Written by Pius Okaneme Nigerians have a way of making a mess of a good system. I walked from my hotel located next to Maris Road to Bank Road. Every bank I stopped at to withdraw money from the ATM had no cash. From Sterling Bank, UBA, Access Bank, First Bank, Fidelity Bank to my own bank; Eco Bank customers are walking around looking despondent. No … [Read more...] about No Cash On Bank Road
POEM: Ikemefuna by Emeka Chiakwelu
Ikemefuna (A sacrificial lad in Chinua Achebe’s Things Fall Apart) Kedu ! Ogini na eme N'abania Moisten forest mesmerized by repugnant darkness Thoughts wandering from dawn to sunset From where will the darkness emerged For in the mind of the hero lies cowardice and malice But you said he was fearless, a crusader hero Hour pillage with darkness will … [Read more...] about POEM: Ikemefuna by Emeka Chiakwelu
Heman Bekele, A 15-year-old who created soap that could treat skin cancer named Time’s 2024 Kid of the Year
An African American teenager, Heman Bekele , “who created a soap that could "transform skin cancer treatment" was chosen as the 2024 Kid of the Year by Time magazine and Time for Kids. Heman Bekele from Annandale, Virginia, is a 15-year-old scientist "who could change how we treat skin cancer," stated Time in its announcement released Thursday. "It’s … [Read more...] about Heman Bekele, A 15-year-old who created soap that could treat skin cancer named Time’s 2024 Kid of the Year
Politics
LG election: Peter Obi's Labour Party secures most votes without candidate in Bauchi - Daily Post Written by Timi Owolab The Labour Party in Bauchi State has secured the highest number of votes in the Bogoro councillorship election held in Lusa B Ward of Bogoro Local Government Area, despite not fielding a candidate. Consequently, the Bauchi State Independent … [Read more...] about Politics
Picture of the week! Meghan Markle and Colombian Vice President Francia Marquez
The first Black vice President of Colombia Francia Marquez welcomed the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle to Colombia., "The Duke and Duchess of Sussex kicked off their visit to the South American country on Aug. 15, starting their trip with an official greeting from Vice President Francia Márquez, who announced their visit earlier this month. … [Read more...] about Picture of the week! Meghan Markle and Colombian Vice President Francia Marquez