Research suggests that women are more likely to experience joint pain, aching, and stiffness caused by osteoarthritis. For example, evidence suggests that: Women aged 50 to 60 years may be 3.5 times (350%) more likely to develop hand osteoarthritis than men in the same age group. Women are 40% more likely to develop knee osteoarthritis…
The Nigerian Army has released the traditional ruler of Ewu kingdom, Clement Ikolo Oghenerukvwe who surrendered himself in the course of investigations into the killings of 17 military officers in Okuoma, Delta State. In a short ceremony at the Nigerian Army Headquarters in Abuja, the Director of Army Public Relations, Maj. General Onyema Nwachukwu handed…
We all want to have a long and healthy life and to stay strong, active and vibrant as we age. No matter how old you are, certain basic habits are key for feeling good and fending off disease: Eat healthy food. Get enough sleep. Exercise. Wear sunscreen. And get regular health screenings. But other health…
The Minister of State for Gas, Ekperikpe Ekpo, has said that the Federal government secured an agreement with Shell (SHELL) to supply gas to its planned $3.8 billion methanol plant in Brass, Bayelsa State, clearing a significant obstacle for the final investment decision on the project. Ekpo said that following successful negotiations with the CEO…
As the World Bank-IMF Spring Meetings intensify in Washington DC, the Federal Government has assured that it will continue to showcase the progress made so far in the Nigerian economy in order to attract more foreign investment into the country with a view to improving on the lives of Nigerians. The Honourable Minister of Finance…
The Israeli military has conducted missile strikes against Iran, a senior U.S. military official told NPR on Thursday. There are also reports of explosions in Iraq and Syria. The strikes appear to be the response Israel vowed to carry out after an Iranian attack on Sunday, when Tehran fired hundreds of drones and missiles at…
Kenya’s government has sent a team to probe a helicopter crash that claimed the life of military chief Gen Francis Ogolla and nine others. The incident occurred shortly after takeoff in the country’s northwest, with Gen Ogolla among the 12 occupants. The deceased were flown to Nairobi, while two survivors receive medical attention. President William…
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) is aware of the concerns expressed by Nigerians regarding the continued rise in prices of goods and services. Despite the recent appreciation of the Naira against the dollar, consumers continue to face escalating costs without a corresponding decrease in prices. This situation is unacceptable, and the FCCPC…
The Kaduna state house of assembly has expressed concerns over the “subtle threat messages” directed at Yusuf Liman, the speaker of the house, by Bello el-Rufai, a federal lawmaker. Bello, a lawmaker representing Kaduna north federal constituency, is the first son of Nasir el-Rufai, former governor of the state. On Tuesday, the Kaduna house of…
Speaking in Lagos during a series of meetings with stakeholders in the education sector yesterday, Sawyerr said the fund was a tool for wealth redistribution in the society. ” Though President Bola Tinubu believes the fund is for all Nigerians, some factors have not made us to consider including students in private institutions as beneficiaries…
