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Month: October 2023

Nigeria’s young population a global asset – US official

She said the young talented population were not only needed to solve Nigeria’s problems but also Africa and the world. Joy Basu, the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the United States, Bureau of African Affairs, has described Nigeria’s young population as an asset to Africa and the world at large. Basu made the remark during a…

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Police arrest 2 suspects for allegedly flogging student to death in Zaria

The deceased’s sister told newsmen that her late brother was asked to repeat his class after a promotional examination which he declined and stopped going to the school. Two suspects who allegedly flogged a student to death over absenteeism were arrested and detained by the Police Command in Kaduna State. The acting Police Public Relations…

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NYSC secures release of 1 out of 8 abducted Zamfara corps members

According to Megwa, the PCM, a female, regained freedom on Friday, at about 12.30 pm. The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) says it has secured the release of one of the eight Prospective Corps Members (PCMs) abducted in Zamfara State, through the help of security agencies. The Director, Press and Public Relations, Eddy Megwa, disclosed…

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Heavy downpour claims 31-year old motorcyclist in Abuja – FEMA

Sabo commiserated with the family of the deceased and called on residents to always use the 112 emergency toll-free number in the event of a disaster or emergency. A heavy downpour on Friday evening claimed the life of a 31-year-old motorcyclist identified as Yakubu Lucky, at Dogon Gada in Lokogoma District of the FCT, Abuja….

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Barcelona vs Granada: Oshoala dedicates goal to Mohbad after scoring brace in 6-1 demolition

Super Falcons ace Asisat Oshoala dedicates goal against Granada to late Afrobeats star Mohbad.

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Sha’Carri Richardson Track! World’s fastest woman honoured by Dallas ISD

Sha’Carri Richardson finally has a track in her name after the Dallas Independent School District (ISD) unanimously voted to name the track in one of their stadiums after the world champion.

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Osimhen is top 3 in the world — Folarin Balogun showers praise on Super Eagles striker

Former Arsenal star Folarin Balogun has heaped praise on Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen, calling him world-class.

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President should be stripped of power to appoint INEC chairman – Jega

The former INEC chairman said further amendments to the Electoral Act are necessary to eliminate ambiguities and other controversial provisions. An erstwhile Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof Attahiru Jega, has proposed that presidents should be stripped of the constitutional power to appoint chairman and National Commissioners for the electoral body. To…

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Pro-Palestine Muslims hold rally in Lagos, condemn Israel’s bombing of Gaza

The rally had in attendance hundreds of Muslim faithful who carried placards with various inscriptions to call for an end to Israel’s bombardment of Gaza. Muslim faithful across the country converged for a mega rally in Lagos on Saturday, October 21, 2023, to demand justice for the suffering people of Gaza in Palestine amid ongoing…

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Self-driving Car Payments With Bitcoin: The future of automotive transactions

#FeatureByPatrickLee In today’s rapidly evolving technological landscape, the automotive industry stands on the brink of a groundbreaking transformation. Self-driving cars, once considered a futuristic concept, are now becoming a tangible reality. But alongside this incredible advancement, another innovative force is making its presence felt: cryptocurrency, specifically Bitcoin. As these two cutting-edge technologies converge, the potential…

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