How a visit home could remind you of what a good relationship should be
For the first time in months, since she left home, Fausat was able to call on a visit. She was like a stranger in the house for which she couldn’t wait to shake the dust off her feet so many months ago. Her parents were their relaxed self, her siblings were all over the place, […]
Man ‘arrests’ Nsukka deity for making his business fail
A middle-aged man in Nsukka Local Government Area, Enugu State, Nnajiofor Donatus, last Saturday singled-handedly ‘arrested’ a deity which he claimed had been tormenting the entire community for a long time and making his honey business crash.
Ondo 2020: Primate Ayodele predicts Akeredolu’s victory
Leader of the Inri Evangelical Church, Lagos, Primate Elijah Babatunde Ayodele, has predicted that the incumbent governor of Ondo State, Rotimi Akeredolu, will win the forthcoming October 10 governorship poll in the state.
Remain law abiding, ex-NIDO Coordinator, Mbisiogu tells Nigerians in China
… emerges BoT member of NIDO By Victor Ajihromanus Immediate past Coordinator of Nigerians in Diaspora Organisation, NIDO, Guangzhou Province, China, Mr. Festus Mbisiogu, has called on Nigerians in China to remain law abiding and support NIDO’s efforts at ensuring Nigeria’s image is well projected. He also commended the Mrs. Abike Dabiri-Erewa- led Nigerians in […]
Covid-19: Expert tasks policy makers on indigenous solutions
By Gabriel Olawale The Chief Executive Officer of Wits Tshimologong Digital Innovation, Johannesburg, Lesley Williams, has charged Africans to consider the COVID-19 pandemic as an opportunity to identify and showcase indigeneous solutions to the multifaceted challenges confronting the continent. Speaking at the 2-day maiden virtual Annual Breakfast Dialogue of fourth edition of the Aspire Coronation […]
Barca deny holding Dembele talks with Man United
Barcelona sporting director Ramon Planes denied the LaLiga giants have held talks with Manchester United regarding Ousmane Dembele. Dembele has emerged as an alternative to Borussia Dortmund star Jadon Sancho United, who are desperate to bolster their squad before the transfer window shuts. United have been linked with a loan deal, while Red Devils star […]
Leeds boss Bielsa is a gift to the Premier League ― Guardiola
Pep Guardiola hailed Marcelo Bielsa as “the most authentic manager all the time” and a “gift” to the Premier League ahead of Manchester City’s trip to Elland Road. Guardiola has long since spoken of his huge admiration for the Leeds United boss, describing the wily Argentine as the best coach in the world. Bielsa […]
COVID-19: Three White House reporters test positive, others quarantine
Three White House reporters have tested positive for COVID-19 Friday following President Trump’s announcement that he and first lady Melania have contracted the virus. All three journalists were in the White House over the last week; the building’s medical unit is conducting contact tracing for each of them, according to the White House Correspondents’ Association. […]
Medplus raises awareness for PCOS,supports Nigerian women
Nigeria’s leading health and beauty retail pharmaceutical chain, Medplus Pharmacy, recently connected with audiences to spread awareness, dispel myths, and encourage women to get tested for the condition, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS). With the month of September being PCOS Awareness Month, Medplus worked to raise awareness and showcase how Medplus Pharmacy can support women with […]
Trump’s campaign manager, ex-adviser tests positive for COVID-19
President Trump’s campaign manager, Bill Stepien, has reportedly contracted the coronavirus. The 42-year-old is experiencing mild flu-like symptoms and tested positive Friday evening, Politico reported. Stepien now becomes the fourth person on the White House’s debate prep team to test positive for the virus. The others are Kellyanne Conway, who announced Friday night that she […]
Akwa Ibom Police kill car robbers, arrest suspected murderer, serial rapist
By Chioma Onuegbu OPERATIVES of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad, SARS, Akwa Ibom State Police command has killed a six-man armed robbery gang who specializes in snatching vehicles at gunpoint in Akwa Ibom and Cross River States. The state Commissioner of Police Mr Andrew Amiengheme who disclosed this to newsmen at the police headquarters, Ikot Akpan […]
Why Ngige likes mocking the NLC
By Emmanuel Aziken If anyone still thought of Nigeria’s organized Labour as a serious bunch, that idea would have evaporated after the promised strike action was called off last Monday without any of the demands being met! Of course, many gave up on the present set of labour leaders long ago after they consistently kept […]
NIGERIAN SPORTS @ 60: One step forward, three steps backward
By Emeka Obasi Hogan ‘Kid’ Bassey made history at the Palaisde Sport, Paris on June 22, 1957, when he beat homeboy, Cherif Hermia, to wear the World Featherweight boxing belt. That was three years before Nigeria gained freedom from Britain. The future looked so bright. Independence achieved, Richard ‘Dick Tiger’ Ihetu, kept the flag […]
Digital Fortress partners Lagos mainland local government to donate palliatives to indigents
Information technology power house, Digital Fortress Nigeria Limited, in conjunction with the Lagos mainland local government has donated palliative food items to support indigents in the local council area, who have been affected by the novel COVID-19 pandemic. The Local government chairman, Hon. Mrs Omolola Rashidat Essien, who was on hand to personally hand over […]
It’s silly to say military created Nigeria’s problems — IBB
Former Military President of Nigeria, Gen Ibrahim Babangida(retd), IBB, has said it was silly to say the military created the country’s problems, as civilians were the ones running the institutions.
I felt petrified when I emerged Head of State — Gowon
A former Head of State, Gen. Yakubu Gowon (retired), on Friday said he was petrified when he emerged Nigeria’s Head of State at age 31.
