Year: 2022

Will Buhari vote for Tinubu? By Lasisi Olagunju

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Muhammadu Buhari started his presidency with “I belong to everybody and I belong to nobody.” Will he end as a nobody’s man? Sometimes, and for some, it is gracious to maintain one’s lane, listen to your own vision, single, unattached. French statesman, Charles de Gaulle, who holds the copyright of “I am a man who belongs to nobody and who belongs to everybody” deeply said on another occasion that “If Joan of Arc had married, she would no longer have been Joan of Arc.” Whatever that means – Joan was…

Six reasons why your nipples might hurt By Onyinyechi Iheanacho

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Six reasons why your nipples might hurt   Nipples are very sensitive to both stimulation and irritation. When they hurt, it might get too uncomfortable to even put on a bra. And while the soreness doesn’t necessarily mean something serious, sometimes it could be a medical condition that should not be ignored.   Here are some reasons why your nipples might be hurting:   Allergic reactions Since they are very sensitive, nipples could react from chemicals from soaps, lotions, fabric, or laundry detergents. So if you notice that your nipples…

Pantami meets with Space X, World Bank, Google to Strengthen Nigeria’s Digital Economy

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The Honourable Minister of Communications and Digital Economy of Nigeria, Professor Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, had meetings at Space Exploration Technologies Corporation (Space X) headquarters in Hawthorne, California, as well as a meeting at the World Bank Headquarters and another meeting with Google Corporation in a bid to strengthen partnerships for the development of Nigeria’s digital economy.   The meetings with the World Bank and Google were held on the sidelines of the US-Africa Leaders’ Forum (USALF), which took place in Washington DC, United States of America, while the visit…

Nigeria-Uganda relations gives birth to Odogwu bitters in Pearl of Africa

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The cordial relationship between Nigeria and Uganda has led to discovery and production of Odogwu Bitters drink geared towards economic and national development of both countries.   This was one of the highlights of the launch of Odogwu Bitters drink in Uganda on Saturday 17 December, 2022.   Speaking at the launch of Odogwu Bitters drink from Nigeria at Skyz Hotel-Naguru, Uganda’s High Commissioner to the Nigeria, His Excellency Nelson Ocheger said that the initiative was made possible because of the cooperation and bilateral relations between the two nations.  …

THE U.S.-AFRICA LEADERS SUMMIT: A Perspective By FEMI ODERE

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The recently concluded US-Africa Leaders Summit which held in Washington, DC on December 13-15 has presented another opportunity for our foreign policy experts in the African continent and decision makers in governments to, once again, interrogate and have a deeper introspection of the US relationships on Africa’s health and wellbeing.   Since this particular intervention is not meant as a detailed, empirical research work about what should necessarily be Africa’s foreign policy trajectory in the context of the United States summit, a cursory glance will therefore suffice.   Although the…

NYSC ‘ll continue to support government policies ,says Acting DG

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The Acting Director General of National Youth Service Corps, Mrs Christy lfeyinwa Uba has assured that the Scheme would continue to throw its weight behind all policies of the Federal Government.   She added that as preparations for the 2023 general elections and National Population/Housing Census draw near, NYSC was ready to ensure that both assignments record huge success.   Uba disclosed this today while addressing Corps Members and camp officials during her visit to NYSC Anambra State Orientation Camp in Mbaukwu/Umuawulu. She said NYSC, which is the foremost youth…

Gov Sani Bello bags Republic of Niger Highest National Award

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Niger state Governor,Abubakar Sani Bello was among eminent Nigerian personalities that were presented with the highest national honour award by the government of Republic of Niger.   The honour award which was part of activities marking the Natinal Day celebration of the Republic of Niger, took place at Toummo, Niamey. Speaking in an interview, Governor Abubakar Sani Bello expressed gratitude for the honour done to him and assured of his continous support and service delivery to humanity.   Earlier, the President of the Republic of Niger, Mohamed Bazoum explained that…

Open government: Adeleke is walking his talk By Sarafa Ibrahim

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During his campaign for the governorship seat, Governor Ademola Adeleke promised to run a government that is open and accountable to the people. This promise was emphasized in his remark while receiving a report of the transition committee he set up shortly after he won the election. “Let me reassure the people of Osun state. Good governance is on the way. Responsible and responsive leadership is here. Transparency and accountability are knocking the door. I will be a true people’s governor all the time,” Governor Adeleke remarked at the event.…

CBN, Qatar 2022 and time to rekindle our patriotism (2), by Hassan Gimba

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I believe the yet-to-be-found Chibok girls and all their loved ones can say the above words about their fatherland. All Nigerian children and their loved ones kidnapped or killed by Boko Haram in the North-East or its other arm, the bandits in the North West and North Central, can borrow these words. All Nigerians who believe more could have been done will be at home with these words. Do you think those appalled at how Boko Haram terrorists who were “rehabilitated” and released into society disappear will not see these…

Nigerian Military rescues 7 Chinese from bandits after 5 months in captivity ….. Niger state Govt reacts

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The Nigeria Airforce special forces have rescued some Chinese citizens from the den of kidnappers. The foreigners were rescued on Saturday, December 17, 2022, by military under the 271 Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Detachment, Birnin Gwari, Kaduna State. The rescued Chinese victims are believed to have been kidnapped in June 2022 by terrorists while working on a mining site in Ajata-Aboki, Gurmana Ward of Shiroro Local Government, Niger State. The Combat Search and Rescue operation, which consisted of 35 Special Forces was conducted in the cover of night at Kanfani…