December 2025 – Page 6

Abdominal Obesity, Muscle Loss Increase Risk Of Death –Study

16.12.2025

A study by researchers at the Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCar) in Brazil, in partnership with University College London (UCL) in the United Kingdom, has found that the combination of abdominal fat and muscle loss increases the risk of death by 83 per cent, compared to people without these conditions. The results of the...

I Was Addicted To Smoking, Alcohol, Masturbation — Tonto Dikeh

16.12.2025

Nollywood actress, Tonto Dikeh, has narrated her struggles with smoking, alcohol addiction and masturbation while sharing a testimony during a Sunday service at Streams of Joy International Church. In a video shared by DCLImagery on YouTube on Sunday, Dikeh who spoke during the New Season Prophetic Prayers and Declarations service led by the church’s founder,...

A’Court Upholds Dismissal Of EFCC’s Case Against Ex-COAS, Amosu, Others

16.12.2025

The Court of Appeal, Lagos Division, has dismissed an appeal filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) challenging the judgement of a Federal High Court, Lagos, which struck out a N22.8 billion fraud charge against a former Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Adesola Amosu, and two other senior Air Force officers. In...

eHealth Africa, Partners Call For Sustainable Financing, Collaborative Innovation

16.12.2025

eHealth Africa along with leaders in digital health, youth innovators, and technical experts have called for a systemic sustainable financing and collaborations in addressing health challenges, correct misinformation, and empower adolescents to make healthier decisions independently. They made the call at the Global Digital Health Forum (GDHF) in Kenya, during a Salon Session hosted by...

Osun 2026: Ex-Speaker, Salaam, Clinches ADC Guber Ticket

16.12.2025

A former Speaker of the Osun State House of Assembly, Dr. Najeem Salaam, has emerged as the governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) for the 2026 Osun State election. Salaam clinched the party’s ticket after securing an overwhelming 520 votes at the ADC governorship primary held on Monday in Osogbo, the state capital....

#FixPolitics Urges INEC To Prioritise Tech-Driven Election Tools

16.12.2025

#FixPolitics Initiative has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), to focus not just on rhetoric about public trust, but also prioritise tangible delivery of a clean, technology-driven and verifiable election infrastructure. In a statement at the weekend, the Executive Director, FixPolitics Initiative, Anthony Ubani, said the electorate, having endured repeated betrayals, “is ready...

Agankyu Stool: Crown Prince Farouk Gains Momentum

16.12.2025

The search for a new Agankyu of Kakanda Land has intensified, with Crown Prince Engr. Farouk Muhammad Kakanda emerging as the people’s Choice to ascend the prestigious stool of Agankyu. The position became vacant following the demise of late King Muhammad Sanni Hassan, who passed away on December 7th. Prominent members from the four ruling...

Spotify Names Davido, Omah Lay’s Hit Most Shared Nigerian Song

16.12.2025

American-born Nigerian singer, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido and Omah Lay’s collaboration, “With You”, topped Spotify’s list of the most shared Nigerian songs in 2025. Spotify, in its 2025 Wrapped data for Nigeria, said the track emerged as the most forwarded and reposted song across private and public digital spaces. This report underscores how...

NIS: Smugglers Now Use Encrypted Messaging Apps, Collaborate With Criminal Gangs

16.12.2025

…deploys tech, others along land, air, sea borders The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) said on Monday that smugglers now use encrypted messaging applications, and other sophisticated platforms to further their criminal activities across the nation’s borders. Consequently, the Service said measures have been deployed, including enhanced surveillance across land, air, and sea borders, to address...

Corruption Allegations: Reps Summon Dangote, NMDPRA CEO

16.12.2025

The House of Representatives Joint Committee on Petroleum Resources (Downstream and Midstream) has invited the President of Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote and the CEO of Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), Alhaji Faruk Ahmed, to appear before it following allegations and counter allegations by the duo. Dangote had on Sunday levelled allegations...