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Cassava (Manihot esculenta), commonly known as yuca, is a root vegetable that’s used as an important food source in many areas of the world, including Africa and the Caribbean. The cassava plant is resistant to drought, pests, and diseases, making it a popular carbohydrate and energy source in tropical and arid areas. Cassava is high in calories and carbohydrates and provides several essential nutrients, including vitamin C and potassium. However, it’s important to take precautions when preparing cassava as the raw root contains toxic compounds that can harm health. Good Source of Several Essential Nutrients Cassava is concentrated in several…

Multiple award-winning comedian and actress, Emmanuella, has debunked rumours that she’s currently carrying a pregnancy. Emmanuella has been on top of her game ever since she rose to the spotlight with Mark Angel comedy, but quite recently, she has been missing in action. Despite her young age of 13, some fans have suggested she is pregnant, after photos of what looked like a bump went viral. In a latest development, Emmanuella shared a video of herself on Instagram and could be seen being escorted by policemen. A curious fan was intrigued by her flat stomach and asked where her supposed pregnancy…

Hosts Ghana tonight dethroned the Falconets of Nigeria in first instalment of the Jollof Derby to clinch Gold medal at the 13th African Games at a packed Cape Coast Stadium. Ghana came from a goal down to win 2-1 to be crowned Gold medalists in the women’s football event of the pan-African Games. Loveth Edeh profited from a goalkeeper’s blunder in the 23rd minute to take the lead. However, Ghana Black Princesses drew level in the 78th minute through Tracy Twum to make up for her numerous misses. The medal-defining goal was netted in the 99th minute through Mukarama Abdullai. It was a superb…

Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, on Thursday night, signed into law, a bill scrapping the payment of pensions to former Governors and their Deputies. Governor’s assent to the bill known as the “Abia State Governors and Deputy Governors Pensions (Repeal) Law, 2024”, hours after it was passed by the Abia State House of Assembly. The bill was sponsored by the Leader of the House, and member representing Arochukwu state constituency, Uchenna Kalu. Speaking at the signing ceremony, Governor Otti said Government should not be about self-interest but the people’s interest. He commended the House of Assembly for its speedy consideration…

Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) in a statement on Thursday said the four-hour operation was carried out on Saturday on a 62-year-old man suffering from end-stage kidney disease.  A team of surgeons in the United States have transplanted a genetically modified pig kidney into a living patient for the first time. Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) in a statement on Thursday said the four-hour operation was carried out on Saturday on a 62-year-old man suffering from end-stage kidney disease. “The procedure marks a major milestone in the quest to provide more readily available organs to patients,” the hospital said. Organ shortages are…

The police  command in Lagos State  has uncovered a company that allegedly deals on fake alcoholic drinks. The command also arrested four suspected perpetrators of the crime. The command’s spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed this in a statement on Thursday in Lagos. Hundeyin said that operatives from Isokoko Police Division, acting on credible information, raided a house in Agege, where the fake alcoholic drinks were allegedly  being produced. He said that four people behind the alleged illegal distillery were arrested at the venue. He added that the police recovered fake drinks, empty bottles and labels of different brands. The spokesperson…

The salary of the new head coach of the Super Eagles is set to be increased, according to SportingLife. The Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, is ready to pay the new man $80,000 every month. The last head coach of the national team, Jose Peseiro, was being paid $50,000. It was a reduced package for Peseiro, after his initial contract saw his earn $70,000 a month. It is widely believed that the Portuguese left the role, because he demanded for a new monthly pay of $120,000. However, the NFF’s best offer stopped at $80,000

The Babaloja General of Oyo state, Alhaji Yekeen Abass has announced the closure of some markets in Ibadan, the state capital, as the 8th day Fidau of late Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Mohood Lekan Balogun holds on Friday. He made this known in a statement made available to newsmen. Announcing on behalf of market leaders and elders, the Babaloja General said it is important market men and women give honour to the late Olubadan in remembrance of the roles he played in the development of Ibadanland. He said markets at Gate, Oje, Beere, Ojaaba, Idi Arere and Bode will…

Billionaire businessman, Femi Otedola has began his reign as new Chairman, First Bank of Nigeria Holdings Plc, on Wednesday by appointing two new non-executive directors for the holding company and three new non-executive directors for the First Bank. This is according to the company’s Secretary, Adewale Arogundade. Arogundade announced the appointment of Olusola Adeeyo and Viswanathan Shankar as non-executive director and independent non-executive director respectively in FBN Holdings. The company also announced Remilekan Odunlami as non-executive director for First Bank while Anil Dua and Fatima Ali were appointed as independent non-executive directors. The appointments of the five new directors…

  Popular Nigerian controversial Islamic cleric, Sheik Ahmad Gumi, has declared that the Department of State Services (DSS) has no right to declare his ally, Mallam Tukur Mamu, a terrorist financier. Recall that the Federal Government recently released a list of 15 entities, including nine individuals and six Bureau De Change operators and firms, involved in terrorism financing. The details of the development were revealed by the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU) and made available to journalists. The document, entitled “Designation of Individuals and Entities for March 18, 2024,” disclosed that the Nigeria Sanctions Committee met on March 18, 2024,…