•Olorogun Great Ovedje Ogboru By ZIK ZULU OKAFOR Every dawn of April 10, every year, we pause. Not merely to mark the passage of time. It is to celebrate the gift of a man whose life continues to illuminate paths, stir consciences, and uplift souls. We chant a birthday song , in buoyant spirit, for […]
•Prisoners Inmates at various prisons (Correctional Centres) across the country have alleged that they are being poorly fed. Many of them, who spoke to our correspondents, decried that they were dying of hunger, reports Daily Trust. This is as the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) and the independent panel raised last September by the Minis...
•Japa An increasing number of Nigerians who previously migrated in pursuit of better opportunities have started returning home, citing unmet expectations and depression in their host countries. The development is a reversal of the popular “Japa” trend, which has seen millions of Nigerian youths migrate to Europe, America and Asia in search of ...
•Nigeria’s gyms A new kind of workout fad is gaining popularity across Nigeria’s gyms, and it has little to do with dumbbells or treadmills. As the fitness culture surges, some men and women are flexing more than muscles, turning gym centres into steamy rendezvous points where sweat and seduction collide. Our correspondent writes on these [&he...
Half of the people in the world are said to have a significant amount of grey hair by age 50. However, there are observed differences as to when people of different ethnicities start greying. For White people, it is typically in their mid-30s; for Asian people, it is in their late 30s; and for Black […]
•Broken promise It is not unusual for love to fail or for love to turn sour, leading to partners going their separate ways even when a wedding date has been fixed. But while it is not unusual, dropping your lover especially after a promise to marry each other may have serious legal implications. There are […]
•Tinubu and Shettima jet out In the theatre of statecraft, symbolism and prudence often carry as much weight as written law. One such matter of high symbolic and practical consequence—yet often overlooked—is the simultaneous absence of a country’s President and Vice President from national territory. While few constitutions outright prohibit t...
When animals have a slow metabolic rate, they do not age but rather have a prolonged life. Resistance to diseases and genetics are also factors that can contribute to the longevity of an animal. Having fewer offspring and prioritising survival are what some animals do to remain alive. Below are the longest living animals on […]
This article is about the trend of using blood bags and lanterns to serve drinks at parties as organisers seek to become more ‘creative’ at what they do. What makes a party interesting? There must be something new or mind-blowing at the event that will make it unforgettable, from the grandeur of the event centre […]
•Colonels Friday and Glory Ayanam In the heart of Nigeria, The Salvation Army is being transformed through the successful leadership of the Territorial Leaders, Colonels Friday and Glory Ayanam. They are strong advocates for the international strategic priorities fostered by the General of The Salvation Army International, General Lyndon Bucki...