Black society and drugs The illegal use of drugs has been a problem in the black community for many years. Drugs such as crack cocaine and heroin have wreaked havoc on black neighborhoods, causing high rates of crime and violence. Drug addiction has also led to joblessness and poverty, as well as ...

Drinking enough water is essential for good health, and many do ask: ''How Much Water Should I Drink In a Day''? The National Institute of Health recommends that adults consume approximately 64 ounces of water per day, but this number can vary depending on age, activity level, and weight. To ...

With age, men’s health and wellness start facing difficulty. To keep good health, you need to keep your muscle mass tone in check or amp up your hormonal agents (like testosterone), nutrition and supplements are essential. If you’re a male in your 20s, adding the best nutritional ...

Research has revealed that many men have an interest in penis enhancement, that the majority of men are not satisfied with their penis size and in most cases, they tend to ask; Is Penis Enlargement Possible? They are additionally disappointed with their erection but hesitate to chat with their ...

In 1990, 13-year old Thierry Henry scored 6 goals in a match for his team in a 6-0 win. He was spotted by Monaco scout Arnold Catalano, who brought him to the club. Having begun as a youth player, Henry made his professional debut for Monaco in a 2-0 defeat to Nice on 31 August 1994. Monaco ...

Alaskan Malamute Alaskan Malamutes were made for the harshest of harsh conditions. They are bred for isolated, as well as freezing cold environments. Survival skills often kick in with this breed, as they are known to attack small animals, as well as children. The Malamute is another breed ...

Female circumcision, also known as female genital cutting (FGC) or female genital mutilation (FGM), is a procedure in which the external female genitalia are partially or completely removed. This procedure is most commonly performed on young girls between the ages of 4 and 14, but it can be done at ...

Preventing rust is a topic that should concern every vehicle owner.  Rust not only damages the vehicle, but also takes a toll on its appearance as well as the resale value.  If you do not keep your car well-maintained, you are going to see patches of rust appear. Prevention is key. If you let the ...

Archaeologists from the Museum of Cultural History in Oslo have revealed the oldest known runestone in Norway Runes first started to appear during the 2nd century AD, through to the Viking Age and late Middle Ages. Runes were generally replaced by the Latin alphabet when Scandinavian people ...

Madam Koi Koi is a ghost in Nigerian and African urban legend who haunts dormitories, hallways and toilets in boarding schools at night, while in day schools she haunts toilets and students who come to school too early or leave school late. She is often depicted wearing a pair of red heels or ...

In 2022, China's population shrank for the first time in six decades, a historic reversal that is expected to usher in a long period of decline in the country's population with profound consequences for its economy and the world, Reuters reported. China's population has fallen by about 850,000 ...

Nigeria was led by General Yakubu Gowon, while Biafra was led by General Chukwuemeka "Emeka" Odumegwu Ojukwu. On the 6th of July 1967 in Gakem, a town in Bekwarra Local Government Area of Cross River state, troops from the Nigerian Army's 1st Division led by Major Mohammed Shuwa at about 5.30 am ...

There are many reasons why no other state in Nigeria can catch up with Lagos in terms of economic development. We shall take a look at some of these reasons in the subsequent paragraphs. The fact that Lagos was a former capital of Nigeria is an advantage that will continue to work for the state. ...

Over time, you’ve heard the story of Nigeria vs India where India supposedly won Nigeria with up to 99 goals. It’ll be difficult to be a Nigerian if you’ve not heard of it before. The story is as old as Nigeria’s football history. For many years, this story has been told orally and many ...

A car snorkel is a device that is mounted on the side of a car and is used to draw fresh air from higher up into the engine. This fresh air helps to ensure that the engine can still get the oxygen it needs to run even when the car is submerged in water. A car snorkel is an essential device when it ...

Recently, reactions have trailed the number of first-class graduates produced at the convocation ceremony of one of the prominent private universities in the country. This is not the first time. A number of stakeholders who are not conversant with the workings of private universities have tagged ...

Are you looking to purchase a new laptop computer? With so many options available in the market, it can be hard to know which laptop is right for you. To help you make an informed decision, here are some important factors to consider before you make a purchase. 1. Budget: The first thing you ...

THE ongoing face-off between the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, and the G5 governors led by Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State, is without doubt, one of the biggest political developments of 2022 in Nigeria. It was unforeseen, as was the case with ...

Waziri Bulama, former National Secretary of All Progressives Congress (APC) and member, APC National Advisory Council and National Caucus, in this interview with LEO SOBECHI, dispels insinuations that some Northwest governors are working underground to betray the Tinubu/Shettima presidential ...

Unwanted by Europe’s elite clubs, Cristiano Ronaldo’s steep decline has been laid bare by a move to Saudi Arabian side Al Nassr that signals the end of his reign as one of football’s most feared strikers. Ronaldo will be officially unveiled by Al Nassr on Tuesday after agreeing a ...

Alphaeus Taiwo Olunaike is not a name that many Nigerians are familiar with. But once you mention Baba Alajo Somolu, the eyes of millions of Nigerians will light up. Yes, they are more familiar with this nomenclature. Baba Alajo Somolu was just three years of age when he lost his father. However, ...

