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We are concluding our discussion on phrases, clauses and sentences today. In the last two classes, we compared the three, underlining how a sentence is usually a combination of clauses and phrases. We noted that a phrase is a group of words without a subject and predicate, while a clause is marked by the presence […]
Continue ReadingOfficers of the Bayelsa State Police Command have revealed the identity of the woman found dead in a hotel in Igbogene, a suburb of Yenagoa Local Government Area. In a statement issued in Yenagoa, Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the command, Musa Mohammed, clarified that the deceased, identified as Miss Francisca Otu, was a […]
Continue ReadingCourt proceedings at the Court of Appeal, the Federal High Court and the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and some courts across the country were grounded on Monday, as the nationwide strike declared by the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) took effect. The Lagos Division of the Court of Appeal and […]
Continue ReadingIf you think there are too many beggars on your street, please take heart. A trending video is showing a massive throng of Nigerian children and women being deported from Ghana where they were found doing street begging. They are said to be part of thousands of West Africans on Ghanaian streets. About 10,000 are […]
Continue ReadingNow that the April tax deadline has passed, most Americans have either filed their 2024 tax returns or submitted an extension request. The IRS is now busy reviewing returns and issuing refunds. However, before a refund can be processed, the IRS must first receive and review your return. Due to recent budget and staffing cuts, some […]
Continue ReadingLatest data published by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) shows that the Nigerian banking industry (NBI) pays its customers an average interest rate of 5.32% on savings in their bank accounts. The figures released on its website capture deposit rates across 31 commercial and merchant banks. Commercial Banks’ average interest rate on customers’ deposit […]
Continue Reading1. Imperatives and Diversities of Democracy The two subjects- Democracy and Poverty- offer a freedom that I feel free to delve into on this occasion. We live in an assumed democracy in which poverty has become the most common feature of social being and economic existence. Whether you are rich or poor, the consequences of […]
Continue ReadingSensational Nigerian singer, songwriter, and actress, Simisola Bolatito Kosoko (née Ogunleye) known by her stage name, Simi, has shared a rare and touching message to mark her daughter Adejare’s 5th birthday on Friday. Known for keeping her family life private, the singer posted a photo of her daughter and videos from sweet mommy-daughter moments, alongside […]
Continue ReadingNiyi Akinmolayan, a Nollywood filmmaker, has attributed the exit of international movie streamers such as Netflix and Amazon from the Nigerian market to the devaluation of the naira. Speaking as a guest on Channels Television’s Youth Forum, themed Pressing Issues Affecting Nigeria’s Youth, Akinmolayan explained that the current economic policies have made the Nigerian market […]
Continue ReadingAccess Bank Plc and KCB Group Plc have officially announced the completion of the sale of National Bank of Kenya Limited to Access Bank Plc, marking the conclusion of a transaction initiated in March 2024. The acquisition, according to Access Bank’s statement on Friday, followed the receipt of all necessary regulatory approvals, solidifying the bank’s […]
Continue ReadingLast week, we started discussing the differences between a phrase, clause and a sentence. We defined a phrase as a group of words without a subject and a predicate, though standing together to form a part of a sentence. While ‘predicate’ is the part of the clause containing the verb and saying something about the […]
Continue ReadingOne of the unique and pleasant experiences of my adult life was the uncertain definition of my relationship status with the former Yoruba patriarch, Ooni of Ife, Oba Okunade Sijuade. Between him and my friends (Tokunbo, Deremi and several nieces and nephew) I often wonder whose buddy I really was. Regardless of his preoccupation at […]
Continue ReadingExtraordinary Nigerian gospel singer, song writer, minister, and wife, Adeyinka Akinyemi, popularly known as Yinka Alaseyori, has welcomed a baby boy. The singer shared the news on Instagram, announcing that both she and the newborn baby are in good condition. In her words, “The journey of 40 weeks ended in praise.” She extended appreciation to […]
Continue ReadingWhen General Sani Abacha deceptively seized power in 1993 from the interim government led by Chief Ernest Shonekan, one thing he pretended about was returning power to the people. First was that he pretended that he had a plan to hand over to Chief MKO Abiola, who was believed to have won the annulled June […]
Continue ReadingNigerian woman, Buithat Hudu Muhammad Lawal, has said that some women are not meant to be first wives. The biochemist, who stated this in a Facebook post on Wednesday, advised single ladies to settle down with married men instead of using them as sugar daddies. See her post below:
Continue ReadingPopular Nigerian gospel singer, Bolaji Olanrewaju, widely known as Big Bolaji, has been laid to rest in Ibadan, Oyo State. He passed away on April 19 at the age of 50 after a brief illness. Punch reports that a funeral service and lying-in-state were held at the Hall of Grace, Jogor Centre, Ibadan, with family, […]
Continue ReadingNigerian adult film actress Wunmi Savage has revealed that her entry into the p0rn industry was triggered by a period of depression, adding that her self-confidence and body positivity played a role in her decision to remain in the spotlight. Speaking candidly about her journey, the actor said she began sharing explicit content on social […]
Continue ReadingThe stories we are hearing are that some of our men abroad (who hitherto rushed home “to find a wife”) are no longer looking in the direction of our women when they are set to remarry. What we hear is that they would rather start doing “significant other” with young Caribbean ladies, who are quick […]
Continue ReadingFormer Nigerian actress, and ex-beauty queen, Regina Askia-Williams has shared the message she received from a fan urging her to work on her body. Regina, who is now a nurse in the USA, shared the screenshot via her Instagram page. In it, the fan is seen telling her to register at the gym because “you really need […]
Continue ReadingNigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has approved June 20, 2026 for the conduct of the Ekiti State governorship election, while August 8, 2026 has been fixed for the Osun election. INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, disclosed this on Friday in Ahuja at the swearing-in of six resident electoral commissioners (RECs). He said in line […]
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