2023: What every Nigerian voter should know

The official campaign for the 2023 election has started and this is the right time for every Nigerian voter to take one minute and ponder on these points: No face cap 🧢 can cover your hunger for 4 years. No campaign T-shirt can protect you from insecurity for 4 years. That 5kg of rice cannot … Continue reading 2023: What every Nigerian voter should know

Celebrate and pray for fathers, husbands

Photo by PNW Production on Pexels.com Fathers in the house, please proclaim this to yourself: I delete my name from the generation of men who labour and die at the beginning of their harvest. I delete myself from the order of men who work and another enjoys their labour. I belong to the order of … Continue reading Celebrate and pray for fathers, husbands

POOR BOY: UK postman and wife jailed for murdering their ‘irritating’ toddler

A postman who killed his girlfriend's toddler after becoming "irritated" with him has been jailed for manslaughter. Scott Coombe repeatedly attacked 18-month-old Andrew Cawker over the course of a year after moving into Tamika Beaton's flat in southeast London, before inflicting a fatal head injury on the boy. Beaton, 25, suspected her son was being … Continue reading POOR BOY: UK postman and wife jailed for murdering their ‘irritating’ toddler

Senior Taliban leader hits out at Prince Harry over ’25 kills’

A senior Taliban leader has told Prince Harry that the militants he killed in Afghanistan were "not chess pieces, they were humans". Responding to revelations in Harry's forthcoming memoir that he killed 25 Taliban fighters, Anas Haqqani, a senior aide to the interior minister, tweeted: "Mr Harry! The ones you killed were not chess pieces, they were … Continue reading Senior Taliban leader hits out at Prince Harry over ’25 kills’

Nigeria’s incoming president to inherit ₦77trn debt

Patience Oniha, Director General of the Debt Management Office (DMO) revealed that the incoming president will inherit approximately ₦77 trillion in debt when President Muhammadu Buhari’s tenure ends in May, 2023. Oniha made the remarks while fielding questions from journalists on Wednesday during the public presentation and breakdown of the highlights of the 2023 appropriation act in … Continue reading Nigeria’s incoming president to inherit ₦77trn debt

How Nigerian governors accumulated N5.8tn debts for incoming administration

In the midst of the current economic crisis, the minister of the Federal Capital Territory and the 28 governors of states who are stepping down on May 29 or seeking reelection have amassed roughly N5.8 trillion in sub-national debt. The Debt Management Office’s examination of the sub-national debt reports served as the basis for the … Continue reading How Nigerian governors accumulated N5.8tn debts for incoming administration

El Chapo’s son captured after cartel laid siege to Mexican city

Armed men took hostages, burned vehicles and stormed an airport in northern Mexico on Thursday after federal forces captured Ovidio Guzmán, one of the world's most wanted cartel leaders and the son of imprisoned drug lord Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán. The 33-year-old drug boss was arrested after a predawn gunfight in a town north of the … Continue reading El Chapo’s son captured after cartel laid siege to Mexican city

Zenith Bank suspends dollar transactions on naira ATM cards

Zenith Bank has suspended international transactions on its Automated Teller Machine (ATM) cards. Zenith Bank, in a notice addressed to its customers and cited by MEZIESBLOG.com, said its new development would take effect from Monday, January 9. “Please be informed that you will be unable to use your Zenith Bank Naira cards for International Automated … Continue reading Zenith Bank suspends dollar transactions on naira ATM cards

2023 Elections: INEC moves PVC collection point to electoral wards

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has relocated the collection of Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) to the nation’s 8,809 registration areas/wards. The commission had set December 12, 2022 to January 22, 2023 as the collection dates for PVCs in all 774 LGAs. INEC stated at the time that PVC collection would be devolved to the 8,809 registration … Continue reading 2023 Elections: INEC moves PVC collection point to electoral wards

Manchester United 3 – 0 Bournemouth: Why was Erik ten Hag angry after the match?

Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea has empathised with manager Erik ten Hag for being angry at their performance during Tuesday's 3-0 win against Bournemouth. Well-worked goals from Casemiro, Luke Shaw and Marcus Rashford saw the Red Devils take all three points at Old Trafford and open up a five-point cushion to fifth-placed Tottenham, while … Continue reading Manchester United 3 – 0 Bournemouth: Why was Erik ten Hag angry after the match?

Crystal Palace 0-4 Tottenham: How Spurs did it

Tottenham overcame a sluggish and disappointing first half performance to surge to an ultimately clinical 4-0 win over Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park in the Premier League on Wednesday night. Harry Kane scored his 263rd and 264th Spurs goals as he continues to chase Jimmy Greaves’ all-time club record of 266, while Matt Doherty also … Continue reading Crystal Palace 0-4 Tottenham: How Spurs did it

Graham Potter reveals Chelsea’s January plans

Chelsea manager Graham Potter has refused to address whether the Blues will continue to try and recruit in the January transfer window. Nearly £280m was spent on eight new players during the summer, with new owner Todd Boehly keen to revolutionize the squad. That included in excess of £40m on teenage trio Carney Chukwuemeka, Gabriel … Continue reading Graham Potter reveals Chelsea’s January plans

David de Gea speaks on his future at Manchester United

David de Gea has reiterated that he would like to spend the rest of his playing days at Manchester United and is 'relaxed' about talks over a new contract. The Spain goalkeeper's current deal expires in the summer and United have yet to trigger a one-year extension clause in this contract, meaning he is allowed … Continue reading David de Gea speaks on his future at Manchester United

Challenges of Healthcare in Nigeria

Photo by Павел Сорокин on Pexels.com Social and financial risk protection for poor and vulnerable populations is a major development and policy issue across the globe. There are numerous definitions of social protection. In the context of health, social protection is defined as programmes and measures aimed at removing financial barriers preventing access to health … Continue reading Challenges of Healthcare in Nigeria

Healthcare courses you should consider now

Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com Are you looking for a secure job in an in-demand field? Do you have an interest in medicine and a strong passion for helping others? If so, healthcare may be the right career path for you. Within the industry, there are many types of jobs that you can pursue. Here … Continue reading Healthcare courses you should consider now