9 health benefits of eating avocados
9 health benefits of eating avocados TOI Lifestyle Desk Nutrient dense Nutrient dense Avocados are a powerhouse of nutrients. They are rich in healthy fats, fiber, and nutrients such as magnesium, vitamin B6, vitamin C, vitamin E, and…
INEC Announces August 18 Start Date For Nationwide Voter Registration Ahead Of 2027 Elections
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially announced that the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise will commence nationwide on August 18, 2025, in preparation for Nigeria’s 2027 general elections. It was gathered that the registration process will begin…
Cuban minister resigns after saying ‘there are no beggars in Cuba’
Cuban Minister for Labour Marta Elena Feitó Cabrera has been forced to resign after she made comments denying the existence of beggars on the Communist-run island. The minister had said there was no such thing as “beggars” in Cuba and…
South African govt on high alert over alleged coup plot
The South African authorities have heightened their alert level after receiving intelligence indicating a possible attempt to overthrow the government by force. While presenting her department’s budget to Parliament on Tuesday, Minister in the Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, revealed this…
Lagos unveils N500bn MSME fund for women traders
In a move to empower small businesses and informal sector women traders, the Lagos State Government has unveiled a N500bn fund for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, with a special focus on women. The announcement was made during the Lagos…
BREAKING: Atiku Resigns From PDP
BREAKING: Atiku Resigns From PDP Former Nigerian Vice President, Atiku Abubakar has announced his resignation from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Atiku’s letter, dated July 14, 2025, was posted by Dele Momodu, and addressed to the Chairman, PDP, Jada…
TINUBU Pays His Last Respect As Late Former President Muhammadu Buhari Was Laid To Rest In Daura
Former President Muhammadu Buhari has been laid to rest at his residence in Daura, Katsina State, following funeral prayers and interment attended by numerous dignitaries led by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Large crowds lined the streets of Daura and gathered…
Fauja Singh, world’s ‘oldest’ marathon runner, dies at 114 in hit-and-run
Fauja Singh, a British-Indian man believed to be the world’s oldest marathon runner, has died after being hit by a car in India at the age of 114. Police say Singh was crossing a road in the village where he…
Nigeria’s oil output soars above OPEC quota
Nigeria’s average daily crude production rose above the quota allocated to it by the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries in June 2025. For the second time in 2025, the country exceeded its OPEC quota of 1.5 million barrels per…
Marketers protest as Dangote moves to crash cooking gas price
President of the Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, has announced plans to reduce the price of Liquefied Petroleum Gas, also known as cooking gas. He also promised to start direct sales of the product to consumers should the existing distributors…