Millwall head coach Neil Harris will depart the club following Saturday’s match against Middlesbrough. Harris, the club’s all-time leading goalscorer, returned for a second stint in February 2024 and guided the Lions to safety in the Championship. Under his leadership, they finished 13th last season after a difficult start. However, the club has struggled this season, sitting 11th and without a win in four games. In a statement, Harris expressed…

Every December, we mark three international observances that are at the heart of the U.S.-Nigeria partnership: World AIDS Day, International Anti-Corruption Day, and Human Rights Day. While distinct, these commemorations underscore a simple truth – Nigeria’s path forward requires progress on health, good governance, and human rights. The United States remains your steadfast partner on this journey. For two decades, the United States has stood with Nigeria in the fight…

In recent research at Rice University, factors were reviewed to influence human memories, acknowledging that the three missing episodic memory “w’s” (What, Where, and When) could enhance memory retention. Emotional content, personal significance, repetition, and attention are said to be the factors that help shape and retain human memories, according to the two researchers, Fernanda Morales-Calva and Stephanie Leal. Unfamiliar environments demand greater focus, making them more effective at creating…

By Reno Omokri If the people now agitating for the release of Dele Farotimi really cared for liberty and freedom, ask them what they did for Leah Sharibu, the girl who was abducted by Boko Haram, who released all of the 110 girls they abducted from Dapchi (except those who died) and refused to release Leah Sharibu because she did not give up her faith in Yeshua (Jesus Christ). Leah…

By Taiwo OyedeleSome people have expressed the view that the proposed VAT rate increase as part of the Tax Reform Bills will fuel inflation and lead to more hardship for the people. To address this issue, let’s examine the facts and answer some key questions: Question 1There are concerns that the VAT reform contained in the tax bills including the proposed increase in VAT rate will lead to inflation. Is…

President Bola Tinubu has authorized the immediate release of funds to settle pension arrears, salary increments, and other entitlements owed to retired military personnel. This decision follows two days of peaceful protests by military veterans at the Federal Ministry of Finance. Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Matawalle, announced the development on Friday, expressing appreciation for the President’s timely intervention. In a statement issued by the Ministry of Defence’s…

By Rasheed Aro I have had the privilege of studying at Afe Babalola University, and mentored by Aare Afe Babalola SAN countless times.In light of the recent controversy surrounding Aare & Dele Farotimi, I have come across several opinions; some from respected individuals who have now lost a part of my respect and others from those who, despite their legal education, seem to lack an understanding of the law.While I…

Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, says there is need to strengthen the collaboration between the ministry and the Nigerian navy in safeguarding Nigerian maritime space as it is done in other climes.Oyetola made this submission on Thursday in Abuja at the Senate public hearing on the Nigerian Coast Guard Establishment Bill 2024.The bill to establish Nigerian Coast Guard recently scaled second reading in the Senate.The minister said…

Elon Musk, the visionary behind Tesla and SpaceX, inspires with his innovation and drive. Here are 10 of his most motivational quotes for success. On Learning and growth.”Constantly think about how you could be doing things better and questioning yourself.” Be optimistic and embrace the extraordinary.”I think it is possible for ordinary people to choose to be extraordinary.” On keeping the focus.”Focus on signal over noise. Don’t waste time on…

9th November, 2024.The Commissioner of Police,Ado-Ekiti,Ekiti State. Dear Sir, CRIMINAL DEFAMATION OF AARE AFE BABALOLA, AFE BABALOLA & CO AND HER LAWYERS BY DELE FAROTIMI I write to report the criminal defamation of myself, my law firm Afe Babalola & Co and my lawyers in person of Olu Daramola SAN and Ola Faro by one Dele Farotimi in his book titled ‘NIGERIA AND ITS CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM’ published by Dele…

The exit of these companies has raised concerns about the economic stability of the country. The affection sectors include: manufacturing, pharmaceutical, technology, among others, is because of the economic instability, security challenges and others. It needs no business or economy expertise to be able to tell that the departure of these business will greatly affect or has significantly affected the Nigerian economy and the daily lives of Nigerians who were…

Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has pledged to end the 21-year power outage at the Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (COOU), Uli Campus, located in the Ihiala Local Government Area. During his one-day working visit to the campus, Soludo emphasised that the long-standing power issue would be resolved, benefiting not just the university but the entire Uli community. He acknowledged that while the campus environment is generally orderly, it requires…