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…
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…
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…
(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…
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…
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…
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…
In a recent development, Nigeria’s state oil firm NNPC Ltd announced on Sunday that it successfully restored 275,000 barrels per day (bpd) of oil production at its joint venture unit with Total Energies after resolving an industrial action by workers. According to NNPC’s statement, “The unions have agreed to suspend ongoing industrial action leading to Read More…
In a groundbreaking development, Saudi Arabia has pledged a significant investment in the comprehensive overhaul of Nigeria’s ageing oil refineries. The commitment was sealed during a bilateral meeting between Nigerian President Bola Tinubu and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on the fringes of the Saudi-Africa summit in Riyadh. Under President Tinubu’s ambitious reforms, aimed Read More…
Israel’s military is prepared to evacuate infants from Gaza’s main hospital, Al-Shifa, amidst ongoing conflict, but Palestinian officials report people trapped inside, with two newborns dead and many at risk due to a power outage. Israel’s army, focusing on a month-long campaign to eliminate Hamas, stated its readiness to evacuate babies from Al-Shifa. Palestinian officials Read More…
