Last week, the dailies were awash with reports of the authorities of various Universities in Nigeria, allegedly planning to increase the school fees of their respective institutions. However, that same week, some of those universities were refuting the alleged plan. As a kid, kite flying was one of our pastimes. Our parents were not short…
A Moving Tale of Young Love, Cultural Barriers, and the Power of TimeGreater Reunion is a heartfelt and beautifully woven novel that captures the essence of youthful love, cultural identity, and enduring connection. Set against the vibrant backdrop of the historic University of Ife, Adewale Sobowale crafts a story that is at once nostalgic and…
If you call him the Real McCoy, you won’t be too far from the truth. In fact, I would prefer to describe him as the best thing since sliced bread. He is so generous and giving seems to be his other name. While teachers’ pay dispute has resulted in the closure of several schools for…
Photo credit: NZ Herald South African police deployed to head off unrest and protests today, the unofficial deadline set by citizen-led groups for undocumented foreign nationals to leave has already pushed thousands to flee. NewstalkZB reports that officers were out to prevent violence and looting, while hundreds of foreign nationals took refuge in several cities, urgently seeking help to leave….
Asylum seekers will be required to pay back 10,000 pounds of what the taxpayer spends on supporting them, Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood will announce on Tuesday. Daily Mail reports that the cash could be deducted from their pay cheques in monthly instalments once they get a job, similar to a student loan. However, serious doubts…
With just seven minutes left on the clock, an 80,000-strong crowd at Sydney’s Stadium Australia huddled under ponchos, watching the Socceroos struggle in the rain against Iraq.https://youtu.be/PFuteUTSB-c?si=jSH3jzZGctV1NfjG SBS News reports that Australia desperately needed to score. At stake was a spot in the 2014 FIFA World Cup finals. In the 83rd minute, midfielder Mark Bresciano clipped in…
The federal government has decided that members of the National Youth Service Corps should be enjoying the services of the National Health Insurance Scheme whenever any of them needs medical treatment. This is another milestone for the government. The NYSC was established in 1973. But since it was founded nobody had ever thought of making…
