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Kemi Olaitan in Ibadan  The Media Team of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) governorship candidate in Oyo State, Adegboyega Taofeek Adegoke, has accused the state government of illegally removing the billboard of its principal at Idi- Ape Junction in Ibadan, the state capital. The media team, in a statement issued in Ibadan, alleged that the state government replaced the banner on the billboard of Adegoke, which also included that of the ADC presidential candidate, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, with that of Governor Seyi Makinde, Allied People’s Movement’s (APM) presidential candidate; the governorship candidate, Mr. Bimbo Adekanmbi and APM Akinyele House Assembly…

Emmanuel Addeh Transcorp Power Plc has reported a resilient financial performance for the first half of 2026 despite the adverse impact of recurring transmission infrastructure vandalism, which constrained its ability to evacuate available power generation capacity. The electricity generation company, a subsidiary of Transnational Corporation Plc (Transcorp Group), posted revenue of N181.97 billion for the six months ended June 30, 2026, down from N205.81 billion recorded in the corresponding period of 2025.Profit before tax also declined to N54.99 billion, compared with N58.73 billion in the first half of 2025. Despite the lower revenue and profitability, the company strengthened its balance…

The manosphere influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate were arrested Saturday in Miami by US Marshals in relation to new rape and sex trafficking charges in England. According to the Associated Press, British authorities are seeking the brothers’ extradition.The new charges facing Andrew Tate include seven counts of rape, three of sex trafficking, three counts of assault, and “19 charges relating to sexual images of children and extreme ‘pornography,’” according to the New York Times. Tristan Tate faces two new charges of rape, one of sexual assault, and three of sex trafficking. This is in addition to the 21 charges already…

Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, popularly known as “BTO,” is the Minister of Interior under President Bola Tinubu. Though his official mandate is federal, his political weight has grown into one of the strongest in Ondo State, arguably rivalling the governor’s own influence. The numbers explain why. In the 2024 Ondo governorship election, Tunji-Ojo delivered his home base of Akoko North West with 81.2 per cent of the vote for the APC, the highest bloc recorded by any political actor across all 18 local government areas in the state. His influence was not built overnight. He first proved his strategic instincts nationally as…

Coffee has repeatedly been associated with longer life and a lower risk of several chronic illnesses. Even so, scientists have not fully understood the biological processes that might explain those benefits. New findings from the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) point to one possible answer. Researchers found that certain compounds in coffee may activate NR4A1, a receptor that is becoming increasingly important in studies of aging, stress responses and disease. The research, recently published in Nutrients, offers one of the first direct links between coffee compounds and NR4A1. That connection may help explain some of…

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TikTok influencer Tunmise has accused his former girlfriend, Ivana, of travelling to Calabar to reunite with her ex-boyfriend despite what he claimed were significant efforts and financial sacrifices to save their relationship. Tunmise made the allegations in a video in which he gave his account of the circumstances surrounding the breakdown of their relationship. The response comes after Ivana accused him of infidelity, verbal abuse and domestic violence. Tunmise denied the allegations, insisting that he did everything he could to make the relationship work. “Ivana went to see her ex in Calabar, the same ex she painted the worst to…

We’ve been trying to cure migraines – without much success, until relatively recently – for as long as we’ve been able to identify them as a distinct ailment. The Ebers Papyrus, a scroll dating back to 1550BC that mentions a “disease of one half of the head”, suggests anointing the scalp with fried catfish; Galen, the second-century Roman physician whose term “hemicrania” evolved into the modern word, recommended blood-letting (this, to be fair, was his answer to a lot of things). By the 20th century, doctors were suggesting repressed emotions might be at fault, leading to suggestions that women –…

Troops have rescued seven kidnapped victims, neutralised two kidnappers, arrested four suspected ISWAP terrorists and collaborators. The troops also recovered arms, ammunition and other items in coordinated operations across Borno, Yobe, Benue and Plateau states. An operational reports obtained by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday said troops of Operation HADIN KAI rescued two women and two minors who escaped from an ISWAP enclave in the Agapalawa area of the Mandara Mountains in Gwoza Local Government Area (LGA) of Borno. The reports added that a woman and her child, believed to be family members of an ISWAP terrorist,…

•Reforms restore investor confidence •Bigger banks will drive growth – Cardoso By Babajide Komolafe Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, yesterday, said Nigeria’s external reserves have risen to about $52 billion, while net external reserves have exceeded $40 billion. He attributed the improvements to reforms that have restored investor confidence and also expressed confidence that the ongoing banking recapitalisation would position lenders to drive the country’s next phase of economic growth by increasing lending to the private sector. Speaking during a fireside chat with BusinessDay Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Frank Aigbogun, Cardoso urged Nigerian business leaders…