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Many people have, at one time or another, ignored the urge to urinate during long meetings, while travelling, standing in queues, or when toilet facilities are unavailable. While occasional delays may not pose serious health risks, medical experts warn that frequently holding urine for prolonged periods can affect the urinary system and lead to health complications. The urinary system comprises the kidneys, ureters, bladder and urethra. Its primary function is to filter waste products and excess fluids from the blood and remove them from the body through urination. Experts say most adults can safely hold urine for about three to…
Just days after facing online ridicule over his failed outing in the APC House of Representatives primaries in Imo State, Pascal Okechukwu has done what many Nigerian celebrities do best when controversy strikes, turning the noise into content. The celebrity barman and socialite dropped the song at the peak of conversations surrounding his unsuccessful bid for the APC ticket representing Orsu/Orlu/Oru East Federal Constituency. Ballot Despite ‘political blessings’ from the president’s son and his close associate, the 45-year-old socialite who served as the Imo State Director of the City Boy Movement (CBM), a group established to mobilise support for President…
Thai authorities have arrested six Nigerian nationals allegedly linked to an AI-driven romance scam network operating from a luxury condominium in Nonthaburi as part of an investigation that originated from a cocaine trafficking case. The arrests were carried out during coordinated raids on May 22 at three apartments located near Phra Nangklao Bridge along the Chao Phraya River. Police said the suspects lived in groups within the condominium and allegedly used fabricated identities, AI-generated images and fake video calls to defraud victims, mainly elderly Thai women. According to investigators, the operation began in April after a Nigerian man identified as…
The Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Enugu State Chapter, has released details of aspirants to be screened for elective positions in the state. A statement, Friday, by the party’s State Chairman, Dr Johnpaul Anih, the Secretary, Dr Sebastine Okafor, and the Publicity Secretary, Emmanuel Ugwueze, said the screening will take place on Sunday, May 24, 2026 Prof I.G Nwangwu will serve as the Chairman of the committee, Barr. Peace Chidi Ugwu as Secretary, Chinachi Nnabuko, member and Emma Onovo, member, according to the statement. Members of the Appeal Committee include Prof Chinedu Aguba, as Chairman, Mrs Chioma Agbo, Secretary, Clinton Ogbonna, member and Rev’d Austin…
Benue State Police Command has intensified its clampdown on violent crimes with the arrest of seven suspected kidnappers and armed robbers, alongside the recovery of firearms, ammunition, and a stolen Lexus vehicle. The Command also uncovered a suspected human trafficking and fake job recruitment network allegedly exploiting young women with fraudulent overseas employment offers. In a statement released on Thursday, the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Udeme Edet, disclosed that operatives of the Command’s tactical squad carried out a targeted raid in Gboko Local Government Area on May 21, 2026, after acting on credible intelligence. During the operation, police arrested five…
Arsenal on Saturday announced that goalkeeper Karl Hein will complete a permanent move to Bundesliga side, Werder Bremen in July this year. The Gunners disclosed this in a statement ahead of their final Premier League clash with Crystal Palace on Sunday. Hein joined Arsenal in June 2018 from his hometown club, Nomme United. The 24-year-old signed his first professional contract with the Premier League champions the following year. The Estonian international spent the 2025/26 campaign on loan with his new side in Germany, where he made two Bundesliga appearances. “We thank Karl for his contribution to the club during his time with us…
President Bola Tinubu has emerged victorious in the presidential primary election of the All Progressives Congress held in Kabo Ward, Kabo Local Government Area of Kano State. The exercise took place on Saturday at the APC secretariat in the ward, which is the home ward of the Deputy President of the Senate, Barau Jibrin. According to a statement issued by Barau’s media aide, Ismail Mudashir, the Deputy Senate President said the turnout was a positive signal ahead of the 2027 general elections. “With the massive turnout of party members, Insha Allah, the coast is clear for the victory of President…
Roberto De Zerbi has urged relegation-haunted Tottenham to play with “blood and spirit” in Sunday’s do-or-die clash against Everton. Tottenham will be condemned to a humiliating relegation to the Championship if they lose at home to Everton and West Ham defeat Leeds. De Zerbi’s fourth-bottom side are two points ahead of third-bottom West Ham heading into the final day of the season. A draw would also likely be enough to save Tottenham from playing in the second tier for the first time since 1977-78 because of their vastly superior goal difference to West Ham. In keeping with a turbulent season…
Binance CEO Richard Teng has pushed back against a new Wall Street Journal investigation claiming the exchange processed $850 million in transactions tied to a sanctioned Iranian financier, which eventually flowed to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.In a Friday post on X, Teng called the reporting “fundamentally inaccurate,” saying that Binance never permitted transactions with sanctioned individuals and that any flagged activity occurred before those individuals were placed under US sanctions. He also claimed Binance had investigated the issues before the Journal contacted the company, and that facts it provided were not included in the story.The Journal’s report, published on…
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