By Oriyomi Uthman Dele Giwa, born Sumonu Oladele Giwa on March 16, 1947, in Ile-Ife, Nigeria, emerged from humble beginnings. He embarked on his educational journey at Local Authority Modern School in Lagere, Ile-Ife, and later attended Oduduwa College for his secondary education. Driven by a thirst for knowledge, Giwa pursued higher…
An 85-year-old student who is working towards her fourth university degree says she “can’t just sit around”. Lucille Terry from Cirencester completed her first degree, in pharmacy, at the University of Manchester in 1962. She will finish her fourth degree, her third with The Open University, when she is in her nineties….
Nigerian entertainer, Charles Oputa, famously referred to as Charly Boy or Area Fada, has joined the chorus of criticism against the reinstatement of the old national anthem by President Bola Tinubu and the National Assembly, echoing the sentiments of millions of Nigerians. President Tinubu formally initiated the recitation of the old national anthem,…
*Smoking: The Silent Killer in Your Hands* We’ve all seen the warnings on cigarette packs, but do we really know the risks we’re taking when we light up? Back in the 1950s, cigarettes were marketed as “Being good for you”. But, fast forward to today, and we know smoking is a silent killer…
*Peller’s TikTok Empire: A Millionaire in the Making* Nigerian-born TikTok sensation Peller has taken the world by storm with his witty humor, infectious energy, and unparalleled creativity. In a recent interview, Peller revealed that he makes at least 3 million naira on a TikTok Live, and has even splurged 10 million on a…
President Bola Tinubu has signed the National Anthem Bill 2024 into law on Wednesday to restores the old national anthem “Nigeria, we hail thee”. The Senate President,Godswill Akpabio, announced this yesterday during a joint session of the National Assembly commemorating the Silver Jubilee of Nigeria’s Fourth Republic. The event coincided with the…
In a fascinating and controversial practice, around 300 individuals in the United States have chosen to have their bodies frozen in liquid nitrogen, hoping that future scientific advancements will revive them and grant them a second chance at life. This process, known as cryopreservation or cryonic preservation, has been gaining attention and sparking…
In a historic move, President Bola Tinubu has signed the National Anthem Bill into law, reverting to Nigeria’s old national anthem, “Nigeria, We Hail Thee”. This significant development marks a milestone in his one-year tenure, aiming to revive a sense of national identity and unity. The old anthem, composed by Frances Berda, with…
Congratulations to our esteemed President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on his one year anniversary in office! One year ago today, the Jagaban of Lagos became the Jagaban of Nigeria, and what a remarkable year it has been. Your leadership and vision have brought hope and progress to our great nation. Your tireless efforts to…
The Gombe Zonal of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has arrested one Zachariyya Muhammad in Gombe State for abusing the Nigerian currency. According to a statement posted by the EFCC on X.com on Wednesday, following his arrest, Muhammad was presented with a video showing him dancing and spraying N200 notes. He…
