Gov. Umo Eno (2nd from R), his Deputy, Senator Akon Eyakenyi (1st from R), the UN Assistant Secretary- General, (UNDP), Ahunna Eziakonwa (3rd from R) and her colleague at the on going retreat in Lagos. By Anietie Akpan With the current challenges rocking oil production globally, the United Nations and Akwa Ibom State Government are…
Defending champion Scottie Scheffler is a bit surprised that most recent Masters champions have scored in the top 10 after the opening round. The world number one isn’t complaining, however, after grabbing a share of second with a bogey-free, four-under-par 68 in Thursday’s first round of the 89th Masters. “I felt pretty good. Anytime you…
Superstar footballer, Cristiano Ronaldo has announced a career away from the pitch. The Portuguese footballer currently plying his trade for Saudi Pro League side Al-Nassr, Ronaldo, 40, is opening a new business venture. This will see him partner with filmmaker Matthew Vaughn, 54, the producer of Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels and the director of gangster…
Nigerian journalist and media entrepreneur Kadaria Ahmed has established a scholarship scheme to support indigent students at Lagos State University (LASU) in honour of the late Rotimi Sankore. The Rotimi Sankore Scholarship Award is open to undergraduate students of Communication and Media Studies, particularly those interested in a future career in “developmental and data journalism.”…
Ange Postecoglou’s bid to end Tottenham’s long trophy drought is delicately poised after a 1-1 draw against Eintracht Frankfurt in the Europa League quarterfinal first leg on Thursday. Postecoglou’s troubled side trailed to Hugo Ekitike’s early goal in north London, but Pedro Porro hauled them level before half-time. Tottenham laid seige to the Frankfurt goal…
Rapper Nicki Minaj appears to have been the target of a swatting incident involving an alleged shooter at the Grammy winner’s home Wednesday night. Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputies responded to an assault with a deadly weapon call at Minaj’s Hidden Hills residence around 7 p.m., the Los Angeles Times reported. The caller claimed…
