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The Oyo State Police Command has confirmed the death of a 25-year-old motorcyclist, Umar Yahúza, who died in an incident at a police checkpoint in Iseyin. The command disclosed this in a statement on Saturday, noting that the incident occurred in the early hours of May 2, 2026, at about 5:30 am along the Iseyin/Oyo Road. According to the statement, the victim, a resident of the Oluwole, Old Kara area of Iseyin, was involved in what the police described as a lone motorcycle accident at a Border Patrol checkpoint in Niko. “At about 5:30am, a motorcycle rider, Umar Yahúza, was…
Let us celebrate the grace and good health that God Almighty has poured upon Hon. (Dr.) Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, as he marks another year of life on May 1. As the scriptures remind us in Psalm 92:14, those rooted in purpose shall bring forth fruit even in their season of flourishing, and in every chapter of this man’s life, that divine promise has been unmistakably fulfilled. The grace upon him is not accidental; it is the fruit of purpose, discipline, and a life consecrated to service. As Nigeria pauses to honour a man who has become one of the defining voices…
VFD Group Plc, a principal investment company listed on the Nigerian Exchange, has reported a significant surge in its financial performance for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026. The Group’s unaudited financial statements reveal a transition into a high-growth “earnings-translation” phase, marked by a 37 per cent increase in consolidated gross earnings to N27.07bn. The Group’s profit before tax rose by 26 per cent to N5.19bn, while the standalone company performance, which reflects the core earning power of its investment activities, saw PBT more than double, soaring 102 per cent to N2.11bn. Commenting on the results, the Group Managing…
Low back pain is one of the most common short- and long-term complications experienced by women after childbirth. Orthopaedic surgeons and physiotherapists note that LBP accounts for 32 per cent of the global burden of postnatal complications, often persisting for months or even years, after delivery. Describing LBP as pain occurring between the lower edge of the ribs and the buttocks, the World Health Organisation notes that it can be acute (short-term), sub-acute (lasting slightly longer), or chronic (long-term). According to a WHO report on June 19, 2023, low back pain affected 619 million people globally, a number projected to…
Tori Spelling is taking the time to be present and appreciate life after she was involved in a car crash with her kids and in the wake of her ex Patrick Muldoon’s untimely death. “You have to celebrate it,” Spelling, 52, exclusively told Us Weekly on Friday, May 1, while attending Calamigos Ranch Resort & Spa’s Leading Hotels of the World accreditation celebration. “And I think life’s too short, and we’re all realizing that lately. So, yeah, you have to celebrate every day. “ Us previously confirmed that Spelling and seven children in her vehicle were hospitalized after being involved…
A fire outbreak on Saturday, May 2, 2026, gutted parts of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) secretariat in Sokoto, destroying offices and valuable property. The incident occurred in the early hours of the day along the secretariat complex in Sokoto, sending panic across the area as flames engulfed sections of the building. Confirming the development, the Sokoto State Chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress, Abubakar Aliyu, described the incident as unfortunate, noting that important documents and office equipment were lost in the fire. He said, “It is a sad development for us, we lost vital documents and property to the…
The African Democratic Congress, ADC, has dismissed reports suggesting that it will not present candidates in the 2027 general elections, describing the claims as unfounded and misleading. This was disclosed in a statement issued on Saturday by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi. “The African Democratic Congress (ADC) wishes to state, clearly and unequivocally, that we remain focused on our mission to rescue Nigeria from the failure of the APC-led government and to prevent the dangerous slide toward a one-party state. “We have taken note of recent suggestions that the ADC will not produce candidates in the 2027…
Super Eagles target Femi Azeez was the hero as Millwall defeated Oxford United 2-0 in their Sky Bet Championship encounter at the Den on Saturday. Azeez scored the game’s curtain raiser in the 34th minute. The 24-year-old put the game beyond the visitors by scoring Millwall’s second three minutes after the break. The winger has so far registered 11 goals and eight assists in 35 league appearances for the Lions in the current campaign. Alex Neil’s side missed out on automatic promotion to the Premier League despite the win. Millwall will face Semi Ajayi’s Hull City in the semi-final of…
The Business and Professional Women Organisation of the Diocese of Lagos West, Anglican Communion, on Saturday held its inaugural breakfast fellowship in Lagos. The event, themed “Pruning for Progress: The Art of Strategic Elimination,” brought together women professionals and business owners for reflection on personal growth, professional advancement, and holistic wellbeing. Wife of the Ogun State Governor, Mrs Bamidele Abiodun, alongside notable professionals, graced the event. Some of those invited included quality and food safety expert, Mrs Abosede Amusan; former banker and entrepreneur, Mrs Chinwendum Emele; and finance professional and non-executive director at Expertise, Mrs Folake Sanu. They were hosted…
I received a call from a reader who expressed disappointment over a statement I made in my article titled Wonders of Nature: My Personal Experience. In that piece, I wrote, “This is not in any way a ploy to bring down medical science. If I had agreed to take that medication, I would have seen results too. He attributed the statement to fear, and he also felt it was like giving credit to medical science when, in actual fact, herbal medicine helped me. Let us address this. First, in my six years of handling this column, I have never received…
