From the far end I’ve peered And I have seen so much that it is, Your strength, and real person you’ve not seen Not until you get involved… Very easily you can assume to be strong And your ability is of great height, For all these things you see them do With a snap of fingers, you’re done. You observe and critique from the sideline, As if you’ve come far from the start; I am weak to be efficient, But…
Nigerian Chief Justice’s suspension has raised international concerns, Judge Walter Onmogben was suspended by President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday (25th January, 2019). The allegation against Judge Walter Onmogben is failing to declare his personal assets before he assumed office in 2017. The suspension of this Chief Justice by the President Muhammadu Buhari has made international observers to express their dissatisfaction and also stated categorically that the suspension did not follow due process. Countries like Europe, United Kingdom and United State…
The Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU) yesterday gave the federal government January 31 deadline to resolve all disputes, and meet the unions’ outstanding demands, or face industrial action. JOHESU’s National Chairman, Mr. Josiah Biobelemoye, said that the government had failed to adjust college skills for its members. Biobelemoye also said the government had withheld April and May 2018 salaries of some union members that participated in the last strike. Other demands by JOHESU include the age-long struggle for recognition of…
Rafael Nadal ( from Spain) is raring to go, ready to be pushed to the limits once again in “another episode” with Novak Djokovic (from Serbia) at the Australian Open 2019 in Melbourne, Australia. The two gladiators of modern sport have already duelled 52 times, with world No.1 Djokovic edging their series 27-25 thus far. On Sunday night they’ll vie for the Australian Open 2019 title – a victory for Novak would be his seventh, whereas Nadal would finally add…
President Muhammadu Buhari has suspended the Chief Justice of Nigeira (CJN), Justice Walter Onnoghen, pending the completion of his trial at the Code of Condut Tribunal (CCT). President Buhari announced the suspension at the Council Chamber of the Presidential Villa, Abuja. He said the suspension followed the order of the CCT directing him to suspend Onnoghen, pending the completion of his trial. The President has swore in Justice Ibrahim Tanko Mohammed as the acting CJN. Mohammed who hails from Bauchi…
Late Friday night, President Donald Trump signed a bill passed by Congress that officially reopens the federal government for three weeks while lawmakers negotiate border security funding with the president — ending the longest government shutdown in U.S. history. “I am very proud to announce today that we have reached a deal to end the shutdown and reopen the federal government,” Trump said earlier on Friday, in a surprise development that thrilled hundreds of thousands of federal workers that have…
This is the story of Elizabeth Holmes, female tech billionaire who went from grace to grass. She crashed from a net worth of $4.5 billion to $0. Now she faces 20 years in prison. The name Elizabeth Holmes might not really ring a bell especially to those outside the United States. But trust me, she was almost as popular and influential as Steve Jobs. Everyone called her the “female Steve Jobs” and she began wearing black turtleneck sweaters just like…
The tournament is currently underway in the United Arab Emirates and is now down to 4 teams battling for the cup from 24 that started the competition. The quadrennial event is currently in its 17th edition and already the defending champions have been knocked out by the hosts. Points worthy of note: This is the first year that the competition would be accommodating 24 teams. Previously, there were only 16 teams. Each team in a group plays a single round…
There is nothing as fulfilling as having good health. Perhaps, this is the reason for the phrase “health is wealth”. Sadly, health is still one of the greatest threats to humanity. From HIV to Ebola viruses and other harmful diseases, health is always a challenge people face around the world. The World Health Organization has come up with Global health challenges to watch out for in 2019. According to WHO, it will address these challenges in a 5 years plan…
A good night’s sleep could lower cardiovascular risk. Can the duration and quality of your sleep affect your cardiovascular health? A new study suggests there is a connection between how much sleep you get each night — and how well you sleep — and the risk of cardiovascular problems. Many studies have emphasized the importance of sleep in maintaining our health and well-being in general. Increasingly, however, researchers are finding out how sleep quality affects specific aspects of a person’s…