By Lucas Leiroz Amid anti-Russian paranoia in Europe, some leaders want the EU to militarise. Recently, a Polish official suggested the creation of a “heavy brigade” for Europe, capable of responding quickly in situations of military risk. Considering the high level of Russophobia on the European continent, this type of measure would certainly further harm…
By Abiodun Komolafe The purported ranking of states by the West African Examinations Council (WAEC), based on their performance in the 2023 Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSCE), is the focus of this piece. In the said publication, ‘Lagos State, which hosts many private schools and is home to virtually all Nigerians, is in the…
Abbey Mortgage Bank, a leading institution in the African Mortgage industry on Saturday, May 4th, 2024 staged a walk to promote autism awareness and emphasize the importance of understanding and supporting individuals with such disorder. This year’s programme themed “Abbey Walk for Autism Awareness” saw Abbey bankers, led by their MD/CEO Mobolaji Adewumi, stage a…
…Davido, Asake, Bnxn, Omah Lay, Rema & More Crowned as Apple Music’s Top Afrobeats Streaming Artists of the Past Year Apple Music kicks off Africa Month celebrations with the introduction of cover stars on its Afrobeats Hits playlist, starting with Nigerian singer-songwriter, Fireboy DML who just released his new single “Everyday.” Apple Music has also released the…
At least from the very academic viewpoint, war is a condition of armed conflict between at least two sides (but, in fact, states). There are, historically, several types of warfare as conventional warfare, civil war, lightning war (blitzkrieg in German), total war, hegemonic war, liberation war, war on terrorism, etc. However, according to the used…
Top Nigeria newspaper headlines and world sports and politics news headlines for today, Monday, 6th May 2024. PUNCH Gas explosion cases expose weak regulation Ikorodu: Sanwo-Olu must stop lawless or curfew Abductors kill missing Edo girl, two suspects in police net Landlady accuses soldier of dumping hazardous wastes in Ogun compound NDLEA seizes 4,752kg cannabis…
Key points SARS-CoV-2 continues to circulate and evolve with important genetic and antigenic evolution of the spike protein. The objective of an update to COVID-19 vaccine antigen composition is to enhance vaccine-induced immune responses to circulating SARS-CoV-2 variants. As the virus is expected to continue to evolve from JN.1, the TAG-CO-VAC advises the use of…
VP Shettima departs Abuja to represent President Tinubu at the 2024 US-Africa Business Summit in the United States The Vice President, Sen. Kashim Shettima will this evening depart Abuja for Dallas, United States of America, to represent President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the 2024 US-Africa Business Summit hosted by the Corporate Council on Africa. According…
Akwa Ibom Girl, Kendarambomabasi Sunday Umanah with an outstanding JAMB Result of 344 out of a possible 400 has been commended by the Ethical and Attitudinal Reorientation Commission, EARCOM, for posting an excellent performance in the results of the recent Joint Admissions and Matriculations Examination (JAMB). Head of the Media and Advocacy Unit of EARCOM,…
Worried by the controversy surrounding the claims and counterclaims of outstanding payment of street sweepers allowance, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has directed immediate settlement of the casual workers. This was contained in a statement issued by the Governor’s Spokesperson, Mr Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa and made available to journalists in Kano Subsequently, Governor Yusuf directed…
