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THE World Health Organisation has begun a comprehensive health study of Ogoniland, Rivers State, to investigate the prevalence of ailments associated with long-term exposure to hydrocarbons. This initiative aligns with the recommendations of the United Nations Environment Programme report, which called for a follow-up health study to complement the environmental remediation of the oil-devastated area. The health study is being conducted by the International Agency for Research on Cancer, an agency under WHO. The Project Coordinator of the Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project, Prof. Nenibarini Zabbey, had in July 2025 stated that the agency commissioned WHO to carry out the study…

ABUJA — PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu, yesterday, told opposition elements and party faithful that “elections are not conducted on social media platforms. Nigerians conduct elections.” The President also urged Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, Senator George Akume, to reconcile with Governor Hyacinth Alia for the unity of Benue State. This is as Tinubu has rallied governors, federal lawmakers and party leaders of the All Progressives Congress, APC, to consolidate economic reforms and intensify grassroots engagement, declaring that the administration is moving from economic stabilisation to full-scale growth acceleration in 2026. Speaking through Vice President Kashim Shettima at the…

The Youth Forum of Ojomu Royal Family of Ajiran Town in Eti-Osa Local Government Area of Lagos State, has written a petition against the Commissioner of Police in the state, Moshood Jimoh, over the accusations levelled against Hammed Tajudeen. Speaking at a press briefing in Lagos, the counsel to the Forum, (Adedotun Ajulo, Esq.), said the Lagos State Police Command cannot embark on a media trial in an alleged murder case. The Forum said the police accused Tajudeen of sponsoring multiple murders without investigation. It stated that at no time was Tajudeen invited by the police for questioning. It said:…

The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, and former National Chairman of the APC, John Odigie-Oyegun, were reportedly attacked in an alleged assassination attempt in Benin City, Edo State, on Tuesday. The incident was said to have occurred at the residence of Odigie-Oyegun shortly after a political event in the state capital. A video circulating online captures the aftermath of the incident, showing several vehicles and the estate gate riddled with bullet holes. Speaking in the footage, Peter Obi said the attack occurred shortly after they left the ADC headquarters in the state.

President BolaTinubu, has accepted the resignation of the Inspector-General of Police, Mr Kayode Egbetokun, following the submission of his letter citing pressing family considerations. President Tinubu received Mr Egbetokun’s resignation earlier today and expressed his profound appreciation for Egbetokun’s decades of distinguished service to the Nigeria Police Force and the nation. The President acknowledged his dedication, professionalism, and steadfast commitment to strengthening internal security architecture during his tenure. Appointed in June 2023, Egbetokun was serving a four-year term scheduled to conclude in June 2027, in line with the amended provisions of the Police Act. In view of the current security…

Tinubu Removes Egbetokun, Appoints Tunji Disu As New Inspector-General Of Police President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Tunji Disu as Nigeria’s new Inspector-General of Police, replacing Kayode Egbetokun. A presidency source confirmed the development to ARISE News on Tuesday. The source confirmed the development, stating that an official announcement would be made shortly. “AIG Tunji Disu is the new IGP. Confirmed,” the source said, adding that the information had received “double confirmation.” Efforts to obtain a reaction from the Force Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, were unsuccessful at the time of filing this report.Further details surrounding the leadership change are…

The stock market started the week on a positive note on Monday, with investors portfolios increasing by N804 billion. Buyers’ interest in stocks like Okomu Oil, Fortis Global Insurance, Fidson, NPF Microfinance Bank and 31 other advancing equities drove the market performance up. Specifically, the market capitalisation, which opened at N125.164 trillion, increased by N804 billion or 0.64 per cent to close at N125.968 trillion. Similarly, the All-Share Index rose by 1,273.79 points or 0.64 per cent to settle at 196,263.56 compared to 194,989.77 recorded on Friday. This strengthened the Year-to-date (YTD) return further to 26.12 per cent. The market…

Social media celebrity, Ismaila Mustapha, popularly known as Mompha, on Monday challenged the ruling of an Ikeja Special Offences Court over alleged six billion naira money laundering charges. It was reported that Mompha is facing trial alongside his company, Ismalob Global Investment Ltd. They are being tried on an eight-count charge bordering on conspiracy to launder unlawfully obtained funds, retention of crime proceeds, and non-disclosure of assets. He was arraigned on Jan. 12, 2022, and is being tried in absentia. When the case was called on Monday, Mompha’s lawyer, Mr Kolawole Salami, informed the court that the defendants had filed…

Pastor Folu Adeboye, wife of RCCG’s Enoch Adeboye, has been appointed as the new Chancellor of Caleb University, Imota, Lagos.

For fasting to be accepted, it must be observed with both sincerity and correct knowledge. One of the most important areas every fasting Muslim must understand is what vitiates or nullifies fasting, so that worship is not unknowingly rendered invalid.Allah clearly defines the time and limits of fasting when He says: “And eat and drink until the white thread of dawn becomes distinct to you from the black thread of night, then complete the fast until sunset.”(Qur’an 2:187)From this verse, scholars agree that intentional eating or drinking after dawn nullifies the fast. This includes any substance deliberately taken into the…