The Athens archaeological site which attracts visitors from around the world, keen to marvel at the ancient cultural spot, going forward, will take 20,000 only a day, to keep track of footfall and enforcing an hourly slot system. CNN reported that Greek culture minister Lina Mendoni said that the Acropolis currently has up to 23,000 daily visitors, calling this a “huge number. Mendoni said while the site is opened until […]
Grammy-winning singer Mandisa, who rose to fame on season five of “American Idol,” has died. She died on Thursday, April 18 at the age of 47, her representative said Friday. “We can confirm that yesterday Mandisa was found in her home deceased," her representative said in a statement. “At this time we do not know the cause of death or any further details.” “We ask for your prayers for her […]
Under the beaming lights of New York's iconic Times Square, Nigerian chess master Tunde Onakoya has broken the record for the longest chess marathon. After playing for 58 consecutive hours he was still at the board. Onakoya hopes to raise $1m (£805,000) for charity to support chess education for millions of children. Hundreds of supporters from the city's Nigerian community have shown up to cheer on the chess master, including […]
After months of delay, the US House of Representatives is poised to hold a vote on tens of billions of dollars in American military aid for Ukraine and Israel this weekend. Both measures have vocal opponents in Congress, however, and their hopes of passage have hinged on a fragile bipartisan coalition to overcome daunting procedural and legislative obstacles. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson has said he is determined to […]
A man who set himself on fire outside the Manhattan court where former President Donald Trump's hush-money trial is being held has died. Maxwell Azzarello, 37, doused himself in a liquid before throwing conspiracy-theory pamphlets into the air. It happened as the jury selection for Mr Trump's trial was completed. He was taken to hospital on Friday in critical condition, where he later died, CBS News - the BBC's US […]
Stakeholders in health and Nutrition have called on the government at all levels to prioritize resource allocation and early release and utilization to support the Implementation of robust nutrition programs in the country. The Chairman of Civil Society Scaling Up Nutrition (CS-SUNN)’s board of trustees, Dr. Mbang Kooffreh-Ada made the call in Abuja, at a media briefing as part of activities to mark the 10th anniversary of CS-SUNN. While calling […]
The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubumi Tunji-Ojo says with the massive electronic infrastructure being deployed to the nation's International Airports by the Nigeria Immigration Service, the era of illegal migration will soon be a thing of the past. Dr Olubumi Tunji-Ojo stated this when he test ran the E-gates mounted at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport Abuja. The Minister of Interior Dr Olubumi Tunji-Ojo who was accompanied by […]
In an effort to check the arbitrary increase in the prices of food items by traders, the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission, FCCPC, has embarked on a fact finding and investigation mission to Masaka Market in Karu Local Government Area of Nasarawa State. Speaking during the fact finding mission, the Director, Surveillance and Investigations in FCCPC, Mrs Boladale Adeyinka said the move was part of the Commission's […]
Nigeria and Cameroon have signed a cooperation framework agreement on Transboundary Ecosystem Conservation and Sustainable Management of Forestry and Wildlife Resources. At the signing of the agreement in Abuja, the Minister of Environment, Alhaji Balarabe Lawal said the move would go a long way in safeguarding the exploitation and illegal marketing of non timber forest products and bush meats as well as ensure that activities within the borders […]
Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake says reforms of the President Bola Tinubu administration have started manifesting in the resurgence of the nation's economy. Dr. Alake stated when he hosted a delegation of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Professionals Forum led by former Bauchi State Governor, Isa Yuguda, in Abuja. Alake stressed that President Tinubu's progressive leadership and courage in taking difficult decisions is turning the […]
Leicester City have identified RB Salzburg’s Lucas Gourna-Douath as the ideal replacement for Wilfred Ndidi as the Championship club gear up for a potential transition without the Nigerian midfielder next season. According to jeunesfooteux.com, a French website, Leicester City manager Enzo Maresca and his coaching team are looking to replace Ndidi, whose deal with the club expires in the summer, and he’s among the six players at the King Power […]
