Opinion
A new approach to fighting terrorism in Nigeria: Hope for a safer future
31 May 2024 in OpinionCaption: • Terrorist Three weeks ago, a high-level UN counter-terrorism summit…
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POLITICS
There were attempts to stop Tinubu’s inauguration as President in 2023 — Bisi Akande
31 May 2024 in PoliticsCaption: •Ex-APC National Chairman, Chief Adebisi Akande Former national chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief…
Belief in democracy is on the decline in Africa. Traditional institutions can help restore its importance
28 May 2024 in PoliticsDemocracy in Africa has not had a good year. Military juntas from Mali to Niger appear to have cemented their…
One year as president challenging but fulfilling – Tinubu
25 May 2024 in PoliticsPresident Bola Tinubu said the past 12 months as president have been fulfilling for his administration, despite the presence of…
Moment Lawmakers Fight For Mace In Cross River House Of Assembly After Elvert Ayambem Was Impeached As Speaker (Video)
22 May 2024 in PoliticsImmediately after the impeachment, one of the lawmakers made a dash for the mace, which is the symbol of…
We Must Re-examine Democracy Inherited From West – Obasanjo
22 May 2024 in PoliticsThe ex-president said Africa must build a model of democracy that is true to the African heritage and that…
TOP NEWS
24 internet fraudsters bag jail terms in Abakaliki
01 June 2024 in NewsmakersJustice H. I. O. Oshomah of the Federal High Court sitting in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, has sentenced 24 internet fraudsters…
Identities of soldiers killed by IPOB revealed
01 June 2024 in NewsmakersThe identities of the soldiers murdered by members of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, have been revealed. On…
Lagos Officials Nab Man In Possession Of 19 Stolen ATM Cards
01 June 2024 in NewsmakersOfficials from the Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps apprehended a man on Monday for possessing 19 Automated Teller Machine cards…
A new approach to fighting terrorism in Nigeria: Hope for a safer future
31 May 2024 in OpinionCaption: • Terrorist Three weeks ago, a high-level UN counter-terrorism summit in Abuja concluded that a new approach to fighting terrorism…
Biafra: ‘Civil war scandalized my youth, I ate lizards’ – Charly Boy
31 May 2024 in NewsmakersVeteran singer Charles Oputa, popularly known as Charly Boy, has reminisced on the painful memories of the Nigerian civil war.…
WORLD
Canada drops police clearance requirement for temporary residents Canada drops police clearance requirement for temporary residents
31 May 2024 in USA & CANADAThe Canadian government has announced that police clearance certificates are…
9-year-old girl fights for life after being shot in London
31 May 2024 in United KingdomCaption: •Crowds of people gathered around the scene at the restaurant…
Donald Trump found guilty in hush-money case
31 May 2024 in USA & CANADAA New York jury has found former US President Donald…
Leopard DNA study in South Africa traces ancestry to ice age – and will guide conservation
28 May 2024 in World NewsAn ice age almost one million years ago led to…
Climate change may be fuelling a resurgence of piracy across Africa
28 May 2024 in World NewsIn the churning waters off Nigeria, armed pirates in small…
15 arrested in intercontinental crackdown against Nigerian crime syndicates
26 May 2024 in World NewsBetween 7 and 9 December 2023, Europol coordinated a massive…
BUSINESS
Here is Why Lagos is The Capital of Forex Trading in Nigeria
31 May 2024 in EconomyNigeria is undoubtedly one of the top forex trading hubs in Africa. its vibrant culture, burgeoning economy, and entrepreneurial spirit…
Miners raise concern on proposed upward review of licence rates
31 May 2024 in EconomyCaption: •Miners Association of Nigeria President, Dele Ayanleke By MARTHA AGAS The Miners Association of Nigeria (MAN) says it…
South Africa: Gold mine pollution is poisoning Soweto’s water and soil – study finds food gardens are at risk
28 May 2024 in EconomyFor 140 years, gold mines in Johannesburg, South Africa have been leaking wastewater contaminated with heavy metals. The acid mine…
The world is rushing to Africa to mine critical minerals like lithium – how the continent should deal with the demand
28 May 2024 in EconomyGlobal demand for critical minerals, particularly lithium, is growing rapidly to meet clean energy and de-carbonisation objectives. Africa hosts…
This administration has taken decisions that were wrongly implemented and have led to impoverization of the economy and Nigerians - Obasanjo slams Tinubu
28 May 2024 in EconomyFormer President Olusegun Obasanjo has taken a swipe at President Bola Tinubu over some of his policies. In…
TECHNOLOGY
TikTok law threatening a ban if the app isn’t sold raises First Amendment concerns
22 May 2024 in TechnologyTikTok users worry about losing their social media platform, but First Amendment rights are on the line, too. AP Photo/Ted…
What’s in a VIN? How to decode the vehicle identification number, your car’s unique fingerprint
20 May 2024 in TechnologyA VIN is a unique string of 17 characters assigned to vehicles. welcomia/iStock via Getty Images Plus Jordan Frith, Clemson…
Why are algorithms called algorithms? A brief history of the Persian polymath you’ve likely never heard of
13 May 2024 in TechnologyAlgorithms have become integral to our lives. From social media apps to Netflix, algorithms learn your preferences and prioritise the…
76% of Africa’s energy could come from renewable sources by 2040: here’s how
13 May 2024 in TechnologyOver half of Africa’s people – about 600 million – lack access to even the bare minimum of electricity. The…
AI is now accessible to everyone: 3 things parents should teach their kids
