I must confess, from last year to date, no article elicited uncountable reactions from my readers more than this article, which was published last week. On the website of Blueprint, there were 79 shares, on my Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, personal blog, Telegram, etc, there were over 100 shares and countless comments. Only one comment was at variance with my write-up. That comment was from an obscure personality, perhaps, a foot-soldier of the hawks, people behind the sluggish and lackadaisical handling of the FGN-ASUU imbroglio. All other comments appeal to the Federal Government under the leadership of the people’s president, President…
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Belief in the efficacy of a locally-prepared charm that could stave off gunshots has led to the death of a 12-year-old child in Kaiama in Kwara. His elder brother shot him dead while testing the efficacy of the charm with which the two of them had just “fortified’’ themselves. Police spokesman in Kwara, SP Ajayi Okasanmi, stated in Ilorin on Monday that upon their return home after procuring the charm, the elder took their father’s hunting Dane gun and shot the deceased to test its efficacy. The 12-year-old died on the spot from the shot, he stated. “The two of…
Transport infrastructure is imperative for the economic and social development of any nation. This is the reason why countries all over the world invest heavily on it. Countries like China, United States of America, Japan, United Kingdom have invested massively to develop their road, air and water transport infrastructure. Although Nigeria Many governments in Nigeria since 1960 have made tremendous efforts towards ensuring growth in the transportation sector. However, Nigeria’s transport infrastructure has continued to yearn for expansion as the population and purchasing powers grow. According to Statista, a data bank, as at 2018, the Federal Government has built 36,000 kilometres of…
The Minister of Water Resources, Mr Suleiman Adamu has announced the introduction of river training to control recurrent flooding of rivers Niger and Benue towards, reducing disasters and humanitarian crises. Adamu made the call when he featured on the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) forum in Abuja on Sunday. He said the ministry through its Annual Flood Outlook 2022 had revealed severe flooding in many parts of the country, hence the need for Nigerians to take precautionary measures. He said the river training would include; dredging, putting some structural elements like doing some dykes, embankments, reclaiming certain floodplains, among others.…
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has expressed deep concern over the situation in Burkina Faso following a coup that ousted President Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba. The secretary-general “strongly condemns any attempt to seize power by the force of arms and calls on all actors to refrain from violence and seek dialogue,” said Stephane Dujarric, spokesman for Guterres, in a statement. Burkina Faso Army Captain Ibrahim Traore announced Friday night that President Damiba was ousted. Gunshots were heard in the capital city of Ouagadougou on Friday morning. Access to the presidential palace, the public television and certain strategic points in the city were…
The Nigeria’s Minister of Water Resources, Suleiman Adamu has called for more funding and understanding from international partners to save the fast drying Lake Chad from disappearing totally. Adamu who was speaking as a guest on the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) forum in Abuja, said Nigeria could not fund the revitalisation of the strategic lake alone. The minister said that Lake Chad is an international water body; hence Nigeria will have to partner with other member countries to address the issues of the lake. Part of the plan to revive the Lake Chad includes inter – basin water transfer…
In June this year, writing under the title ‘Of Atiku’s sucker punch, Wike’s tantrums and APC’s only door,’ we said, “In reality, the primaries had long been done with because Atiku started early. He had those in control of delegates on his side. Anyone conversant with Nat Geo Wild documentaries on how animals hunt might have seen lions in action. The lions have those who lay in ambush to disorganise herds and those who shepherd the prey to the trap, akin to wingers in a football derby lobbing the ball to their main striker to score. Atiku’s people, like Adamu…
The Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) on Tuesday, announced its 2022 2022 AWIEF Awards winners at a glittering ceremony on the rooftop of The Nile Ritz-Carlton, Cairo, Egypt.The AWIEF Awards Ceremony and Gala Dinner capped the two-day AWIEF2022 Conference, which was held in North Africa for the first time.The prestigious annual AWIEF Awards recognise, honour, and celebrate women entrepreneurs and business owners in Africa across various industry sectors for their achievements and contribution to the continent’s inclusive economic growth and social development.AWIEF CEO, Irene Ochem, at the ceremony congratulated the winners and thanked both the AWIEF Awards international…
Coca-Cola produces 120 billion throwaway plastic bottles a year – and 99% of plastics are made from fossil fuels, worsening both the plastic and climate crisis The government of Egypt announced that it has signed a cooperation agreement with Coca-Cola, introducing the company as a sponsor for the United Nations Conference on Climate Change (COP27) to be held in Sharm El-Sheikh from 6 to 18 November.In response, Greenpeace USA Oceans Campaign Director, John Hocevar, said: “It is baffling that Coca-Cola – the world’s biggest plastic polluter in the Break Free From Plastic brand audits, in different countries including Kenya and Uganda…
The Armed Forces of any nation represents its strength, courage and sovereignty. It is also a symbol of unity. It defends and maintains nations’ territorial integrity, national symbols and cohesion in their countries. The Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) was established 159 years ago and has evolved through different stages. With a force of no fewer than 223,000 active personnel today, the Nigerian military is one of the largest uniformed combat services in Africa. According to the latest Global Firepower index, the Nigerian armed forces are the fourth most powerful military in Africa, and ranked 35th globally. The history of…