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New research suggests ultraprocessed foods may increase fat in thigh muscles, potentially raising the risk of knee osteoarthritis regardless of weight.
A fragile ceasefire in the Middle East has failed to alleviate a deepening health emergency. The World Health Organization (WHO) warns that health systems across the region are under immense strain due to conflict, displacement, and infrastructure breakdown. Hospitals in Lebanon, Gaza, and beyond are struggling to cope, facing shortages of essential medicines and equipment, and a rising tide of trauma cases.
A factional National Chairman of African Democratic Congress (ADC), Mr Nafiu Bala, has described national convention held on April 14 by the David Mark-led faction of ADC as not only a nullity but an affront on the court. Bala, who stated this at a news conference in Abuja on Friday, dismissed the convention, saying it […]
Global oil prices plunged by about 10 per cent on Friday after U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed that the strategic Strait of Hormuz has been reopened to commercial shipping, easing fears of prolonged supply disruptions. The announcement followed a statement by Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, who declared that the vital maritime corridor is now […]
Over 38,000 women and girls were killed in the Gaza war by the end of 2025, the UN estimated Friday, amounting to over half of the 71,000 deaths recorded by the territory's health ministry. The post More than 38,000 women, girls killed in Gaza war by end of 2025 – UN appeared first on Vanguard News.
A Federal High Court in Abuja heard on Friday how operatives Department of State Services (DSS) trailed and apprehended a man who sent several messages to some elite schools in Abuja schools, threatening to kill their students and teachers. An operative of the DSS, Michael Jego, told the court that his agency received petitions from […]
The Pharmacy Council of Nigeria (PCN) has sealed off 598 pharmacies and patent medicine shops in Kaduna State as part of efforts aimed at curbing illegal drug distribution and safeguarding public health. National Head of Enforcement, Suleiman S. Chiroma, who disclosed this during a press briefing on Friday, said the decision followed widespread non-compliance with pharmaceutical […]
Pa Igbinovia, creator of Queen Idia head emblem for FESTAC '77, battles failing health, impaired vision and hearing, and realities of poverty The post Painful journey of FESTAC ’77 emblem artist and Edo’s renewed hope appeared first on Vanguard News.
A Bayelsa State High Court sitting in Yenagoa has sentenced two men to death by hanging over the abduction of Mrs. Grace Omietimi, mother of the Chief Medical Director of the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Yenagoa, Dr. James Omietimi. The convicts, Mr. Felix Oburu, a native of Omoku Community in Ogba/Egbema Local Government Area, and […]
Doctors caution about "looksmaxxing" risks, from "softmaxxing" self-care to dangerous "hardmaxxing," after a content creator's reported livestream emergency.
Another headline features the grieving twin brother of the late Brigadier General Oseni Braimah, who was killed alongside other soldiers in a midnight terrorist attack on the 29 Task Force Brigade Headquarters in Benisheikh, Borno State, on April 9, 2026. The post Nigerian newspapers review: [Rising costs] IMF warns of tough times for Nigerians appeared first on Vanguard News.
Following the prediction by the Nigerian Meteorological Agency that 33 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) may experience heavy flooding this rainy season, residents of Abuja, particularly those in satellite towns have raised concerns over blocked drainages in their communities. Many residents who spoke to Abuja Metro yesterday said the flood alert has drawn […]