The Cross River State Chapter Chairmen’s Forum led by their chairman Hon. Kingsley Ntui of Etung LGA paid the honorable commissioner for health Dr Betta Edu a courtesy visit to thank and commend her for her sterling performance that has continuously improved the health sector especially during the early period of the COVID-19 outbreak. The […]

Most people have probably heard the endless stories of entrepreneurs who started with nothing and built themselves empires, now making infinite money and living the lavish lifestyles they’ve always dreamed of. This is all inspiring, of course, but the one thing that almost none of these individuals talk about is the process. What steps exactly […]

By Evelyn Usman Barrister Omolara Ademola has emerged Chairman of the 1004 Estate House Owners and Residents Association, HORA Lagos, in the  just conducted virtual  general election coordinated by Chams Plc, in compliance with Covid-19 protocols. Ademola who has been piloting HORA’s affairs in acting capacity in the last one year, came under media attack  […]

The internet has become saturated with influencers and brand ambassadors, so it can be hard for most to stand out. It takes a lot of determination, effort, and charisma. After a booming launch, Joy Nyargem and Hugh Zei have created their niche in this space, which goes by the name Afrostylicity. Afrostylicity is a digital […]

An Upper Area court Mpape, Abuja, on Tuesday, sentenced a labourer, James Idoko to five months imprisonment for stealing winning tickets from a betting shop. The Judge, Marafa Mohammed sentenced Idoko after he pleaded guilty to theft. Mohammed gave the convict an option to pay a fine of N30, 000. He also ordered the convict […]

By Rodger Voorhies In the year since COVID-19 hit, economies across Africa have experienced a dramatic slowdown. Even countries with a limited initial incidence of the virus faced severe economic aftershocks. A significant disruption in agricultural markets and labour in sub-Saharan Africa has restricted income and led to rapid food insecurity for many. Making sure […]

Hope for a quick actualisation of the Ibom Deep Seaport got a boost recently following the setting up of a Joint Project Implementation Committee, by both the Nigeria Port Authority (NPA), and the Akwa Ibom State Government, AKSG.

Following reported threats to his life by Boko Haram terrorists, Mohammed Wada Sanda, a former civilian vigilante,  now lives outside his own country, Nigeria, for fear of being eliminated as he had been marked down by the terror group. Speaking to our correspondent from his hideout, the 53-year-old Christian said that he was being hunted […]

By Juliet Umeh TO equip journalists with the requisite skills and knowledge needed to boost reportage and adapt effectively to the dynamic media landscape, telecommunication service provider, 9mobile, held a capacity-building session for them recently. The training session was facilitated by the Regional Editor (West Africa), The Conversation Africa, Adejuwon Soyinka. Speaking on the theme […]

The plastic surgery industry is already a massive money-generating enterprise. Globe Newswire reports that the plastic surgery market is likely to be worth almost $67 billion by 2026. The competition is notably stiff in this discipline. Still, recent advances in technology have made it a lot easier to succeed in private practices. Dr. Humberto Palladino […]

 US President Joe Biden has urged Russian President Vladimir Putin to de-escalate border tensions with Ukraine and proposed the two leaders hold a summit in the coming months, the White House said. Biden spoke by phone with Putin on Tuesday to discuss a range of issues, from arms control to cyberattacks and fresh worries over […]

A team led by scientists in the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania have identified nine potential new COVID-19 treatments, including three that are already approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for treating other diseases

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Ikeja branch, has threatened to join the ongoing strike embarked upon by the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN). The association said their plan to join the striking judiciary workers was in support of JUSUN’s demand for financial autonomy for the judiciary. The Chairman of the branch, Mr Bartholomew Aguegbodo, […]

The United Nations Children’s Fund, UNICEF, on Tuesday in Yola begged Nigerians to get vaccinated against COVID-19 and stop spreading rumours about the vaccines.

Pierre is a successful Artist Manager with a global reach. As a young football prodigy, Max’s path began very differently. But when a traumatic injury temporarily takes away his ability to walk, he has to painfully watch as his dream slips through his fingers. Max doesn’t let tragedy stop him from building the life he […]