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Fast Food and Soda Fuel Mouth Cancer Surge
Professor Victor Ifeolu Akinmoladun told students that bad foods cause mouth cancer. The University of Ibadan surgeon delivered his 582nd inaugural lecture about oral health dangers. Sugary drinks and processed meats create inflammation that leads to deadly tumors. Fried foods and refined carbohydrates damage cells and promote cancer growth. The professor studies how diet affects oral and facial surgery patients every day. Cancer kills three out of ten people aged 30 to 69 from diseases that never spread between humans. Head and neck cancers rank among the ten most common deadly diseases worldwide. The professor compared inflammation and cancer to criminals working together for harmful goals. Chronic inflammation feeds cancer cells and...
Nigerian Pilgrims Barely Escape Hotel Fire in Makkah
A fire broke out at a hotel housing Nigerian pilgrims during Hajj ceremonies Saturday. The National Hajj Commission confirmed the incident happened around noon at Imaratus Sanan hotel on Shari Mansur Street. About 484 Nigerian worshippers from six private tour companies stayed at the Makkah facility. Nobody died and all pilgrims safely reached Mina valley for their religious duties. Saudi emergency teams and hotel workers quickly stopped the flames from spreading throughout the building. NAHCON Assistant Director Fatima Sanda Usara released details about the hotel emergency. Chairman Professor Abdullahi Saleh rushed to inspect the damaged building with other commission officials. The fire affected multiple rooms where Nigerian Muslims...
Rivers Admin Threatens Chiefs Stoking State Chaos
Rivers State Administrator Ibok-Ete Ibas warns traditional rulers who cause trouble will lose government protection. The retired Vice-Admiral spoke at the combined quarterly meeting of traditional leaders Friday. He told chiefs they must help maintain peace rather than create problems across communities. State government officials attended the 121st and 122nd meeting sessions held together. Press officer Juliana Masi released details about the administrator's strong message to royal fathers. Secretary Prof. Ibibia Lucky Worika represented Ibas at the Port Harcourt gathering. Traditional rulers serve as guardians of local culture and community stability according to the administrator. Chiefs must protect government buildings and...
SEPA Tells Igbo to Rally Behind Tinubu 2027
Young professionals from Nigeria's South East region want their people to vote for President Bola Tinubu again. The South East Progressive Ambassadors group believes supporting Tinubu helps their area gain political power. John CDO Ikeotuonye leads the group and Dr Justin Ogoo Nwankwo serves as secretary for the organization. They released a statement urging Igbo people to back Tinubu's Renewed Hope plans. The leaders think fighting against the president hurts their region's interests. SEPA members say Tinubu addresses corruption problems and helps local governments work better. The president created the South East Development Commission to help their region grow stronger. He appointed special advisers to work directly with South East...
Patapaa Management Vows Legal Action On Trolls
Patapaa's management team warns they will take people to court for attacking the musician. One Corner Management says critics damage Justice Amoa's reputation with negative comments. Manager Abdul M. Abass signed a legal notice dated June 4 about the problem. The team feels disappointed that people speak badly about their artist both online and offline. They want everyone to stop making harmful statements about the hiplife singer. The management group issued their final warning to critics and attackers. They believe each person should focus on developing their talents instead of hurting others. The notice states that legal action will target anyone who continues defaming Patapaa. Creative people deserve respect and protection from...
Ghana Chief Takes German Parliament by Storm
Paramount Chief Daasebre Kwaku Boateng III finished his official visit to Germany. The New Juaben Traditional Area leader met with German parliament officials from North Rhine-Westphalia. Stefan Engstfeld chairs the Europe and International Relations Committee and held meetings with the African delegation. Eileen Woestmann serves as Vice Chair for Children, Youth and Family matters and also attended discussions. The talks focused on creating partnerships between Koforidua and German cities. Queen Mother Nana Juaben Serwaa III traveled with the chief to Germany for these important meetings. Other chiefs, advisors, teachers and tourism workers joined the official delegation. Strategic Advisor Oswald Essuah-Mensah presented plans for town...
Gifty Nyarko Snags Sunyani West Urban Award
The Sunyani West Municipal Assembly won recognition for excellent work at community planning and development. Gifty Nyarko heads the Physical Planning Department and earned the Most Outstanding Urban Planning award. The 2025 Ghana Outstanding Community Leadership Awards ceremony took place at Accra with government officials and diplomats present. Business Executive Group organized the event to honor leaders who show innovation and strong service. Ethiopian Ambassador Asaye Alemayenu and other important people attended the celebration ceremony. Nyarko works to create spaces where people live with respect and comfort rather than just giving out building permits. She spent twelve years helping communities through land management and...
Nandom MCE Ziniel Storms Youth Camps
Anthony Ziniel spent two days meeting young people at different camps around Nandom. The Municipal Chief Executive visited Parliament Two Camp first to hear from youth leaders. He talked about local issues and asked for their help with community projects. The next day he went to Team Kogr-Awai and Sansiro groups to continue conversations. These meetings help him understand what matters most to teenagers and young adults. Ziniel told the groups he wants to lead openly and listen to everyone's concerns. He asked them to contact him directly about problems they face or rumors they hear. The youth welcomed his visit and promised to support his work for the municipality. They agreed to work together for better development and stronger...
GH1 Power Levy Gonna Haunt Ghanaians
The Energy Ministry defends the new one cedi tax on power bills without setting an end date. Richmond Rockson works as the ministry spokesperson and spoke on TV3 Saturday. He said government wants to fix major problems before deciding when the tax stops. Deep money troubles plague Ghana's electricity system and need immediate attention. Officials refuse to rush into promises about removing the tax later. Power companies demand over 1.75 billion dollars from the government right away. Ghana burns expensive liquid fuels that cost 1.2 billion dollars each year for electricity. The Electricity Company of Ghana and Ghana Grid Company face serious financial struggles. Workers could not do major repairs for two years because money ran out...
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