Sola Sobowale Opens Elderly Care Home In Ibadan

 

Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde commissioned the facility on Tuesday.

Veteran Nollywood actress Sola Sobowale has opened an elderly care facility, Joseph and Esther Homes, in Akobo, Ibadan, Oyo State, inspired by her parents and her experience working as a caregiver in the United Kingdom.

Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde commissioned the facility on Tuesday during an event that also featured the launch of Sobowale’s book, Built From the Break.

Named after her parents, Joseph and Esther Olagookun, the residential care home is designed to provide older adults with a safe, supportive environment where they

How to check if a product is fake and report it to NAFDAC

 

Learn how to use NAFDAC's NAPAMS portal and Greenbook to verify product registration numbers, spot fake packaging, and submit complaints to protect consumer health in Nigeria.

If you bought a skincare product that left your face irritated, discovered that a medicine is not working as expected, or found a food product with suspicious packaging, you may wonder what to do next, especially if the packaging looks genuine. 

A product carrying a NAFDAC registration number is not necessarily genuine. Counterfeiters can copy registration numbers from legitimate products, exposing

Meet Mopelola Esan, Skin Health Expert Redefining Confidence Through Clinical Skincare

 

Mopelola Esan is a visionary skin repair expert building a skincare business centred on protecting healthy skin, repairing damaged skin and restoring personal confidence.

As the founder of Indigo Skin Clinic, Mopelola works with individuals experiencing persistent skin concerns, particularly acne and hyperpigmentation. Her understanding of these conditions extends beyond professional training, having experienced firsthand the frustration of searching for effective skincare solutions.

During her teenage years and early adulthood, Mopelola struggled with severe acne that proved difficult to manage. She tried numerous skincare products and visited

NAFDAC, Others Condemn Artificial Ripening Of Fruits, Adulterated Canned Foods

 

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) and some health experts have condemned artificial fruits ripening and consumption of adulterated canned foods in the south east zone of the country.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) correspondents in Anambra, Ebonyi and Enugu States, who spoke to officials of the agency on Monday, report that steps are being taken to stem the tide.

The Coordinator of NAFDAC in Anambra, Dr Louis Madubuatta, told NAN in Awka that the agency would sanction grocery sellers who ripened fruits artificially and

Pastor Jimmy Odukoya Introduces New Wife To Congregation

 

Senior Pastor of The Fountain of Life Church, Ilupeju, Lagos, Jimmy Odukoya, has introduced his new wife, Mo Odukoya, to members of the congregation, days after sparking speculation about his remarriage on social media.

The introduction took place during the church’s Sunday service on November 1, 2026, where the cleric announced his decision to remarry after remaining single for years.

Odukoya’s announcement follows a social media post in which he shared a photograph of two hands wearing rings with the caption, “To New Beginnings.” The

Grape Vs Apple Which Is Better For Blood Sugar

 

Apples are generally better for blood sugar management than grapes because they have a lower glycemic index, more fiber to slow down digestion, and a lower glycemic load per typical serving.

Comparison for Blood Sugar

• Apples
• Glycemic Index (GI): Low (about 34 to 39), meaning they cause a slow and steady rise in blood sugar.
• Fiber: High (around 4 grams per medium apple), particularly soluble fiber like pectin in the skin, which delays sugar absorption.

This Trichologist Has Never Seen So Much Hairline Thinning—And Says One Trendy Hairstyle Could Be To Blame

 

Sleek hair now, sparse edges later? Here’s what to know.

My messy millennial top knot has recently morphed into a slick-back, thanks to my cute Gen Z coworkers. After wearing it a few times, I get the hype. It hides day-two (or three…or four) greasy roots, snatches your face, and makes me feel put together. But just as I was getting into the trend, a chat with my favorite trichologist had me loosening my tight bun on the spot. Shab Caspara, a board-certified trichologist and founder of Caspara Studio in New York City, told me she’s never seen so much hairline thinning in her practice—and she suspects those slicked-back styles are a major culprit. So much for my Gen Z makeover.

 

Why Your Slick-Back Could Be Stressing Your Hairline

The appeal is obvious: A slicked-back bun looks polished, keeps every last flyaway in place, and delivers a little face-lift effect without an appointment. But Caspara is seeing a downside in her studio.