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It’s a truth universally acknowledged, yet often ignored: as we get older, our energy levels tend to take a nosedive. But what if I told you it doesn’t have to be this way? Sure, we can’t turn back the clock, but who says we have to surrender to feeling sluggish and worn out? I’ve been down that road, thinking it was just a part of aging, an inevitable slide into needing more naps and less adventure. But here’s the kicker – it’s not all about the number of candles on your birthday cake. A lot of it comes down to…

There is palpable tension in Ibadan as a secondary school teacher, who is an albino was kidnapped on early Wednesday morning. The man, simply identified by his colleagues as Mr Adegbenjo of the Community High School, Alabata, Akinyele local government, Ibadan, was snatched while trekking towards school. The Chronicler Newspaper learnt the incident might be related to kidnap for ritual purpose, as age-long belief held that albinos were used for money ritual. A teacher of the same school who craved anonymity called for concerted effort by the police and local vigilante for immediate search of the forest body at…

Hamas said Tuesday there could be no “exchange of prisoners” before a permanent ceasefire and a full Israeli withdrawal from Gaza, as it responded to proposals from Egyptian and Qatari mediators. “The security and safety of our people will not be achieved except through a permanent ceasefire, the end of the aggression, [Israel’s] withdrawal from every inch in Gaza…and the entry of aid to our people in Gaza is our utmost priority,” Hamas senior leader Osama Hamdan told a news conference in Beirut. “Any prisoner exchange will not be completed except after the completion of all this.” Hamas’ response comes…

The political landscape of Ekiti State is shrouded in grief following the untimely demise of Paul Omotosho, the Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state. Omotosho’s passing has sent shockwaves through the political community, eliciting an outpouring of condolences from colleagues and associates. Reports indicates that Omotosho succumbed to health complications last night, although the exact nature of his illness remains undisclosed. However, sources suggest a possible link between his recent health struggles and a traumatic experience he endured in 2023. In July 2023, Omotosho was reportedly abducted, an ordeal that may have left lasting effects…

A 61-year-old man, Moses Nweze, has been arraigned before an Abakaliki Magistrate Court for allegedly killing his elder brother’s wife. Nweze was arraigned by the Ebonyi State Police on Monday. The victim, identified as Mrs Mary Nwomege, was reported to have been killed by the suspect on February 24, 2024. Counsel to the police, Eze Chinagorom, during the arraignment, informed the court that Nweze had used an axe to strike Mrs Nwomege on the head from behind while she was cooking. The charge against Nweze, as stated in court records, reads: “That you, Moses Nweze ‘m’, on February 24, 2024,…

Several persons who boarded a single-engine plane have died after the aircraft crashed near an interstate highway in Nashville, Tennessee, United States. Local news report that the incident happened on Monday evening, revealing that the pilot made an emergency call to John C. Tune Airport around 7:40 p.m. He reported engine trouble and was given clearance to make an emergency landing. After some time, the pilot radioed that the aircraft would not reach the airport. The plane burst into flames when it crashed in a grassy median just off Interstate 40 and behind a Costco on the city’s westside.…

There was mild drama as Senators, on Tuesday, awaited the Abuja Electricity Distribution PLC to restore electricity supply shortly before the commencement of sitting. The development threw the Red Chamber into partial blackout as the lawmakers awaited the restoration of power supply. President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio would later commenced plenary after power was restored moment later. Akpabio apologised for the outage and the heat in the Chamber, disclosing that about nine offices still experienced outage as work was ongoing to rectify the situation. Recall that the Abuja Electricity Distribution PLC in February threatened to disconnect the electricity supply…

So, Herbert Onyewumbu Wigwe would be carried home like a man who has fallen at the war front.  He was a different kind of hero, with a lot of medals and a lot of scars.  He won many battles.  He, like Admiral Horatio Nelson of Trafalgar, won his last battle, but still fell. He could not have believed that his story would end so soon.  He had dashed out to the United States with his wife Chizoba and his son, Chizi.  They were to watch the super bowl of American football and then dashed home to resume the fast life…

As we journey through life, we all aspire to grow wiser, more content, and find our inner peace. But have you ever noticed how some people seem to become more peaceful as they age, while others tend to struggle with maintaining a tranquil state of mind? Here’s the reality. The difference might just lie in certain habits that we unknowingly hold onto. These habits, my friend, might be the very obstacles standing between you and the serene life you aspire to live as you age. So, if you find yourself thinking, “How can I become more peaceful as I get…

We’ve all brought home bulging bags of produce with the best of intentions, only to watch as nature’s bounty rapidly decays before our very eyes. This could be because we waited too long to eat the produce, but it could also come down to mistakes we made when storing it. Just like people, fruits and veggies will only thrive under certain conditions. Some produce will last longer if it can chill out in the fridge. Certain fruits, such as grapes, berries and apricots, should always be stored in the refrigerator, according to Christi Evans, Oklahoma State University Extension food safety…