a memo had been withdrawn with immediate effect. The memo read, “Please refer to our memo Ref: FUT/REG/CR/CIR.4 dated June 22, 2026, on the above subject. “I have…

Many remarkable stories can trace their beginnings to the University of Oxford. J.R.R. Tolkien wrote much of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings there. Between 2021 and 2022, a conversation about stablecoins between two Master of Business Administration (MBA) students on the school’s basketball court sparked a story that would eventually become a startup. At the time of the conversation, Prince Nnamdi Ekeh was the co-CEO of Konga Group following the merger with his online marketplace Yudala, giving him a front-row seat to the challenges of payments and foreign exchange. Zachary Schwartzman, the second of the courtside pair,…

Peter Obi has alleged FG plot to stop his 2027 Presidential Bid and challenged Tinubu to a debate. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that Former Anambra State Governor and presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has alleged that the Federal Government is making efforts to prevent him from appearing on the ballot in the 2027 presidential election. Obi made the claim on Friday while speaking as a guest lecturer at a leadership programme organised by the NextGen Mentorship and Leadership Initiative at Madonna University, Okija, in Anambra State.  Reacting to the recent Federal High Court judgment that set aside an earlier…

Unity Bank has begun notifying customers that the integration process with Providus Bank is making steady progress. In a message sent to customers, the bank said, “Dear Customer, thank you for your support and loyalty. The integration of Unity and Providus Banks to form ProvidusUnity Bank is progressing. “At ProvidusUnity, we are committed to providing you with excellent service, support your financial needs and help your business grow. We will keep you updated on upcoming changes and our Go-Live date.” The communication comes weeks after Nigeria’s Supreme Court dismissed the final legal challenge against the merger and formally sanctioned the…

DR Congo’s French head coach Sebastien Desabre (L) celebrates with midfielder #10 Theo Bongonda after winning the match and qualifying for the World Cup during the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers final playoff football match between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Jamaica at the Akron Stadium in Zapopan, Jalisco state, Mexico, on March 31, 2026. (Photo by Ulises Ruiz / AFP) DR Congo coach Sebastien Desabre said his side will try to “keep the dream alive” for their fans backhome by progressing to the World Cup last 32. Victory over already-eliminated Uzbekistan in Atlanta on Saturday will secure…

The Abia State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to providing accessible, affordable and quality healthcare services to residents as the renovation and upgrade of the Obingwa General Hospital, Mgboko, nears completion. Speaking during a pre-completion inspection of the facility on Thursday, the Commissioner for Health, Prof. Enoch Uche, said the hospital is one of the general hospitals undergoing extensive renovation across the state and is among those nearing completion. He added that the visit was aimed at assessing the level of work done and ensuring that the project aligns with the vision and directives of Governor Alex Otti. “We came…

Cape Verde’s remarkable FIFA World Cup journey continued on Saturday morning as the Blue Sharks secured a historic place in the Round of 32 with a goalless draw against Saudi Arabia. The African debutants finished second in Group H with three points, ahead of two-time world champions Uruguay and 2034 World Cup hosts Saudi Arabia. Their reward is a mouth-watering clash against defending champions Argentina on July 3 in Miami. Here are some of the key lessons from Cape Verde’s historic achievement: Cape Verde have proved they belong on the world stage Few gave Cape Verde a chance of progressing…

The family of late Nollywood actor, John Okafor, popularly known as Mr Ibu, has become the subject of public debate after a video interview featuring his widow, StellaMaris Okafor, and three of her children went viral on social media. The interview, conducted by social media personality, King Mitchy, and posted on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, showed StellaMaris appealing for support as she spoke about the family’s financial struggles following the actor’s death. According to her, the family has been without electricity for two months after being disconnected over unpaid bills and now relies on well water for daily use. Her…

For many people, ageing is accompanied by familiar messages: slow down, your best years are behind you.Far from harmless clichés, these assumptions shape how societies view older persons and how people see themselves as they grow older. In many cultures, ageing is still associated with decline, dependency and withdrawal from public life. Such perceptions can influence attitudes, policies and opportunities, while also leading people to internalise ageist beliefs that ultimately limit wellbeing.‘Public narratives matter’The latest UNECE Policy Brief on Ageing, Changing the Narrative on Ageing and Older Persons, argues that the way societies talk about ageing has far-reaching consequences. Across much of…