Year: 2021
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Democracy not as standard as Coca-Cola, Chinese Envoy
Democracy is not like Coca-Cola which has one formula and tastes the same around the world, Ambassador of China to Sri Lanka, Qi Zhenhong, said in an opinion column published Friday. According to him, democracy and human rights have been frequently manipulated by a few countries to exercise interference and hegemony, disturbing and disordering the…
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Full List of Winners of 2021 Nobel Prizes
From investigative journalists to a Zanzibari novelist, to trailblazers on climate and touch: this year’s Nobel Prizes went to 12 men and one woman, honoured in Oslo and Stockholm on Friday. – Medicine –David Julius and Ardem Patapoutian, both of the United States, won for their discoveries on human receptors for temperature and touch. –…
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Multi-talented Actor, Lateef Adedimeji Speaks About Wife-to-be Outstanding Qualities
Multi-talented Nollywood actor, Adedimeji Lateef, has revealed the qualities that attracted his Nollywood colleague, Adebimpe Oyebade, popularly known as Mo’ Bimpe, to him. In an interview with GoldMyneTV, the artiste rained encomiums on his wife-to-be while he spoke about her outstanding qualities. “I’m just gonna say she’s amazing. And she has a clear understanding of…
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Davido Gifts Self Brand New Lamborghini Aventador (Photos)
Renowned music superstar, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, is currently in a cheerful mood as he has gifted himself a brand new Lamborghini Aventador. The multiple award-winning singer , who shared pictures of his newly acquired luxury car on Friday, stated that it was an early Christmas gift. “Christmas came early,” he wrote on…
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16Days: WGRD, YMN, ASI,FTVF STORMS ROYAL STEP DONATES PADS, SENSITIZE STUDENTS
In commemoration of the 16 days activism against Gender based violence, the women & girls rights defenders, Young men’s network and All survivors initiative in partnership with Feed The Vulnerable Families Foundation of Nigeria has on the 15th day sensitized over 200 students of Royal Step Academy kuchigoro Abuja on the effects of gender based…
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Death of OAU Student: Court Grants Adedoyin Access To Medical Facilities Of His Choice
Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, on Thursday, has directed the Inspector-General of Police, Usman Baba, to allow the detained owner of Hilton Hotels, Ile-Ife, Osun State, Dr Rahmon Adedoyin, access to medical facilities of his choice pending the hearing and determination of his fundamental human rights enforcement suit. A postgraduate student of the Obafemi…
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Ballon d’Or Speech: Lewandowski Berates Lionel Messi
Robert Lewandowski was unconvinced by Lionel Messi’s tribute towards him at last week’s Ballon d’Or ceremony, as the Bayern Munich star labelled his rival’s comments ‘empty words’. Messi, 34, controversially pipped Lewandowski, 33, to the 2021 prize, with many fans and pundits opining that the Polish marksman was more deserving of the award. The Bayern…
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Twitter Ban: Court Dismisses Suit, Awards N100,000 Against SERAP
Federal High Court, Abuja, on Thursday, dismissed a suit filed against the Federal Government for directing television and radio stations to delete their Twitter accounts. Justice Obiora Egwuatu, in a judgment, dismissed the suit for lacking in merit and awarded the sum of N100, 000 against the plaintiff. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that…
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Suspected Bandits Killed 16 Worshipers While Observing Morning Prayer in Niger Mosque
Gunmen suspected to be bandits have killed sixteen people who were observing g their morning prayers in a mosque in Ba’are village at Mashegu Local Government Area of Niger State. According to the Nation, the tragic incident on occurred on Wednesday morning. The bandits in their numbers stormed the village on motorcycles and headed for…
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Oyo Govt Launches Toll-Free Line For Students, Other Victims of Gender Based Violence
In a bid to stem the tide of rising cases of gender-based violence in Oyo State, the Governor Seyi Makinde led Government has launched a toll-free line for students and other victims of gender-based violence. The Gender Desk Officer, Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Inclusion, Mrs Olafunmilayo Akinpelu, while addressing pupils of Bodija High…