ONION: THE KILLER & THE HEALER Whether onion is a great blessing (useful herb) or a poison is an age-long controversy among medics. In 1919, flu killed 40 million people. A doctor visited the many farmers who had the attack to see if he could help them combat the flu. Many of the farmers &…
King Felipe of Spain was “crushed and destroyed” over his wife Queen Letizia’s alleged infidelity, according to a bombshell new book. The Spanish royal family has been rocked by new claims made by journalist Jaime Peñafiel, who has covered the royals for decades. In his latest work, titled “Letizia’s Silences,” released in Spain…
DEAR LADIES, 5 THINGS MEN WANT FROM WOMEN IN A RELATIONSHIP/MARRIAGE 1) PEACE One of the greatest thing you can give a Man isn’t your Body, but Peace of mind. An atmosphere where he’ll find happiness, a place he can relax and think, plan and reach out to conquer his world and fulfill his purpose…
President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Yakubu Maikyau, has reacted to the conflicting interim injunctions that has been granted on the Kano Emirate tussle. In a statement released on Wednesday, May 29, Maikyau called for an urgent review of the professional conduct of both the counsel and judges involved in these matters. Maikyau also called…
President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday, May 29, extended free train rides on the Abuja Rail Mass Transit also called the Metro Rail, until the end of the year. FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, had earlier announced free train rides for two months, to ease the burden of commuting for residents of the FCT. However,…
Leicester City are reportedly considering former Manchester United striker, Ruud van Nistelrooy for their managerial vacancy following the imminent departure of Enzo Maresca. Maresca is all set to take over at Chelsea, succeeding Mauricio Pochettino, who recently left Stamford Bridge. Chelsea will compensate Leicester with £10 million for Maresca, who successfully led the Foxes back…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu led administration has engaged with experts and policymakers from around the world to discuss innovative approaches to address the root causes of children Out -of- School children in the country. The Senior Special Assistant to the president on School Feeding program, Dr. Yetunde Adeniji disclosed this at a recently concluded seminar…
Activities have been grounded at Oyo State-owned tertiary institutions as staff commenced three-day warning strike on Wednesday to press home their demands. Academic and non-academic staff under the aegis of the Joint Action Committee (JAC) of Trade Unions said they were embarking on the warning strike to press home their demands from the state government….
A Non Governmental Organisation (NGO) advocating for women’s health, Center for Communication and Social Impact (CCSI) in collaboration with Pathfinder International, has reiterated the need to amplify diverse voices in other to address issues on women’s health. This they said would ensure that current high maternal deaths are reduced through awareness creation on the promotion…
CRANIUM Integrated Solutions Ltd, a complete hospital information management system designed to manage all aspects of a hospital operation, has tasked the federal government on digitization of hospitals, to ease the stress of patient healthcare delivery in the country. This is even as the firm has posited that hospitals operating manually would go into extinction….
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has visited the Abuja Orphanage Home with food items, toiletries and cash, towards improving the well-being of the children. Donating the items, the newly elected leadership of the NMA, led by the president, Dr Bala Muhammad Audu, said the gesture was part of the association’s humanitarian welfare package for vulnerable…
Yesterday, May 29, marked the first year anniversary of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led administration and the government as expected rolled out their achievements in sports in the last one year in office. The scorecard was contained in a 4-page document titled ‘The Progress So Far,’ made available to LEADERSHIP Sports in Abuja on Tuesday. The…
Rights activist and Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Prof Mike Ozekhome, has expressed his approval of Nigeria’s decision to revert to the old national anthem. He believes that this change was long overdue and welcomed the return to the previous anthem. During a press conference, Ozekhome expressed his elation at the reintroduction of the old…
Consul General of the United States Consulate in Lagos, Will Stevens, recently shared his favorite Nigerian Afrobeats artist during an interview with comedian Basketmouth. Without hesitation, Stevens mentioned Tems as his top choice. He praised Tems for her unique voice, expressing that he was captivated by her music. Stevens specifically mentioned his admiration for Tems’…
The Naira showed some positive movement against the dollar in the foreign exchange market on Wednesday. Data from FMDQ revealed that the Naira appreciated to N1329.65 compared to N1339.33 on Tuesday, marking a gain of N9.68 against the dollar. Similarly, in the parallel market, the Naira improved to N1480 per dollar on Wednesday from N1500…
