Fears are growing of a serious disruption to the global semiconductor industry, after Hurricane Helene knocked out a facility that provides a critical ingredient for the manufacture of the silicon wafers that are turned into the chips inside all the world’s computers. Sky News has been told that Sibelco, the world’s biggest provider of high-purity…
The Comptroller-General of Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) Kemi Nandap, has emerged as Chairperson of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Heads of Immigration Forum. This is contained in a statement by the Service Public Relations Officer (SPRO) Mr Kenneth Udo on Tuesday in Abuja. Udo said that the milestone occurred during the forum’s…
Protesters on Tuesday took to the streets to express their grievances regarding the current economic hardships facing the country in Osogbo, Osun State Capital. The demonstrators called on President Bola Tinubu to reverse the removal of fuel subsidies in an effort to curb the rising cost of living, including soaring food prices. The protesters gathered…
Miss Universe Nigeria 2024, Chidimma Adetshina has expressed her pride in Nigeria as the nation celebrated its 64th Independence Day on October 1. In an Instagram post on Tuesday, the beauty queen highlighted Nigeria’s rich cultural diversity, profound historical heritage, and unwavering resilience. Adetshina emphasised that beyond celebrating the country’s freedom, Independence Day serves as…
Patience Umo Eno was born and raised in Ikot Akpa Ekop in Mkpat Enin, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. She was nurtured in an environment that valued mutual support and service to others. Although her early life and educational background remain private, it is clear that her upbringing shaped her compassion for others. It led her…
The Executive Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke has rejoiced with Nigeria’s former Ambassador to The Philippines, Dr. Yemi Farounbi, on the occasion of his 80th birthday, celebrating the legendary broadcast journalist’s endearing contributions to national growth. Governor Adeleke notes the excellence that defines the professional trajectory of Dr. Farounbi, counting for his elevation…
The 2023 presidential election candidate for African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore today joined other Nigerians at Ikeja underbridge in protesting the hardships, privations, hunger, unemployment, insecurity, and poverty that the Tinubu government has unleashed on the people of Nigeria #FearlessInOctober.
In his speech to mark Nigeria’s 64th Independence Day, President Bola Tinubu spoke extensively on his economic policies, describing them as “necessary reforms”. While calling for perseverance from Nigerians, the president also reeled out his administration’s efforts to improve security, create more jobs and tame the rising cost of living. Here is the full speech….
by Ana B. Ibarra A new California law meant to improve infant health will require most tortilla makers to include folic acid in their products. In summary Folic acid is so important to infant health that it’s required to be added to cereal and bread. A new California law ensures it’ll be in tortillas. Most tortillas…
