The US government has finally accepted that cholesterol is not a nutrient of concern. Doing a U-turn on their warnings to us to stay away from high-cholesterol foods since the 1970s to avoid heart disease and clogged arteries. This means eggs, butter, full-fat dairy products, nuts, coconut oil and meat have …

The United Bank for Africa Plc. (UBA) has promised its customers that it will continually strive through innovative ways to enhance its service delivery. The Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the bank, Mr. Kennedy Uzoka, said this in a New Year message to customers of the bank recently. Uzoka …

Super Eagles’ Technical Adviser Gernot Rohr is not leaving any stone unturned as regards picking the best players to prosecute both the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations inconsequential last group qualifying match against Seychelles slated for Late Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba, and also a friendly match against 2019 AFCON bound …

BY ANGELA ATABO The Citizens Advocacy for Social and Economic Rights (CASER) has called for the review of the process of registration of political parties to curb abuse of the political system.          The Executive Director, CASER, Mr. Frank Tietie, in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) …

Anti-riot policemen and an Armoured Personal Carrier have been stationed to restore peace at Ojota Motor Park in Lagos following bloody clash by transport union members on the evening of Thursday December 27, 2018.            Sources told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that a suspended factional leader of a …

A fuel-laden tanker Friday December 28, 2018 exploded at the Oshodi-Apapa Expressway, opposite Biogas Industries, Lagos state.        According to an eyewitness, the 4000-litre tanker filled with diesel was heading towards the Mile 2 area of Lagos before it got flamed up.        Consequently, the accident has caused gridlock within …

Manchester United have sacked Manager, Jose Mourinho after their worst start to a season in almost 30 years, the club announced on Tuesday December 18, 2018. The 55-year-old Portuguese’s last match in charge was the 3-1 defeat by Premier League on Sunday December 16, 2018 which left them 19 points …

The management of Fidelity Bank has said that its Managing Director, Nnamdi Okonkwo, did not jump the administrative bail granted him but “has been away on medical leave.” The bank in a statement posted on its website said that the leave was approved by the board of the bank. “Our …

The Managing Director, Ecobank Nigeria, Patrick Akinwuntan has called on Nigerians living abroad who wish to send money to their loved ones in the country particularly this yuletide season to do so through the Bank’s Rapidtransfer app. Ecobank charges zero fees for all transfers done through the Rapidtransfer app up …

BY BARRY RITHOLTZ Every year, the prognosticators come out of hiding. You have to wonder why they bother, given their record. This is the time of year for annual reckonings and predictions by strategists and analysts, illustrating little more than that they know what pleases their employers and that their …