By Ben Nsemo The World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) has pledged to provide technical support to Nigeria in addressing climate change challenges, with a focus on the aviation sector. This commitment was made by WMO Deputy Secretary-General, Ms Ko Barrett, during a session with Nigeria’s delegation at the ongoing COP 29 climate conference in Baku, Azerbaijan,…
By Ben Nsemo The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has congratulated former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan on his birthday, describing him as a national icon of stability and democracy. In a statement released on Wednesday by the PDP National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, the party praised Jonathan’s significant contributions to Nigeria’s democratic growth and global peace…
By Ben Nsemo Dr Adedotun Ajiboye, a Clinical Psychologist at Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital, has urged Nigerians to prioritise their mental health amidst the nation’s ongoing economic challenges. Speaking to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja, Ajiboye highlighted the adverse effects of economic hardship on mental well-being, including increased stress, anxiety, and…
By Ben Nsemo Former President Muhammadu Buhari has praised the All Progressives Congress (APC) for its triumph in Saturday’s governorship election in Ondo State, which returned Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa for another term. In a statement by his spokesperson, Garba Shehu, on Sunday, Buhari highlighted the confidence of voters in the APC and its leadership, describing…
By Our Reporter Mary Omolara Oluwafemi is a versatile Nigerian singer, composer and music director whose career combines musical expression, creative direction and leadership. Born in Lagos State on August 6, 1994, Mary is originally from Efon Alaaye, Ekiti State. Her educational journey began at Barachel Model College before she proceeded to Osun State University,…
By Frank Ulom The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Calabar, Prof. Florence Banku Obi, has paid a courtesy call on the immediate past President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Dr Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, GCFR. Speaking during the visit, Prof. Obi recalled the roles played by the former president in uplifting the standard of education…
By Imaji Jio Ufumaka …A Story Of How Ogoja Began Its Journey To The World Of Underdevelopment. PART ONE It’s not my intention to reawaken or beat a dead horse. I’d written on this issue, about two years ago, especially, when one of our Ogoja sons, the very popular socialite, Donckleimz (DC) Elechor Enamhe, PhD,…
By Our Reporter For many young people, the first encounter with music is informal. A child may discover an instrument at church, learn a few chords from a friend or develop an interest after watching a performer on stage. But turning that interest into musicianship requires something more structured. In Lagos, the Saxophone Music Academy,…
By Frank Ulom Do you know that Shakira’s “Waka Waka” heavily samples a 1986 song, Zangalewa by Cameroonian group, Golden Sounds? Well, know that today – “and the beat, melody and chorus were taken from the song without permission”, Africa Facts Zone reported. According to an interview with AP, the 44-year-old Columbian claimed she was…
By Frank Ulom Last week Monday, a Junior Secondary, JS 2 Student stabbed a Senior Secondary, SS 3 Student in one of the public schools in Calabar, Cross River State capital. THE PARADISE gathered that the SS 3 Student, Joseph Umoren told the JS 2 student (name withheld) to correct his stockings but the latter…
