World football governing body, FIFA, has been accused of insult Lionel Messi during the just concluded World Cup tournament. Argentinian media expressed their discontent with FIFA regarding their ‘almost insulting’ choice to deny Messi the World Cup Golden Ball award. Messi’s pursuit of a second World Cup title ended in disappointment as Argentina lost 1-0…
Volunteerism, innovation and civic capability may be Nigeria’s most overlooked workforce development strategy. Every year, hundreds of thousands of young Nigerians graduate with ambition, qualifications and hope. Yet for many, the transition from education to meaningful work remains uncertain—not simply because jobs are scarce, but because the capabilities increasingly demanded by today’s economy are rarely…
A former Assistant Director of the Department of State Services, Dennis Amachree, has said the differing accounts surrounding the rescue of abducted schoolchildren and teachers in Oyo State do not necessarily contradict each other, arguing that both narratives could accurately reflect events that unfolded during the operation. The clarification follows conflicting explanations after the victims…
Super Eagles forward, Victor Osimhen, has been placed among the top five strikers in global football. Galatasaray loanee, Przemysław Frankowski has hailed the Nigerian, commending his professionalism and unwavering ambition to score goals. Osimhen first joined the Turkish champions on loan before finalizing a permanent transfer last summer, and he has since become one of…
The personal physician to former Kaduna State governor Nasir El-Rufai, Dr Bello Abubakar, has been questioned by the Medical and Dental Consultants’ Association of Nigeria (MDCAN) over his alleged role in procuring a fake medical report for his patient. The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has also filed a four-count charge…
Many U.S. voters are skeptical about the government gobbling up ownership stakes in American companies, according to a CNBC survey released Monday. The new poll found that just 19% of American voters believe it is appropriate for the federal government to own a share of private companies in the U.S., compared to 49% who think…
