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You can draw a long list. Is it affluence, amazing reputation, global recognition, massive influence? They have them all and more. World leaders and reputable institutions across the world regularly eat from their hands. Now, what could be the reason that renowned billionaires, Bill and Melinda Gates, are seeking to end their marriage? Take a…
Very few deaths in recent times have captured the attention of Nigerians compared to that of the young Akwa Ibom lady, Iniubong Umoren, who was lured and annihilated in cold blood near Uyo, by a vicious ritual killer and rapist, Uduak Akpan. It is quite soothing that the police, with the help of the investigating…
Football is one of the most loved and most popular sports in the world with an estimated fan following of 3.5 billion people. It is a passionate game cherished by many and a unifier across diverse lines. While the expectations can be high across the board for many nations domestically and internationally, there are some…
Virtually every occupation is prone to hazards. The magnitude, however, varies across jobs, sectors, geographic regions, and individuals. Data from International Labour Organisation (ILO) reveal that one worker dies every 15 seconds, while 153 are involved in work-related accidents globally. With growing industrialisation, fatalities are expected to reach thousands. This explains the zeal of Lagos…
No matter the guise, there is always a way to unearth the fact that deep ethnicity and cultural values have a great influence on most humans. People are inclined to identify and associate themselves with their ethnicity first before nationality. Human society is an embodiment of economic, social and political activities. The synergy of all…
The use of non-biodegradable materials such as plastic has remained a source of concern across the world. With an increasing global population and undeniable climate change, the plastic onslaught on the environment is causing unprecedented threats to human existence. Plastic has remained a popular material for casing and handling because it is flexible, lightweight, and…
It was Shylock in Williams Shakespeare’s “Merchant of Vernice” who made the famous poser, “is that the law?” Following the public outcry against the planned release of Baba Ijesha on bail, one is tempted to ask, “Is that the law?” Or the question can be put across succinctly, “on whose side is the law?” The…
The recent online video showing five secondary school girls from Lagos gleefully smoking certain narcotic substances called “Shisha” could be wrongly interpreted by many young people as the human imperative for freedom, exploration, and sometimes, youthful exuberance. Young people are said to learn such behaviour deficits from peer groups and what they see in the…
World football is in a limbo following the recent announcement of a breakaway Super League which will feature Europe’s biggest clubs. The biggest teams are to break off and form their own separate “Super League” in a move that has received widespread backlash. Renowned football platform, Goal, noted that the Super League would involve twenty…
The month of April has been a turbulent one in government- workers relations. In at least three key sectors – health, judiciary and education – federal public sector workers have downed tools this month. It started with the National Association of Resident Doctors. The strike lasted for 10 days. As the tumult deteriorated, the Judiciary…
