Samuel Odewumi
10 Jan
Experts said the country would, in 2024, bounce back if the government is willing to fix the foreign exchange (FX) crisis and stabilise the economy.
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China on Saturday became the first country to win gold at the ongoing Paris Olympics games. The Chinese clinched the gold medal in shooting 10m air rifle mixed team thanks to teenaged duo Huang Yuting and Sheng Lihao. Their 16-12 win, haltinga late challenge from the South Korean pair of Keum Ji-hyeon and Park Ha-jun,…
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The ancient Chinese practice of feng shui believes that certain plants bring good luck, wealth, and prosperity to the homes they inhabit. And if you’ve ever felt like your home could use some good fortune, look no further than these five houseplants. What is Feng Shui? Translating to wind and water in English, feng shui…
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TWENTY-two-year-old Abiodun Ayomide is desperately seeking N20 million for a kidney transplant. Ayomide was diagnosed with kidney stones in 2022 at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH). This snowballed into kidney failure, necessitating urgent intervention. Research shows that kidney failure, also known as end-stage renal disease, occurs when the kidneys lose 85 to 90…
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French bishops complained on Saturday about the "scenes of derision and mockery of Christianity" during the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympic Games which has upset some conservatives and has drawn mixed reviews. The opening had offered "wonderful moments of beauty, joy, rich emotions, and was universally praised," a statement from the French Bishops' Conference…
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The Hague Institute for Innovation of Law has called for a people-centred justice delivery system in Nigeria. This was just as the institute urged stakeholders in the justice sector to adopt a more effective approach to improve justice delivery in the country. In a statement by the Institute on Saturday, HiiL Nigeria’s Operations Officer, Maryam…
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Excited spectators plodded through puddles Saturday to reach the most spectacular venue of the Paris 2024 Olympics, with beach volleyball kicking off in the shadow of a just-visible Eiffel Tower. After a rain-soaked opening ceremony the night before, the first day of sporting action was equally wet, and crowds at the purpose-built stadium huddled under…
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The Senate has confirmed the passing of Sen. Ifeanyi Ubah (APC- Anambra). The confirmation is in a statement by Senate Spokesperson, Sen. Yemi Adaramodu on Saturday in Abuja. He stated that “it is with deep sorrow and profound regret that the Senate announces the passing of our esteemed colleague, Sen. Ifeanyi Ubah, who, until his…
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Warns about failing aides in time of need The former southeast campaign spokesman to President Bola Tinubu, Denge Josef Onoh, has raised concern at the silence of a great number of the president's appointees at the most critical time the administration is facing anticipated mass protests. Onoh while quoting from the Holy Bible discribed the…
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A construction expert and Deputy President, International Federation of Consulting Engineers (FIDIC) Africa, George Okoroma, has expressed worry over the reoccurring building collapse in the country and called for appropriate measures to curb it. Okoroma, who attributed the incidents of collapsed buildings to poor adherence to professional ethics and standards, lamented that the unabated challenge…
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Reactions have continued to trail the recent Supreme Court judgment granting financial autonomy to the 774 local government (LG) councils in the country, as a prominent Niger Delta leader, Goodnews Abalagha, has disagreed with former Delta State Governor, James Onanefe Ibori for his opposition to the verdict. Abalagha expressed his disapproval of Ibori’s comments, questioning…