Author: Samuel Akpenpuun

In a remarkable achievement, the Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has been conferred with a Doctorate degree after successfully completing his Viva Voce. Viva Voce, also known as an oral examination or thesis defence, is a crucial part of the PhD process in many academic institutions. It is a formal assessment where a candidate presents and defends their research thesis in front of a panel of experts, usually comprising examiners and academics in the relevant field. This was made known by the Chief Executive Officer of RadioNow 95.3FM, Kadaria Ahmed, in a post on her Facebook page on Wednesday.…

Germany goalkeeper Manuel Neuer, a 2014 World Cup winner, announced his retirement from international football on Wednesday at the age of 38. Bayern Munich veteran Neuer played 124 matches for Germany, captaining his country 61 times. His final appearance came in the quarter-final loss to eventual champions Spain at Euro 2024. Neuer wrote on social media that although he was tempted to play until the 2026 World Cup, he was “convinced that now is the right time to take this step”. He shone at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil and was named as the tournament’s best goalkeeper as Germany…

The Acting National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Ambassador Umar Damagum, has confidently stated that no one can pressure him into stepping down from his position. It is important to note that the PDP has been dealing with internal disputes both before and after the 2023 elections. Damagum has been repeatedly blamed by party members for contributing to the ongoing crisis. He said ” Let me send a message to everyone talking about Damagum this, Damagum that – I cannot be intimidated. The more you mention me, the more popular I become.” He mentioned that the criticisms only enhanced…

Guinness World Record has recognised 116-year-old Tomiko Itooka as the world’s oldest living person, following the death of 117-year-old Maria Branyas Morera. The GWR disclosed this in a statement on its website on Wednesday. GWR further disclosed that Tomiko is currently the 24th oldest person in record history The statement read, “116-year-old Tomiko Itooka (b. 23 May 1908) is now the world’s oldest living woman and oldest living person, following the death of 117-year-old Maria Branyas Morera. “Her age is validated by the Gerontology Research Group (directed by Robert D. Young) and she was confirmed to be alive today by…

The Federal Ministry of Innovation, Science, and Technology has reaffirmed its commitment to driving Nigeria’s economic development by harnessing the power of Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI) across key sectors. This was highlighted by the Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology, Chief Uche Nnaji, during a sectoral retreat in Abuja on Tuesday, focused on the implementation of the Presidential Priorities, Ministerial Deliverables, and Performance Management System (PMS). The retreat emphasised the critical role of STI in achieving the Eight Presidential Priorities outlined by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. “The advancement of Science, Technology, and Innovation is critical to realizing our national…

The burial of the former governor of old Abia State, Dr Ogbonnaya Onu, has been fixed for November 8, 2024. This was contained in the programme released by the burial committee on behalf of Onu’s family of Uburu Ohaozara LGA, Ebonyi State. Onu died on April 11, 2024, after a brief illness, at the age of 73 years. An engineer, author, and foremost Nigerian politician, he was the first elected civilian governor of Abia State, the first chairman of the Conference of Nigerian Elected Governors and the National Chairman of the All Nigerian People’s Party, ANPP, in 2010. Onu successfully…

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission has transferred regulatory oversight of the electricity market in Edo State to the Edo State Electricity Regulatory Commission. This decision was made in compliance with the amended Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the Electricity Act 2023. NERC disclosed this on its X handle on Wednesday. According to the NERC, the Commission retains the role as a central regulator with regulatory oversight on the inter-state/international generation, transmission, supply, trading and system operations. However, the Electricity Act 2023 mandates states that intend to establish and regulate intrastate electricity markets to notify NERC and request…

Saving lives was the childhood dream for 28-year-old Indian doctor Radhika, but after the brutal rape and murder of a colleague, her own safety has increasingly become a top concern. Earlier this month, at the government-run hospital where Radhika works in the eastern city of Kolkata, the battered and bloodied body of a 31-year-old woman doctor was found, sparking outrage. One man has been detained, but the attack has focused anger on the lack of measures for female doctors to work without fear, and triggered protests and medical strikes. “I was on night duty just two days before this incident,”…

Thailand on Wednesday reported a suspected first case of the new more dangerous strain of mpox, which the World Health Organization has declared a global public health emergency. The patient landed in Bangkok on August 14 and was sent to hospital with mpox symptoms the following morning, said Thongchai Keeratihattayakorn, head of the kingdom’s Department of Disease Control. Laboratory tests are underway to confirm the strain, but officials believe it to be from Clade 1. The infected person, a 66-year-old European who travelled to Thailand from an African country, has been quarantined. “We have done a test and they definitely…

Donald Trump will hold a rally outdoors Wednesday in North Carolina, the former US president’s first open-air campaign event since he narrowly escaped an assassination attempt at an open-air appearance one month ago. Security precautions are being boosted for the afternoon rally scheduled at an aviation museum in Asheboro, North Carolina, including the use of bulletproof glass surrounding the Republican nominee’s podium, US media reported, citing security and campaign personnel. The Secret Service had recommended Trump stop holding outdoor events after the agency assigned to protect presidents and candidates failed to stop a gunman who fired at him from a…