Yearly Archives: 2017
UK’s highest Bridge, Queensferry, opens
The highest bridge in the UK has opened to traffic for the first time, marking the end of a 10-year, £1.35b building project.
Northbound traffic...
NIS stops cash passport payments
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has banned cash payments for passport processing as part of its efforts to eliminate corruption at all passport offices...
New tool identifies ways to prevent mental ill health
Public Health England (PHE) on 30 August 2017 launched a ground breaking new tool for local public health teams identifying the most cost effective...
SACREDNESS, THE HALLMARK OF THE OONI OF IFE STOOL
By Biodun Kupoluyi - Against the groundswell of unfounded rumours concerning the marital wellbeing or otherwise of the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi,...
Re: 16 Nigerian govt functionaries in US court
We recently published a story with the above caption and regret to note that the story suffered distortions from unreachable sources.
Consequently, the story...
UN agencies decry Arewa’s ultimatum to Igbos
Two organs of the United Nations (UN) have denounced an ultimatum issued by members of the Arewa Youth Consultative Forum for demanding that Igbo...
Evelyn leads Nigeria To FIBA Victory
For her outstanding role in guiding Nigeria to their first title in 12 years, Evelyn Akhator was named on the All-Star Five of the...
‘Rwanda can host U-17 world Cup’
The local football governing body has reiterated that Rwanda has what it takes to host a memorable U-17 World Cup. According to Rwanda Football...
Beware of Dogs!
“Whatever happens, my dear brothers and sisters, rejoice in the Lord. I never get tired of telling you these things, and I do it...
IAAF world meet may be in Africa
The head of Confederation of African Athletics, Hamad Kalkaba Malboum, has said the continent will bid to host the 2025 World Athletics Championships.
It is...