Reality star Doyinsola Anuoluwapo David, known as Doyin, has shared advice for women regarding relationships and financial responsibility. Doyin emphasized that until a man has married his partner, he is not obligated to financially support her. She stated that any financial assistance given by a man to his partner in a relationship before marriage should…
A 29-year-old man, Adedayo Olawole, has been sentenced to death by hanging by an Ekiti State High Court in Ado Ekiti for the murder of Chukwudi Joseph. Olawole was also sentenced to seven years in prison for his role in the conspiracy to commit the murder. He was arraigned on charges of conspiracy and murder,…
A tragic road accident in Edo State has resulted in the death of two health workers from the Edo State Primary Healthcare Development Agency, Mrs. Mary Oseikhuemen and Mrs. Juliet Idialu. Mrs. Oseikhuemen, a nurse, also lost her four-month-old baby in the accident, while four other staff members sustained injuries of varying degrees. The accident…
The Disability Not a Barrier Initiative (DINABI) has called for an end to Gender-Based Violence (GBV) against women and girls with disabilities, urging community action. This call was made during a one-day training workshop sponsored by the Disability Rights Fund (DRF) in Ado-Ekiti. The Executive Director of DINABI in Ekiti State, Mr. Olajide Funso, emphasized…
On Tuesday, the naira traded at N1,339.33 to the dollar in the official market, maintaining the same rate as the previous day. Data from the FMDQ Exchange, which oversees the Nigerian Autonomous Foreign Exchange Market (NAFEM), indicated that the naira’s value remained unchanged from Monday to Tuesday. The volume of currency traded, however, saw a…
President Bola Tinubu has announced plans to restart the conditional cash transfer program, which was previously suspended. Wale Edun, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, made this announcement during a ministerial sectoral briefing marking the first year of President Tinubu’s administration in Abuja. Edun stated that the program will deliver direct…
Former President Muhammadu Buhari has urged Nigerians to back President Bola Tinubu’s administration to ensure its success in building a stronger Nigeria. In a statement signed by Garba Shehu, the Senior Special Assistant to the former President, Buhari extended his best wishes to President Tinubu on completing his first year in office. Buhari called on…
The European Union has committed €201 million in aid to support the most vulnerable populations affected by the humanitarian crises in Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Chad, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, and Nigeria. This announcement coincides with the Senior Officials Meeting on Sahel and Lake Chad, held today, May 28, 2024, in Brussels. According to a statement from…
The Nigerian National Merit Award (NNMA) has partnered with Nile University of Nigeria, known for its quality education and ongoing investment in academic research and innovation, to host the NNMA Award Winners’ Lecture. During a visit to the Vice Chancellor of Nile University, Prof. Dili Dogo, in Abuja, the Acting Secretary of NNMA, Mrs. Mercy…
Vera Wang wowed fans in a white one-piece swimsuit as she shared photos on Instagram. The 74-year-old fashion designer looked decades younger in the photos. “My SLIM AARONS moment …Happy Summer !!!,” Wang captioned the photos. See more photos below.
Comedienne Helen Paul has advised those with relocation plans to do it rightly and try to meet the ‘’right people” as it gets easier that way. In an interview session with media personality, Daddy Freeze, the comedienne narrated how she relocated from Nigeria to the U.S. with her family five years ago. According to…
A Pro-ISIS group has issued a chilling warning ahead of T20 World Cup game between India and Pakistan in New York. The pro-ISIS outlet released a graphic that showed a hooded man with a rifle over his shoulder. It read ‘You wait for the matches…’ and then – written in dripping blood-red – ‘And we wait…
A businesswoman, Faith Mwikali Ndiwa, has been charged for allegedly using the name of a Kenya opposition leader, Raila Odinga to defraud a Nigerian investor of Ksh 25 million. Ndiwa appeared before Milimani Chief Magistrate Susan Shitubi on Monday, May 27, 2024. The Office of the Director of Public Prosecution (ODPP) told the court that…
Canada has announced a five-fold increase in visas for Palestinians seeking to join their family members in the North American country. Minister of Immigration, Marc Miller said that Ottawa would raise to 5,000 the number of visas offered to residents in Gaza under a special programme announced in December last year. Miller said Canada…
UEFA has named Asisat Oshoala’s strike in Barcelona’s game against Benfica as the Goal of the 2023/24 Season in the Women’s Champions League. Oshoala netted the last goal with a stunning bicycle kick in Barcelona’s 5-0 win over Benfica in their opening group game en route to the Catalans claiming the Champions League for…
Minister of foreign affairs, Yusuf Tuggar has explained why they are yet to appoint ambassadors to serve in foreign missions. Speaking at the ministerial briefing to mark President Bola Tinubu’s one year in office on Tuesday, May 28, Tuggar said there’s a delay in appointing ambassadors to serve in foreign missions due to lack of funds. …
