For the newly crowned 44th Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Rasheed Adewolu Ladoja, Arusa I, the joy of attaining Ibadanland’s highest traditional title was beyond words. Becoming the Olubadan of Ibadanland, …
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Abuja, Nigeria: Nigeria’s senior men’s cricket team kicked off their ICC T20 World Cup Africa Qualifier campaign in emphatic fashion, overpowering Malawi by nine wickets at the Takashinga Sports Club …
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Research & Discovery
RESEARCH & DISCOVERY: Study Finds Surprising Diabetes Benefit in High-Sugar Fruit
In a surprising turn of events, mangos outperformed low-sugar snacks in a study, significantly improving blood sugar control and reducing body fat in prediabetics. Mangos, often dismissed as too sugary, …
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ANALYSIS | SABOTAGE OR STRATEGY? Trump’s UNGA Outcry Recasts Chaos as Political Capital
This statement from President Donald Trump—alleging “triple sabotage” during his speech at the United Nations—offers a rich vein for analysis across political, psychological, and geopolitical dimensions. Let’s break it down. …
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Despite bold promises from the private sector, a new UN Women report reveals that real progress on gender equality remains slow, uneven, and dangerously reversible. The global development conversation this …
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ANALYSIS | NIGERIA’s 1999 CONSTITUTION REVIEW — A Defining Moment for Democratic Renewal
The renewed push to overhaul Nigeria’s 1999 Constitution, backed by President Bola Tinubu and spearheaded by the National Assembly, marks a pivotal moment in the country’s democratic growth and institutional …
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Research & Discovery
RESEARCH & DISCOVERY| The Hidden Link between Dehydration, Anxiety, And Chronic Health Issues
Not drinking enough water could intensify stress responses. Researchers found that individuals who were under-hydrated had cortisol levels more than 50% higher during stressful situations. Poor hydration didn’t make participants …
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Hypertension has emerged as a global health and economic crisis, affecting 1.4 billion people and contributing to over 10 million deaths annually. The World Health Organisation’s 2025 Global Hypertension Report …
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Research & Discovery
RESEARCH & DISCOVERY| Childhood Exposure to Plastics Linked to Rising Rates of Obesity, Infertility, Asthma
A sweeping review from NYU Langone Health reveals that everyday exposure to plastics—especially during childhood—poses lasting risks for heart disease, infertility, asthma, and even brain development issues. These chemicals, found …
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Mass Licence Revocation Exposes Deep-Seated Non-Compliance, Regulatory Lapses, and Billions in Lost Revenue When the Nigerian government revoked 1,263 solid minerals licences, it wasn’t just cleaning house—it was blowing the …
