I-Scholar Initiative Awards 70 Nigerians with Fully-Funded Scholarships
The I-Scholar Initiative (iSI), a non-profit organization aiming to mentor and empower African students to pursue their graduate studies through fully-funded scholarships in leading foreign universities, has awarded scholarships to 70 Nigerian students destined to begin their studies in 2023. The scholarship awards were announced by iSI’s president, Victor Ogunmola, during a virtual event held over the weekend. Out of the applications received, only 70 awardees made it through the selection process. He was explicit about the fact that the organization was only able to cater for three per cent of the total applications received, a figure he deemed unsatisfactory. Most importantly, iSI provides end-to-end mentoring programmes to mentees, including support to potential awardees in applying for global scholarships.
Source:The Guardian
June 05, 2023 03:39 UTC
Lagos hosts audition for Canada’s fashion show, reports The Guardian Nigeria News.
- Advertisement -Organisers of the Glam African Fashion Festival (GAFF) have announced an audition for African fashion designers to showcase their talents and designs to the world. The Guardian Nigeria reports that the organisers of the Glam African Fashion Festival (GAFF) have announced an upcoming audition in Nigeria, providing an opportunity for African fashion designers to showcase their talents and rich designs to the world. - Advertisement -GAFF is a commercial hub that showcases creativity, diversity, and richness of African fashion. The African Canada Investment Expo & Summit is a prestigious business gathering, bridging the gap between African businesses and Canadian investors. To bring this to a close, the GAFF audition in Nigeria is an excellent opportunity for emerging and exceptional African fashion designers to showcase their talents to the world.
Source:The Guardian
June 05, 2023 02:05 UTC
Family pleads Otti’s intervention over kidnapped ex-ABSUTH CMD, Iweaha
One year after, the family of kidnapped Prof Uwedinachi Iweha called on the abductors, Gov. Alex Otti of Abia State and Rt. Obi Aguocha, the member representing Ikwuano/Umuahia at National Assembly to ensure the release of the medical doctor. Prof Uwedinachi Iweha served as the former CMO of Abia State University Teaching Hospital (ABSUTH) and CMD of Abia Specialist Hospital, Amachara. He returned to Abia state to serve his community and contribute his quota to its development and was repaid with this wicked act.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
June 04, 2023 21:11 UTC
Subsidy removal: Petrol prices now determined by market forces — NMDPRA
The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has said that in view of the removal of petrol subsidy, market forces will now be used to determine price. It said because the market is now deregulated, it will no longer fix prices or release templates for petrol prices. The Authority Chief Executive (ACE), Engr Farouk Ahmed, explained that under the liberalized market, market forces are allowed to dictate prices. “The market is now open for everybody that wants to import as far as they meet all the requirements. As far as we are concerned in the NMDPRA, this is not like before when the PPPRA fixes the price.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
June 04, 2023 21:05 UTC
Sweden declares sex as sport, to host competition
Sweden has officially declared sex as a sport and is also set to host its first-ever sex competition. The participants will engage in sex sessions which can go up to six hours daily. A panel of judges will decide the winners of the sex competition while the audience will also influence the final decisions. Aside influencing the decision, the audience will also notice several aspects of the sexual activity. The final decision on the winners will be arrived at after considering the factors like the chemistry between the couple, knowledge about sex as well as endurance level.
Source:Punch
June 04, 2023 20:49 UTC
Peter Obi's Attempt To Manipulate The Perception Of Nigerians Must Surely Come To An End- Arabambi
Arabambi, speaking to journalists in Abuja as reported by The Guardian Nigeria, announced that they have withdrawn their support for Peter Obi. He further claimed that the Labour Party's case has faced multiple postponements due to a lack of funds to pursue it effectively in court. Quoting the exact statement released by Abayomi Arabambi, he said, "Peter Obi's attempt to manipulate the perception of Nigerians must come to an end." Below is a screenshot of Abayomi Arabambi's exact statement extracted from the Guardian Newspaper online. Source: Guardian Newspaper onlineOver to my esteemed readers, I know you will have something to say about Abayomi Arabambi's statement?
Source:The Guardian
June 04, 2023 14:20 UTC
Contemplating The Significance Of National Anthem
Features Contemplating The Significance Of National Anthem By Chinelo Eze "Arise, O compatriots!" Every country possesses a national anthem that tells the story of its people, often reflecting their struggles and the subsequent attainment of freedom. The Nigerian national anthem encapsulates the core values, ideals, and aspirations of the country, reflecting its cultural heritage, unity, and national pride. In summary, the national anthem of a nation, including Nigeria, holds tremendous importance and significance. For Nigerians, the national anthem serves as a powerful symbol of national unity and patriotism among its diverse citizens.
