The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC, has arraigned a former Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria, FMBN, Gimba Kumo Ya’u. He was arraigned alongside two others over an alleged diversion of $65,000,000. The money was meant for the development of 962 units of residential housing units in Kubwa District in Abuja. Ya’u was brought before Justice James Omotosho of the....Read Full Article>>

The Ondo State Government, on Wednesday, absolved itself of any connection with the arrest of some farmers in its Ofosu forest in Idanre Local Government Area of the state. The Senior Special Assistant to the state Governor on Agric and Agribusiness, Mr Wemimo Akinsola, stated this while speaking with newsmen in Akure. Akinsola, who is also the Chairman of the Ondo State Committee on Agriculture and Food Security, said the current government was farmer-friendly and would not do such, particularly during this trying period. The governor’s aide said he had been inundated with several calls from lawyers of the farmers erroneously claiming that....Read Full Article>>

The Senate has screened the acting Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede for appointment as the substantive COAS in a closed door session, just as there are strong indications that he will be confirmed today (Wednesday). Addressing journalists shortly before the doors of the meeting venue were shut, Chairman, Senate Committee on Army, Senator Abdulaziz Yar’adua, APC, Katsina Central said that the Army Chief was being screened in closed session for security reasons. Yar’adua who noted that the screening and legal confirmation process of nominees form an important part in legislative engagement, said that....Read Full Article>>

A woman, Wuraola Surajudeen, on Wednesday prayed an Area Court in Ilorin, to grant her divorce two weeks after her marriage to husband, Surajudeen Iya-Onitasi on grounds of “lack of love and affection”.  She told the court that she was once married before her wedding to Iya-Onitasi. ”I divorced my former husband due to pressure from my mother. “My former husband became a religious fanatics after our marriage and my parents were against him. “I was introduced to my present husband and....Read Full Article>>

Culture and family affect how a man and woman think and act, with a deeper factor—the brain neurological development—coming into play.....Read Full Article>>

Studies show that male and female brains are different in structure and chemistry as these differences affect how they process information, think, and their risk of certain health conditions. Man and woman brain size and structure.

Men’s brains are about 10% larger than women’s. However, this size difference does not impact intelligence. Some specific brain areas are different in size:

Inferior-Parietal Lobule (Men): This area is larger in men and helps with solving math problems, judging speed, and estimating time.

Hippocampus (Women): Women have a larger hippocampus, which is key for memory and emotional processing. They also have denser neural connections, which helps them process and absorb more emotional and sensory information.
How man and woman process information using their brain

Man and woman process information differently because of differences in brain structure and pathways.

Verbal Processing: Women have verbal centres on both sides of their brains. This improves their verbal communication and empathy. Men usually have verbal centres only on the left side, making their verbal skills more task-specific.

Grey and White Matter: Women have more grey matter, which is important for sensory perception, memory, muscle control, and emotions. Men use more white matter, which connects brain areas for better communication. Women also use white matter to multitask and interpret emotions.
Brain connectivity

The way male and female brains are connected is also different: Women’s brains connect more side-to-side, helping with analysis, intuition, and drawing conclusions while men’s brains connect more front-to-back, which supports motor skills, perception, and action-focused tasks.
Behaviour and strengths

These brain differences explain why men and women excel in certain areas. Men often perform well in action-based tasks, problem-solving, and focused projects. Women usually shine in multitasking, language, and understanding emotions.

During pregnancy, women’s brains also change. Their grey matter decreases, which may cause “pregnancy brain” or forgetfulness.
Health and brain chemistry

Man and woman have their brains processing neurochemicals differently, which impacts their health risks. Women’s serotonin processing makes them more prone to anxiety and depression. Men are at greater risk for autism spectrum disorder and Parkinson’s disease.
Looking at the bigger picture

While these differences explain some trends, not everyone fits into these categories. People often excel in skills linked to the opposite gender.

“Brain differences help us understand our unique strengths,” says Dr. Steven Meyers, a neurologist.

Learning about these differences can help us appreciate how people think and work in their own special ways.

Prominent human rights advocate Emeka Gift has made serious allegations against Simon Ekpa, claiming that he is being used by the Nigerian government to damage the reputation of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) on the global stage.....Read Full Article>>

In a detailed post on Twitter, Gift argued that Ekpa’ s presence within IPOB was orchestrated by notable political figures like Nyesom Wike and Dave Umahi, who he believes are part of a broader scheme to undermine the movement’ s fight for self- determination.

Gift accused Ekpa of employing violent methods purportedly in support of Biafran freedom, including intimidation and abduction. He expressed concern that these actions served the interests of the Nigerian state by falsely linking IPOB to terrorism.

According to Gift, Ekpa’ s rhetoric is designed to provoke international condemnation of IPOB and jeopardize its longstanding quest for a peaceful referendum regarding Biafran independence.

He praised IPOB’ s leadership for their proactive stance in distancing the organization from Ekpa’ s alleged misconduct. Gift emphasized the numerous announcements made by IPOB to clarify its non- involvement with Ekpa’ s violent activities, asserting that any collaboration with him could have catastrophic consequences for the movement’ s reputation.

