Modern Japanese people largely originated from three ancestral groups and carry ancient DNA that may influence their risk of developing certain diseases, genetic analyses suggest. Modern Japanese people largely descend from three ancestral groups, a new study suggests. The research…
After Bobrisky, more celebrities to face trial for naira abuse – EFCC
Days after securing the conviction of Bobrisky, EFCC says some celebrities have been invited for investigations for naira abuse, and made useful statements. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has said many celebrities are facing investigations and will soon be prosecuted…
Idanre stands still for Aiyedatiwa, as Adefisoye assures of landslide victory
The rocky city of Idanre stood still on Sunday as the campaign train of Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa moved to Idanre; ahead of the gubernatorial primary election of the All Progressive Congress (APC). The carnival like campaign was attended by large…
Gravitational waves reveal 1st-of-its-kind merger between neutron star and mystery object
Ripples in space-time point to the merger of a neutron star with another mystery object. The object, which falls right within the mass-gap range, sheds light on a long-sought, murky realm. An illustration of a lightweight black hole (gray) and…
London to Lagos: Sanwo-Olu gifts Pelumi Nubi car, house, others
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has celebrated Pelumi Nubi over her inspirational feat which saw her travel from London, England to Lagos, Nigeria by road. Nubi, whose journey saw her traveling by road for 68 days, was gifted a brand…
Millions Of Muslims Around The World Celebrate Eid El-Fitr
Muslims around the world have celebrated Eid el-Fitr, the festival marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan, with prayer, reunions with family and friends, new clothes and sweet treats. But the celebrations on Wednesday were overshadowed by the…
Miyetti Allah hails Igbo diaspora brotherhood
The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria, MACBAN, has commended the Igbo diaspora brotherhood dictum (Nwanne di na mba) as a hospitality maxim, which MACBAN said the Igbo has practically demonstrated in its engagement with cattle rearers in the…
Tinubu, Shettima, Zulum, Uba Sani… Nigerian leaders observe Eid-el-Fitr prayer
President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday joined Islamic faithful across the country to observe the Eid-el-Fitr prayer. Tinubu prayed at the Dodan Barracks in Lagos alongside Gboyega Oyetola, minister of marine and blue economy, and Obafemi Hamzat, deputy governor of the…
Nigerian banks cannot compete with their African peers on the basis of foreign currency- Bunmi Bajomo
The Head of Corporate Banking Group and Chief Operating Officer at Ecobank Transnational (ETI), Dr. Bunmi Bajomo has stated that Nigerian banks cannot compete with their peers in North and East Africa based on foreign currencies. She stated this during…
JUST IN: Bobrisky may spend Eid-il-fitri holiday in custody
Controversial crossdresser, Okuneye Idris, aka Bobrisky, may spend the Eid-il-Fitri break in custody. Bobrisky was arrested on April 3 and convicted by a Federal High Court sitting in Lagos on Friday, April 5, 2024, after pleading guilty to the charges…