Blessing Chukwuneke
Dear Honourable Attorney General, I write this letter with deep respect for your position and with a passionate plea for justice, compassion, and reform. As you are well aware, suicide is an act born out of extreme emotional and psychological distress. Every year, thousands of Nigerians—particularly men—find themselves at the crossroads of unbearable pain and … Read more
Manchester United’s start to the 2024/25 season shows both changes and challenges, and not all of them have been positive. Last season, United finished in 8th place in the Premier League, which was a huge disappointment for the club and the fans. This season, despite bringing in new players and trying out a different style … Read more
At 18, Adeola Bakare was challenged to change the status quo. A firm believer in the right to vote and be voted for, she withstood intimidation from opponents, called the naysayers’ bluff, and emerged as the Vice President of the Department of Philosophy at Lagos State University (LASU). Like Kamala Harris, being Vice President wasn’t … Read more
Are you seeking a study abroad scholarship? Then think Chevening! The application for 2024/2025 is open and closes in November. Don’t fret! There’s no age limit, racial, or social status requirement. Here’s what to know The Chevening Scholarship is a prestigious global scholarship program funded by the UK government, aimed at developing global leaders and … Read more
The President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero, recently faced police interrogation over serious allegations, including criminal conspiracy, terrorism financing, treasonable felony, subversion, and cybercrime. These charges have sparked widespread concern and speculation, especially given the prominent role of the NLC in Nigeria’s labour movement and the trend in the arrests of journalists … Read more
Award-winning cinematographer and music producer ThankGod Omori, better known as TG Omori, has revealed that he recently underwent a failed kidney transplant. Omori shared that his brother had donated a kidney to help treat his kidney-related illness. He made this revelation on Wednesday, shortly after asking Nigerians to pray for him as he was going … Read more
By Engr. Gbenga Adebayo The renewed Hope Agenda clearly recognizes the power of technology and innovation to enable inclusive economic growth and development. It is an important acknowledgement that if we can create the conditions within which innovation can thrive, we can maintain, or even accelerate the already rapid growth in the digital economy. Since … Read more
The UK government has expanded its list of licensed companies that can sponsor skilled workers, including Nigerians, for relocation. The latest update, as of August 23, 2024, now includes 119,195 approved companies, up by 5,276 from May 2024. These companies, spanning various industries such as technology, engineering, media, and education, have the authority to bring … Read more
By Francis Blessing LiverpoolFootball Club has expressed interest in Italian winger Federico Chiesa for a fee around €15 million (£12.7m; $16.7m) due to the player only having a year left on his contract as they consider strengthening their squad in the final days of the transfer window. The 26-year-old, currently playing for Juventus, has become … Read more
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has launched a new online Self-Service Modifications portal, allowing Nigerians to update their National Identification Number (NIN) details at their convenience. This service enables users to modify personal information such as name, phone number, date of birth, and address without needing to visit NIMC offices in person. To use … Read more
The Life After Abuse Foundation (LAAF) recently made a significant stride in its advocacy efforts by visiting Barrister Solomon Dalung, the former Minister of Youth and Sports, to discuss the establishment of Nigeria’s first Ministry of Men Affairs. The courtesy visit, which took place on August 25, 2024, was led by LAAF’s Executive Director, Halima … Read more
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has officially announced the release of the 2024 Batch ‘B’ Stream 2 call-up letters for prospective corps members. The announcement was made via a series of posts on the corps’ official X (formerly Twitter) handle on Monday. The orientation camp for this stream is scheduled to commence on August … Read more