Source:The Guardian
June 04, 2023 14:16 UTC
Big Eyes, Ecoterra, and DeeLance Presales to 10x Gains
Big Eyes Presale On Last LapBig Eyes caught the eyes of the market with the largest presale in recent years with a jaw-dropping haul of $45 million. Big Eyes have stated that its goal is to create wealth for its community by building an ecosystem that gives $BIG utility. The Big Eyes casino will exclusively use $BIG and will let users swap other tokens for it. The presales of Ecoterra, DeeLance, and Big Eyes have stood for the investment they have brought in and also for their utility-driven projects. As the clock is ticking on the Big Eyes presale the team has made an irresistible offer, $BIG at stage 3 prices, its Buy or Cry time.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
June 04, 2023 13:08 UTC
Ondo State Governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu’s Death Rumours Are False – State Government
The Ondo State government has dismissed reports of the death of the state’s governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, calling them false and stating that Akeredolu is alive and attending to state matters and functions. Ademola-Olateju added that while the governor has been indisposed for a while, he has delegated functions to his aides when necessary. They urged the governor’s handlers to come forward with information to put an end to the speculation about Akeredolu. Finally, the PDP called on Akeredolu to resign as governor if he is no longer fit for office. The Ondo State government urged the public to ignore the rumour and said the governor is very much alive.
Source:The Guardian
June 04, 2023 11:48 UTC
Grappling with challenges, monopoly fears, others posed by
Dangote Refinery is at the moment the best news in the downstream segment of the petroleum industry in Nigeria, and Africa. Dee Jones, Hi-Rev Oil Limited, Starex Petroleum Refinery Limited, Eko Petrochem & Refining Company Limited, Petrolex Oil & Gas Limited, Ikwe-Onna Refinery Limited, Clean Waters Refinery, Southwest Refineries and Petrochemicals Company Limited, Obat Refinery Limited, and Antonio Oil Company Limited. The Dangote Refinery is expected to produce a variety of light and medium grades of crude in accordance with Euro V specifications. While Dangote’s entrance broke this monopoly, most stakeholders have expressed fears that the development only means replacing government monopoly with private sector monopoly. Energy expert, Ademola Adigun, said while the Dangote Refinery remained positive for the economy and an elixir for the midstream and downstream segments of the industry, “there is still a need for clarity in some areas.
Source:The Guardian
June 04, 2023 09:21 UTC
Commercial drivers count losses despite over 100% fare hike
Despite increasing transport fare by 100 percent, commercial drivers have lamented their inability to recover the cost of buying fuel. They claimed that they would still need to charge higher than the current rate to recover their cost, a move that passengers would outrightly reject. Similarly, private car owners have also deployed means to cover the cost of fuelling their cars by stylishly picking passengers going their route. The proceeds of this is what they use to cover the cost of filling their tanks. “When going to work in the morning, I usually do not pick passengers but since this new regime, I’ll just pick passengers.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
June 04, 2023 09:14 UTC
Bus hits seven-year-old schoolgirl in UK
A yet-to-be-identified schoolgirl has been knocked down by a bus around the Upper Elmers End Road, between Abbots Way and Stanhope Grove, Beckenham, Greater London, United Kingdom. Following the crash, emergency responders alerted to the incident stormed the scene. In an attempt to rescue the seven-year-old schoolgirl, the emergency responders rushed the minor to a nearby hospital for treatment. According to The Sun UK, the victim’s condition remains unclear. Aside from the schoolgirl, no other person reportedly sustained an injury in the crash as cops detailed to the scene had commenced an investigation.
Source:Punch
June 04, 2023 07:55 UTC
Kim’s sister slams UN meeting on North Korea’s spy satellite launch
The UN’s under-secretary-general for political and peacebuilding affairs, Rosemary DiCarlo, took the Security Council to task on Friday for a “lack of unity and action” on North Korea’s tests. Kim Yo Jong said the UN meeting was another reminder the council was acting as a “political appendage” to “gangster-like” Washington. She vowed to continue launching spy satellites, which the North has previously pitched as necessary to counterbalance the growing US military presence in the region. “The DPRK will continue to take proactive measures to exercise all the lawful rights of a sovereign state, including the one to military reconnaissance satellite launch,” she said. Analysts have said there is significant technological overlap between the development of intercontinental ballistic missiles and space launch capabilities.
Source:Punch
June 04, 2023 07:53 UTC
The power of motivation I
FOR ENQUIRIES AND COMMENTS PLEASE SEND EMAIL TO Charismokola @yahoo.comTHE POWER OF MOTIVATION Part 2Last time we began looking at the power of motivation. Morals: An example includes always telling the truth due to the belief that it is wrong to lie.” Jacquelyn JohnsonThe best motivation is self motivation. FOR ENQUIRIES AND COMMENTS PLEASE SEND EMAIL TO Charismokola @yahoo.comTHE POWER OF MOTIVATION Part 3We have been looking at the power of motivation. Motivation can be intrinsic or extrinsic but the best motivation is self motivation. FOR ENQUIRIES AND COMMENTS PLEASE SEND EMAIL TO Charismokola @yahoo.comTHE POWER OF MOTIVATION Part 4We have been looking at the power of motivation.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
June 04, 2023 05:32 UTC
How to check building collapse in Nigeria — Ogunjobi
Building collapse remains a major problem bedeviling Nigeria, having become a reoccurring decimal on yearly basis. Dr. Tunji Ogunjobi, FCIOB, an expert in the sector, who based in the United Kingdom reacts to the spate of building collapse in Nigeria in this interviewHow would you evaluate building collapse in Nigeria given the recent case in 2023? The continuous building collapse in Nigeria is an expression of a broken system from a professional viewpoint. I can assure you that the last building collapse we saw will not be the last building that will collapse. Local building materials manufacturers should be encouraged and tax relief on building material importation should be introduced.
Source:The Guardian
June 04, 2023 03:25 UTC