Growing old is a natural process no one can escape. Though we all hope to attain a ripe old age in life, the thought of it is sometimes worrisome and even a time dreaded by many. RALIAT AHMED writes. Have you ever wondered why people age? A lot ...
The Permanent Mission of Nigeria to the United Nations has expressed the decision of the federal government to join forces with the international community to combat the inclusion of children in armed conflicts. Addressing the United Security Council d...
A once-a-day pill could be used to prevent the spread of HIV, according to two new studies.Researchers have discovered that a drug which has been widely used since the 1990s could provide protection for up to 73 per cent of heterosexuals.The discovery ...
There’ll be no need to remember to turn the lights off if a pioneering lighting system developed in the Netherlands is successful.Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) is currently testing an intelligent street lighting system on its campus, ...
The Federal Road Maintenance Agency FERMA established several decades ago with the mandate to ensure that federal roads in the country are in motorable condition all year round, said it has over the years sustained road maintenance in spite of the lean...
Peoples Democratic Party chieftain, Emmanuel Ibeshi is the former national publicity secretary of the party. In this interview with KUNI TYESSI and SHUAIB SHUAIB, he criticizes the current political leadership of Cross-River State and commented on the ...
Hajj is among the five pillars of Islam. Being the last pillar, it is not compulsory on all, but only on those who can afford it.The Glorious Quran (3:97) says: “Pilgrimage thereto is a duty men owe to Allah – those who can afford the means...
You have seen them either on Africa Independent Television (AIT), Sound City, Nigezie, notjustok.com and other avenues for watching Nigerian artistes show why they are Africa’s best and Nigeria’s most titillating music-making generation. Go...
Former Super Eagles’ captain, Sunday Oliseh, has passed a vote of no confidence on Nigeria’s football administration with a damning verdict that the game is nearing its death in the country. Speaking to sports radio station, Brila FM, on We...
Osaze Odemwingie has said only a good offer from one of Europe’s ‘Big 10’ clubs will convince him to leave West Brom. The Nigeria striker is in talks with the Baggies over a new deal but remains in the thick of transfer speculation af...
National U-23 defender, Kingsley Udoh has blamed the ouster of Dream Team V from the All Africa Games on ill luck and a bad day. They lost 2-0 against Ghana in Kumasi. But the defender insisted that the Black Meteors second goal should not have stood. ...
The team of 43 competitors and 18 officials that represented the country in the last Special Olympics event held in Athens, Greece, has returned to the country with laurels.The contingent won a total of 27 medals comprising 9 gold, 9 silver and 9 bronz...
Rory M.cIlroy is determined to put a smile back on the face of British sports fans The country’s summer of discontent has seen Andy Murray, David Haye, Jenson Button and Lewis Hamilton all fall short of greatness. His focus is now firmly on North...
Arsenal manager, Arsene Wenger has hit out at Barcelona midfielder Xavi, who claimed Cesc Fabregas is “suffering” at the Emirates because he wants to move to Camp Nou.The Gunners captain has been heavily linked with a return to the Catalan ...
A Lagos High Court sitting in Igbosere, on Thursday, directed Major Hamza Al-Mustapha who was the former Chief Security Officer to the late of Head of State, General Sani Abacha and Alhaji Lateef Sofolahan to open their defence in their ongoing tr...