Pope Francis praised Indonesia’s relatively high birthrate while lamenting that in the West, “some prefer a cat or a little dog.” Pope Francis commended Indonesians on Wednesday for prioritising large families, contrasting their choice with a growing trend in other countries where people are opting to have pets instead of children. Speaking in Jakarta alongside…
The recent decision by the Federal Government to peg the minimum age for candidates sitting for the Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination may have come to stay, the House of Representatives Committee on Basic Education has said. The Minister of Education, Prof Tahir Mamman, had in July stated that with effect from 2025, any candidate…
The Federal Government has announced that only buyers with National Identification Numbers would benefit as it commenced the sale of 30, 000 metric tonnes of milled rice to Nigerians at a subsidised rate of N40,000 per 50kg bag. President Bola Tinubu, represented by the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari, stated during the…
Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji has approved a work-from-home arrangement for civil servants in the state.The arrangement is aimed at further cushioning the effect of the current economic situation on workers in the state. According to a statement by the Special Adviser on Media to the Governor, Mr Yinka Oyebode, under the new arrangement,…
No woman should ever have to face violence or harm, but being prepared can make a huge difference if the worst happens. It’s heartbreaking to hear stories of women being kidnapped, harmed, or even killed. Such events remind us of the importance of safety and self-protection, especially in a world where danger can come unexpectedly….
Digestion depends on the type of food you eat. Food digestion is a natural process that our body uses to break down the food we eat into nutrients, which are then absorbed into the bloodstream to fuel our body. Digestion begins the moment food enters our mouth. Our teeth chew and break down the food…
Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelensky, appeared in person at a meeting of Ukraine’s international backers in Germany on Friday to rally support for Kyiv days after one of the deadliest Russian strikes of the war. He will also meet German Chancellor, Olaf Scholz, and then head to Italy, following the meeting at Ramstein Air Base, which…
The recent hike in the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) otherwise known as petroleum has been described as the height of insensitivity and elevation of poverty by the All Progressives Congress (APC)-led Federal Government. The government was also warned that the hike could further lead to collapse of the economy, which had been down…
After Cristiano Ronaldo reached his milestone of 900 career goals, Guinness World Records acknowledged him in the GOAT (Greatest of All Time) by responding to debate on social media posts with a GOAT emoji. This subtle recognition further emphasised his legendary status in football, following this historic achievement. Ronaldo’s 900th goal solidified his standing in…
Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun state has congratulated the newly appointed Director General of the Department of State Service, Mr Adeola Ajayi, describing his emergence as the head of the secret service as “the beginning of a new era”. In a statement issued on Friday by the spokesperson to the Governor, Olawale Rasheed; the state…
