In a post on social media platform in August, the Public Relations Officer, Police Force Headquarter Abuja, Prince Adejobi Olumuyiwa acknowledged that the new leadership has been attentive to the welfare of the security operatives.Adejobi revealed that leadership aimed at boosting the self-confidence of the Nigerian Police Force has kicked off with provision of accommodation and renovation of same, as well as providing effective working tools for the personnel.In his words: “The new leadership has been so responsive and attentive to the plight and welfare of police personnel across the board. The vision of the leadership is to raise the...
NIGERIAN FIRST LADY UNVEILS NATIONAL FABRICS AHEAD OF INDEPENCE DAY CELEBRATION By: Adeoye Olorunseun Elizabeth
The First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu unveiled National fabric, called ‘OneNigeriaUnityFabric’.Senator Tinubu asserted that the ‘OneNigeriaUnityFabric’ is to foster the nation’s unity, whose idea she acknowledged she grasped on her trip to Zimbabwe last year and decided to conceptualize it back home.“In December 2023, I visited Zimbabwe for the launch of #WeAreEqual unifying campaign of the Organization of the African First Ladies for Development (OAFLAD) and on this visit, I came across the concept of a national fabric, which fascinated me.“I believe this concept is a unifying one, where we can infuse our cultural...
NEURALINK BLINDSIGHT RECEIVES U.S. FDA “BREAKTHROUGH DEVICE”
Elon Musk, the CEO of Telsa, X social media platform and co-founder of Neuralink has added another feather to his cap as the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has given special clearance to Blindsight, an experimental implant.The experimental implant received the US Food and Drug Administration’s “breakthrough device” designation on 17th September 2024. This status is given to certain medical devices that may significantly improve treatment or diagnosis of serious conditions.Blindsight, though in its experimental stage is a device designed to restore vision, even for those who have lost both eyes and their optic nerve. Musk comparing the vision...
INDIA POSTGRADUATE DOCTOR MURDERED, MEDICAL ASSOCIATIONS GO ON STRIKE, DEMAND FOR JUSTICE.BY: ADEOYE OLORUNSEUN ELIZABETH
In solidarity with doctors, thousands of people marched in the streets of Kolkata on the evening of Sunday 18th August chanting “we want justice”, as they demand stringent laws to protect health care workers from violence and to seek justice for their colleague who was raped and killed at a state-run hospital.Dr. Moumita, a postgraduate trainee was raped and murdered on August 9 in Kolkata’s RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, triggering massive protests across the country.Alleged to be the culprit is a police volunteer, designated to help police personnel and their families with hospital admissions when needed.According to Hafsa H Malik,...
ETHIOPIA CELEBRATES 2017 NEW YEAR IN FANFARE AS DAVIDO PERFORMS ‘TIMELESS’ AT THE EVENT.
The Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia welcome its 2017 in fanfare on 11th September as it entered into another new year, Enkutatash.The landlocked country located in the Horn of Africa region of East Africa, uses the Ge’ez calendar, which is based on the ancient Alexandrian or Coptic calendar.This calendar has its own way of counting years, starting from what they consider the conception of Jesus, which sets it about 7-8 years behind the Gregorian calendar.The Ethiopian year is made up of 12 months of 30 days each, plus a 13th month of 5 or 6 days. The 13 calendar months is...
KING CHARLES 111 RECEIVES ‘HEALING HUG’ FROM NEW ZEALAND WOMEN RUGBY TEAM
Charles III, the King of the United Kingdom and the 14 other Commonwealth realms in a heartwarming video, posted on the Royal Family Channel got a group hug from New Zealand women’s rugby team, which he described as ‘very healing.’The Monarch whom had hosted the Blackferns at the Buckingham Palace on 11th September ahead of their match against England’s Red Roses at Twickenham, had apologized ahead saying he’s “extremely sorry” he won’t be able to travel to New Zealand to watch their match in October, explaining it’s the “Doctors orders,” and advice he revealed was from cancer medics.His Majesty had...
TINUBU MEETS WITH CHINA PRESIDENT OVER NIGERIA ECONOMIC REFORMATION
The President of Federal Republic of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu meets with Xi Jinping, Chinese President in Beijing, to discuss the reformation of the nation’s economy and “to establish a high-level community to foster robust development, stability, and security across the West African sub-region.”President Tinubu revealed on his X handle that aside signing Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs), their discussion as well centered on strengthening both nations cooperation.PBAT surmised that the partnership will yield benefit for both parties, contribute to the immense growth across Africa while he is on the path of implementing a business friendly environments investors.While expressing his happiness...
CANCER: PRINCESS OF WALES EXCRUCIATING JOURNEY OF CHEMOTHERAPY
The Princess of Wales, Catherine Elizabeth Middleton who have been battling with cancer while undergoing chemotherapy in a message on the social medium platform announced that she has completed her treatment.Catherine who attached a video of her family to the post where she was enjoying a simple summer outing with her family in appreciation to life as she shares her fears during the excruciating nine months journey.“As the summer comes to an end, I cannot tell you what a relief it is to have finally completed my chemotherapy treatment. The last nine months have been incredibly tough for us as...
BUCKINGHAM PALACE WARMLY RECEIVES NIGERIA PRESIDENT ON SPECIAL REQUEST
The president of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu was warmly received by King Charles III at Buckingham Palace, London, on the 11th September in a private meeting.The meeting which was held at the Monarch’s request highlighted “the enduring and cherished relationship between Nigeria and the United Kingdom.”This was revealed in a press statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga.According to the statement, both leaders discussed global and regional matters of shared priority, focusing on the urgent and complex challenge of climate change. President Tinubu and His Majesty also explored opportunities for collaboration in anticipation...
“I INTEND TO LEAD A GOVERNMENT THAT LISTENS, LEARNS AND DELIVERS.” WALES FIRST FEMALE FIRST MINISTER.
Following a vote in the Senedd, the Welsh Government has confirmed Eluned Morgan as the nation’s first female First Minister.This came after the resignation of her predecessor, Vaughan Gething whose leadership was mired in controversy after he accepted donations from a man twice convicted of environmental offences during his election campaign.Gething announced his resignation as First minister and Welsh Labour leader after four ministers resigned from his government. The departing ministers stated that Gething’s position was not tenable following his defeat in a motion of no confidence. That motion had been tabled amid concerns about donations to Gething’s leadership campaign and his dismissal...