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Peptides are smaller versions of proteins that have a range of purposes, such as the potential to reduce the signs of aging, relieve inflammation, or promote muscle growth.In 2015, researchers discovered a type of peptide called PEPITEM, and recognized its function in the adiponectin-PEPITEM pathway, which regulates the onset and severity of autoimmune or chronic inflammatory conditions.Now, new research in animal models reveals that this peptide has the potential to offer a groundbreaking… Read the full article here

President Muhammadu Buhari rejoices with distinguished banker, economist, and philanthropist, Tony Elumelu, CFR, on his 60th birthday, March 22, 2023, sharing joy and warmth of the occasion with the entrepreneur, who was ranked amongst World’s 100 most influential personalities in 2020 by Time. President Buhari felicitates with Chairman of the United Bank of Africa (UBA) Group on the milestone, affirming the honour and pride that the benefactor has brought to Nigeria, and Africa,… Read the full article here

The average retail price paid by consumers for petrol rose by 54.76 per cent in February, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has said. The bureau said this in its “Premium Motor Spirit (Petrol) Price Watch” for February 2023 released on Monday. The NBS said the average retail price paid by consumers for petrol in February 2023 was N263.76, indicating a 54.76 per cent increase when compared to the value recorded in February 2022 (N170.42). The bureau also said that… Read the full article here

President-elect Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The first low-hanging fruit for Tinubu is for him to announce a broad-based government of “national unity”, with all the ministerial appointees and other high ranking personnel, not more than 24 hours after he has been sworn into office. After receiving his Certificate of Return from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), President-elect Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu is now looking forward to his inauguration on 29 May in Abuja. The… Read the full article here

Fishing was one of the hardest hit businesses at the peak of the Boko Haram insurgency, but the merchants said things are gradually returning to normal. The post Brisk business returns to famous Maiduguri fish market despite challenges appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. Read the full article here

Fuji Maestro Wasiu Ayinde, popularly known as Kwam 1, is facing public scrutiny again after a video of him rejecting a kiss from his new wife Emmanuella at his 66th surprise birthday party on Saturday went viral. There had been previous claims on social media about the pair having marital issues. In April 2022, the singer denied reports that his wife slapped him over infidelity allegations. In the same month, a popular gossip blogger alleged that the famous singer and his wife had… Read the full article here

Former Super Eagles captain and Bolton Wanderers legend, Austin ‘Jay-Jay’ Okocha, has said in-form Napoli striker Victor Osimhen is ripe to play in the English League. Two weeks ago, after winning the best foreign athlete award in Italy, the 24-year-old told journalists that the EPL is one league he would like to explore, having already played in three of Europe’s top five. The Napoli star, who is yet to arrive at the Eagles’ camp ahead of the AFCON qualifiers against… Read the full article here

The Congress of Civil Society Groups in Abia State has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to rise up and save the state from impending crisis owing to an alleged move by the state ruling party to manipulate the results of Saturday’s election. In a press briefing held in Umuahia on Monday, the group, through its State Coordinator, Damian Ogudike, alleged that the Returning Officer, Resident Electoral Commissioner and other officials of the commission “are… Read the full article here

The governorship candidate of the All Progressive Congress (APC) in Bauchi State, retired Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, has rejected Saturday’s governorship election results in the state. He stated this at a news conference on Monday night in Bauchi. Recall that INEC on Monday declared Sen. Bala Mohammed of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as the winner of the election. The incumbent governor polled 525,280 votes to defeat his closest contender, APC’s Abubakar, who garnered 432,272… Read the full article here

A mysterious fire broke out in the early hours of Tuesday, at Onitsha main market, in Anambra State. Main Market, Onitsha, is reputed to be the biggest market in West Africa, and hosts a large population of traders, who are mainly importers of goods, and deal in varied products. A source, Mr Barth Ifediora, who raised alarm, said the fire broke out early morning of Tuesday, in a section of the market known as White House. White House is the office of the leaders of the market, an expansive… Read the full article here