While the right to protest is fundamental to a democratic society, it should be exercised responsibly and with consideration for the potential consequences. Protest is an intrinsic component of a vibrant democracy, providing citizens with a voice to express discontent and demand accountability from their government. However, the decision to protest is not one to…
A businesswoman and the Iyalaje Oodua Worldwide, Chief Toyin Kolade, has expressed optimism that Nigeria will soon overcome its current economic challenges. Kolade, Managing Director, Fisolak Royal Furniture and Arikay Oil and Gas, said this during the 2024 Aje festival held on Monday in the Ancient City of Ile-Ife, Osun. The socialite, while commending the…
In 2018, Burna Boy soared to international success after his single ‘YE’ came to the attention of rap fans who were searching for Kanye West’s new album of the same name. With his career on a fast rise internationally, Burna Boy released his fourth album ‘African Giant’ in 2019 which charted a new course for…
A female Ghanaian pastor, Rev Dr Nana Yaa Prempeh, has urged unmarried ladies to test their men’s dick to be sure it is working before they settle to marry them. The clergywoman said it is pertinent for ladies to see, hold and feel their men’s manhood before settling to marry them so as to avoid…
The Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, Akure zone, comprising the leadership of academic staff members of public universities in Osun, Ondo and Ekiti States, yesterday decried poor funding of the education sector. Addressing journalists ahead of the zonal meeting of the union held in Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State, ASUU Akure Zonal Coordinator,…
The French Olympic Committee said on Monday that it would provide hotel rooms for breast-feeding French athletes during the Paris Olympics because children are set to remain barred from the athletes’ village. The move is a response to demands by new mothers that parenting be taken into greater consideration by sporting bodies, notably by French…
…employ different coping strategies As the nation’s economy bits unrelentingly, Nigerians are devising different ‘structural adjustment strategies’ to keep body and soul together. A cross-section of respondents, who spoke with NAN in Ibadan on Friday, said they had resorted to rationing their meagre resources amidst other coping mechanisms. A public servant, Mrs Funmi Alli, said…
Drinkable water, a very important lubrication for the body system, has gone through many prices in the past few years, as Nigerians grapple to meet up with the increasing high cost of living. Now, a bag of sachet water that was sold for N50 naira is now N500 in some areas. Those who purchase water…
Andy Murray suggested he may retire within the next “few months” after winning his opening match in Dubai on Monday. The former world number one battled back from a set down to beat Denis Shapovalov 4-6, 7-6 (7/5), 6-3 and reach the second round. The 36-year-old, who snapped a six-match losing streak in Doha last…
The Super Falcons of Nigeria have moved a step further to book a place in the Olympics games for the first time since 2008 with a 1-0 aggregate win against the Indomitable Lionesses of Cameroon in the third round of qualifiers for the Paris 2024 games. Esther Okoronkwo’s 14th-minute strike, off a fine assist by…
