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Cheese: The Good, The Bad, And The Stringy

By Anna Schaefer Overview When it comes to cheese, people often say they love it so much they can’t live without it — but hate that it can make you fat and causes heart disease. The truth is that cheese is what you call a whole food. Whole foods are generally good for you, as long as you don’t eat too much...

Nigeria’s First Female PhD Holder In Philosophy, Sophie Oluwole Is Dead

African Philosopher Professor who is the first female doctorate degree holder in Philosophy in Nigeria and a practitioner of Yoruba philosophy, Sophie Oluwole is dead. She studied History, Geography and Philosophy at the University of Lagos. Her death was confirmed by Professor Muyiwa Falaiye of the University of Lagos. He revealed that Oluwole died around 8pm on Sunday evening after a protracted...

Nigerian Detained In US, Our Findings – Dabiri-Erewa

The Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Foreign Affairs and Diaspora has given more insight into the circumstances surrounding the arrest of a Nigerian, Mr Okufolajimi Abegunde in US since June 25, 2018 even though till date there was no official correspondence to the effect from the family. 2. However, that notwithstanding, these are the facts...

Breaking News: 2 In Police Net After Failed Attempt To Kidnap Akure Residents

Security agencies in Ondo state in its efforts to ward off criminal acts in the state, especially kidnapping on Monday foiled a kidnap attempt on some Akure residents by suspected kidnappers. The victims whose names are Alhaji Suleiman Ibrahim and Moshood Suleiman who were abducted in the early hours of Monday at Shagari village in Akure were immediately rescued in...

Breaking News: EFCC Wants Interim Forfeiture Of $2.8m Seized At Enugu Airport

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Enugu Zonal Office, has filed a motion for interim forfeiture of $2.8million (Two Million, Eighty Hundred Thousand United States Dollars), before a Federal High Court, Enugu state. Also filed is an affidavit of urgency for the matter to be heard on December 27th, 2018, before a vacation Judge sitting in Port Harcourt. Recall that...

Christmas: NSCIA Greets Christians

The Nigerian Muslim ummah, under the leadership of the President-General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) and Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Saad Abubakar, CFR, mni, felicitates with our Christian compatriots on the occasion of 2018 Christmas. As you celebrate this important milestone of high spiritual import, the Muslim community wishes you Gods guidance and abundant...

Full Text: President Buhari’s Christmas Message

I felicitate with all Nigerians, particularly our Christian brothers and sisters, on the joyous occasion of this year’s Christmas, which commemorates the birth of Jesus Christ. Like I have done in the last three Christmas messages to my fellow compatriots as a serving President, I believe this season is another opportunity to reflect on the imagery of the humble, symbolic...

2019 Budget: Expert Says 2.3mbpd, $60 Dollar Oil Benchmark Not Realistic

By Edith Ike-Eboh Okoroafor in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja, said the projection does not follow the uncertainties in the global oil market. “Production of 2.3 mbpd projection for 2019 may not be realistic owing to OPEC’s plan to cut production in order to shore up prices and growing crude inventory and excess supply verse...

Opinion: Ritual Killings And The Erosion Of Our Common Values

Morals are the social, cultural and religious beliefs or values of an individual or group which tells us what is right or wrong. They are the rules and standards made by the society or culture which is to be followed by us while deciding what is right. Some moral principles are: Do not cheat. The society we are now is...

FG To Release N4bn As Pension For Professors, Perm. Secs

The Federal Government is set to release N4bn to kick-start the payment of full salaries as minimum pensions for some categories of retirees under the Contributory Pension Scheme. This move was as mandated by the Pension Reform Act 2014. Some retired professors and public office holders under the Contributory Pension Scheme who are not earning monthly pensions equivalent to their...
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