Author: damazah@gmail.com

Why has Keir Starmer quit as an MP?

A new analysis by the World Health Organisation (WHO) has revealed that tobacco-leaf production in Africa increased by almost nine per cent between 2012 and 2024, despite a nearly 19 per cent decline in global production. The increase, according to the findings, is raising concerns about the health risks faced by tobacco farmers and workers, as well as the wider environmental and social consequences of tobacco cultivation. Africa produced more than 639,000 tonnes of tobacco leaf in 2024, representing about 11 per cent of global tobacco-leaf production, the analysis noted. The findings showed that tobacco production is highly concentrated in…

Simple practices such as mindfulness, gratitude journaling, and optimism training may improve several markers of cardiovascular health within a matter of weeks. A recent study found that these positive psychology interventions were consistently associated with improvements in blood pressure, inflammation, and other heart disease risk factors. Because some of the benefits appeared to be connected with healthier behaviors, including better eating habits and increased physical activity, the researchers said continued reinforcement may be necessary to maintain progress over time. Rosalba (Rose) Hernandez, a professor of social work at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, led the research team. The group reviewed…

Chelsea signed Atalanta defender Honest Ahanor in a deal worth a reported £40 million ($54 million) on Tuesday, but the teenager will spend this season on loan at Crystal Palace. Ahanor, 18, will swap Serie A for south London during his temporary spell at Palace before joining Chelsea officially in 2027. He made 22 league appearances for Atalanta last season having moved from Genoa a year ago, making his debut for Italy in a friendly against Luxembourg in June. The move to UEFA Conference League winners Palace will mean the teenager will get Premier League experience as cover for Chadi…

By Enitan Abdultawab Nollywood actress Mo Bimpe has opened up about the emotional pain she experienced during her fertility journey, revealing that she was deliberately excluded from social gatherings involving children because she had yet to become a mother. The actress shared the experience in an Instagram post after attending the first birthday celebration of Iyabo Ojo’s grandson, Rakeem. Reflecting on how far she has come, Bimpe said the occasion brought back memories of a difficult period in her life. According to her, she stopped receiving invitations to baby showers, naming ceremonies and children’s birthday parties, with some people she…

Funmi Ogundare  The Yoruba Tennis Club has taken its centenary celebration into the realm of music and cultural diplomacy with a jazz festival that brought together Nigerian, Cuban cultural and Brazilian cultural influences in a celebration of heritage, friendship and musical exchange. The Centenary Jazz festival, held at the club’s Greetings Hall, in Lagos, Monday, formed part of activities marking its 100th anniversary, with the participation of Cuba’s Ambassador to Nigeria, Mariam Morales Palmero, adding an international dimension to the celebration. Welcoming guests to the festival, Chairman of the Yoruba Tennis Club,  Chief Olawumi Gasper, said the event was designed…

Scotland international Scott McTominay, who joined Napoli from Manchester United, to undergo heart surgery.Published On 1 Sep 20261 Sep 2026Napoli midfielder Scott McTominay will undergo a surgical procedure to treat an irregular heartbeat, the Serie A club has announced.Napoli added that McTominay will be out until after the season’s first international break, meaning he won’t play again until October.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of list“Following the development of a minor, benign arrhythmia, Scott McTominay over the coming days will undergo an operation a PFA [pulsed field ablation],” Napoli said on Tuesday.A PFA is a minimally invasive technique used to…

Controversial Venezuelan businessman Alejandro Betancourt, who amassed massive fortunes under former socialist President Hugo Chavez and who has faced investigations into alleged money laundering, has been tapped by the Trump administration to lead a new US-backed oil venture in the Latin American nation.On Friday, President Donald Trump announced that the US has reached a deal with Venezuela’s interim President Delcy Rodriguez under which Washington will acquire majority control over more than 65 billion barrels’ worth of proven oil reserves.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of listAs part of the deal, the US government plans to take a 35 percent passive…

Two Olivia Rodrigo tracks, “Expectations” and “Serena Joy,” debut on different tallies in the U.K. at the same time, earning the superstar several new smashes. CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – AUGUST 01: Olivia Rodrigo performs onstage during Lollapalooza at Grant Park on August 01, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Joshua Applegate/WireImage)WireImageIn the United Kingdom, there is a chart rule that only allows each artist to score three hit songs on the most competitive singles ranking each week. That stipulation can be skirted slightly if an artist is credited alongside another, but for the most part, it is uncommon to see any…

President Trump yesterday demanded that the Federal Communications Commission punish or rebuke an NBC journalist for saying he has “mixed results” in his election endorsements. In the latest example of how Trump is using the FCC to harass reporters and news organizations that he dislikes, he said Meet the Press host Kristen Welker “will be reported to the FCC for rebuke or punishment” for what he claimed was a “purposeful inaccuracy.” “Kristen Welker, the Unpopular ‘Hostess’ of the once great Meet the Press, now considered Meet the Fake Press, just stated that Donald Trump has ‘mixed results’ on his Endorsements…