The Chairman, Igbo Community Assembly, Apo in Abuja, Ositadinma Patrick Nwoye, has asked the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, to apologize over alleged derogatory comments he made against the Igbos during the demolition of a housing estate belonging to Prince Nicholas Ukachukwu. The group gave Wike a seven-day ultimatum to issue…
President Bola Tinubu, on Wednesday, signed the Student Loans (Access to Higher Education) Act (Repeal and Re-Enactment) Bill, 2024, into law. This development follows individual reviews by both the Senate and the House of Representatives of the report from the Committee on Tertiary Institutions and TETFund. President Tinubu at the brief ceremony said that the…
The 8-year-old girl the lone survivor of a bus crash that killed at least 45 people in South Africa before Easter weekend has been released from hospital on Wednesday. The girl, Atlang Siako is expected to travel to her home in neighboring Botswana, from where the bus was traveling last Thursday on its way to…
Burnley boss Vincent Kompany has been charged with misconduct by the Football Association following his sending off during Saturday’s 2-2 draw at Chelsea. The manager was dismissed by referee Darren England for protesting against a penalty decision that led to a red card for defender Lorenz Assignon. Kompany said later that the standard of refereeing…
 Dr. Wojuade Samuel a fertility expert had said that expectant and women of child bearing age should stay away from Zobo. Giving his analysis, according to research work in 2013 by Saheed et al, Zobo drink contains Phytoestrogens, which could cause hormonal imbalance in women. ‘’Zobo drink might prevent you from getting pregnant because It contain what…
7.2 magnitude earthquake hits Taiwan on Wednesday, killing four people and leaving hundreds as casualties. Taiwan’s government revealed that four people had died in the populated eastern county of Hualien near where the epicentre was, also 711 people injured. The fire department said 77 people remained trapped, some in collapsed buildings in Hualien. Taiwan television…
Convulsion is sudden irregular movement of the body, caused by involuntary contraction of muscles and associated especially with brain disorders. Causes of convulsion:1. Epilepsy, 2. Presence of certain toxins or other agents in the blood, 3. Fever in children.4. Brain Trauma Signs of Convulsion:loss of consciousness (black out)twitching or jerking of arms and legs.breathing difficulty.foaming at the mouth.going pale or bluish in…
Trabzonspor have been ordered to play six games behind closed doors after violence broke out following last month’s Turkish Super Lig defeat by Fenerbahce. Fans ran on to the pitch and attacked Fenerbahce players and security forces at Papara Park in Trabzon. Fenerbahce players Jayden Oosterwolde and Irfan Can Egribayat were given one-game bans for…
The federal government is planning an almost 300% increase in electricity tariffs in the coming weeks in a bid to attract investment into the sector. According to the reports, unofficial sources state that electricity firms may hike tariffs for those in urban areas to N200 per kWh, up from N68. Those in urban centres represent…
Controversial social media activist VeryDarkMan has vowed to become a crossdresser if popular transvestite Bobrisky is not arrested. VeryDarkMan had previously called for Bobrisky’s arrest for cross-dressing, claiming that he was being protected by some powerful politicians who are his gay partners. Following calls for the arrest of crossdressers in the country, the Force Police…
