Israeli forces intensified their offensive in Gaza, targeting hospitals and residential areas. Tanks positioned near Al Shifa Hospital hint at a dire situation within healthcare facilities, with reports of patient deaths, including infants, due to power shortages amid the ongoing conflict. US President Biden urged hospital protection, signalling ongoing negotiations via Qatar for a potential Read More…
Month: November 2023
Liberians head to polls for Weah-Boakai runoff election
Early voting commenced in Liberia for the pivotal runoff election between President George Weah and former Vice President Joseph Boakai, both locked in a tight race after falling short of the 50% threshold required for an outright victory in the initial round. The first round reflected a narrow margin, with former soccer star Weah securing Read More…
Kano Pillars FC secures two-year deal with Gongoni, makers of Rambo products
Kano Pillars Football Club celebrates a pivotal moment, having inked a significant two-year partnership pact with Gongoni, renowned producers of Rambo insecticide, antiseptic, and various household essentials. “Today marks a historic milestone for our club,” declared Alhaji Babangida Umar, the club’s chairman, as he expressed elation following the formal signing of the collaboration between the Read More…
Emeka Agba’s debut boxing triumphs!
The National Cruiserweight Challenge marked the thrilling debut tournament by Emeka Agba Boxing Promotions at the Old School Hall, National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos, captivating fans with an evening of gripping bouts. Six electrifying fights unfolded, among which the highlight was the National Cruiserweight Challenge between Samuel Ebohen and Soldier Boy Godwin Ambrose. Across eight gruelling Read More…
Parenting Adolescents
If ever there is a time to be intentional and close-mark your children, it is this pre-teen to adolescent stage. While they ordinarily keep us on our toes, you’d better not be caught snoozing. At this stage, kids tend to be rebellious and careless, do things without considering consequences or implications, test limits, and, if Read More…
Sunak shakes cabinet, appoints Cameron Foreign Secretary
In a surprising move, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak executed a cabinet reshuffle on Monday, appointing former leader David Cameron as the new foreign minister. This decision came after Sunak dismissed interior minister Suella Braverman, whose criticism of the police had jeopardised Sunak’s authority. Sunak’s reshuffle indicates a strategic shift, opting for a more centrist Read More…
How to Handle God’s Unusual Blessings
(1 Kings 11:1-13; Phil. 4:10-13; 1 Tim. 6:3-12) Over the last several weeks we have seen that God truly blesses people in unusual ways, and these unusual blessings result from unusual actions on the part of those blessed. But from our last two examples of those who experienced God’s unusual blessings, that is, Solomon and Read More…
Presidential ‘To Do’ List (2)
The presidential bag of crucial tasks may seem to be bursting at the seams, but prioritisation and perspicacity, says the bard, make an impossible schedule lighter than could ever be imagined. Creativity in the way government business is conducted may turn out to be just what is required to quickly turn the corner and make Read More…
On Judgement Day, I will say, I stood for humanity
If, on Judgement Day, the Lord asks me what I did while the Palestinians were being exterminated like flies, I will say that I stood up to protest and to campaign against the genocide. I will say I wrote against the world leaders who want an eye-for-an-eye, a tooth-for-a-tooth. “My Lord,” I will say, “ Read More…
Premier League Roundup: Top teams face challenges amidst injuries and tactical shifts
Manchester City’s Defensive Woes Without Stones The vulnerability of Manchester City’s defence was glaringly exposed in a thrilling 4-4 draw against Chelsea, emphasising the absence of central defender John Stones. Stones, a crucial figure for the reigning champions, suffered a muscle injury in the Champions League win against Young Boys, compounding City’s defensive woes as Read More…