Expectations are high as countdown begins, to one of Nigeria’s most prestigious award and recognition ceremony, ‘Democracy Heroes Awards’ (DHA ’20). The 8th edition of Democracy Heroes Awards holding on October 14, 2020 at Transcorp Hilton, Abuja, with its glitz and glamour will witness the recognition of some distinguished personalities and captains of industries across […]

The coronavirus that causes Covid-19 can survive on items such as banknotes and phones for up to 28 days in cool, dark conditions, according to a study by Australia’s national science agency. Researchers at CSIRO’s disease preparedness centre tested the longevity of SARS-CoV-2 in the dark at three temperatures, showing survival rates decreased as conditions became […]

The Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) on Sunday said reports from its preliminary  investigations  had revealed that the Best Roof Gas Plant Station, Baruwa, Lagos where last Thursday’s gas explosion occurred had no operational licence. The Director of DPR, Mr Sarki Auwalu, made the disclosure in a statement  while commiserating with the victims of the incident. […]

The coincidences are unbelievable. James was the father of Sir John Macpherson, who was the second to the last Governor-General of Nigeria, Sir James Robertson, who handed power to Tafawa Balewa on October 1, 1960. The 60th anniversary of Nigeria’s independence has dealt the nation’s organised labour a terrible blow from which it will take a while for it to recover.

Besides Ojo’s work, two other artworks stood out amongst the lot – “Pure Bliss” by Omoniyi Gabriel and “Suffering and Smiling” by Onyinye Ezennaya’s. Explaining his work, Omoniyi said the painting, titled “Pure Bliss”, is centered around a lady that experienced a sudden and long-awaited miracle in an unexpected way. “At the sound of the […]