Author: Tobi Oluwaseun Adesanya
At the age of six in 1952, Paul Alexander developed polio, which left him paralyzed from the neck down. Due to the illness, he was unable to breathe on his own, so the doctors decided to put him in the metal cylinder, where he would die. He would go on to publish a memoir, obtain a law degree, and practice law. A message on a fundraising website claimed, “Paul Alexander, ‘The Man in the Iron Lung,’ passed away yesterday.” Paul attended college, graduated, and started a career as a published author during this time. “Paul was an incredible role model.”…
The gorgeous photos that film director and producer Omoni Oboli has released of her son Tobe and his recently married wife Marelle are breathtaking. According to The Nation, Marelle and Tobe Oboli got engaged in January. Marelle, the family’s newest addition, was cordially greeted by the mother of three. “God did,” she wrote as a caption for the post. Even though it was a chilly winter evening, our hearts were quite warm.With our close relatives and friends, we had the most exquisite wedding ever. I’m still in shock at how beautiful that day was. I’m grateful, Jesus. Introducing Mr. and…
On Wednesday, March 13, Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), said that certain abduction stories in Abuja are stage-managed. Additionally, Wike pledged to provide residents of the nation’s capital with additional infrastructure and better security. This statement was made by the minister to reporters following a private meeting with senators at the National Assembly. The Senators had invited the Minister and Benneth Igweh, the Commissioner of Police for the Federal Capital Territory, to brief them on the measures implemented to protect citizens of the FCT. The minister reported that the meeting was productive and that the…
Health officials said that an Israeli military operation on the city of Jenin in the occupied West Bank on Wednesday resulted in the deaths of two Palestinian males and the injuries of four others. According to the hospital director, the men were slain when Israeli soldiers opened fire on a crowd of bystanders gathered in front of the emergency room of the Jenin Government Hospital. According to him, Rabih Al-Noursi and Mahmoud Abu-Haija perished from serious bullet wounds. The Israel Defense Forces have been contacted by CNN to provide a statement on the shooting. Seen in Jenin: Early on Wednesday…
On Tuesday, March 5, millions of people worldwide encountered issues with Instagram and Facebook being down. advertisements by The development was confirmed by outage tracking website Downdetector.com, according to Reuters. Meta talks about trying to revive Instagram and Facebook. The incident prevented hundreds of thousands of users on Facebook and Instagram from accessing their accounts, according to the website. Meta responds as Facebook and Instagram disappear worldwide In a tweet posted on X social media, Andy Stone, a spokesman for Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, “People are experiencing difficulties using our services, as we are aware. We…
FCT, Abuja Now in its third year, Russia’s war on Ukraine shows no signs of ending, nor is Vladimir Putin willing to call off the unlawful invasion. Kholostenko Ivan, the Ukrainian ambassador to Nigeria, claimed that Russia was acting like Boko Haram. Ukraine is one of the major global providers of food, but the conflict with Russia is endangering Kyiv’s capacity to carry out this responsibility. According to recent assessments, Ukraine’s food storage capacity has decreased by around 15% as a result of Russia’s invasion. According to reports, the Russian invasion has also caused Ukraine to lose about 8.5 million…
Idris Malagi is a dedicated patriot who is fully committed to supporting the Nigerian government’s efforts to create a more equitable and prosperous future for all Nigerians. He strongly believes that social security initiatives are crucial to uplifting low-income households and empowering graduates, and he is wholeheartedly dedicated to promoting them. Malagi firmly believes that Nigeria can create a future where every citizen has the opportunity to thrive and succeed through collaborative action and unwavering determination. His guiding principles of inclusivity, integrity, and compassion have been the driving force behind his unrelenting commitment to creating a brighter future for all.…
The soundness of Nigeria’s banking system has been emphasized by the Central Bank of Nigeria’s recent emphatic affirmation of the security of currency in Nigerian banks. The Nigerian central bank advised the public to be calm and carry on with their regular banking operations in the face of many, unverified rumors that did not come from the CBN and that raised questions about the state of Nigerian banks. The CBN stressed its preparedness and ability to fulfill its declared task of preserving a stable financial system in Nigeria in an effort to allay people’s fears and provide them with reassurance.…
According to Turkish TRT World, the World Health Organization reported that on an assistance visit to two hospitals in northern Gaza, it discovered heartbreaking scenes of starving children and severe shortages of fuel, food, and medication. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the head of WHO, described the results as “grim” and said on X that “the situation at Al Awda was particularly appalling, as one of the buildings is destroyed.” He claimed that there were too many patients in the sole pediatric facility in northern Gaza, Kamal Adwan facility. “Ten children died as a result of the lack of food,” Tedros stated.…
USA’s Washington, DC In the Republican primary held in Washington, DC, Nikki Haley defeated Donald Trump ahead of the US presidential election, which is set for November 5, 2024. The former UN ambassador was announced as the winner late on Sunday, March 3, according to the BBC. Her achievement in Washington, DC, also signifies the first-ever Republican primary victory by a woman in history. In the 2024 race to be the Republican presidential nominee, it is Haley’s first triumph over the outgoing president. Al Jazeera said on Monday, March 4, that while the win gives her campaign a little lift,…