Author: Basheer Luqman

Pregnant women using makeup and personal care products have higher chances of developing hypertension, maternal child health experts have warned.According to them, exposure to certain chemicals found in personal care products could lead to an increased risk of hypertension, a condition that could have serious consequences for both the mother and the baby. Speaking exclusively with PUNCH Healthwise, the gynaecologists advised expectant mothers to be cautious when using hair dyes, nail polishes, and skincare creams, as they could contain harmful chemicals like lead, mercury, and parabens.The warning comes as new research suggests that exposure to certain chemicals found in cosmetics…

The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress in Oyo State, Isaac Omodewu, has died in the United States of America. According to the exclusive report from the PUNCH Online, Omodewu left Nigeria in November 2023 for a medical trip. He, however, succumbed to death after close to a year, receiving treatment for an undisclosed ailment in the USA, where he was a citizen. When contacted by the PUNCH correspondent, the state Publicity Secretary, Olawale Sadare, confirmed the development, saying he was dead.“Our chairman is dead,” he simply said. Details later…

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission has issued permits to Golden Penny Power Limited, MTN Communications Nigeria Limited, Havenhill Synergy, and others for mini-grid electricity generation. The NERC said it issued nine new off-grid generation licences in the first quarter of 2024 with a gross capacity of 109.69 megawatts and three new trading licences.According to a report by the commission, Golden Penny Power Limited got a licence to build six off-grid gas plants in Lagos, Oyo, Ogun, and Cross River states. The total capacity is 100MW.Also, MTN was granted a permit to build four captive generation plants across Lagos State with…

The traveling agency, Nurul-Qulub Travel and Tours LTD, under the CEO, Alh. Abdulganiy Ajimoti Bature has appointed Alhaji Abdullahi Abdulfattahi Oloyin and Alhaji Abdus-Salam Abdulfattahi Oladipupo, renowned Ilorin comperes expert, popularly known by their stage name, “IBEJI IDUNNU” as global ambassador in recognition of their tireless promotion of Islamic propagation and travel and tourism. The appointment was ratified with the presentation of certificate to the recipients. The agreement was signed through the Management Board led by Barr. Ridwan Daud Sarumi who happened to be their legal Adviser. “We at the Nurul-Qulub Travel and Tours are proud of the works and…

The Kwara State Government has taken the initiative to collaborate with community-based organizations (CBOs) in a joint effort to drive sustainable development at the grassroots level. As part of the initiative, the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Community Development, Dr. Lawal Olohungbebe, is organizing a week long summit and capacity development training for CBOs across the state. The initiative, themed “Self-help: A sustainable communal development approach,” will hold in each of the state’s three senatorial districts between August 20 and 24. According to Olohungbebe, the Kwara State Governor, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq is committed to deepening collaboration with…