The recent collapse of a school building in Jos, Plateau State, which claimed the lives of 21 students, has once again brought to the forefront the alarming issue of building collapses in Nigeria. This tragic incident, which occurred while students were sitting for an exam, has been described by local authorities as an “avoidable tragedy”…
A few weeks ago, we were awakened to not too much of a surprise. South Africa was at it again. If they were not killing Nigerians for coming to their country to invest, they were setting their stores on fire or else, just generally finding ways to frustrate Nigerians to give up their businesses and…
SCENE ONE (The conversation continues). DAD: Dwight Eisenhower was President from 1952 to 1960. One of his most significant achievements was the signing into law of the Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1956. The law would enable the construction of a 41,000-mile network of Interstate highways that would span the nation. A federal fuel tax funds…
The third week of the 2024/25 Premier League season unfolded with exciting matches that further shaped the league standings. From surprising upsets to dominant performances, Matchweek 3 delivered thrilling football action as teams continued to vie for early-season supremacy. Key Results – Arsenal 1 – 1 Brighton & Hove Albion – Brentford 3 – 1…
No fewer than 1,425 international students who gained admission to universities in the United Kingdom were denied entry at the country’s airports between 2021 and 2023. A total of 161 Nigerians were affected, as they were removed on arrival at airports across the UK. According to data exclusively obtained from the UK Home Office through…
SCENE ONE (Later that evening: the family is relaxed on the couch, watching TV). JUNIOR: Dad and mom, thank you so much. By the time this essay is finished, my teacher will be calling me professor. MOM: Glad to help but do not ever take any Arithmetic problems to your father. He is a total…
WASHINGTON — After rewriting Title IX regulations to include protections for gender identity, President Joe Biden told trans students: “We see you.” When he announced in April his latest executive actions to waive student loan debt, he proudly proclaimed that “this relief can be life-changing.” And standing in front of a group of immigrant advocates…
In a significant move to bolster Edo State’s entertainment and event hosting capabilities, Governor Godwin Obaseki and Afrobeats superstar Rema participated in the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Edo Arena on August 29, 2024. The state-of-the-art facility, set to be named “Rema’s Dome,” will have a seating capacity of 6,000 and is strategically located at…
Finally, NNPC wakes up from its slumber—- hopefully, for good. They have made a good decision to hand over the refineries to local operators who will maintain and operate the refineries in a yet to be disclosed arrangement. Let’s hope the operators are properly vetted, and let us also hope that the contracts are properly…
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has officially announced that all mobile network operators must complete the mandatory verification and linkage of Subscriber Identification Modules (SIMs) to National Identification Numbers (NINs) by September 14, 2024. This directive marks a significant milestone in the ongoing effort to enhance national security and improve the integrity of the digital…
