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The Public Relations Officer for the Lagos State Police Command, Mr Benjamin Hundeyin, on Tuesday confirmed that eight members of the domestic staff of Mr David Adeleke, otherwise known as Davido, have been invited for questioning over the drowning of his son, Ifeanyi, on Monday. It was earlier reported that the the three year old boy had drowned...

Emotions have been high over the death of Ifeanyi Adeleke, son of popular music artiste, Davido, and his fiancée, Chioma Rowland. News report that Davido’s first son drowned in a swimming pool at his residence in the Banana Island area of Lagos State. In a bid to revive him, the three-year-old victim, after being pulled out of the...

After eight years in the streets, 34-year-old Michael Adebayo* finally decided to repent from his ashawo ways and settle down. He found his perfect match — where he’s a reckless spender, his wife is financially prudent. Now, he tells Zikoko how he’s enjoying married life on a ₦2.3m monthly income.  Average monthly income ₦1.9m salary; an average of...

I have been following #Japa , and I think I should lend my voice to the conversation. First I would like to wish those in the UK “Japa boat” well as they start their courses. I also hope many have given a thought to #Japa the student Visa route gives you limited time to live in the UK...

Amid the crisis in the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Governor Nyesom Wike has vowed to always fight for his beliefs. Nyesom Wike, has said he is not is not a born-again Christian because he will fully retaliate when slapped instead of abiding by the biblical injunction of turning the other cheek. Wike who is at the vanguard of...

Key Points Monkeypox virus infection can affect vulnerable anatomic sites, including the eyes, which may require specific therapeutic management and considerations.Involvement of the eyes can be a vision-threatening condition and should be treated urgently.There are very few data on the effectiveness of currently available therapeutics and on the outcomes of ocular Monkeypox virus This guidance will be updated...

Menopause occurs when a woman hasn’t menstruated in 12 consecutive months and can no longer become pregnant naturally. It usually begins between the ages of 45 and 55, but can develop before or after this age range. Menopause can cause uncomfortable symptoms, such as hot flashes and weight gain. For most women, medical treatment isn’t needed for menopause....

The United States has pledged $1 million in immediate humanitarian assistance to support the people affected by unprecedented flooding in Nigeria. The support which will come through the U.S. Agency for International Development, provides emergency shelter assistance, relief commodities, and hygiene kits to promote safe and healthy practices amid the ongoing cholera outbreak, and multipurpose cash assistance for...

The Australian government, on Wednesday, warned its citizens to desist from travelling to Nigeria over the recent flooding that has ravaged some parts of the country. This was contained in a travel advisory issued to Australians on the consulate’s website and obtained by The PUNCH, it read, “There have been significant casualties and widespread damage to infrastructure caused...

Snakes sure like to worm their way inside your home. They tuck away in your attic. They hide in your basement. And in some instances, they get you right where you think you're safest: your kitchen. "Since their presence is difficult to detect yet they attack when they feel threatened, snakes in kitchens put house residents at risk,"...