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Benefits of Lipton, Cloves, and Ginger

By Damilola Adeleke Lipton tea, cloves, and ginger form a powerful combination with numerous health benefits. Here’s why this trio should be a part of your daily routine: 1. Boosts Digestion and Metabolism Lipton tea is packed with antioxidants that cleanse the body, while ginger accelerates digestion by breaking down food in the stomach. Cloves, […]

Drinking Sugary Drinks May Increase Your Risk of Death, Study Warns

By Damilola Adeleke A recent study published in Nature Medicine has revealed alarming health risks associated with the consumption of sugary drinks. According to Dr. Dariush Mozaffarian, a cardiologist and senior author of the study, these beverages contribute to over 330,000 annual deaths worldwide, primarily from diabetes and cardiovascular disease. The study, which analyzed global […]

WHAT’S AT STAKE FOR AFRICA IN 2025

By Damilola Adeleke The incoming administration should think twice before ignoring the Africa portfolio. No one expects a great deal of focus on Africa policy from the incoming Trump administration. But the Africa portfolio in 2025 will present ample opportunities to assert or decline U.S. leadership, to protect or endanger U.S. interests, and to align […]

What is the Future of ECOWAS?

The West African Sub-Region, ECOWAS, suffered a reduction in its membership when Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger recently took a final decision to opt out of he political group with effect from January 2025. How will this withdrawal affect the bloc? Correspondent, Ephraim Agbo, throws light on the subject.

10 Foods That Could Hinder Your Body’s Fight Against Cancer

By Damilola Adeleke In the battle against cancer, lifestyle choices, particularly diet, play a pivotal role in either aiding or hindering the body’s natural defenses. Experts have now identified 10 common food types that could potentially weaken the body’s fight against this deadly disease. Here’s a detailed report. Health experts have warned that certain foods, […]

Subsidy: Government’s Remedial Plans?

Widow of one of the children of the late General Adekunle Fajuyi of the old Western Region, Mrs. Motunde Fajuyi, is not a lily-livered woman. His term as the Chairman of the biggest local government in Ekiti State – Ado-Ekiti – under Dr. John Kayode Fayemi’s administration, bares witness to her irrepressible personality. This interview, in line with her characteristics, window-dresses no one on the subject of bad governance in Nigeria.

Will Autonomy Bring Development to the Local Government?

Barrister Owoseni Ajayi, two term Commissioner for Justice and Attorney General, Ekiti State and a former NBA Chairman, Ado-Ekiti, dissects the implications of the local government autonomy as pronounced by the Supreme Court of Nigeria and its implications on the polity.

My Struggle With Drug Addiction

In commemoration of 2024 Drug Free Day, here’s the didactic story of John Lawrence (pseudonym). His image has been deliberately removed and his voice distorted to protect his identity. The society is encouraged to remain on the alert to discover drug cases and render necessary assistance in the bid to reduce or stamp out drug trafficking and addiction In the society.

Ekiti Masquerade Goes Acrobatic at ODUAFEST

The first Odua Cultural Festival and Tourism Investment Summit for Nigeria’s Southwest Geo-political Zone, took place in Osogbo, the Osun State capital, on the 24 and 25th of June, 2024. Ekiti was represented by its Bureau of Tourism Development, led by the Director General, Ambassador Wale Ojo-Lanre.

ABUAD Attains World-Class Ranking

Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti, ABUAD, has emerged number one in two categories of 2024 Times Higher Education Impact Rankings and for the third consecutive year Nigeria’s number one among 264 public and private universities.