With the United States on the cusp of celebrating 250 years of independence, the first American pope was honored Friday by the National Constitution Center as its 2026 Liberty Medal recipient. Awarded annually to “men and women of courage and conviction who strive to secure the blessings of liberty for people around the globe,” the…
By Frank Ulom Argentina booked their place in the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after edging a spirited Cabo Verde 3-2 in an enthralling extra-time contest. The World Champions were pushed to the limit as Cape Verde twice came from behind before defender Cristian Romero headed home the decisive winner in…
The case against the Equality Act Alka Sehgal Cuthbert, author of a new report, argues that, while seeming benign, this landmark legislation has reduced us from being equals before the law to ‘protected characteristics on legs’. ALKA SEHGAL CUTHBERT The Telegraph reported this week that more than a dozen Oxbridge scholarships, bursaries and financial aid schemes have…
Spain goalkeeper, Unai Simon, has warned his team about one area where Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo is dangerous. Portugal will face Spain in the World Cup Round of 16 fixture next week. Portugal had defeated Croatia in the Round of 32, while Spain had won against Austria. Speaking ahead of the encounter between Portugal and…
Nollywood actor James Olarenwaju, popularly known as Baba Ijesha, has disclosed that the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, honoured him with a brand-new car, luxury gifts and a traditional title following the birth of his son. The actor made the announcement in a Facebook post on Thursday, where he publicly thanked the revered monarch…
[mc4wp_form id=33047] The decision by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to revoke the operating licences of 46 Microfinance Banks should be viewed primarily as a regulatory measure aimed at preserving the safety, soundness and stability of Nigeria’s financial system.It goes without saying that Banking is a business built on public confidence, and once a…
