Photo credit: Premium Times I’m an Obi supporter. If the majority of people in Nigeria do not vote for him as president tomorrow, I will realize the fact that it’s not yet his time to rule. Democracy is not for the wealthiest, brightest, most competent or even the person with the best character. It’s simply…
Photo credit: Politico Donald Trump, the US president, has introduced a new immigration initiative aimed at separating the boys from the men. NewsBytes reports that Mr Trump has unveiled the “Gold Card” which promises a pathway to US citizenship for a price tag of $5 million. The initiative is aimed as a replacement for the…
Photo credit: Sky News President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine may visit the White House on Friday to sign a rare earth minerals deal to pay for US military aid to defend against Russia’s full-scale invasion. The Guardian reports that the announcement followed days of negotiations between both countries. Zelenskyy had earlier alleged the US was…
Photo credit: Harvard Health Depression has recently gained fame as the “common cold” of mental conditions. It is one of the most common and serious mental diseases of modern times. According to the World Health Organization, depression is ranked fourth among illnesses and is expected to double in the future. About 25% of the total…
Photo credit: CTV News A vigil was held Monday night in Edmonton to mark the third anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine which triggered a full-fledged war after years of escalating tensions between the two countries. Global News reports that Russia invaded Ukraine on February 24, 2022, in a major escalation of a conflict that…
Photo credit: Nairametrics Hong Kong residents won’t need to submit paper forms upon arrival in South Korea starting Monday (February 24) as the country introduces an e-Arrival Card for international passengers to streamline the immigration process. The Standard reports that foreign travelers can complete and submit the arrival forms online within three days before arrival. It replaces…
Photo credit: BBC A new documentary from the BBC World Service has revealed that an Indian pharmaceutical company is manufacturing unlicensed, addictive opioids and exporting them illegally to West Africa where they are driving a major health crisis. In the documentary titled, “India’s Opioid Kings,” Aveo Pharmaceuticals, based in Mumbai, are makers of a range of…
