Day: January 14, 2024

VP Shettima Off To Davos For World Economic Forum

Ganiyu Amodu

At the instance of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, the Vice President, Sen. Kashim Shettima has departed Abuja to represent Nigeria at the 2024 annual meeting of the World Economic Forum scheduled to hold in Davos, Switzerland. The VP will join other political and business leaders across the world at the annual Forum to discuss global socio-economic and development issues. Top on Vice President Shettima’s agenda, apart from the plenary session, is the launch of the Private Sector Action Plan for African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCTA) at a special…

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Presidential Election Begins In Comoros, Assoumani Earmarked As Leading Candidate

Ganiyu Amodu

Voting commenced in Comoros on Sunday for an election anticipated to grant President Azali Assoumani a fourth five-year term. Five opponents challenged him in a vote that some opposition figures opted to boycott. The polls opened at 8am for the 338,940 registered voters, concluding at 6pm. Despite the nation’s history of coups since gaining independence from France in 1975, concerns about irregular migration to the nearby French island of Mayotte linger. Allegations of election commission bias by certain opposition leaders have led to a call for a boycott, countered by…

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How To Achieve Your Property Goal In 2024, By Dennis Isong

ADEOLA YUSUF

As we step into the new year, many individuals are contemplating their property goals for 2024. Whether it’s acquiring a new home, investing in real estate, or diversifying one’s portfolio, setting clear objectives and adopting effective strategies is key. In this article, we will explore various approaches to achieving your property goals and provide actionable insights to make your aspirations a reality. 1. IDENTIFY YOUR MOTIVATION: WHAT IS YOUR ‘WHY’? Understanding the motivation behind your property goals is crucial. Are you buying for your child’s future, considering the potential for…

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How Your Property Portfolio Should Look Like In 2024, By Dennis Isong

ADEOLA YUSUF

Today, we’re delving into the realm of real estate, specifically focusing on how your property portfolio should shape up in 2024. Whether you’re a seasoned investor with a track record spanning five, ten, or just a couple of years, or if you’ve taken your initial steps into investing this year, this discussion is tailored to guide you through the nuances of crafting a property portfolio that aligns with the opportunities and challenges that the year 2024 holds. It’s a practical example designed to offer insights regardless of your level of…

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Hunger Kills Over 100 Ex-Soldiers As Pension Unpaid For 44 Years

Abibat Babalola

Hundreds of Nigerian ex-servicemen who defended the nation during the 1966 Civil War  have staged a protest in Ibadan, Oyo State, over 44 years of unpaid pensions. Armed with placards bearing poignant messages, the retirees expressed frustration at being neglected despite their sacrifices, questioning why they were left in anguish while those they fought against had been compensated. National Coordinator Cpl. Babawande Phillip (retd) highlighted the painful disparity, noting that Biafran soldiers had received payments while they, with bullet wounds from defending the country, were left without pensions. READ ALSO:…

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One of Six Sisters Kidnapped In Abuja Killed

Abibat Babalola

A young lady identified as Najeebah who was kidnapped alongside her five sisters and her father in Abuja on January 9 has reportedly been killed by her abductors.  LIB earlier reported that the victims were abducted on Tuesday night, January 2, 2024, in the Bwari Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory. The bandits later freed the father to go and look for the ransom to secure the release of his children. His brother, Alhaji Abdulfatai, who led policemen to foil their abduction, was shot dead by the bandits. READ…

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Supreme Court Verdict: I Didn’t Sleep For 7 Days – Bauchi Gov

Ganiyu Amodu

Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed has disclosed that for seven days sleep eluded him as he was in Abuja fighting to prevent ‘former leaders’ of Bauchi from snatching his victory at the polls. The governor also praised President Bola Tinubu for not listening to former Bauchi leaders who had told the President that he was a threat to him. Bala Mohammed disclosed this at the Government House in Bauchi during a victory rally organised for him, where he also said that the rule of law was allowed to prevail in…

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‘As A Coach He Was Very Terrible’, Mikel Blasts Oliseh

Ganiyu Amodu

Super Eagles of Nigeria and Chelsea legend, John Mikel Obi, has opened up on his terrible experience with Sunday Oliseh as national team coach, blasting the former coach as “the worst manager ever”. Obi bared his mind during Episode 3 of his ObiOne podcast tagged “Taking the Mikel: Sunday Oliseh, look away now!” The AFCON 2013 winner disclosed that Oliseh confronted team leaders on the first day of camp. He added that the former Borussia Dortmund midfielder’s divisive approach led to Vincent Enyeama leaving the team. “I remember the first…

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Tears of A Wife Can Cure An Aggressive Husband – Study

ADEOLA YUSUF

Is science moving closer to unravelling the belief that every wife was created from her husband’s right rib? Your husband is aggressive? Science has discovered one thing a wife can do to help. Shed tears! You actually want to read this.   A chemical signal in human female tears lowers aggression in males, scientists in the United States have found out. Platforms Africa reports that a study conducted by six researchers at the National Institute on Drug Abuse Intramural Research Program, UNITED STATES; Shani Agron, Claire A. de March, Reut…

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