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WHEN Becki Ward tried but failed to lose weight even after turning to fat jabs, she blamed sheer laziness. After years of struggling to shift the pounds naturally, the 33-year-old turned to Mounjaro – dubbed the ‘King Kong’ of fat jabs. But when the scales refused to budge, and two other sinister signs emerged, Becki sought medical help. Weighing 18 stone and 7lbs, Becki hoped Mounjaro would help her shift stubborn fatCredit: SWNS But after her weight refused to budge and she developed stomach pains alongside night sweats, she visited the doctors. Pictured, with the cancerous tumourCredit: SWNS Weighing 18…
The Nigerian Senate has approved the electronic transmission of election results to INEC’s IReV portal The federal lawmakers said the Form EC8A will serve as a backup if electronic transmission fails Senate’s resolution passed during an emergency plenary session in Abuja FCT, Abuja – The Nigerian Senate has approved real-time electronic transmission of election results from polling units to the Independent National Electoral Commission Results Viewing Portal (IReV). The federal lawmakers, however, said the form EC8A will be the primary means of collation if the electronic transmission fails and it becomes difficult to transmit the results. Senate votes for “real-time…
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Valentine’s Day is this Saturday, but it’s not too late to order a gift for your other half. The Gin & Chocolate Gift Box is ideal if you’re looking for a last-minute gift, and it’s now reduced from £50 to £40 at M&S. Sign up for the Shopping newsletter Thank you! The gift set contains gin and chocolate in a wooden hamper box. The Gin & Chocolate Gift Box,£40 (was £50) It’s hard to go wrong with chocolate and a tipple, and this gift ticks off both. The box includes a 700ml bottle of Old Tom gin, Single Origin Dark…
Journalist and broadcaster of Arise TV, Rufai Oseni has warned Nigerians to remain vigilant over the Senate’s new law on election result transmission, saying it contains a loophole that could undermine transparency. According to him, although the law permits electronic transmission of results, it also allows room for manipulation. Speaking during a recent video, Oseni said: “Just as I predicted, I knew they would pass the law in a way that leaves a lacuna. Even after it was passed, there is reason to be cautious because this loophole can be exploited.” He explained that the law allows electoral officers to…
Dangote refinery has announced plans to individuals who claim it imports petrol The refinery management is not happy about the claims and have threathen legal actions The company said it only imports intermediate feedstocks used in refining, not finished petroluem products Dangote Petroleum Refinery has said it has identified individuals behind claims that it imports petrol into Nigeria, describing the allegations as misleading and deliberately propagated to undermine the country’s refining ambitions. In a statement issued on Monday, Febuary 9 the refinery said it would disclose the identities and motives of those responsible “at the appropriate time” and pursue legal…
UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall has undergone DOUBLE eye surgery. The Atherton assassin required surgery on his eyes as a result of the horror double poke he received from Ciryl Gane in his maiden title defence last October, which ended in a first-round no contest.Tom Aspinall was on the receiving end of a horror double eye poke in his clash with Ciryl GaneCredit: UFC / ESPNThe Brit UFC heavyweight champion has undergone surgery on both his eyesCredit: X@OPTEGRAThe pokes were so bad that Aspinall was diagnosed with the extremely rareBrown’s syndrome. Aspinall’s eyes were left with limited upward and inward…
Inflows into Nigeria’s federation account rose to over N35 trillion in 2025, up from N27 trillion in 2024The accountant-general attributed the growth to fiscal reforms under President Bola Tinubu’s administrationRevenue losses were described as occurring mainly at collection, remittance and expenditure stagesOluwatobi Odeyinka is a business editor at Legit.ng, covering energy, the money market, technology and macroeconomic trends in Nigeria.Nigeria’s federation account recorded a significant rise in inflows in 2025, reaching over N35 trillion, according to the accountant-general of the federation, Shamseldeen Ogunjimi.Inflows into Nigeria’s federation account rose to over N35 trillion in 2025, up from N27 trillion in 2024.…
DANCING may be just as effective as antidepressants at treating depression, a study suggests. Aerobic exercise such as jogging, swimming and dancing, had the “most substantial impact” on both depression and anxiety symptoms, Australian researchers said. Sign up for the Health newsletter Thank you! Around one in six Brits suffersdepression, with women around twice as likely to have themental healthproblemCredit: Getty Even low intensity exercises like having a stroll helped improve symptoms. Writing in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, the scientists from James Cook University in Queensland, said that exercise should be “prescribed with the same confidence as traditional…
The atmosphere at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium turned toxic on Tuesday night as supporters reached a breaking point following a devastating 2-1 home defeat to Newcastle United.As the final whistle blew, the message from the stands was unmistakable: the fanbase has lost faith in manager Thomas Frank.Tottenham fans tell Thomas Frank he needs to goThe most damning moment of the evening occurred long after the ball had stopped rolling.As Thomas Frank made the walk across the pitch toward the tunnel, he was met with a barrage of angry comments from the home support.Prominent Tottenham fan Chris Cowlin captured the scene…