Blood Transfusion: Follow Your Heart, Jehovah’s Witness Tells Members

 

The Governing Body of Jehovah’s Witnesses has said its members can decide, according to their conscience, whether to accept red blood cells, white blood cells, plasma or platelets from another person during medical treatment.

The organisation disclosed this in a statement issued by its World Headquarters in Warwick, New York, and published on its official website on Friday.

According to the statement, “The decision to accept red cells, white cells, plasma or

Great Prospects As Lagos, California Sign Sister State Pact

 

Lagos State and the State of California, United States, have signed a sister state agreement, which will see the two sub-nationals collaborate in various fields.

At a colourful ceremony in Sacramento last Thursday, Lagos State governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, and Assemblyman Matt Haney signed the document that symbolizes the beginning of a strong partnership between the two cities.

The chairman of the Lagos State House of Assembly Appropriations Committee, Hon. LukmonSaheedOlumoh, and the chairman of the Public Accounts (State) Committee, Hon. Kehinde Joseph, watched as Sanwo-Olu and Haney signed the

Chaos In The Ring: Nkechi Blessing, Phyna To Clash In Celebrity Boxing Fight

 

Actress Nkechi Blessing and former Big Brother Naija reality show winner, Phyna are set to settle their ongoing fight in a celebrity boxing match.

The highly-anticipated face-off is scheduled for October 1, 2026 at the Federal Palace Hotel in Lagos State.

The organisers, Balmoral, announced the match in an Instagram post on Friday

6 Spices High In Iron To Boost Energy And Support Immune Health

 

Iron is an essential mineral that supports growth and development. It helps your body produce hemoglobin, which is a protein in red blood cells that transports oxygen from your lungs to the rest of your body. It also produces myoglobin, which delivers oxygen to your muscles.¹ Spices may not be used in large quantities, but certain spices can boost your iron intake.

1. Cumin

Cumin has a warm, earthy flavor and is widely used in Mexican, Middle Eastern, and Indian cuisine. It's one of the more concentrated spice sources of iron.

• Iron content: 3.2 milligrams (mg), or 18% of the Daily Value (DV) per tablespoon.²
• Culinary uses: Tacos, chili, curries, rice dishes, roasted vegetables.
• Tips for incorporating it into meals: Stir cumin into black beans, sprinkle

4 Spices High In Antioxidants Besides Cinnamon

 

As spices go, cinnamon tends to get top billing as an antioxidant superfood—and it’s true that it’s rich in these beneficial compounds, which can combat inflammation and repair cell damage from harmful molecules called free radicals.¹²

But other common spices are antioxidant power players in their own right. Here’s a closer look at them.

1. Cloves

Ground cloves are particularly rich in antioxidants. While laboratory measures of a food’s antioxidant content don’t reveal how the body absorbs or uses them, ground cloves do have a higher Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity (ORAC)—one way scientists assess antioxidant levels—than cinnamon, according to Seema Shah,

I’ll Never Discuss My Finances With Man, Even If He’s My Husband – Nancy Isime

 

Nollywood actor and media personality, Nancy Isime has said that she would never discuss her finances with a man she is in a relationship with.

Speaking in an episode of the Thanks for Coming podcast, Isime emphasised that she would not disclose her earnings even to her husband.

She explained that she does not see any need for that, stressing that she also does

5 Everyday Habits You Must Stop Immediately As Cholera Cases Hit 65,000 In Nigeria

 

Nigeria has recorded over 65,000 suspected cholera cases in 2026. Here are five everyday habits that increase the risk of cholera and how Nigerians can protect themselves.

For many Nigerians, some daily habits feel normal because “that’s how we’ve always done it”. But with cholera cases rising across the country, some of these routines could quietly put people at risk.

Nigeria has recorded more than 65,000 suspected cholera cases across 35 states and about 195 local government areas this year, according to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC).

Speaking during a press briefing in Abuja on August 28, 2026, NCDC Director-

Could Your Spending Habits Be The Reason You Never Have Enough Money?

 

 The truth about living in this part of the world is that you are permanently slightly in debt. Before salary lands, you have already mapped out where it is going. First, you settle the debt you owe your stomach and restock the house. Then the light bill. Then the other bills lined up behind it. Most months, the salary finishes before it even arrives.

Rent season is even worse. Your landlord is breathing down your neck with a 30% increase, the alarm in your head starts ringing, and you are borrowing from a friend to complete the payment. Then black tax comes like a thief in the night, not considerate of whatever you already have piled up in front of you. Some months it

‘Take It Easy On Me, I’m Sorry’ — Real Warri Pikin Reacts After Viral Timaya Stage Moment

 

Award-winning comedian Real Warri Pikin has appealed to Nigerians to be less critical of her following a viral moment with singer Timaya at the 2026 AFRIMMA Awards in Dallas, United States.

The comedian, who won the Best Stand-Up Comedian award at the event, addressed the controversy in a video after clips surfaced online showing Timaya lifting her during his stage performance.

Explaining how the incident happened, Real Warri Pikin said Timaya had invited a woman from the audience to join him on stage.

NAFDAC Alerts Nigerians Over Suspected Counterfeit Toothpaste

 

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, has alerted Nigerians to the circulation of a suspected counterfeit toothpaste, ORACIRE+ Toothpaste, being distributed in the country under the guise of the registered ORACARE+ Toothpaste.

The agency said the alert followed a formal complaint and a market intelligence report on the widespread distribution of the suspected counterfeit product.

