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The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria has dismissed claims linking the Fulani ethnic group to thousands of armed militants and bandits across the country, insisting the community should not be collectively blamed for criminal activity. The association was reacting to a report by the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom, which estimated that about 30,000 armed Fulani militants operate in different parts of Nigeria in groups ranging from 10 to 1,000 members, and described them as major drivers of religious freedom violations. But in a statement on Friday, MACBAN National President, Baba Ngelzarma, said the figure does…
In recent years, social media has become flooded with videos promoting “natural healing” remedies. Garlic, ginger, turmeric, lemon, cloves and herbal mixtures are often presented as miracle solutions capable of curing everything from inflammation to chronic diseases. Short videos promise rapid detoxification, instant healing and dramatic health transformations through simple kitchen ingredients. While some of these foods contain beneficial compounds supported by scientific research, the conversation online is often exaggerated. Natural foods can support health, but they are not magical cures. The challenge lies in separating evidence-based information from overstated claims. This is particularly important for people living with chronic…
The Lagos State Government generated about N80bn in 2025 through building approval applications, The PUNCH reports. The Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Dr Oluyinka Olumide, disclosed this on Friday in Lagos during the 2026 Ministerial Briefing in commemoration of the seventh year of Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s administration as Lagos State Governor. Speaking on the charges for obtaining building approval, Olumide explained that the rate is determined by the size of the development and the particular location. “For example, somebody developing in Ikorodu may not pay the same thing as somebody developing in Ikoyi. So that is a good…
How did you start your music career? My love for music started when I was just three or four years old. We had this keyboard at home that my dad would play every morning and every night before we went to bed. I would always sit and watch him, completely fascinated, and then try to mimic what he was doing. Gradually, my skills developed from that curiosity. Eventually, my dad enrolled me in music school, which gave me a more structured foundation, and from there, I became fully involved with the church youth choir. I played for every programme, every…
Memecoin launch platform DxSale was drained of $7.3 million in funds in a cyberattack that affected around 1,400 liquidity providers (LPs) on the BNB Chain. The attacker’s address “0xC457” transferred $1.87 million worth of BNB (BNB) tokens into two main wallets and subsequently deposited them into multiple Binance deposit addresses, according to blockchain data platform PeckShield in a Friday X post.Back in 2021, DxSale was used to lock in liquidity for tokens launched on the BNB Chain. Blockchain analyst Tahax estimated that the locker still holds liquidity from projects launched years ago and explained that the exploiter wallet was freshly created…
Actor Steve Guttenberg and his ex-wife Emily Guttenberg have finalized their divorce a year after their split was confirmed. According to court documents exclusively obtained by Us Weekly on Friday, May 29, the exes entered into a settlement agreement on March 17. Steve, 67, agreed to a $700,000 spousal support buyout paid to his ex. He will be able to keep all of his earnings before and during the marriage and post-separation. The Three Men and a Baby actor will also keep all cash and personal belongings, including clothing, jewelry, watches and other personal effects. Although Steve and Emily had…
President Bola Tinubu, on Friday, commissioned four major Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) infrastructure projects spanning Lagos, Abuja and Owerri, in a single-day rollout that significantly expands the country’s clean transport infrastructure. The projects, all delivered under the Midstream and Downstream Gas Infrastructure Fund (MDGIF), form part of the federal government’s accelerated response to the petroleum subsidy reform and a deliberate strategy to expand domestic gas utilisation, reduce transport costs and accelerate the country’s transition to cleaner fuels. At Ojota, Lagos, the president flagged off the Portland Gas CNG Mother Station, a facility with a daily dispensing capacity of 96,000 standard…
Abducted school principal, Mrs Alamu, has released a fresh distress video, appealing to the government, the Nigeria Union of Teachers, NUT, and President Bola Tinubu for urgent intervention. Speaking from captivity, she said teachers and schoolchildren have been exposed to harsh weather conditions for weeks while being held by their abductors. In the video released and making rounds online, Mrs. Alamu also claimed the abductors have become increasingly impatient and threatened to harm one of the captives following an earlier rescue attempt. She urged authorities and Nigerians to help secure their release before the situation worsens. “Please help us I…
Dr Esther Nkem Okereke has emerged as the presidential candidate of the National Rescue Mission, NRM. Okereke emerged through a consensus agreement brokered by the leaders of the party. National Chairman of the party, Prince Dr Chinedu Obi said that a rescued Nigeria is possible and that a prosperous Nigeria is achievable. Obi noted that Nigeria possesses vast mineral resources, fertile agricultural land, strategic geographical positioning, energetic youth populations, entrepreneurial citizens and immense human capital. He observed that despite these advantages, millions remain trapped in poverty. According to him, the paradox of Nigeria is that a nation so rich has produced so…
Jose Mourinho has signed a three-year deal to become Real Madrid’s new head coach. This marks a dramatic return to the Santiago Bernabeu more than a decade after his first spell in charge of the Spanish giants. BBC Sport reports that the Portuguese manager will not be officially unveiled until after the club’s presidential election on 7 June, but an agreement has already been reached between both parties. The 63-year-old leaves Benfica after taking charge of the Portuguese side in September. Mourinho led them to a third-place finish in the Primeira Liga this season. The veteran coach previously managed Real Madrid…
