Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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Who am I By Ananwureyi Ohine Joy
WHO AM I? I believe that, more often than not, we constantly need to remind ourselves of whom we are; who we TRULY are. In this world, we would always be faced with situations, circumstances and trials that will make us seem like we are less than who we ought to be – this is…
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NIN: Why Nigerians Should Protect Their SIMs, Minister
The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, has urged Nigerians to do everything possible to secure their National Identity Numbers (NINs). This comes amidst rising anxieties over SIM-NIN connection by many mobile network subscribers in the country. On Monday, the minister urged Nigerians to secure and protect their NINs, and desist…
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FG Was Against Schools Reopening, Minister
The Minister of Education, Adamu Adamu, has stated that the Federal government was against the reopening of schools in the country. Recall that the Minister, last week announced that his office was reviewing the January 18 reopening date for schools due to the second wave of the pandemic in the country. Many Nigerians expected that…
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Assistant Police Commissioner Sentenced To Life Imprisonment in Ekiti
An Ekiti State High Court sitting in Ado-Ekiti, the state capital, has sentenced an Assistant Commissioner of Police, Okubo Aboye, to life imprisonment for buying stolen vehicle from kidnappers in the state. Aboye was sentenced to life imprisonment alongside his mechanic, Niyi Ibrahim Afolabi, on Monday. The court also sentenced seven others: Solomon Ayodele Obamoyegun…
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COVID-19: PTF Cautions Nigerians Against Second Lockdown
The Presidential Task Force (PFT) on COVID-19 has cautioned Nigerians against a second lockdown in Nigeria. The Chairman of PTF, Boss Mustapha, made the call at a briefing in Abuja. Mustapha, who is also the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, said this can be done by complying with the protocols released by government.…
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774,000 Jobs: FG Set-up Coordinating Committee To Monitor Implementation
The Federal Government has set-up Coordinating committees in the thirty-six states nationwide to monitor the implementation and sustainability of the 774,000 jobs under the Special Public Works programme. The Minister of state for education, Emeka Nwajuba, revealed this to newsmen in Owerri, while flagging off the extended Special Public Works, SPW, programme at Ahiajoku convention…
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ASTHMA; A life threatening disease by Elegbede Victoria
By Victoria Elegbede “He took me by surprise, I was shocked, he blocked my airways, seized my breathe, I felt life moving out of me; Tried to mutter few words but none came through. He was ASTHMA”. Asthma is a chronic disease which causes inflammation and narrowing of the bronchial tubes, it may produce mucus;…
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FG To Resume School Feeding Program February, Gives Updates on N-power
The Federal Government said it would commence the National Home Grown School Feeding Programme (NHGSFP), in February 2021, across the country. Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Sadiya Umar Farouq, disclosed this yesterday in Abuja at the 4th annual review of the scheme. “We are commencing the school feeding scheme immediately school…
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I was invited to Osun to buy car, Ex-Banker arrested for armed robbery
A former bank staff, Moses Keffi and two others were arrested for armed robbery in Osun, though the suspect denied involvement in the criminal act. Keffi, 38, was arrested last Thursday, Jan 14, on the Osu/Ile-Ife Expressway, said he was invited by a friend, simply identified as “Ibadan”, to Osun State to buy a car…
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How Suspected Kidnappers Shot FUTA Deputy Registrar Dead
Some suspected Kidnappers on Saturday evening shot the Deputy Registrar of Federal University of Technology, FUTA, Akure, Ondo State, Dr Amos Arijesuyo Arijesuyo in the chest which later led to his death. He reportedly sat in the front seat with the driver while three other occupants sat at the back seat. Family source said the…
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