Entertainment 1967: On this day, Aretha Franklin released one of her hit singles titled “Respect” which was included in her album ‘I Never loved a Man the Way I Love You’ 1990: 13 people hospitalized after thousands of fans tried to forcibly gain entrance into a sold-out “New Kids on the Block” concert in Brighton, England. Politics 1997: This day witnessed the arms control treaty which prohibited the production, storage and use of chemical weapons. This treaty has far been ratified by some 190 countries in the world. 2004: On this day, the National World War II (WWII) Memorial was…
Author: Nonso Chukwujekwu
Having witnessed the commencement of the West African Examination Council (WAEC) in most secondary schools nationwide, the news that the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) caught over 50 professional exam writers who specializein writing examination for candidates for a fee in the just concluded Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) is alarming. According to JAMB’s bulletin ‘JAMBULLETIN’ signed by the organization’s Head of Media and Information, Dr. Fabian Benjamin in Lagos State, it highlighted that some of the suspects caught were Master’s Degree holders and undergraduates from various universities within the country. It is sad and upsetting to realize that…
The term ‘wife material’ has overly been misused especially among Nigerian ladies. There is literally no day on the internet or social media that this term does not come up most especially with ladies trying to show the world their homely and caring side or ability to wear the crown of a wife. This term ‘wife material’ is usually on full display on various social media platforms when ladies cook good-looking meals and reportedly tidy up their partner’s apartment or wardrobe. Ladies, what you fail to understand is that being a wife or future partner to a man requires more…
A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja yesterday has issued a warrant against the Department of State Service (DSS) to produce the immediate past National Security Adviser; Retired Colonel Sambo Dasuki. Justice Hussein Baba-Yusuf issued the warrant following a request from the Prosecutor OluwalekeAtolagbe who asked that the court grants an order to enable the immediate past National Security Adviser to appear in court to answer to charges of criminal breach of trust, misappropriation and dishonest release of funds to the tune of ₦33.3 billion leveled against him by the Federal Government. At the resumption of trial yesterday, the prosecutor…
Following the successful Quarter Finals first leg tie of the UEFA Champions League matches played last week between clubs in Europe, football fans worldwide are set to be on the edge of their seats as the second leg of the tie rolls into town tonight. Later this evening, FC Barcelona will host Manchester United FC at Camp Nou stadium in Spain. The Spanish giants head into this tie with a 1-0 slender lead courtesy of an own goal from Luke Shaw at Old Trafford a week ago. Having dispatched other teams from various divisions during the competition, Barcelona will look…
Lovers of soul music yesterday gathered to celebrate Aretha Franklin popularly known as ‘The Queen of Soul’ for been awarded with the Posthumous Pulitzer prize. The famous song writer and musician was awarded a special citation prize for “her indelible contribution to American music and culture for more than five decades” the Pulitzer judges press release noted. Aretha Franklin is the first individual woman to receive this award which began in 1930 and also the first woman to be admitted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1987. In 1999, she was honored with the National Medal of…
Over the weekend around major parts of the country, Nigerians woke up to the news rapidly circulated that fuel also known as ‘Premium Motor Spirit’ (PMS) might be scarce in circulation. The genesis of this widely circulated news story is still yet unknown but it was gathered that major filling stations within the country had witnessed an increase in the number of motorists wanting to purchase petrol. Residents in Abuja recorded long queues at various filling stations as early as 7:30am on Saturday morning and there was also the presence of Nigerians who wanted to buy petrol in jericans for…
With the eyes of the world focused on the 2019 Masters Championship at Augusta, a host of talented golfers dawned the golf course in search of victory. Little did any of the spectators realise that this year’s champion was going to be someone who at one time was ranked outside the top 1,000 in the World Golf Rankings. At the initial stage of trailing leaders in the Championship, Tiger Woods sprang to the stage to record his first major win since the 2008 US Open and 15th major title in total. Having battled with various personal issues including a nasty…
