Bidens’s Presidency and Okonjo-Iweala’s WTO DG Bid: Not yet Uhuru
By Henry Young The inauguration of Mr Joseph Robinette Biden Jr. as the 46th President of the United States of America (USA) brought to an end an era of drama following the Nov 3rd 2020 presidential election. Americans and the world heaved a sigh of relief on Jan 20th 2021 when Biden finally took the […]
Two million people at risk of NTDs in Kwara – Official
The Kwara Government has stated that no fewer than two million people living in the state were at risk of contracting one or two of the over 20 Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that NTDs include dengue, lymphatic filariasis, trachoma, and leishmaniasis, which are called “neglected,” because they generally […]
NPFL: Revitalised Abia Warriors hold Lobi Stars to draw in Makurdi
Abia Warriors got an inspiring result as they forced Lobi Stars to a goalless draw in the Matchday 7 of Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) encounter on Sunday. The pulsating match played at the Aper Aku Stadium in Makurdi saw Lobi dominating the game but met a resolute Abia Warriors. The two sides came to […]
EU to tighten border restrictions for non-member countries
The 27 EU governments on Monday agreed to tighten border restrictions for travellers entering the bloc, including requiring proof of negative COVID-19 tests not more than 72 hours before departure. This also applies to travellers who came to the bloc on journeys deemed essential, such as for urgent family or professional reasons. Non-essential travel is […]
Buhari mourns Tony Momoh
By Johnbosco Agbakwuru PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari has expressed grief at the passing of his longtime ally, friend, political loyalist and former Minister of Information and Culture, Prince Tony Momoh. Reacting to the passage, President Buhari said Prince Momoh stood with him through thick and thin, adding: “His brand of loyalty is very rare in the […]
“The Hill We Climb” that got America smiling
By Prisca Sam-Duru As long as the earth remains, there must always be a time for everything as written in the Holy Bible in Ecclesiastes 3 v 1-8. And to that list, we could add, a time of disagreement. A time of disagreement is a manifestation of the expression of diverse opinions and choices we […]
