In the previous week, we looked at the interesting experience of using Nigerian roads. We also looked at the need for motorists to be mindful of pedestrians as they also have a right to the roads as well. In this second part, we will focus our attention on Pedestrians,...
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Having contemplated the computerization of court proceedings over the years, the endorsement of virtual court proceedings by a Supreme Court ruling is wise as it has saved “our system of justice another catastrophic round of technical decisions around the constitutionality of virtual proceedings”, among other issues, Vice President Yemi...
AUSTIN FAIR, Lagos As the final countdown begins for Kano musician, Sharif Aminu to either appeal for his death sentence over blasphemy or face execution, more Nigerians and foreigners are begging for his clemency. Copyright Society of Nigeria (COSON) Chairman and ex-PMAN President, Chief Tony Okoroji devoted part of...
Weeding in cassava is a tortuous and a back-breaking exercise that limits the ability of farmers to expand their cropped area. However, scientists working with the African Cassava Agronomy Initiative (ACAI) of the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) have identified some postemergence herbicides that farmers can use during...
Nollywood actor, Ms Ini Edo, said on Thursday she was committed to improving women’s chances of running for election in the country. Edo made the commitment at her unveiling as National Democratic Institute’s (NDI) Ambassador for Women’s Empowerment in Abuja. She said it was a critical time for women...
The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) says its men’s and women’s national teams will receive equal pay, although World Cup prize money would depend on FIFA. “There is no more gender difference, the CBF is treating men and women equally,” CBF chief Rogerio Caboclo said in a statement. Caboclo, however,...
Oily skin can give your skin an unwanted shine and clog your pores. This can lead to acne problems because the sebaceous glands which produce oil are larger and more concentrated in your face. But never fear, because there are simple and easy ways to prevent oily skin! ...
An autopsy has been ordered following the death of former Nigeria goalkeeper John Felagha in Senegal at the age of 26. Felagha, a goalkeeper-coach at the Doha-owned football academy, died on 31 August. But there is currently no explanation for his sudden death. Aspire Academy have now...
AUSTIN FAIR, Lagos Weeks after completing her latest album,’ Peace and Love’, Africa’s Queen of Reggae, Nigeria’s household idol, Evi-Edna Ogholi, is currently criss-crossing the choice cities of Italy for the video shoot of the EP [episode] which is being marketed worldwide. Paris, France based Evi who relocated from...
AUSTIN FAIR, Lagos Gyration master who has gone into different metamorphosis, Tony Oneweek Muonagor, is at it again. Tony, who rose meteorically from the showbiz industry into the corridors of power, starting from the Anambra state legislative house into the Government House, is set to launch a new project...
Facebook said on Thursday it would stop accepting new political ads in the week before the U.S. Election Day on Nov. 3, bowing to concern that its platform could once again be exploited to interfere with the election. The social network also said it was creating a label for...
World food prices rose for a third month running in August, led by coarse grains, vegetable oils and sugar, the United Nations food agency said on Thursday. The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO)’s food price index, which measures monthly changes for a basket of cereals, oilseeds, dairy products, meat...
By TOM CHIAHEMEN – Three major themes emerged from discussions at an online meeting with industry leaders this week, highlighting how technology, data and human action can make a lasting positive impact on the COVID-19 pandemic that has swept across the world: dominating our mindscape, international discourse, national budgets...
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has announced four deaths and 216 fresh cases of COVID-19, taking the total infections in the country to 54, 463. The NCDC made this known on its official twitter handle on Wednesday. The health agency said that a multi-sectoral national Emergency Operations...