With life span pegged at between 45 and 50 years for the third world countries by World Health Organisation (WHO), clocking a century and still being mentally articulate is certainly out of this world. One of such lucky ones is Princess Rachael Adefunke Wellington, the owner of Trans Africa World Airline, who says there are still many more active years ahead of her. According to her, what kills a lot of old people is inactivity. For her, business and other activities begin immediately after her breakfast, adding that she remains occupied till the end of the day

In this interview, she spoke about her Children Palm City Foundation for vulnerable children in Africa, the secret of her longevity, what government and the masses can do to make Nigeria a better country and on other issues. Can you tell us about yourself? Well, my name is Rev. Dr. Rachael Adefunke Wellington, I was […]

A mother of four identified as Mrs Chinasa Odah, has been confirmed dead after a failed abortion in which she bled to death

The native of Inikiri Effum community in the Ohaukwu Local Government Area of Ebonyi State bled to death at Sudan hospital after taking abortion pills. The 29-year-old lady’s pregnancy came off her amorous relationship with a 25-year-old man identified as Monday Mgbada. The lady’s extra-marital affair was uncovered after her husband, Michael Odah rushed her […]

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“Truth is bitter to accept, but remains the only thing that can set you free, and the only way you can overcome all challenges, afflictions, troubles and problems of life, just name it as much as you can, the truth still remains the only weapon that can bring all mountains of life down, and exalt […]

Today in history, August 29: Martin Luther King Jr delivered his popular “I Have a Dream” speech.

On this day in history, August 29, 1963, a mammoth crowd of about 250,000 people stood outside the historically significant Lincoln Memorial in Washington as Reverend Martin Luther King Jnr said the iconic words “I have a dream” That significant speech in history caused some major changes like the creation of the popularization of the […]

KOGI State Governor Yahaya Bello on Thursday picked the All Progressives Congress (APC) ticket for the November 16 Governorship election

Bello polled 3,091 votes to beat eight other aspirants who contested the governorship primaries in Lokoja Jigawa State Governor Abubakar Badaru, who was the Chairman of the electoral panel, said Babatunde Irukera came second with 109 votes while Rep. Hassan Bewa came third with 44 votes. He said Mr Yahaya Audu got 10 votes while […]

South-South Governors summoned an emergency meeting over the members-designate of the Board of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) made public on Tuesday by the Presidency

Former Edo State Deputy Governor Pius Odubu is the chairman of the new board whose name has been sent to the Senate for confirmation. Other members are: Prophet Jones Erue (Delta); Edo Rep – Chief Victor Ekhatar (Edo); Rivers Rep – Dr. Joy Yimebe Nunieh (Rivers); Abia Rep – Nwogu Nwogu (Abia) and Bayelsa Rep […]

The Presidency on Tuesday said former Vice President and Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, has framed ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo over the years

The presidency was reacting to a statement by Atiku claiming that President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration was bent on framing Obasanjo in order to stop him from criticising the present administration. However, a presidency source told The Nationthat Atiku had framed Obasanjo so well in the past. According to the source, “When Mr. Atiku Abubakar reflects on some of the […]

Paul Ibe, a Senior Adviser to the presidential candidate to the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has called for the suspension of Festus Keyamo as Minister of State for Niger Delta Affairs

Ibe said this in a reaction to trending photos where the newly appointed Minister posed with a suspected fraudster, Ikogho. Iro, 31, and Chukwudi Christogunus Igbokwe, 38, were named as lead suspects. The duo allegedly coordinated with others, to launder the funds from victims. Jerry Elo Ikogho was among the 77 Nigerians arrested last week […]

The wife and two children of the Commissioner and board member of Abia State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission, ASOPADEC, Hon. Adiele Ekeke, died in a fatal auto crash earlier this month

Hon. Adiele Ekeke, a Commissioner in Abia State Oil Producing Area Development Commission (ASOPADEC) has buried his two children who died alongside his wife in an accident which occurred along Enugu-Okigwe express road. The lady and her two children were reported to have been traveling along the Enugu – Port Harcourt Road on Sunday August 11, […]

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has said that it has recovered $314,000 and N373m ( N486m in all) from suspects in connection with the Federal Bureau of Investigation probe into the list of nearly 80 Nigerians indicted for fraud

Eniola Akinkuotu, Abuja The acting Chairman of the EFCC, Ibrahim Magu, further stated that the collaboration between the commission and the FBI, led to the recovery of the funds. Magu said while the sum of $314,000 had been recovered, the sum of N373m had been traced to various commercial banks by the Lagos zonal office […]