A new study has found that higher levels of screen use among children are associated with poorer academic performance, weaker language development, and increased emotional and behavioural difficulties. The analysis, which examined data involving more than 2.8 million children, found that heavier screen exposure was linked to lower overall academic achievement, poorer language skills, difficulties…
President Bola Tinubu has dismissed reports claiming that he fell ill and was receiving medical treatment in France. The President spoke to journalists shortly after arriving in Nigeria from France on Tuesday evening, assuring Nigerians that he was in good health and ready to resume his official duties. Responding to questions about concerns raised by…
The Adamawa State Police Command has launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of Muhammad Auwal Idris, a young tea seller from Nassarawo Borehole in Jimeta, who was allegedly attacked by a group of youths. According to a statement issued by the command’s spokesperson, SP Suleiman Nguroje, the deceased’s brother, Aliyu Idris, reported…
The Borno State Police Command has arrested and arraigned five men in Maiduguri for allegedly printing and wearing T-shirts bearing the inscription, “Tinubu Must Go.” According to a First Information Report (FIR) issued by the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) and verified through court officials, the suspects are Baba Aji Gremami, 44; Mustapha Abba Yemen,…
Nigerian singer Candy Bleakz has opened up about her sexuality, revealing that she identifies as demisexual. In a video shared online, the singer said she often gets questions about her personal life, particularly her sexuality. She noted that people are usually intrigued when she tells them she is demisexual. “I also get a lot of…
The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has arrested a 40-year-old man, Ubong Ntiense, over his alleged involvement in the production and distribution of adulterated alcoholic beverages and recovered five cartons of suspected fake dry gin in Ikot Ekpene. The command’s spokesperson, DSP Timfon John, disclosed in a statement that Ntiense was arrested on September 26,…
Vice President Kashim Shettima returned to Nigeria on Monday, September 28, after representing President Bola Tinubu at the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, United States. Shettima departed Abuja on September 20 to lead Nigeria’s delegation to the annual high-level gathering. His return was announced by Stanley Nkwocha, Senior Special…
The Department of State Services (DSS) has arraigned four suspected members of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) over their alleged involvement in the abduction and killing of its officer, Ekpeyong Asuquo Owoh. The suspects were arraigned before the Federal High Court in Abuja on a six-count charge bordering on terrorism and the alleged…
African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar has called on President Bola Tinubu to account for Nigeria’s ₦166.79 trillion public debt before proceeding with plans to secure a fresh $1.5 billion loan from the World Bank. Atiku accused the Tinubu administration of repeatedly imposing economic sacrifices on Nigerians while continuing to increase the country’s…
The presidential candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM), Seyi Makinde, has said the outcome of the 2027 presidential election will be determined by Nigerians, rather than wealthy political backers or the amount of money spent on campaigns. Makinde made the remarks on Monday, September 28, at the APM North-Central Zonal Town Hall Meeting in…
