Author: Rashaad Harris

The celestial entrance known as ‘Heaven’s Gate’ located within the breathtaking Tianmen Mountain in China. Situated approximately 5,000 feet above sea level, Tianmen Cave in China stands as the world’s highest naturally formed arch. And it is one of China’s most famous tourist attractions. Accessing this remarkable landmark involves ascending 999 steps referred to as the “stairway to heaven,” where the number nine holds significant meaning in Chinese numerology, symbolizing good fortune and eternity. Alternatively, visitors can opt for a bus ride along a narrow roadway. With dimensions reaching about 430 feet in height and 190 feet in width, the…

Governor Ben Ayade of Cross River State on Tuesday, said payment of salaries and pensions is an achievement of any government, particularly his administration. The Governor said this while responding to questions on Arise Television’s ‘The Morning Show,’ where he also stated that while Cross River receives the least in terms of federal allocation, it ranks number when it comes to commitment and payment of salaries and pensions to workers.He said: “What is the point of building a skyscraper when your people and citizens are poor? I am a son of a civil servant. My father retired as a civil…

The Federal Government stated on Tuesday that among other things, Nigeria’s food security was being negatively impacted by inconsistent policies, insecurity, economic instability, and rising oil costs. The agriculture industry was cited as the most viable industry for the suggested diversification plan of Nigeria’s economy, and it was said that attempts were being made to address these issues.This was said at the formal Abuja unveiling of the Revised National Agricultural Seed Policy, 2022 by Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Mahmood Abubakar.He said: “As we all know, Nigeria is currently confronted with a number of challenges ranging from economic uncertainty,…

According to First Lady Aisha Buhari, President Muhammadu Buhari is passionate about youth development and places premium on schemes geared towards the betterment of the younger generations. She mentioned the National Youth Service Corps as one of the initiatives, saying that her husband highly values the efforts made by young Nigerians to nation-building through the NYSC.At the launch of medical outreach programmes under the NYSC Health Initiative for Rural Dwellers, which was staged to honour the program’s 50th anniversary, the first lady made this announcement.She also urged Nigerians to support corps members’ initiatives so they can keep having a significant…

The length of Ivan Toney’s ban simply reaffirms my pre-existing perception of what the FA deem’s more important in fighting. Remember when Suarez was handed a mere 8 match ban for racism? It is this double standards that make the English FA stink. But it is not just the English, the Italians also do same. Remember when Lukaku was shown a red card for celebrating by shushing the fans who racially abused him all game? Indeed sin doesn’t have a tribe. I am not in support of Toney getting punished for breaking the law. But how’s a man getting banned…

A suspected notorious th!ef was allegedly caught stealing electricity cables from a transformer in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital. According to the Adamawa State News Flash reporter in Maiduguri, the suspect had been stealing cables for a long time before he was eventually caught in the early hours of Wednesday, 17 May, 2023. The irate mob who caught him, tied him to the metal frames of the transformer.

Head Coach of Remo Stars, Daniel Ogunmodede has been named the NPFL Manager of the Month for his exploits in the month of March and April 2023.The young coach who turns 43 in three days’ time has rejuvenated the Ogun State-based club from a side struggling for points to an unbeaten run. He took to his twitter handle in appreciation for the award stating that it won’t be possible without the help of team. “Very proud to have been named the NPFL Manager of the month for March/April. This won’t have been possible without my assistants and my backroom staffs,…

Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the president-elect, has promised that women will be fairly represented in his administration. At the public launch of Mrs Zainab Marwa’s book “101 Nigerian Women of Impact” on Tuesday in Abuja, Tinubu made this statement.Tinubu who was represented by Dr Betta Edu, the National Women Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), said Nigerian women must be honoured because they sacrificed for the country’s growth, peace, and unity.He said: “All I can say is Nigerian women can go home smiling because you will have one of the best times in representation in government. Nigerian women will…

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, has urged Nigeria’s incoming governors to support youth development in order to transition to a digital economy as soon as possible. This was stated by Osinbajo on Tuesday in Abuja during the induction of newly elected governors by the Nigerian Governors’ Forum (NGF).His representative was Mr Boss Mustapha, Secretary to the Government of the Federation.Osibanjo stated that it was crucial to use technology to unlock the potential of young people, who made up around 75% of Nigeria’s population.“More decisive actions are needed to turn this demographic asset into an economic dividend.“A young, productive, youthful population, with…

The Presidency declared on Wednesday that President Muhammadu Buhari was perplexed by the high-level corruption that is still prevalent in the nation despite his administration’s attempts to combat the sickness. It did, however, point out that the President was above scandal and didn’t have any accounts with shady money anywhere in the world.In an interview yesterday on Channels Television’s morning show Sunrise Daily, Garba Shehu, Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, stated: “If you ask the President this question, (why corruption is still rife in the country), he will equally tell you he is baffled by the…