By Dr. David Leffler An article published in Reuters reports that “former Lebanese army commander Michel Aoun was sworn in as the country’s elected president on Monday, and vowed to fight terrorism and to prevent regional ‘fires’ spreading to Lebanon.” The article also reports that he vows that Lebanon’s “government would tackle terrorism ‘preemptively and…
There is no denying that a majority of Nigerians, especially the female folks, are obsessed with losing weight, keeping fit and dieting. On Instagram, as well as other social media platforms, you will find pictures, videos, and posts showing their efforts and their journey. A majority of these posts show the kind of food they…
In his loan request letter to the National Assembly last Tuesday, 25th of October, 2016, President Buhari said the external loan, will fund targeted projects cutting across all sectors with special emphasis on infrastructure, agriculture, health, education, water supply, growth and employment generation. Other sectors, he said, included poverty reduction through social safety net programmes…
No one looks forward to a health crisis, but at some points in time, visits to the hospital are inevitable. For those in Nigeria, whether it is for a routine check-up, to get treatment or to volunteer and help sick people into the ward, certain experiences make a trip to the hospital unique. Jumia Travel,…
By Eze Monica. C. Ada Introduction “Well, I cannot in all honesty understand how these works have been achieved within this short time and, indeed, in the climate of dire economic shortages of government. I am impressed that you were able to do these works within the cost you mentioned. I can, in all honesty,…
Life is great! You have finally gotten that dream job and next thing is to move to a house closer to the office. While you are excited about taking that next big step, though, you are facing a huge frustration: you need to pack all your belongings into boxes and lug it into another home.…
Halloween, an annual holiday celebrated on the 31st of October in several countries around the world, including Australia, Canada and the United States of America, is not a Nigerian culture and has never been announced as an official holiday in the country. However, thanks to Nigeria’s love for anything “western world” and their proclivity for…
“He that studieth revenge keepeth his own wounds green, which otherwise would heal and do well.” – John Milton (1608 – 1674) As soon as the Department of State Services (DSS), in obedience to relevant laws of the land relating to arrest and detention, released arrested Justices on personal recognition within 24 hours of arrest,…
In 2014, I can still remember vividly former Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan of Delta State celebrating his birthday, with pomp and pageantry, glitz and glamour. That day was his in Nigeria; shining as the most prominent political figure to be celebrated that very hour. He was celebrating his 60th year birthday. I remember that day because…
Stylish, sophisticated and classy. These are the flowery adjectives used to describe iPhone 7 which was launched recently. You cannot miss the hype and publicity especially if you always online and a tech geek. Figures show that in the first 17 days when the phone was released, it accounted for 43% of all phone sales…