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By Ayoola Olasupo As cancer cases continue to rise globally, there are concerns about the growing risk among young Nigerians, especially with the impact of their lifestyle choices, environmental factors, and delayed medical attention, which contribute to the burden of the disease. Cancer is a broad group of diseases characterised by the uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells. It develops when genetic mutations cause cells to multiply instead of dying, often forming masses called tumours. If untreated, the cells can invade surrounding tissues and spread to other organs. A non-profit academic medical centre, the Cleveland Clinic, says the disease…

From the inception of the Third Republic Democratic governance in 1999, when Chief Olusegun Obasanjo assumed office as the President and Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, there was the creation of an office known as Special Adviser to the President on Aviation. The occupant of that office was an aircraft pilot, Captain Shehu Iyal. He operated in that capacity as Special Adviser to the President on Aviation from the President Obasanjo regime to President Shehu Musa Yar’Adua and President Goodluck Jonathan. This has since changed since the advent of the All Progressives…

Organisations across Africa are rapidly embracing artificial intelligence, but most are struggling to translate early adoption into measurable business impact, according to new research by PwC that points to widening gaps between the continent and global AI leaders. The study found that more than 82 per cent of African organisations are already running artificial intelligence pilots or experimentation programmes. However, relatively few have succeeded in scaling the technology across their businesses in ways that generate sustained growth, operational reinvention or competitive advantage. Chief Executive Officer of PwC Africa, Dion Shango, said the continent’s challenge is no longer simply whether companies…

An escaped cybercrime suspect, Asar Sesugh, has died after his suspected cult associates allegedly opened fire on operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission in Makurdi, Benue State. Sesugh was among 26 suspected cyber fraudsters arrested by operatives of the EFCC’s Makurdi Zonal Directorate on April 28, 2026. In a statement issued on Saturday by the commission’s Head of Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale, the EFCC said the suspects were profiled and remanded in custody following a court order obtained at a Magistrate’s Court. Oyewale said Sesugh and two other suspects escaped from the directorate’s holding facility on May…

The Federal Government has moved closer to the establishment of state police following significant progress in ongoing efforts to develop the constitutional and legal framework required for its implementation. The latest development emerged after a high-level consultation involving senior officials from the Presidency, the National Assembly, security agencies and legal authorities. Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, disclosed after the meeting that work on the proposed framework has advanced considerably following months of engagement among key stakeholders. According to him, discussions have evolved beyond the question of whether state police should exist and are now focused on designing…

Troops of Operation Fansan Yamma have neutralised bandits and dismantled their hideouts in the highlands bordering Zamfara, around Dangulbi and Kurawa villages in Tureta Local Government Area of Sokoto State. A reliable security source disclosed the major operational successes to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday in Sokoto. The source, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said several bandits, including kingpins, were killed while numerous others escaped with gunshot wounds. The source further disclosed that the operation was conducted on June 4, in collaboration with other security agencies and local vigilantes in the area, assuring that the tempo…

The Federal Road Safety Corps says it recorded a 27 per cent drop in road traffic crashes and a 22 per cent decrease in crash victims during the 2026 Eid-el-Kabir, compared with the 2025 statistics. The Corp Public Education Officer (CPEO), Osondu Ohaeri, revealed this in a statement released on Saturday in Abuja. Ohaeri described the outcome as one of the corps most remarkable operational achievements in recent years. He said that the outcome was another proof of the effectiveness of the corps’ proactive traffic management strategies, intensive public enlightenment campaigns, robust enforcement activities, and enhanced emergency response mechanisms. He…

The Nationwide League One (NLO) has slammed Green Beret FC with a ₦1.5 million fine and suspended the club and its officials for two seasons following an assault on match officials after their game against Zamfara United. The league announced the disciplinary measures on Friday after reviewing the incident, which reportedly left one referee injured and bleeding. In a statement, the NLO strongly condemned the violence, describing it as a serious offence that damages the image of football and threatens the safety of those involved in the game. According to the league body, Green Beret FC had previously been linked…

The ancient town of Ijebu-Ode in Ogun State pulsed with vibrant energy on May 29, 2026 (the third day after Eid al-Kabir), as the Ojude Oba Festival unfolded in grand style. This annual celebration, which can be loosely translated to mean “the King’s Forecourt,” drew thousands of participants, dignitaries, celebrities, tourists, and cultural enthusiasts. It showcased the rich Yoruba heritage through coordinated regberegbe (age-grade) processions, majestic horse parades, and opulent traditional fashion. TOFARATI IGE writes on the different dimensions of the festival, highlighting its economic impact as well as areas for improvement Awujale’s absence felt This edition was particularly significant…

Despite a fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran, sporadic hostilities and continued uncertainty in the Strait of Hormuz – one of the world’s most important energy and shipping corridors – continue to reverberate through global supply chains, pushing up transport and fuel costs and straining aid operations already grappling with severe funding shortfalls.Real consequencesSpeaking at UN Headquarters in New York on Thursday, World Food Programme (WFP) Acting Executive Director Carl Skau said warnings issued earlier in the crisis about the knock-on effects of higher energy prices were now materialising in some of the world’s most vulnerable countries.“Just to…