According to NAFDAC, market surveillance carried out at Ojuwoye Market in

I Wouldn’t Have Married Simi If She Were SS Or AS – Adekunle Gold

 

Nigerian singer, Adekunle Gold, has revealed that genotype was a big factor for him when he wanted to marry due to him being SS.

Speaking in a recent episode of the One54 Podcast, Adekunle said he wouldn’t have married his wife if she wasn’t AA.

He emphasised that it makes no sense to bring a child into the world and they would be sickly.

“I wouldn’t have married my wife if she were SS or AS. Forget love. I don’t think it

Penis Enlargement Tragedy: Nigerian Influencer ‘Tiny’ Ubiribo Ignored Medical Advice Before Fatal Procedure – Clinic

 

A cosmetic clinic in Bangkok, Thailand, has claimed that Nigerian influencer, Igho “Tiny” Ubiribo, insisted on undergoing a penis enlargement procedure in a single session despite medical advice to split the treatment into two stages.

The revelation emerged as Thai authorities launched an investigation into the clinic following Ubiribo’s death less than 24 hours after receiving hyaluronic acid penis filler injections.

According to reports, Ubiribo, a Nigerian content creator based in London, died on

Nigerian Beauty Founder Olamide Olowe Steps Down As Topicals CEO After Six Years — Former Fenty Beauty Executive Takes Over

 

 

Topicals founder Olamide Olowe has stepped down as CEO, handing over to former Fenty Beauty executive Sukiana Chancy as the skincare brand plans expansion across Africa, Europe and the Middle East.

Olamide Olowe has stepped down as CEO of skincare brand Topicals after five years but will remain actively involved in the company.

Former Fenty Beauty executive Sukiana Chancy has been appointed the new CEO to lead the next phase of growth.

Chancy will oversee Topicals' expansion across Africa, Europe and the Middle East, with Nigeria already serving as one of the brand's African markets.

Topicals has raised more than $22 million, attracted investors like Rema and

High Protein Overnight Oats

 

You can make a quick, creamy high-protein breakfast with around 30 to 35 grams of protein by combining rolled oats, Greek yogurt, milk, and protein powder in a jar and chilling it overnight.

Ingredients

• Rolled oats: ½ cup
• Milk: ½ cup (dairy or soy milk gives the most protein)
• Greek yogurt: ¼ cup plain or vanilla (adds creaminess and extra protein)
• Protein powder: 1 scoop (whey or plant-based)
• Chia seeds: 1 tablespoon (for fiber and thickness)
• Sweetener: 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
• Flavor boost: ¼ teaspoon cinnamon or a splash of vanilla

Ghana Launches New App That Can Expose If The Partner You're Dating Is Already Secretly Married

 

Ghana has launched Marrify, an app that lets people verify a partner's marital status and check licensed wedding officiants before marriage.

Ghana has launched Marrify, an app designed to help people verify whether a prospective partner is already legally married.

The app uses verified information from marriage registries, courts, local assemblies and the Ghana Gazette to check marital status.

Users can also verify whether churches, pastors, imams and wedding

FG Rallies Nigerians To Vote For Soye At Miss World Contest

 

The Federal Government has urged Nigerians to support Miss World Nigeria 2026, Tamunosoye Karibi-George, popularly known as Soye, in the ongoing 73rd Miss World Festival in Vietnam.

Minister of Art, Culture and the Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa, made the call in a post on X on Friday praising Karibi-George for her performance at the global pageant and urging Nigerians to vote for her as the competition enters its decisive

Mary Njoku Challenges ‘Gold Digger’ Label Against Women, Cites Men Living Off Rich Friend

 

Nollywood actress, Mary Remmy Njoku has questioned what people would call 17 men who, she said, enjoy the wealth of a successful man while being described as his “boys”, instead of being labelled gold diggers.

Njoku raised the issue in a social media post while reacting to the way women are often judged for benefiting from the generosity of wealthy men.

“If benefiting from a wealthy person’s generosity makes a woman a gold digger,

Apple VS Pear Which Is Better For Blood Sugar

 

Both apples and pears are great for blood sugar, and neither one is clearly better than the other

Why They Are Both Good

• Low Glycemic Index (GI): Both fruits have a low GI score (apples are around 36, pears are around 30 to 38), meaning they raise blood sugar slowly.
• High Fiber: Both are rich in soluble fiber like pectin, which slows down how fast sugar enters your bloodstream.

Oreos Announces Three New Flavors

 

 Oreo released three new limited-edition flavors—Banana Pudding, Deep Fried, and Chicken & Waffles—as part of a "Twist, Lick, Vote" campaign.

 The New Flavors

• Banana Pudding: Features banana and vanilla pudding-flavored creme between two vanilla wafer cookies.
• Deep Fried: Uses fried dough-flavored cookies with layers of dark chocolate

I Had Phobia For Marriage – Ruth Kadiri Reveals Why She Kept Her Marriage Secret

 

Nollywood actress and producer, Ruth Kadiri has revealed why she keeps her personal life private, especially during the initial stages of her marriage.

Speaking in a recent episode of the Dear Ife podcast, Kadiri explained that she had a phobia of marriage and was unsure whether her marriage would be successful, so she decided to keep it private.

The mother of two said her husband supported her decision and agreed to invite only 50 people to their wedding.

“I had a phobia of marriage. I was battling with the fear of the unknown and asking myself, ‘Am I going to make this decision and everything will now scatter?’ So, I