By Morenike Taire, Woman Editor WHILE her contemporaries were contented with traditionally feminine vocations, Mayen Adetiba was already pursuing an Ivy League education in the  United States. After meandering this way and on account of the Nigerian Civil War, the pursuit culminated in the acquisition of a structural engineering degree. Mayen Adetiba originally hailed from […]

By Ishola Balogun HONOURS and awards are always bestowed upon fewer people than those who deserve them. A lifetime award is not just for everyone, it is meant for rare individuals who have made outstanding contributions to positively impact the lives of others. The Presiding Bishop of The Redeemed Evangelical Mission, TREM, Dr. Mike Okonkwo, […]

Prostitution by young girls and ladies has become a thriving business in Onitsha, the commercial city of Anambra State, and its environs. The hot spots are Nsugbe, Obosi, Nkpor, Ogidi, all in Idemili North Local Government Area; Nkwelle-Ezunaka and Ogbunike in Oyi Local Government; Umueri and Aguleri in Anambra East; Oba, Umuoji and Akwaukwu, in Idemili South, and Okpoko, Odoekpe and Atani in Ogbaru Local Government, all in Anambra State.

By Kayode Olaitan (Agency Reporter) Claimed to be potent as sex enhancer among users, Kayan Mata — some local herbal preparations (aphrodisiacs) — has generated electric mix of feelings among women and men when issues on love-making arise. Literally interpreted as “women things’’ from Hausa language, Kayan Mata is a generic name for a range […]

NO fewer than 500 Indians and Nigerian nationals converged to express the existence of a cordial diplomatic relationship between Nigeria and India at the International Day of Yoga at the Indian High Commission’s premises in Lagos.

IT is no news that in spite of the stereotypes and misrepresentations of Nigerians abroad, brought about by few unscrupulous individuals, there are a good number of Nigerians making the country proud in their respective countries of abode.

THE Ambassador of Finland to Nigeria, Pirjo Soumela-Chowdhury, has asked Nigeria to reduce dependency on oil, explaining that the drive to diversify the economy is what every country, including Nigeria has to look towards to.

THE widespread belief among Nigerian visa applicants to Ireland is the complexities in securing a permit into the country.

THE US government has debunked claims made in some articles that the United States is reducing HIV/AIDS funding to Nigeria.

AT the just concluded Chinese New Year, the Spring Festival celebration in Lagos, the Consul General of the People’s Republic of China in Nigeria, Mr. Liu Kan said the Chinese government is committed to ensuring formidable bilateral ties with Nigeria, adding that China is no stranger to Nigeria and many African countries. Liu said that with several projects spanning the previous few decades, Africa has always been cherished as the ‘foundation of the foundation’ in Chinese diplomacy.

A NIGERIAN youth will want to leave the country to a foreign land all in search of greener pastures.

Ever since both countries established bi-lateral relationship, Nigeria and German have committedly ensured that they maintained good, close, sustainably stable and trustful relationship, especially in key sectors of both countries’ economies.

The Italian Consul General Mr. Andrea Pompermaier, has disclosed that one of the things topmost in his duties as the Consul General of Italy to the Federal Republic of Nigeria is offering both Nigerian visa applicants ‘and Italians resident and or doing various businesses in Nigeria, the best of consular services.

As part of continuous efforts to ensuring a mutual relationship between Nigeria and Germany, in addition to helping to boost the Nigeria economy especially through renewable energy solutions, the Consulate General of the Federal Republic of Germany in Lagos, held an interactive seminar for stakeholders in the energy industry recently at Westwood Hotels, Ikoyi, Lagos.

Johnson Abbaly is a youth advocate who has dedicated a bout a decade into youth inspiring-work across the world. As a conceptual theorist, his work on “Strategic Time Windows” has enhanced the understanding of young people about time shifts and seasons, and to help clear a path for the next generation. His book, “Unleashed” has sparked up renewed hope for young people. Abbaly is a much sought after conference speaker and consultant who routinely trains corporate organisations’ staff on how to unlock the organisation’s brain-power and maximise their human resource potentials.