Alabukun, one of the oldest drugs in Nigeria and even  is still very relevant and popular today. However, not many know the Jacob Odulate aka Blessed Jacob, a Nigerian pharmacist, inventor and entrepreneur and  the brain behind the brand that has remained relevant selling in all parts of ...

The idea of the War Against Indiscipline (WAI) was first proposed by General Buhari in early 1984. He had grown increasingly frustrated with the rampant corruption and inefficiency in the country, and had sought to combat it by creating a disciplinary framework. He argued that the lack of ...

Corruption has long been seen as a serious problem in many nations around the world. It can have negative effects on the economy, society, and even national security. In this article, we will discuss some of the effects of corruption on a nation. We will look at how it can weaken government ...

A Police officer transporting a prisoner in a holding cell in 1921.

By Mahmud JegaWithin our living memory, he was an uncompromising stickler for law and order, a fearless civil war commander who fought to prevent secession, an Army GOC famous for his stern discipline, an Army Chief with zero tolerance for coups d’état or rowdy civilian behaviour, a Defence ...

By Waziri AdioMost of the things that ail Nigeria today have an economic underpinning or at least an economic dimension. And Nigeria’s economy, to put it mildly, is not in a good place right now. Underlying economic conditions in turn compound the other growing ailments, and the logical consequence ...

The Hausa are people who live in northern Nigeria and Niger. They are the largest ethnic group in Africa. The Hausa people have a rich culture. The Hausa people have their own language and their own religion. Their language is called Hausa, but many other languages are spoken in the area where ...

Barely two months after his company was awarded a security contract to check oil theft in the Niger Delta region, Government Ekpemupolo aka Tompolo has reportedly discovered about 58 illegal points in Delta and Bayelsa States where crude oil is so brazenly stolen. Among them is a four-kilometre oil ...

With Nigeria regarded as one of the countries where a high percentage of citizens live in extreme poverty, the 2022 International Day for the Eradication of Poverty serves as another reminder on the need to do more to alleviate the suffering of our people. Living in extreme poverty, going by the ...

Without prejudice to extent of preparations, has government genuinely evaluated reasons for dispute and rejection of previous census results in Nigeria before proceeding to organize another headcount?  Results of census conducted in 1962, 1963, 1973, 1991 and 2006 were all marred by anomalies and ...

This article will look at the best online forums in Nigeria. The internet has become a necessary part of daily life for many people. It is used for work, communication, and entertainment. It is also a great resource for finding information on just about any topic. This is especially true of online ...

By Tunji OlaopaI am always fascinated with the consistent efforts by the Lagos State Government to keep pushing the boundaries of governance, policy, institutional, service delivery and regulatory reforms, that make government work better, for the well-being of the people. This is all the more so ...

With the registration of two new university academic unions, the Congress of Nigerian University Academics and National Association of Medical and Dental Academics, Uchechukwu Nnaike examines the rationale behind the registration and the new unions’ prospects of restoring quality and stability to ...

The authorities must go all out to ensure that children learn in protected environmentIt the 2022 National Delegates Conference of the Nigeria Union of Teachers last week, the Chief Executive of Teachers’ Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN), Josiah Ajiboye, painted the ruinous impact of the ...

When a senior lawyer, Mr. Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa (SAN), recently, accused the Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of abandoning governance after the emergence of Bola Tinubu as the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), his spokesperson descended heavily on him, ...

With the commencement of campaigns for the 2023 elections by political parties, Chuks Okocha examines the critical issues that will shape the forthcoming pollsNigeria appears to be on another critical juncture – preparing to ascend another transition of power, a hurdle that requires more rigorous ...

In about 64 days, we will bid farewell to 2022. Before we do, I need you to know that from January to August,2022, we recorded about 8916 road traffic crashes with about 4,325 lives lost while about 25848 degrees of injuries were sustained within the period. I do not have the details for the month ...

Erectile Dysfunction And TreatmentSexual health is a critical aspect of a man’s existence. When a problem arises in this area, the resultant mental and emotional consequences are often detrimental. Erectile dysfunction is one of the most common sexual-related problems in men. More than 20% of the ...

Natural Alternative To Viagra I know how you are feeling right now about having trouble keeping an erection. You need fear not because it is a normal phenomenon that men experience once in a while. But the moment it starts to find its way into your sexual life on a regular basis, then ...

Hypocrisy is the homage vice pays to virtue and I am shocked at how we deceive ourselves so much in the Nigerian society. We act like we are Saints but operate otherwise.We deliberately make laws to destroy the weak amongst us and the rich break the laws. I was shell shocked when I saw cars ...

 What's the most weird incident ever recorded ?Mine goes to Harrison Okene. He was a Nigerian sailor/chef, when a tugboat he was on sank. Divers went searching THREE days after the boat sank, only then they found a survivor. He was in a small air pocket 100 feet under the surface. Never could I ...

BY AWA KALU, SAN All over the world, so many things are happening on account of recent elections. In the US for instance, a Search Warrant was executed on the premises of ex-president Donald Trump, following allegations that he had unlawfully taken sensitive classified government documents to his ...

Enlarging NATO would ensure that no rival superpower is allowed to emerge. From US policy paper, in 1993 the US approached Ukraine to ask Ukraine to apply for NATO membership. It is important to stress from the onset that Ukraine was no go. The US gave numerous assertions to the effect that NATO ...