The European Parliament is to open an “antenna” office in Canada’s national capital as Prime Minister Mark Carney looks to deepen ties with the 27-member bloc. CBC News reports that in a news release on Monday, Robert Metsola, president of the European Parliament, said: “Europe and Canada share values, interests and a commitment to the same…
Photo credit: Reuters One person has died and 25 others remain missing after a boat carrying migrants sank near the Greek island of Gavos, south of Crete on Sunday. The Greek Herald reports that the Hellenic Coast Guard said 51 people were rescued from the water following the sinking, which occurred about 38 nautical miles…
Photo credit: Reuters Voting began on Monday in the Philippines’ Muslim-majority south under heightened security after three people were killed and 15 wounded in violence on the eve of the historic election. Reuters reports that the vote is seen as a crucial test of efforts seeking to bring lasting peace and development to a region once…
Considering the goings on in Nigeria, I just feel it is not too late for us to get down to the brass tacks before electing the next tenant of Aso Rock. In the first instance, the candidate must not have been handpicked by a so-called godfather. In fact, if I had my way, I would…
We Nigerians are not in any way giving respect to those who should be respected. It might not be our fault, however. It could be because of the fact that certain things are strange to us. We are not used to them. Take a look at some busy bodies heckling to know the remunerations of…
Apapa happens to be a district of sea ports in Nigeria. It has at least three major sea ports. The first one is the well known Apapa ports, second is the Tin Can Island ports and the third is the Lillypond Terminal in Ijora. It also used to be a bubbling industrial area. It has…
I went to a higher institution in the then Oyo state. The school now happens to be in Osun state. Some thirty something years after leaving school, some wise people decided to start a Facebook page so that we can get in touch with each other again. That page has been the most interesting page…
