Behind the seemingly normal nation are the hungry beasts. For those who keep saying this country doesn’t concern them, they should understand that they are part of the system either consciously or subconsciously. Most Nigerians wave away the significance of politics from their minds. When you try not to involve in politics either by voting or being voted for, it’s like saying you don’t want to contribute your quota to the future of Nigeria. Nigeria will keep struggling to span…
On the 3rd episode of the Big Talk series, we have the pleasure of having one of UIMSA’s most diversified and interesting personalities, a jack of all trades of some sort; and the list goes on and on. I have here with me Nwaduru Chinedu. Thank you for joining us. Chinedu: Thank you for having me here Interviewer: We got to here of your adventure of having your elective posting in the University of Chicago pritzker Medical School along with…
Cardi B just won best rap album for “Invasion of Privacy,” becoming the first solo woman artist to win the Grammy in that category beating all the Queens such as Lil Kim, Nicki Minaj, to that coverted title. She was without doubt emotional and appeared to be shaking even clinging tightly to husband rapper Offset’s hand, telling him at one point, “I can’t breathe, babe.” Cardi then joked, “Maybe I need to start smoking weed.” She thanked her daughter, Kulture,…
“Men wanted- For harzardous journey. Small wages, bitter cold, long months of complete darkness, constant dangers, safe return doubtful. Honour and recognition incase of success” – Ernest Shackleton. More than five thousands men enlisted. Twenty seven were favoured. After months of preparation, Shackleton and his crew finally set sail for what he called the Imperial Trans-antarctic expedition. However, four months into their voyage, Shackleton’s ship, the Endurance, got trapped and frozen in ice. After months of waiting for the ice…
The 61st Annual Grammy Awards, honoring the best achievements from October 1, 2017 to September 30, 2018, were held on February 11, 2019, 2am WAT, at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. It had Alicia Keys as the host and star-studded performances from the likes of Lady Gaga, Camilla Cabello, Cardi B, Post Malone, Kacey Musgraves and was not short of excitement and controversy especially when it came down to the winners of some categories, missing high profile nominees (we…
Love is indeed paradoxical Especially moments I want it mutual It goes berserk and hay wire Especially seasons I want it deeper The angels that get my whole heart’s frame Make me feel falling in love is a chess game The damsels I swear to give my whole heart and full attention Become the reasons the first thing to do in the morning is reflex lacrimation With King Solomon, I have observed the unfolding of events under the worldNothing as…
In a medical first, researchers from the University of California, San Francisco have managed to transform human stem cells into insulin-producing cells. The breakthrough promises to be a major component in future treatments of type 1 diabetes such as islet cell transplantation. At the moment, this method can help people with the disease achieve insulin independence after several years of therapy. However, they need to be constantly injected with immunosuppressant drugs to protect the cells. This lowers their immune system…
The Independent National Electoral Commission Office in Qua’an Pan Local Government Area of Plateau State, on Saturday 9th February, 2019 was completely burnt down. Osaretin Imajiyereobo, Head of Department Voter Education and Publicity in Plateau confirmed the fire outbreak in a statement on Sunday, 10th February. Mr. Imajiyereobo said election materials such as ballot boxes, PVCs, and voters registers were among the things burnt down. According to Mr. Imajiyerebo, the incident was caused by a drunken security man.The identity of…
The three-month strike action embarked upon by the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, may not end any time soon as most chapters nationwide voted to continue the industrial action. In adherence to the directive of the national leadership of ASUU on Monday, chapters of the union in public universities nationwide on Tuesday conducted a referendum to decide on whether to suspend the ongoing 3-month strike or not. The national leadership of the Union had directed its Zonal coordinators to…
This February feels a little bit like last year’s romantic comedy resurgence was not just a fleeting trend. This month has a couple of options for you, mixed in there are a couple of sequels, animated films and a horror movie if you’re just dead set on being scared. Get ready to save these dates as we take a look at the most anticipated new movies coming out this month. What Men Want (February 8): Almost 20 years after Mel…