ABU decries academic staff shortage, urges govt to lift employment embargo
Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) Zaria has decried the shortage of academic staff in some of the institution’s faculties, attributing it to thee deployment of Integrated Payroll and Personal Information System (IPPIS). Prof. Kabiru Bala, the Vice-chancellor of the university, disclosed this in an interview with newsmen on the sidelines of the 2023 induction ceremony for […]
Poor kitting: I approved N20m for National Youth Games — Oyebanji
Ado-Ekiti—The Governor of Ekiti State, Mr Biodun Oyebanji, on Tuesday clarified that he approved the sum of N20 million to prosecute the ongoing seventh Junior National Sports Festival holding in Asaba, Delta State. Speaking in Ikere Ekiti, during the second day of the Town Hall Meeting With Stakeholders in Ekiti South Senatorial District in preparation […]
The Eagle’s Mind
Faith Israel Abraham is a young man whose determination and unwavering spirit made him a symbol of recovery and ambition. He is from a place where dreams often went unnoticed amid the tranquil beauty of the surroundings. Yet, from a young age, he nursed the desire that soared higher than the eagles that circled above […]
NBA sues FG, Lagos over new proof of car ownership levy
Nigerian Bar Association Section on Public Interest and Development Law, NBA-SPIDEL, has dragged the Federal and Lagos State governments before a Federal High Court in Lagos over the imposition of a Proof of Ownership levy on all vehicle owners. The NBA-SPIDEL is, among other demands, asking the court to declare the new yearly vehicle documentation, […]
Struggling Economy: Rumble as 22 governors hire over 5,000 aides
Despite Nigeria’s worsening economic crisis, elected leaders, especially governors across the states, still retain a large number of political aides, thereby ignoring calls for austerity measures, Sunday Vanguard has learnt. No fewer than 5, 000 political aides were found to have been appointed by 22 state governors.Apart from Commissioners, who are statutorily required to perform […]
DRC Congo to move its embassy to Jerusalem from Tel Aviv, Israeli prime minister says
Democratic Republic of Congo will move its Israel embassy to Jerusalem from Tel Aviv, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Friday. Netanyahu, who met Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi during the U.N. General Assembly, announced in a statement that Israel would also be opening an embassy in Kinshasa, the capital of Democratic Republic of Congo. […]
Gunmen kill 14, kidnap 60 in attacks in northern Nigeria
Gunmen in Nigeria killed eight people on Sunday and abducted at least 60 others in two communities of northwest Zamfara state, residents and a local traditional leader said, two days after armed men kidnapped dozens from a university in the state. Elsewhere, in the northeast of the country suspected Islamist insurgents ambushed a convoy of vehicles under […]
NAFDAC warns against use of products with steroids, others
The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has warned Nigerians against use of four products found to contain potent medicinal ingredients, steroids and other banned substances. The warning is contained in a public alert signed by the Director-General of the agency, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, in Abuja on Sunday. Adeyeye said that […]
The Hurt That Comes With Loving
Janet Adeyemo Love, the most profound and intricate of human emotions, has likely graced each of your lives in myriad ways. It’s an adventure, a path both thrilling and serene. Let’s explore the magic of love together. Remember your first love? It was like a whirlwind, your heart racing, palms sweaty. Love’s euphoria sweeps us […]
Haircare Tips for African Women: Nurturing Your Beautiful Tresses
African women boast a diverse range of hair textures, from tightly coiled to wavy and everything in between. To keep your hair looking and feeling its best, it’s essential to tailor your haircare routine to your unique needs. Here are some valuable haircare tips for African women to help you maintain healthy and stunning locks. […]
Green Flag vs. Red Flag in Relationships
Dorcas Omidoyin In the journey of love and companionship, it’s essential to recognize the signs that can either affirm a healthy, promising relationship or signal potential problems ahead. These signs are often categorized as “Green Flags” and “Red Flags.” Here’s a brief overview of what these flags mean: Green Flags: Open Communication: One of the […]
Pre-Menopause, Menopause, and Hormonal Changes: Understanding and Managing Symptoms
Dorcas Omidoyin Introduction: Menopause is a natural biological process that every woman goes through as she ages, typically occurring in her late 40s or early 50s. Before reaching menopause, women experience a phase called pre-menopause, during which hormonal changes begin to manifest. Understanding these hormonal changes and their associated symptoms is crucial for managing this […]
World Bank approves fresh $700m loan for Nigeria
The World Bank has approved a fresh $700m loan for Nigeria to enhance adolescent girls’ learning and empowerment. It disclosed this in a statement published on its website on Friday. The new loan is to provide additional funds for an ongoing project known as the Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment. The statement read, […]
Vitalik Buterin, the man behind ethereum, talks crypto and the U.S. crackdown
The Russia-born coder, who built ethereum in his late teens doesn’t stay long in any one city anymore. Meanwhile, the list of places he won’t go keeps growing. “There’s definitely a bunch of countries that I would have very gladly visited three years ago, that I’m much, much more apprehensive about visiting today,” Buterin told […]
US House Republicans try long-shot strategy to avoid government shutdown
Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives on Friday turned to a new strategy in a long-shot bid to prevent the fourth government shutdown in a decade, as time runs short ahead of a Sept. 30 deadline. Republicans have so far failed to advance legislation that would keep the government running when the new fiscal […]