13 May 2024 in TechnologyAndrea Piacquadio/Pexels, CC BY-SA Kathy Mills, Australian Catholic University and Christian Moro, Bond University It is almost a year since…
HEALTH
How to get vaccines to remote areas? In Sierra Leone they’re delivered by foot, boat or motorbike
30 May 2024 in HealthIn Sierra Leone almost 59% of the population live in remote, rural areas. Roads may be non-existent or in bad…
How I control my blood sugar with diet, medication –87-year-old man who has lived with diabetes for almost 50 years
28 May 2024 in HealthDiabetes, according to the World Health Organisation, is a chronic, metabolic disease characterised by elevated levels of blood sugar which…
Igbokofi community with high maternal mortality to get hospital after PUNCH Healthwise report
28 May 2024 in HealthThe abandoned health facility The era of women and children dying needless deaths in Igbokofi community, in the Yewa North…
South African woman fighting for her life after boyfriend stabbed her 20 times in front of their children
28 May 2024 in HealthA 27-year-old woman, Khanyisile Vanessa Mndayi, is in a coma and fighting for her life after she was stabbed more than…
Tattoos could trigger rare form of cancer, new study finds
28 May 2024 in HealthHaving a tattoo could increase your risk of developing a rare type of cancer by 21%, a new study…
SPORTS
Super Eagles star Olanrewaju Kayode's estranged wife responds after reports alleging that all their 3 kids don't belong to him, that she lied about her age and is in a relationship with a popular pastor
28 May 2024 in SportsThe wife of Nigerian football player Kayode Olanrewaju,…
Mike Tyson suffers medical emergency on cross-country flight before mega-millions Jake Paul fight
28 May 2024 in SportsBoxing legend, Mike Tyson suffered a medical scare on…
Oleksandr Usyk Beats Tyson Fury To Become Undisputed World Heavyweight Champion
20 May 2024 in SportsOn a grand stage and on a…
I Was Against My Son Playing Chess – Record-Breaker, Tunde Onakoya’s Dad
25 April 2024 in SportsHe admitted that when Tunde was a child, he used…
Former Paralympian, Oscar Pistorius is pictured for the first time as a free man since his release from jail for killing his girlfriend (photos)
25 April 2024 in SportsOscar Pistorius has been seen for the first time since…
ENTERTAINMENT
"Coconut head" Korra Obidi writes as she shares photos of herself in skimpy carnival costume
28 May 2024 in EntertainmentKorra Obidi has shared new photos of herself in a carnival costume. The mother-of-two was invited to…
“I am so sorry” – Man who accused E Money of sleeping with Junior Pope’s wife apologizes
28 May 2024 in EntertainmentIn a recent development, Facebook blogger who alleged that E-Money was sleeping in with the late Junior Pope’s wife…
Footballer, Olanrewaju Kayode's Estranged Wife Reacts Following Reports Alleging That All Their 3 Kids Don't Belong To Him
26 May 2024 in EntertainmentEarlier this year, the Turkey based footballer made headlines when he threatened to commit suicide after reportedly discovering…
I Don’t Want To Die Young – Singer, Portable Calls For Prayers Over Ill Health
26 May 2024 in EntertainmentThe ‘Zazu’ hitmaker shared a video and picture of himself receiving medical treatment, saying he doesn’t wish to die…
Famous Rapper, Nicki Minaj Arrested Over Alleged Possession Of Drugs
26 May 2024 in EntertainmentShe was arrested at Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport in the Netherlands on her way to Manchester for her performance…
RELIGION
Possible reasons for disarray! By Pastor Amos Dada
26 May 2024 in Religion“The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction.”Prov 1:7 “The fear of…
Abuja Pastor, Stanley Ogbonna Throws His Estranged Wife, Six Children Out of His House (Photos)
22 May 2024 in ReligionOgbonna, a General Overseer of the God’s Spring Assembly, also known as Glass Church, Kubwa, Abuja, was said to be…
Tithe: Member Mistakingly Sends N1m, Arrests Pastor For Refusing To Refund N900,000 Balance
20 May 2024 in ReligionA man has arrested his pastor for allegedly refusing to refund the sum of 900,000 after he mistakenly sent one…
Dealing With the Spirit of Error Part 2 (Spiritual and terrible Spirit of Error/ mistakes that has eternal consequences) By Pastor Amos Dada PhD; P. Eng
18 May 2024 in Religion“ Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are…
Nigerian Pastor Suspends Collection Of Offerings In His Church Due To Current Economic Hardship (Video)
18 May 2024 in ReligionIn a trending video, the pastor could be seen telling his church members that henceforth, offerings will no longer be…
CULTURE
Game of thrones: Emirship tussle tears Kano apart
26 May 2024 in CultureThe reinstatement of Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi II as the Emir of Kano on Thursday, and the consequent dethronement of Emir…
I Claimed Ooni Is My Father To Get His Attention, Not To Defame Him – Skit Maker Begs For Forgiveness
17 May 2024 in CultureA yet to be identified skit maker, who claimed in a viral video that he is a son of the…
Nigerian Monarch, Oba Of Benin Suspends Six Officials For Impersonation While Meeting Ooni Of Ife
01 May 2024 in CultureThe suspension of the palace officials was contained in a statement issued by the Iyase of Benin Kingdom, Chief Sam…
Updated U.S. law still leaves Indigenous communities in Canada out of repatriations from museums
17 April 2024 in CultureA new amendment to the United States’ Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) came into effect in January…
Traditional versus contemporary medicine: mental illness in Zimbabwe
08 April 2024 in CultureTraditional medicine should be recognised in the treatment of mental disorders. Shutterstock Lazarus Kajawu, University of Zimbabwe In many parts…