Russia says it foiled Ukrainian drone attack on civilian cargo ships in Black Sea
Russia said on Saturday it had repelled an attempted Ukrainian drone attack on Russian “civilian transport ships” on Friday evening in the southwestern part of the Black Sea, a key artery for grain and oil exports from both countries. Civilian vessels on the Black Sea have not generally been targeted since Moscow ordered its troops […]
Hungarian president resigns over sex abuse case pardon
Hungarian President Katalin Novak resigned on Saturday after coming under mounting pressure for pardoning a man convicted of helping to cover up sexual abuse in a children’s home. Novak, a close ally of conservative Prime Minister Viktor Orban, resigned a week after her presidential pardon was first reported by local news site 444.hu.The revelation caused […]
The Power of Positive Thinking
By Dorcas Omidoyin In a world that often presents challenges, cultivating a positive mindset becomes a powerful tool for navigating life’s twists and turns. The power of positive thinking goes beyond mere optimism; it’s a mindset that can shape our experiences and contribute to a more fulfilling life. Benefits of Positive Thinking: Enhanced Resilience: Positive […]
U.S. museum returns Ghana’s first batch of looted gold regalia
A U.S. museum has returned a batch of royal regalia to Ghana that was looted by British colonial soldiers 150 years ago, marking the first major return of stolen artefacts to the West African nation. The Fowler Museum at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) said the items, all royal objects from the Asante […]
Nigeria’s naira at record low despite improving FX liquidity
Nigeria’s naira dropped to a record intra-day low against the dollar on Friday, LSEG data showed, following a devaluation last week, its second adjustment in less than a year, despite the central bank saying liquidity was improving. Central bank governor Olayemi Cardoso said on Friday that over $1 billion had come into the economy in […]
AFCON Final: Lagos issues health advisory ahead of Nigeria, Cote d’Ivoire clash
The Lagos State Ministry of Health has issued a health advisory to all residents ahead of the African Cup of Nations final match between the Super Eagles of Nigeria and the Elephants of Cote d’Ivoire on Sunday. The PUNCH reports that no fewer than five Nigerians reportedly died while watching the penalty shoot-outs between Nigeria’s […]
Rebuilding Trust After Betrayal: Navigating the Path to Healing
Dorcas Omidoyin Trust, once broken, leaves a trail of emotional debris that can seem insurmountable. Whether it’s a breach in a friendship, a romantic relationship, or even in professional settings, the journey to rebuilding trust is delicate but entirely possible. Open Communication: Start with an honest and open conversation. Both parties should express their feelings, […]
Reps to engage CBN gov, ministers on economy Tuesday
The House of Representatives on Tuesday, February 6, 2024, will hold the second edition of its sectoral debates/dialogue as part of its periodic policy brief series. The second edition, according to a statement issued late Monday by House spokesman, Akin Rotimi, is “billed for the financial sector and is scheduled to feature key stakeholders in […]
Biden ‘concerned’ about King Charles III after cancer diagnosis
US President Joe Biden said he was “concerned” about King Charles III on Monday, telling the press that he had only “just heard” about the British monarch’s cancer diagnosis. Former president Donald Trump, the likely Republican nominee in November US elections, meanwhile wrote on his Truth Social network that the king was “a wonderful man” […]
Hosts, Nigeria, two others target AFCON final
Nigeria, DR Congo, Cote d’Ivoire, and South Africa have secured their spots in the AFCON semi-finals matches in the ongoing 34th edition of the CAF Africa Cup of Nations, hosted in Cote d’Ivoire in 2023. Fueled by determination, passion, and surprising turns of events, the four nations emerged from a 24-team list divided into six […]
Shell agrees to develop Nigeria gas field for Dangote fertiliser
Shell Plc has made a final investment decision to build a gas supply facility in Nigeria to feed a fertiliser plant owned by Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote, the company said in a statement. The new facility will supply 100 million standard cubic feet of gas per day from the Iseni field to the Dangote […]
Nigeria central bank audit finds irregularities in $2.4 bln of FX backlog
Nigeria’s central bank governor said on Monday that a forensic audit of $7 billion of overdue foreign exchange transactions the bank has been trying to clear had uncovered irregularities affecting $2.4 billion worth of the transactions. Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor Olayemi Cardoso said in an interview on local channel Arise TV that the […]
Nigeria’s latest devaluation may be ‘turning point’ in currency reform drive
Nigeria’s second currency devaluation in less than a year and new forex rules suggest the central bank is gearing up to let the naira float freely, but a huge backlog of orders for dollars and low liquidity may stall reform momentum, investors and analysts said. Foreign investors in particular will need more convincing that Africa’s […]
Spinning Sensations: Exploring the Science and Life Lessons
By Timothy Alor Ever wondered why we get dizzy after spinning around? Let’s take a simple stroll down memory lane to our childhood days, where spinning until we felt like carefree drunkards was a funny and beautiful experience. Our ears are the balance champs in our bodies. Specifically, it’s the inner ear doing the heavy […]
Cake and Coal
By Princess Arira As we progress in the things of God, most of us miss out because we believe in earthly things that we see. Good will start with you from a realm that you know. That is, He will start from an area of familiarity to a strange realm. If you don’t know how […]