The former president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar blamed the current economic woes on the failure of the current administration.Speaking on the fuel crisis and inflation, Abubakar opined that the situation will rather get worst over time than get better.He surmised this on this X post on Thursday afternoon.Referring to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate insinuated that tinubu feels less concerned by what the citizens are passing through.The former president post’s read: “The haphazard and disingenuous approach of the current administration to fuel subsidy management has been the reason we are...
THE FAST PACED CITY OF LAGOS AND ITS FOODSBY ADEOYE OLORUNSEUN ELIZABETH
Known as the Centre of Excellence, Lagos which translate to lakes in Portuguese, popularly called “Eko”, “Lasgidi” or “Lag” is located in the south-west part of Nigeria, with its significant influence on commerce, entertainment, technology, education, politics, tourism, art, and fashion in AfricaThe official motto of Lagos State is “Justice and Peace.” “Justice” represents the importance of treating every individual fairly and without bias, while “Progress” signifies the hopes and aspirations of the people of Lagos State.Although the Lagos is the smallest state in Nigeria in terms of landmass, it is among the fastest growing states in the world.The city is known...
THE LATUKA’S PECULIAR CULTURE OF KIDNAPPING BRIDES BEFORE MARRIAGE.
The Latuka tribe are also known as the Otuho. They are a small ethnic group who practices subsistence farming. They keep large herds of cattle, sheep and goats in the mountains of south Sudan.Unlike in other part of the world where a man and a woman agrees to getting married if they are interested or have mutual feelings, however, these tribes are peculiar for kidnapping their intended before seeking the ‘to-be father of the bride’s approval.It is after this act that the suitor goes to visit the girl’s father along with his elder male relatives to ask for the blessing...
KIRK FRANKLINE, CHANDLER MOORE, KIERRA SHEARD GET DICED FOR FEATURING SONG IN A WORLDLY ALBUMBy Adeoye Olorunseun Elizabeth
American gospel singer, choir director Kirk Franklin Chandler David Moore, singer, pianist and worship leader, and Keirra Sheard, gospel singer and evangelist, are been thrashed on X by some set of the Christian worshippers for featuring in GloRilla new album ‘Glorious’.GloRilla, an American rapper from Memphis whose genre of music includes Hip Hop, Clunk, Trap. The rapper on Monday revealed that her new album encapsulate varieties with the inclusion of Gospel sounds.Mentioning Kirk, Moore and Sheard among the 11 musicians who joined on her new project however didn’t seat well in some Christians’ quarters.Kirk and Moore who are also members...
59 YEARS OLD TURKISH AIRLINE PILOT DIES IN MIDAIR
BBC has reported the death of a Turkish Airlines pilot who died after becoming ill on his own flight from Seattle on the north-west coast of the United States to Istanbul.According to the airline spokesperson Yahya Ustun, the 59 years old Captain Ilcehin Pehlivan reportedly collapsed mid-air and a second pilot and co-pilot took over the controls.In Ustun words: “When first aid to our captain on the plane was unsuccessful, the cockpit crew… decided to make an emergency landing, but he died before landing.”Adding that Airbus A350 plane landed in New York and plans were then made to fly the...
TÜRKIYE MINISTER OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS PLEDGES TO CONTINUE HUMANITARIAN EFFORTS AMID ISRAELI ATTACKS
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Turkey, Hakan Fidan on Thursday has pledged to continue with the humanitarian services to Lebanon with the country’s presidential backing.“Upon the instructions of our President, Mr. @RTErdogan, our ships that safely evacuated our citizens in Lebanon and brought humanitarian aid to the brotherly Lebanese people left Beirut and set off for Mersin.“Our country will continue to extend a helping hand to the peoples of the region in the face of the humanitarian crisis created by the war Israel has spread by Israel in the region and to take every step to...
PRESIDENT PUTIN RELIEVES ANTONOV OF HIS DUTIES AS RUSSIA’S AMBASSADOR TO U.S
Russia governmental portal on Thursday related that President Vladimir Putin has relieved Anatoly Antonov of his duties as Russia’s ambassador to the US.Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov clarified on Monday that Antonov’s return does not signify a downgrade in the level of diplomatic relations between Russia and the US.The Russian Embassy in the US announced on Saturday that Antonov had concluded his tenure and returned to Moscow.Antonov, 69, has served as Russia’s ambassador to the US since 2017. He graduated from the Moscow State Institute of International Relations in 1978.From 2004 to 2011, he led the Foreign Ministry’s Department for Security...
UNDISCLOSED ADVISER TO ISRAELI FINANCE MINISTER INJURED IN LEBANON CLASHES
Israel Media Channel 12 on Wednesday revealed that an adviser to Israel’s far-right Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich was injured in clashes in southern Lebanon.The media didn’t disclose the name of the wounded adviser, however, it was exposed that the reserve soldier in the army’s Alexandroni Brigade was wounded but was in good health condition.The Israeli army has deployed four army divisions for its ongoing ground invasion of southern Lebanon.The Israeli army said early Wednesday that three soldiers were seriously injured in clashes in southern Lebanon.Israel has mounted massive airstrikes across Lebanon against what it claims Hezbollah targets since Sept. 23,...
PRIMIER LEAGUE’S PLAYER BODY FOUND IN A SWIMMING POOL, FAMILY CONFIRMS DEATH.
Reuters reported siting police at the home of the late British born Greece defender, George Baldock in the southern Athens suburb of Glyfada whose body was found in a swimming pool, with the cause of death yet unknown.Police revealed that cardiopulmonary resuscitation was tried on the 31-year-old former Premier League player but unfortunately, it was too late, with the time of death recorded as 10 p.m. local time (7 p.m. GMT).The family in a statement confirmed the death of the Premier League player: “We can confirm that George has sadly passed away, as a family we are in shock at this terrible...