The 2023 presidential hopeful under the umbrella of Labour Party and former governor of Anambra state, Peter Obi on Thursday celebrated Nigerian former president Goodluck Jonathan on the occasion of his 68th birthday. Obi wrote on X:“Today, I join millions of Nigerians in celebrating my very dear elder brother, His Excellency Dr Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, GCFR, as he marks his 68th birthday. “His years of statesmanship, calm disposition in leadership, outstanding patriotism and exemplary respect for democracy continue to stand as a reference point for our nation and our continent. “On this special day, I pray that God Almighty grants...
Sport Story: Nigeria Super Falcons Nnadozie Chiamaka On Winning The 2025 CAF Women’s Goalkeeper Of The Year Award
Nnadozie Chiamaka: “I am incredibly grateful and truly honored to receive this award. Being recognized for the 3rd time means a lot to me. This moment reflects countless hours of hard work. “My sincere appreciation goes to my coaches and teammates, and to all the amazing people who has helped me.”
Chinese Premier’s Visit To Zambia Focuses On Reviving A Cold War-Era Railway To Help Mineral Access
Chinese Premier Li Qiang will start a two-day visit to the southern African nation of Zambia on Wednesday that will focus on the $1.4 billion refurbishment of a Cold War-era railway line to further improve China’s access to critical minerals. China is heavily invested in mining in Zambia, which is one of the world’s top producers of copper that is integral to the production of electronic devices. Li, who holds China’s No. 2 leadership position after President Xi Jinping, will meet with Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema on Thursday, Hichilema said in a statement. The two countries will sign documents to start the upgrade of the Tazara...
Human Rights Watch Accuses Israel Of War Crimes In West Bank Expulsions
Israel’s expulsion of tens of thousands of Palestinians from three West Bank refugee camps in early 2025 amounts to war crimes and crimes against humanity, Human Rights Watch said on Thursday, calling for urgent international measures to hold Israeli officials accountable and stop further abuses. The rights group said about 32,000 residents of Jenin, Tulkarm and Nur Shams camps were forcibly displaced by Israeli forces during “Operation Iron Wall” in January and February. The displaced have been barred from returning, and hundreds of homes were demolished, said the group’s 105-page report, titled “All My Dreams Have Been Erased”. “Ten months...
Fernandinho Announces Retirement After Iconic Career
Fernandinho has officially retired from professional football, bringing an end to one of the most accomplished careers in the modern era. The 40 year old Brazilian enjoyed remarkable success across spells with Athletico Paranaense, Shakhtar Donetsk, and Manchester City, earning a reputation as one of the most intelligent and dominant defensive players of his generation. Fernandinho began his rise at Athletico Paranaense, where he won two Campeonato Paranaense titles and played a central role in guiding the club to two Copa Libertadores finals. His exceptional performances earned him a move to Shakhtar Donetsk, where he became a club legend. In...
Advocacy Groups Urge Parents To Avoid AI Toys This Holiday Season
They’re cute, even cuddly, and promise learning and companionship — but artificial intelligence toys are not safe for kids, according to children’s and consumer advocacy groups urging parents not to buy them during the holiday season. These toys, marketed to kids as young as 2 years old, are generally powered by AI models that have already been shown to harm children and teenagers, such as OpenAI’s ChatGPT, according to an advisory published Thursday by the children’s advocacy group Fairplay and signed by more than 150 organizations and individual experts such as child psychiatrists and educators. “The serious harms that AI...
CBN declares Zuldal bank Illegal, warns Nigerians
The Central Bank of Nigeria says Zuldal Microfinance Bank Limited is not licensed, describing it as an unlicensed entity operating illegally in the country. According to a statement shared on X on Thursday by the Acting Director of Corporate Communications, Hakama Sidi Ali, revealed the bank had no regulatory approval to carry out banking activities, in violation of the Banks and Other Financial Institutions Act (BOFIA) 2020. “The attention of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has been drawn to the activities of an entity operating under the name Zuldal Microfinance Bank Limited, which reportedly has branches in Lagos, Abuja, Kaduna, and Kano,...
Diction: PRURIENT
PART OF SPEECH: Adjective PRONUNCIATION :/ˈprʊə.ri.ənt/ (PROO-ree-uhnt) SOUND: /PROO-ree-uhnt/ MEANING: The word prurient refers to having or showing an excessive interest in sexual matters. It’s often used in a disapproving or critical tone to describe content, behavior, or curiosity that is seen as overly lustful or inappropriate. USAGE IN A SENTENCE: – “The novel was banned for its prurient content.” – “He gave her a prurient glance that made her uncomfortable.” STYLE NOTE: Use with caution prurient carries a strong negative connotation and is most suitable for formal or analytical writing, especially in legal, critical, or academic contexts. Pronunciation video:...
Nigerian Nursing Student Beats Cancer, Graduates First Class From LASU, X Users Praise Feat
Odumeru Ameerah Adefowope joined Lagos State University’s nursing program in 2018 but deferred four semesters after her 2022 Hodgkin lymphoma diagnosis. She underwent a bone marrow transplant in May 2023, returned to school that September, and graduated in 2025 with first-class honors in Bachelor of Nursing Science. She had solicited for fund on X in 2023 to raise the fund of ‘23million naira [#22,975,000] for an urgent allogeneic stem cell transplant ‘ while revealing that she was ‘diagnosed of Hodgkin lymphoma in march 2022. Ameera also topped her professional set, earning the Award of Excellence, with her sister sharing the...
Terrorists Demand 100m Ransom Each From Families Of The Abducted Kwara Worshippers
Bandits who abducted about 35 worshippers from the Christ Apostolic Church (CAC) in the Eruku community, Ekiti LGA of Kwara, have reportedly demanded N100 million ransom for each victim. According to reports, multiple family sources and community leaders confirmed on Thursday that the kidnappers have established contact with relatives using the phones of the victims abducted during Tuesday evening’s attack. Josiah Agbabiaka, secretary of the CAC assembly, said some families had already been contacted by the abductors. “It is true that the bandits have started contacting family members using the victims’ phones to demand ransom. From what we were told, they...