Deborah Adebisi, an 11-year-old girl from Makoko, expressed her excitement after a special outing organised by the Bread of Hope Foundation. She exclaimed, “I want to say a big thank you to our sponsors. I have never seen a place like this.” The Bread of Hope Foundation, through its Children of the Slum (COS) initiative, Read More…
In Lagos, Nigeria, an unconventional form of therapy has emerged as an outlet for pent-up frustration. The “rage room” at Shadow Rage Room allows patrons to unleash their anger by breaking glass, smashing furniture, and demolishing electronic devices in a controlled environment, free from consequences. Offering 20-minute sessions for N7,500, co-founder Banjoko Babajide James revealed Read More…
Olayemi Cardoso, the newly appointed governor of Nigeria’s central bank, announced plans to implement tighter monetary policies in the next two quarters to manage inflation while urging banks to bolster their capital to support economic growth. Addressing immediate challenges such as curbing excess liquidity and combating inflation, Cardoso emphasised a shift from direct fiscal interventions Read More…
Hannatu Musawa, the Minister of Arts, Culture, and Creative Economy, revealed ongoing strategies to revolutionise Nigeria’s video game animation sector. Speaking at the third-quarter edition of the Xbox Developer Hangout, organised by Microsoft in Lagos, Musawa emphasised the intent to integrate Nigerian movies, music, fashion, and cultural elements into locally produced video games. Highlighting the Read More…
Israel has received a list of hostages to be freed from Gaza on Saturday by Palestinian militant group Hamas, officials said, following the release of 24 hostages the previous day, the first of a planned four-day truce. Israeli security officials were reviewing the list, the office of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in a statement, Read More…
The Vatican announced that Pope Francis cancelled his Saturday morning audiences due to a mild flu, as stated in an official statement. Typically engaging in regular meetings on Saturdays with Vatican officials, including a weekly session with the head of the department overseeing the appointment of bishops, as well as private audiences, the 86-year-old pontiff Read More…
Oscar Pistorius’s life journey, encapsulated from the heights of inspirational triumph to the depths of a tragic event, reflects the stark contrast between two cinematic narratives – one of a sporting legend and the other a harrowing tale of violence. In the former portrayal, he emerged as the revered “Blade Runner,” securing numerous Paralympic gold Read More…
Sandra Emina and Ohio Ugbehu showcased their golfing prowess in the recently concluded four zonal championship at the 2023 Nigeria Ladies Open held in Abuja. The duo, representing the Southern zone, clinched victory with impressive scores. Emina and Ugbehu demonstrated their skill by amassing a total of 170 gross, achieving nett scores of 86 and Read More…
