The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto, Matthew Hassan-Kukah has said that despite the many lofty promises of President Muhammadu Buhari, he is leaving Nigerians “far more vulnerable” than when he assumed office on May 29, 2015. The fiery cleric also said he has no doubt that the health of the President had […]
GAMR has announced it has reached an agreement with the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to support it as a technical partner for the participation of the Nigeria Esports Federation (NEF) in the FIFA approved FIFAe Nations Cup competition. Gamr is an esports and gaming technology company with the mission to advance gaming culture and […]
The Kaduna State Commissioner for Planning and Budget, Umma Yusuf Aboki, has warned that Nigeria risks population explosion, high maternal mortality rate, teenage pregnancies and obstetric fistula, as a result of sharp reduction in the funding of the Family Planning (FP) Basket Fund. Aboki said that the nation’s dependence on donor funding for planning […]
The 2000s witnessed a series of air mishaps that opened a can of worms in the risk coverage and the air transport sector at large. Scandalised by the turn of events, concerned regulatory agencies introduced a new set of guidelines to tighten the noose on errant operators. Most significant was the extensive shake-up in […]
It was the $10bn gift to the world. A machine that would show us our place in the Universe. The James Webb Space Telescope was launched exactly a year ago, on Christmas Day. It had taken three decades to plan, design and build. Many wondered whether this successor to the famed Hubble Space Telescope […]
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) says the temporary opening of the Second Niger Bridge to the motoring public has reduced burden on the old bridge by more than 40 per cent. Mr Adeoye Irelewuyi, Sector Commander of FRSC in Anambra said this in Awka on Saturday. Irelewuyi said the decision of the Federal […]
The daughter of Brazilian football legend Pelé took to Instagram late Friday to post a moving tribute and picture of her father at the Albert Einstein Jewish Hospital in São Paulo. “We continue to be here, in fight and in faith. One more night together,” wrote Kely Nascimento. Her words accompanied a photo showing […]
It was a sad day in Malagum and Sokwong communities, Kaura Local Government Area of Kaduna State, on Friday as hundreds of villagers gathered to bury victims of an attack in the area earlier in the week. They were killed on Sunday by a suspected militia group. The arrival of the truck carrying the […]
I heartily rejoice with our Christian brothers and sisters on the occasion of this year’s Christmas. Many of us look forward to this festive season as a time to travel, share gifts, spend quality time with family and friends, attend special carols and events, and generally relive the good moments of the year. In whatever […]