The activist noted that any findings by Finnish authorities that support accusations against Ekpa could severely affect IPOB’ s credibility on an international scale.

The Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN) has revealed that fuel produced by the old Port Harcourt Refinery is significantly more expensive than that sold by the Dangote Refinery.....Read Full Article>>

According to PETROAN’ s Public Relations Officer, Dr. Joseph Obele, the price disparity poses challenges for marketers and consumers alike. Speaking during the reopening ceremony of the Port Harcourt Refinery, which is currently operating at 60, 000 barrels per day, Dr. Obele highlighted that the price difference per litre is as high as N75, with Dangote Refinery offering petrol at N970 per litre while the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) sells it at N1, 045 per litre.

This price gap is a significant concern for businesses in the downstream petroleum sector. Competitive pricing plays a crucial role in ensuring the profitability of fuel marketers, and such a steep margin could lead to reduced sales and increased financial strain on operators. The disparity also raises questions about the efficiency and economic viability of the products churned out by the old Port Harcourt Refinery compared to the state- of- the- art Dangote Refinery.

The controversy surrounding the Port Harcourt Refinery extends beyond pricing. The NNPCL recently confirmed earlier reports that the refinery is not producing Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, directly from its operations. Instead, the refinery produces Straight- Run Gasoline (Naphtha), which is blended into PMS.

This blending process results in the production of 1. 4 million litres of PMS daily, but the practice has raised eyebrows about transparency and authenticity in product labeling.

SaharaReporters had earlier disclosed, through reliable sources, that the NNPCL was blending Cracked C5 petroleum resins and Naphtha to create PMS, rather than trucking out fully processed petrol as claimed.

This revelation undermines the perceived operational effectiveness of the Port Harcourt Refinery, which is said to be running at 70% of its installed capacity. Critics argue that the blended fuel sold as PMS may not meet the same standards as fully refined products, thereby posing potential risks to consumers.

The higher cost of fuel from the Port Harcourt Refinery, coupled with allegations of non- standard production practices, underscores the need for improved oversight, transparency, and efficiency in Nigeria’ s refining sector. For consumers, these issues translate to higher pump prices and potential quality concerns, further highlighting the need for robust reforms in the country’ s petroleum industry.

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The Deputy Minister of Finance in Ghana and Member of Parliament for Nhyiaeso, Dr Stephen Amoah, allegedly brandished a pistol during an altercation with some youths on Tuesday.....Read Full Article>>

Eyewitnesses told a Ghanaian news platform, 3news, that the incident unfolded when the youths confronted Amoah, accusing him of failing to honour a pledge.

“MP and his opponent were invited by the Unity and Love Family for a launch, the MP promised to give the group GHS5,000 after the event, but he refused to honour his pledge. So he was accosted by the youth.

“In the course of verbal exchange, one of the guys pulled a toy gun and pointed it at the MP, who also went into his car and pulled a pistol thus creating a pandemonium,” the eyewitness told 3news.

Another eyewitness told 3news the confrontation began when the MP advised the youth against drug use, which some interpreted as a provocation.

“The MP was advising the youth against drugs, some took offence and started raising issues of an unfulfilled Astro turf project.

“In the course of that, one of the boys pulled an object which looked like a gun. The MP became apprehensive, and he also went into his car and pulled his live gun,” the eyewitness said.

Meanwhile, Amoah has confirmed the incident, stating that he acted in self-defence.

“My life was in danger, I had to defend myself. Even Jesus Christ will react if you pull a gun at him,” he told 3news.

According to 3news, the altercation highlights a growing trend of brandishing toy guns in the region, which has been flagged as a criminal offence by Ghanaian authorities.

Police said 26 individuals have been arrested in connection with the illegal possession and use of toy guns.

A medical doctor, Donatus Nwasor, has been abducted by gunmen from his private clinic in Utagba-Uno, the Ndokwa West Local Government Area of Delta State. Spazr copied that Nwasor was abducted around 8.15 pm on Tuesday.....Read Full Article>>

A source from the community, who spoke on condition of anonymity due to the sensitivity of the matter, revealed that an auxiliary nurse at the clinic raised the alarm after witnessing the abduction. The source said, “As her boss entered his car after closing around 8 pm and on the ignition, suddenly, a call came.

“While the car was running, he stepped out to answer a phone call. Suddenly, about five men came out of a nearby bush and hit him down, dragged him into his car and drove away.

“One of the kidnappers’ rubber sandals fell off at the clinic premises, and they drove towards the Ugiliamai / Iselegu area.”

Further investigations by the community revealed that the doctor’s car was later found abandoned near Iselegu Junction along the expressway heading to Asaba.

“A group of Anti-Cult personnel in Utagba-uno led by Mr Ugobueze got there around 9.10pm and found a car with all the doors opened without anyone inside. It was confirmed that it was Dr Nwasor’s car,” the source added.

Efforts to trace the abductors led to the discovery of a walkway sign in the bush near Obi-Ukpo in Onicha-Ukwuani.

The source disclosed that Nwasor’s family and concerned individuals have been informed, and the matter has been reported to the Nigeria Police Force, Kwale Division.

When contacted, the spokesperson for the command, Bright Edafe, said he had not received the information as of the time of filling this report.