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CERTAIN types of body fat can help a person fight heart disease, a new study revealed. Scientists believe their discovery may help explain why some obese patients live longer after suffering a
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A Federal High Court, Lagos has restrained the Attorney General of Federation and the Nigerian Minning Corporation from disposing or transferring ML 19, formerly Special Mining Lease 11012 pending the hearing and
Gov’s wife urges peace in Taraba
THE wife of Taraba State governor, Mrs. Annah D. Ishaku, has called for co-operation of the people in the state to allow the governor, Darius D. Ishaku, succeed in fulfilling his campaign
Appeal court adjourns hearing of demolition suit to June 16
THE Lagos division of the Court of Appeal, has adjourned the hearing of wrongful demolition of houses in the Atinporomeh Community, Araromi Ale Extension Community and Mowo phase 2 Community in Badagry
Regular intake of soft drinks may cause liver disease
DRINKING just two cans of fizzy drink a day raises your risk of liver disease, according to a study. Scientists found people who drink more than one sugar-sweetened drink such as cola
NIPP moves to rescue over 800mw ‘stranded’ electricity
THE Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC) has commenced efforts to rescue over 800 megawatts (MW) stranded electricity in some of its power plants in the Niger Delta region.
Traffic police and the face of Edo
SIR: Since the return of democracy to Nigeria, there has been disorder particularly in public places. Some of our people misunderstand civilian rule for disorderliness and Edo State has not been left
Marketers resume fuel import ahead of govt’s stance on subsidy
Some oil marketers have resumed fuel importation regardless of the position of the new administration concerning the contentious subsidy regime which is still being awaited
Our last collective journey to the past
SIR: The administration of President Goodluck Jonathan was our last collective journey to the past as a country. The battle between the government and the ordinary people was a battle for the