A former Minister of Education, Obiageli Ezekwesili, has formally declared her intention to run for the office of the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria in the 2019 election. The declaration was made in a statement titled, ‘Why I am running for the Office of President’ on Saturday. Ezekwesili in her declariton promised to Read more
The longest “blood moon” eclipse this century was underway Friday, coinciding with Mars’ closest approach in 15 years to treat skygazers across the globe to a thrilling celestial spectacle. As Earth’s constant companion slowly sailed across the skies, crowds gathered around the world to catch a glimpse of the rare phenomenon. Beside Lake Magadi, 100 Read more
Dr Zayad Ahmed, a family physician at the National Hospital, Abuja, has advised people to avoid lying down immediately after a meal as such practice could be responsible for common abdominal pains. He told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday in Abuja that such practice could lead to indigestion and abdominal pains. He Read more
Ireland will be without defender Richard Keogh, midfielder James McCarthy and forward Sean Maguire for their World Cup playoff against Denmark which kicks off with the first leg on Saturday. Keogh has a groin problem while McCarthy and Maguire are suffering with hamstring strains, the Football Association of Ireland said on its website (www.fai.ie) on Read more
What was the cause of the London tower fire? The deadly Grenfell Tower blaze started in a Hotpoint fridge freezer – model number FF175BP. It is suspected that a fault caused the appliance to catch alight in a fourth floor flat. Prime Minister Theresa May ordered an immediate examination by experts of the fridge freezer Read more
