The Archbishop of the Catholic Archdiocese of Ibadan, Most Rev. Gabriel Abegunrin, has said that fasting can only become successful when sin, rudeness and all evil are conquered. Abegunrin said this in a Lent’s message on Ash Wednesday in Ibadan. He described fasting as a training and school, which should make an individual a better…
President Bola Tinubu on Monday said the creation of the Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty, championed by President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva of Brazil, was pivotal in the global fight against hunger and poverty. Tinubu said this at the 19th G20 Leaders Summit opening session in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. He lauded the…
Discover the alarming increase in gun violence incidents during the Fourth of July holiday in the United States, with mass shootings and killings at unprecedented levels. The Fourth of July, a day of celebration and patriotism in the United States, has unfortunately gained a troubling distinction over the past decade. On average, the nation has…
In a surprising turn of events, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has announced the suspension of his independent campaign for the presidency, opting to support Donald Trump in the upcoming election. While he will remain on the ballot in select states, he emphasized that his decision is not a complete withdrawal from the race. Kennedy, a…
The Federal Government has approved maintenance dredging of the $1.5 billion Lekki Deep Seaport channel from 16.5 metres to 17 metres, targeting 19 metres eventually. Managing Director of Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Abubakar Dantsoho, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday by Mr Okechukwu Onyemekara, General Manager, Communication and Strategy, after a weekend visit. Dantsoho…
In a significant move for Nigeria’s fuel market, the Dangote Refinery has reduced the price of Premium Motor Spirit, commonly known as petrol, by 49 naira per litre. The refinery now sells the product at 828 naira per litre, down from its previous price of 877 naira. This price reduction, which represents a 5.6…
The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has moved to reassure the public following the derailment of its Abuja-Kaduna passenger service, announcing the creation of an incident desk to handle information requests and provide regular progress reports. NRC Managing Director, Dr Kayode Opeifa, revealed the measures in a statement issued in Lagos on Wednesday. Dedicated telephone lines…
Nigeria is now ranked first in Africa and seventh in the world, with the highest number of students in the US. Nigerian student enrollment at U.S. colleges and universities rose to 20,029 students in 2023/2024, marking a 13.5 per cent increase from the previous year, according to the 2024 Open Doors Report on International Education Exchange. According…
A British charity organization, IA-Foundation has called upon the Nigerian government to review its education policy. The charity argues that this change is essential to equip the country’s youth with the necessary soft skills to navigate the challenges of the 21st century. This recommendation was made during an interview with Mrs Ibironke Morocco Earthquake: Rescuers…
Mental health advocates have called for enhanced health services, awareness and support to combat incidences of suicide in the country. They made the call in separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Abuja in commemoration of the 2024 World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD). Annually marked on Sept. 10 around the…
