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The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) says its Abuja Breathe Clean Air Initiative, supported by IHS Nigeria, has reached about 10,000 households across the six Area Councils, replacing firewood and charcoal with cleaner cooking gas as part of efforts to improve maternal and child health, reduce indoor air pollution and lower household energy costs. This was announced on Thursday during the programme’s final rollout in Bwari Area Council, where beneficiaries received gas cylinders, burners and refill vouchers through a partnership between the FCTA and IHS Nigeria. Officials at the event said the initiative, introduced under the administration of the FCT…

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has recalled Ola-Ola Authentic Pounded Yam (Iyan) IYANINSTANT after finding that it contains undeclared milk, an allergen that can trigger serious reactions in sensitive consumers. The recall, issued on 26 June, was classified as a food recall warning involving an undeclared allergen. According to the CFIA, the product is being removed from the market because it contains milk but does not list it on the label. “The affected product is being recalled from the marketplace because it contains milk, which is not declared on the label,” the CFIA said. The recalled product is sold…

The Governorship candidate of Allied People’s Movement in Oyo State, Bimbo Adekanmbi, on Friday, sympathised with the traders affected by fire outbreak at the popular Bode Market in Ibadan South West Local Government Area of the state. Adekanmbi donating N2.5 million to the victims. The guber hopeful, who visited the market to assess the extent of damage, described the incident as a painful loss for many families and business owners. The Allied Peoples Movement governorship candidate in Oyo State, Bimbo Adekanmi during his visit to the scene of the fire incident in Ibadan. Photos: Ademola Adegbite. He further expressed sadness…

Despite the fact that smartphones have become impressively capable shooters, standalone point-and-shoot cameras are enjoying a renaissance. The tiny Kodak Charmera is still wildly popular, while influencers are scrambling to find aging Canon cameras on eBay. Godox, a company best known for its photography lighting products, is the latest to join the simple camera craze, but its new C100 stands out from the crowd by skipping a color preview screen for a transparent LCD that doubles as an optical viewfinder.Although the C100 product page on Godox’s website is thin on technical details, including its sensor resolution and video capabilities, it…

For years, Michael Saylor’s Strategy built its brand around a simple mantra: Buy Bitcoin. Never sell. This week, that narrative changed.  The company authorized up to $1.25 billion in Bitcoin sales under a new capital framework. At current prices, that equates to roughly 21,000 BTC that could eventually hit the market — a reminder that even Bitcoin’s most committed corporate holder isn’t immune to the realities of capital management.This week’s Crypto Biz explores how the digital asset industry is entering a more pragmatic phase, where ideological purity is giving way to financial discipline. It also examines the intensifying stablecoin race as…

Hilary Duff is subtly reacting to shady comments about her tour wardrobe. The actress and singer, 38, is currently embarking on her Lucky Me Tour in support of her sixth album, Luck… or Something, which was released in February, but not everyone has been blown away by her onstage sartorial choices. A fan came to Duff’s defense via Instagram on Wednesday, July 1, sharing a video montage of Duff’s various outfit changes on tour in response to a TikTok comment that said the singer “obviously didn’t spend any money on her wardrobe. Wearing sweatpants?” “Actually she’s a baddie that did…

A federal government delegation visited the Bille community in Degema Local Government Area of Rivers State and provided immediate humanitarian support to the residents. The federal government also promised a comprehensive solution to the ongoing gas seepage. This was contained in a statement by Eniola Akinkuotu, head of media and corporate communications at the Nigerian Upstream Commission (NUPRC), on Thursday, in Abuja. Mr Akinkuotu said the delegation was led by the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo. He said the delegation, which included the Commission Chief Executive of the NUPRC, Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan, and oil and gas operators,…

The Supreme Court of Nigeria on Friday dismissed a decision of the Court of Appeal ordering the seizure of FPSO Tamara Tokoni, a vessel containing crude oil pledged by oil-servicing firm General Hydrocarbons as collateral for a loan facility obtained from First Bank. The five-member panel of judges, according to This Day newspaper, directed the release of the content of the vessel to General Hydrocarbons because the lawsuit initiated by the lender is contractual and not an admiralty matter. In a similar vein, the court held that the Federal High Court and the Court of Appeal lack jurisdiction to hear…

The management of Kano Pillars Football Club has appointed Daniel Ogunmodede as the new Technical Adviser ahead of the 2026/2027 Nigeria Premier League season. According to a statement issued on Friday in Kano by the club’s Media Director, Isma’eel Tangalashi, the club appointed Ogunmodede, popularly known as “Ijaball,” to take charge of its technical affairs as preparations intensify for the new league season. It added that the appointment is part of ongoing restructuring aimed at strengthening the technical bench and improving team performance in both domestic and continental competitions. The statement further described Ogunmodede’s arrival as a key step in…

The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has come under criticism on social media after actor James Olarenwaju, popularly known as Baba Ijesha, announced that the monarch gifted him a brand-new car, luxury items and a chieftaincy title following the birth of his son. The announcement, made by the actor on Wednesday, sparked mixed reactions online, with many Nigerians questioning the decision to honour the actor, who was convicted in 2022 for sexually assaulting a minor. In a post on his social media page, Baba Ijesha expressed appreciation to the traditional ruler for what he described as a royal reception…